KOCH MEMBRANE SYSTEMS SELECTED TO PROVIDE MBR AND RO SYSTEMS TO THE MANILDRA GROUP

Phil Black - PII Editor 06/11/2008

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Koch Membrane Systems GmbH has been selected to provide modules for a membrane bioreactor system (MBR) and reverse osmosis (RO) equipment to a new production plant being installed in Nowra, New South Wales. The overall project, awarded to Tenix Alliance Pty. Ltd., will expand the Manildra Group’s starch and ethanol production capacity.

“By using MBR systems in combination with reverse osmosis to recycle process water, industrial companies like the Manildra Group can cut wastewater disposal costs and reduce consumption of fresh water,” said Imran Jaferey, business development director, water & wastewater for KMS.

Tenix Alliance Pty. Ltd. selected eight Model PSH 1500 PURON™ membrane filtration modules from KMS, finding the hollow fiber membrane modules to be the most technically viable and economical solution. The system design calls for four trains of two MBR modules each, with space available for expansion. Systems with submerged membrane modules are used for some of the toughest wastewater treatment applications, including sewage treatment and treatment of wastewater for the beverage, textile, food, paper, and chemicals industries. The single header design and the extremely effective aeration system incorporated in the PURON module KMS provide optimal solids management, high flow rate, and reliable operation, while using 50 percent less energy than other submerged MBR systems.

To polish effluent from the MBR, Tenix Alliance has also selected two MegaMagnum® MM6 reverse osmosis systems.

For more information contact Koch Membrane Systems, Aachen, Germany

Tel: +49 (0)241 41326 21 Fax: +49 (0)241 41326

E-mail: SchlemperD@kochmembrane.com Web: www.kochmembrane.com