Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)

Working Principle

The ETP treats industrial wastewater by removing organic and inorganic pollutants, suspended solids, oils, and nutrients to produce environmentally safe effluent. The process typically combines **physical, chemical, and biological treatments**:

  • Pre-treatment: Screening, grit removal, and oil & grease separation prevent damage to downstream units.
  • Primary Treatment: Sedimentation tanks allow solids to settle, reducing the load on biological units.
  • Secondary/Biological Treatment: Microbial degradation of organic matter using MBBR, SBR, MBR, or FAB technologies. Ensures BOD, COD, and nutrient removal.
  • Tertiary/Polishing: Filtration, disinfection (UV/Chlorination), or advanced oxidation to meet discharge standards or enable water reuse.
  • Sludge Handling: Settled sludge is thickened, dewatered, and disposed of or treated further.

Technologies We Offer

  • MBBR: Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor uses suspended biofilm carriers for efficient organic pollutant removal. Handles variable flow and shock loads, produces low sludge, and suits industrial & municipal wastewater.
  • SBR: Sequential Batch Reactor works in fill, aeration, settling, and decanting cycles. Provides excellent nutrient removal, automated control, and flexibility for variable inflows. Ideal for medium to large installations.
  • MBR: Membrane Bioreactor integrates biological treatment with membrane filtration, producing pathogen-free, high-quality effluent suitable for reuse in industries, cooling, irrigation, or discharge. Compact footprint and minimal chemical usage.
  • FAB: Fixed Activated Sludge uses fixed media to support microbial growth, enhancing pollutant breakdown. Provides stable performance under varying loads, reduced sludge generation, and easy integration with polishing treatments.

Key Components

  • • Screens & Grit Chambers
  • • Equalization Tanks
  • • Primary Sedimentation Tanks
  • • Biological Reactors (MBBR/SBR/MBR/FAB)
  • • Secondary Clarifiers / Membrane Units
  • • Tertiary Filters & Disinfection Units
  • • Sludge Thickener & Dewatering Units
  • • Pumps, Aerators, & Instrumentation
Effluent Treatment Plant Effluent Treatment Plant Process

Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR)

MBBR utilizes specially designed biofilm carriers suspended in wastewater, allowing microorganisms to grow and degrade organic pollutants efficiently. This system ensures stable treatment even under fluctuating loads and reduces sludge production compared to conventional methods.

  • ✔ Compact & cost-effective design, ideal for limited spaces and retrofitting in existing plants without major civil works.
  • ✔ Handles shock loads and variable inflow efficiently, maintaining stable effluent quality even during peak wastewater surges.
  • ✔ Minimal sludge generation reduces disposal costs and lowers the frequency of sludge handling operations.
  • ✔ Low operational attention required, easy to automate with PLC or SCADA systems for remote monitoring and control.
  • ✔ Energy-efficient aeration system reduces power consumption while ensuring adequate dissolved oxygen for microbial activity.
  • ✔ Can be integrated with post-treatment polishing units such as sand filters, UV disinfection, or RO systems for high-quality reusable water.
  • ✔ Robust construction ensures long service life with minimal maintenance, even under harsh industrial wastewater conditions.
  • ✔ Flexible modular design allows capacity expansion without significant downtime or civil modifications.
  • ✔ Compliant with municipal and environmental discharge standards, ensuring legal and regulatory adherence.
  • ✔ Environmentally friendly operation with reduced chemical use and lower carbon footprint compared to conventional systems.
Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor MBBR

Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR)

MBR combines conventional biological treatment with membrane filtration. It provides pathogen-free, high-quality water suitable for reuse in industries, cooling, or irrigation, significantly reducing environmental impact.

  • ✔ Produces high-quality effluent suitable for reuse applications such as cooling, irrigation, or industrial processes, meeting stringent discharge standards.
  • ✔ Compact footprint reduces space requirements, making it ideal for urban or space-constrained installations.
  • ✔ Eliminates the need for secondary clarification tanks, simplifying plant layout and reducing construction costs.
  • ✔ Efficient removal of BOD, COD, suspended solids, and pathogens, ensuring almost pathogen-free water.
  • ✔ Minimal chemical usage ensures cost-effective operation and lowers the environmental impact.
  • ✔ Can be monitored and controlled remotely via SCADA/PLC systems for optimized and automated performance.
  • ✔ Produces low-sludge generation compared to conventional activated sludge systems, reducing disposal and handling costs.
  • ✔ Modular and scalable design allows easy capacity expansion without disrupting ongoing operations.
  • ✔ Energy-efficient aeration and membrane filtration processes reduce operational costs and carbon footprint.
  • ✔ Compatible with additional post-treatment processes like UV disinfection, RO, or advanced oxidation for reuse in sensitive applications.
Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR)

Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR)

SBR is a batch-operated system with fill, aeration, settling, and decanting stages. It efficiently removes organic matter and nutrients, making it ideal for medium to large-scale operations with variable inflow.

  • ✔ Flexible operation for varying wastewater volumes, making it ideal for facilities with fluctuating inflows or seasonal variations.
  • ✔ High nutrient removal efficiency, including nitrogen (nitrification & denitrification) and phosphorus, ensuring compliance with stringent discharge standards.
  • ✔ Suitable for medium to large installations, from industrial plants to municipal wastewater treatment facilities.
  • ✔ Automated batch cycles reduce manual intervention, enabling consistent treatment performance and lower labor requirements.
  • ✔ Stable effluent quality under fluctuating loads due to controlled fill, react, settle, and decant phases.
  • ✔ Compatible with additional disinfection (UV, chlorine) or tertiary treatment (filtration, RO) stages for water reuse applications.
  • ✔ Produces compact sludge that is easy to handle and dispose of, lowering operational costs.
  • ✔ Energy-efficient aeration and mixing systems reduce power consumption while maintaining high treatment performance.
  • ✔ Modular and scalable design allows easy expansion or integration into existing wastewater infrastructure.
  • ✔ Remote monitoring and SCADA integration enable real-time data analysis, alarm management, and operational optimization.
Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR)

Fixed Activated Sludge (FAB) Technology

FAB supports microbial growth on fixed media, ensuring consistent pollutant breakdown. It is energy-efficient and reduces sludge handling requirements while providing stable effluent quality.

  • ✔ High treatment efficiency for organic pollutants, ensuring removal of BOD, COD, and suspended solids to meet regulatory standards.
  • ✔ Compact and modular design suitable for varying capacities, enabling easy expansion or retrofitting into existing plants.
  • ✔ Handles varying hydraulic and organic loads with stable performance, maintaining consistent effluent quality.
  • ✔ Reduced sludge generation lowers disposal costs and minimizes environmental impact.
  • ✔ Easy maintenance with accessible components and long-term reliability, reducing downtime and operational costs.
  • ✔ Can be integrated with other tertiary or polishing treatments, such as UV, RO, or filtration, for advanced water reuse applications.
  • ✔ Supports energy-efficient operation with optimized aeration and mixing, reducing overall power consumption.
  • ✔ Provides flexibility for both municipal and industrial wastewater treatment applications.
  • ✔ Can be combined with automation and SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and operational control.
  • ✔ Resilient design ensures effective treatment even under shock loads or seasonal inflow variations.
Fixed Activated Sludge (FAB) Technology
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