Application of upflow multi-layer bioreactor (UMBR) for domestic wastewater treatment in HCMC

Abstract

Up-flow multi-layer bioreactor (UMBR) is a hybrid system using dual sludge that consists of an up-flow multi-layer bioreactor as anaerobic/anoxic suspended growth microorganisms followed by an aeration tank. The UMBR acts as a primary settling tank, anaerobic/anoxic reactor, thickener which requires low enemy due to mixing by up-flow stream. This study focused on using a pilot UMBR plant with capacity of 20-30 m(2)/day for domestic wastewater in HCMC. HRTs of UMBR and aeration tank were 4.8 h and 7.2 h, respectively. The average MLSS of UMBR ranged from 10,000-13,600 mg/l SS. Internal recycle rate and sludge return were 200-300% and 150-200%, respectively. The results obtained from this study at flow rate of 20 m(3)/day showed that removal of COD, SS, TKN, N-NH4, T-N, and color were 91%, 87%, 86%, 80%, 91% and 91%, respectively.