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Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR)
MBBR Systems, Tanks & Engineering for Advanced Biological Wastewater Treatment
Engineering, modular systems, rental units and complete MBBR solutions for municipal and industrial applications.
The Technology
What is a Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor?
An MBBR treats wastewater with a biofilm that grows on thousands of small plastic carriers kept in suspension inside an aerated tank. The carriers move freely with the water and air, giving a large protected surface for micro-organisms to break down pollutants — without the sludge recirculation of conventional activated sludge. The result is a compact, robust process that tolerates load variation and is straightforward to retrofit into existing tanks.
- 01Biofilm carriers held in suspension behind retention screens.
- 02Aeration transfers oxygen and keeps the carriers moving.
- 03No sludge return loop — compact footprint, resilient to shock loads.
- 04Stages can be combined for COD, nitrification and nitrogen removal.
Systems & Products
MBBR Systems & Tanks
From modular tanks and containerized units to concrete-tank installations and rental systems — delivered in the configuration that fits your site.
MBBR Tank Systems
Modular MBBR tanks for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment.
Containerized MBBR
Transportable, plug-and-play MBBR built into standard containers.
MBBR Rental Units
Temporary and mobile MBBR treatment for pilots, emergencies and upgrades.
Concrete Tank MBBR
MBBR in new or existing concrete tanks for larger plants.
Learn
The MBBR Knowledge Hub
Everything you need to understand, design and operate MBBR wastewater treatment.
MBBR Basics
What MBBR is and how the process works.
Design & Sizing
Reactor volume, loading rates and aeration design.
Carrier Media
Biofilm carriers, surface area and fill ratio.
Aeration
Oxygen transfer and carrier movement.
Nitrification
Ammonia removal with fixed-film biomass.
Denitrification
Nitrogen removal and anoxic stages.
Retrofit & Upgrade
Convert existing plants to MBBR.
Troubleshooting
Diagnose and resolve operating issues.
Applications
COD, BOD, ammonia and nitrogen removal.
Industries
Sector-specific MBBR wastewater solutions.
Find Your MBBR Solution
Tell us about your wastewater, flow and treatment objectives. We will identify a suitable MBBR configuration and the next engineering step.