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Comparative economic analysis of full scale MABR configurations
Date Issued
2008-08
Date Available
2013-04-18T16:47:45Z
Abstract
The membrane-aerated biofilm reactor (MABR) is a technology that can deliver oxygen
at high rates and transfer efficiencies. This paper provides a comparative cost analysis of
the MABR compared to the activated sludge process. Membrane cost and electricity cost
were found to be the critical parameters determining the relative feasibility of the
conventional process to the membrane based process. The general downward trend in the
market price of membranes and the steady increase in energy costs in recent years may
prove to be a strong driver for the further development of this technology.
at high rates and transfer efficiencies. This paper provides a comparative cost analysis of
the MABR compared to the activated sludge process. Membrane cost and electricity cost
were found to be the critical parameters determining the relative feasibility of the
conventional process to the membrane based process. The general downward trend in the
market price of membranes and the steady increase in energy costs in recent years may
prove to be a strong driver for the further development of this technology.
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Conference Publication
Language
English
Status of Item
Peer reviewed
Conference Details
2008 IWA North American Membrane Research Conference, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA, August 10-13, 2008
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