Modeling and process evaluation of membrane bioreactor for removing biodegradable organic matter from water

▸ High removals of BOM as AOC, BDOC and total aldehydes are seen in MBR systems. ▸ Modeling work presents MBR process dynamics in transient and steady states. ▸ Model predictions are good for AOC, BDOC and total aldehydes removals. ▸ Model simulations studies present sensitivity of dynamics to process variables. ▸ Model simulations demonstrate process recovery after shutdown and startup.