MBR WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Key Message

Water and wastewater management in remote mining sites is always a complex issue. And this includes the supply of fresh water and the treatment of domestic sewage. The highly-robust MBR based on Berghof membranes delivers reusable water with minimum footprint, high modularity and simple maintenance. Moreover, it is easy to containerize. All these features are major benefits in remote sites, as confirmed by the operators of our running installations in mining camps.

Manufactured in Germany

Made in a state-of-the art LEAN-production facility, with highly-trained production personnel and materials of the highest quality.

Tubular UF Membrane Modules ​

To prevent fouling and clogging, Berghof Membranes developed its line of robust tubular UF (ultrafiltration) membrane modules based on inside-out crossflow filtration.

Membrane Skid systems​

Berghof Membranes developed B-SMART®, a customizable external membrane filtration system that can be designed with various features and functionalities.

Pilot systems & Lab testing​

Bridging the gap between lab-scale testing and manufacturing. Our experts gives you the confidence to apply the technology for your specific wastewater challenges.

B-CARE® Service and Support

The B-CARE® program is an end-to-end comprehensive program developed to support our OEM partners from the piloting/engineering phase to operational system monitoring.

Benefits of MBR Treatment with tubular UF​ for mining camps

The remote or isolated mining sites have temporary or permanent work camps for the workforce. As in any small village, domestic wastewater is generated. Improper wastewater management can damage the surrounding ecosystems and therefore, it is more common day after day that specific regulations are applied to water discharge from mining camps. Hauling wastewater from camps is expensive and on-site treatment is becoming economically advantageous.

Berghof Membranes tubular MBR provides effective decentralized treatment and makes the mining camps more sustainable, producing clean reusable water that cuts down on the complex and expensive supply of fresh water for the camp’s daily activities.

Footprint

Minimum footprint, plug & play systems, easy to containerize, even for mobile installations.

Modular design

High modularity, easily expandable if capacity needs to be increased.

Minimum sludge

Ability to operate at high MLSS, minimum excess sludge production.

Robust

Robustness, ease of maintenance, automatic operation, long membrane lifetime.

MBR wastewater treatment for mining camps - the process

Mining camps in remote locations produce domestic sewage that requires on-site treatment for safe disposal. The tubular MBR is a compact and reliable process for removing the organic matter and nutrients. After equalization and screening for removing the coarse matter and debris, the MBR produces a superior quality treated water. This effluent  complies with the tightest discharge standards, and it also provides the chance for being reused in the mining site.

MBR wastewater treatment for mining camps PFD

Project References​

Take a look at our case studies

Water softening | New Material Industry

Project Details

Application: Water softening
Capacity: 200 m3/d
Membrane: 8mm PVDF, CR
Location: Huguan County (China)
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AnMBR & MBR | Dairy Industry

Project Details

Product: AnMBR and MBR in parallel
Membrane: 8mm, PVDF, backwashable
Capacity: 1,900 m3/day
COD load: 9,000 to 18,000 kg/day
Location: Wisconsin
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AnMBR | Creamery

Project Details

Product: AnMBR
Membrane: 8mm, PVDF, backwashable
Capacity: 155 m3/day
BOD load: 1,587 kg/day
Location: Menomonie, Wisconsin
Read more

Manufactured in Germany

Made in a state-of-the art LEAN-production facility, with highly-trained production personnel and materials of the highest quality.

Tubular UF Membrane Modules ​

To prevent fouling and clogging, Berghof Membranes developed its line of robust tubular UF (ultrafiltration) membrane modules based on inside-out crossflow filtration.

Membrane Skid systems​

Berghof Membranes developed B-SMART®, a customizable external membrane filtration system that can be designed with various features and functionalities.

Pilot systems & Lab testing​

Bridging the gap between lab-scale testing and manufacturing. Our experts gives you the confidence to apply the technology for your specific wastewater challenges.

B-CARE® Service and Support

The B-CARE® program is an end-to-end comprehensive program developed to support our OEM partners from the piloting/engineering phase to operational system monitoring.