Aqua-Jet ®® Aqua EnduraTube®® AquaPASS ®® AquaDiamond ®®

Aqua MSBR
Surface Mechanical Aerator Fine-bubble Tube Diffuser Phased Activated Sludge System Cloth Media Filter with OptiFiber®
® Media ®

Aqua-Jet II ®® Aqua CB-24 ®® AquaMB Process®® AquaABF ®®

Contained Flow Aerator Coarse-bubble Diffuser Multple Barrier Membrane System Automatic Backwash Filter
Modified Sequencing Batch Reactor
AquaDDM ®
®
AquaSBR ®
®
Aqua-Aerobic MBR ®
®
ThermoFlo ®
®

Direct-drive Mixer Sequencing Batch Reactor Membrane Bioreactor System Surface Spray Cooler

Aqua MixAir ®® AquaExcel ®® AquaDisk ®® IntelliPro®®

Aeration System Batch Reactor System Cloth Media Filter with OptiFiber®
® Media Monitoring and Control System

Aqua EnduraDisc®® Aqua MSBR ®® Aqua MiniDisk ®®

Fine-bubble Disc Diffuser Modified Sequencing Batch Reactor Cloth Media Filter with OptiFiber®
® Media

The Leader in Biological Process Technology

6306 N. Alpine Rd.

Loves Park, IL 61111-7655
p 815.654.2501 f 815.654.2508
www.aqua-aerobic.com

The information contained herein relative to data, dimensions and recommendations as to size, power and assembly are for
purpose of estimation only. These values should not be assumed to be universally applicable to specific design problems.
Particular designs, installations and plants may call for specific requirements. Consult Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. for exact
recommendations or specific needs. Patents Apply.

© Copyright 2010 Bulletin #M102 04/10

002105 MSBR Brochure 4-28-10.indd 1 4/28/10 4:40:22 PM

 Aqua MSBR
® ®
Modified Sequencing Batch Reactor
Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. is a
world leader in the design and
manufacture of biological systems
with operating systems dating
back to the 1970s. In 1990, Aqua-
Aerobic Systems combined the
advantages of sequencing
batch reactor technology with
a traditional flow-through
activated sludge process to
produce a compact, continuous
flow, low cost system -
the patented Aqua MSBR ®
process.
Applications
• Any municipal or industrial
wastewater system with effluent • Control System
requirements ranging from
carbonaceous oxidation to enhanced control stations and an Air Weir
biological nutrient removal
• Ideal for large scale projects
>15,000 m3/day
002105 MSBR Brochure 4-28-10.indd 2
Aqua MSBR
Modified Sequencing Batch Reactor
Features Operation Advantages
• Unique, side cell configuration enhances
• Constant water level The Aqua MSBR process incorporates multiple reactor cells to provide a the clarification process by increasing
solids capture in the sludge blanket through
• Continuous flow variety of treatment mode alternatives. The design configuration may range
controlled hydraulic flow
• Simple operation from a simple 3-cell configuration that provides oxidation and efficient clarification
to a 7-cell configuration that provides enhanced biological nutrient removal. • Low internal recycle rate minimizes
• Superior performance even in
An Aqua MSBR process will include two sequencing cells and a variable number of dilution of VFAs in Cell 4, increasing
low-strength, low-temperature biological phosphorus removal
specific function cells. A 7-cell Aqua MSBR process would function as follows:
wastewaters common in North
America, Asia and Europe • Small footprint; no separate clarifiers
Cells 1 & 7 - Sequencing cells perform four separate phases. As cell 1 progresses
• Adept at processing through Phases 1-3, cell 7 will remain in Phase 4 and vice-versa. • Less equipment to maintain and designed
to service without dewatering tanks
high-peak hydraulic flows
due to storm events The four phases are:
• Fully automated control system
• Quiescent settling prior
1 Anoxic Mixing and Mixed Liquor Recycle • Better sludge flocculation; no sludge
to clarification phase
2 Aeration, Mixing and Mixed Liquor Recycle collection mechanisms
• Optimized, enhanced One of three reactors in the Aqua MSBR® process at
Shenzhen Yantian WWTP in China. 3 Pre-settle • Low TSS discharge; effective nitrification,
biological nutrient removal
4 Clarification denitrification and phosphorus removal
• Low installation and operating cost
Cell 2 - The Phase Separator Cell is designed to concentrate the recycled mixed
liquor solids feed stream to the anaerobic cell and promote an optimal • Expandability
environment to enhance phosphorus release within
the anaerobic cell.
Cell 3 - The Fermentation Cell is designed to increase concentration of
Components volatile fatty acids (VFAs). Aqua-Aerobic Controls
Cell 4 - The Anaerobic Cell is designed to promote phosphorus release & SCADA System Capabilities
• AquaDDM® Direct-drive Mixer under optimized conditions.
• Aqua-Aerobic Diffused Aeration System
Cell 5 - The Anoxic Mixing Cell is designed to provide denitrification.
Cell 6 - The Aerobic Cell is designed to provide oxidation of carbonaceous
• Mixed Liquor Recycle System material, nitrification, and the biological uptake of phosphorus.
• Phase Separator
The two sequencing cells are ideally equipped to assume multiple functions
• Waste Sludge Pump
ranging from anoxic mixing, aerobic mixing, quiescent settling, sludge wasting and
• Air Weir clarification and each features an Air Weir that effectively controls effluent flow.
Each specific function cell may be designed for optimum conditions with respect to
Shown are two AquaDDM® mixers with local
wastewater characteristics and specific effluent objectives.
at Wuxi New City WWTP in China.
Compact, 7-Cell Aqua MSBR® Process
Compared to a Typical Activated Sludge Process Aqua-Aerobic Systems’ electrical
Control Panels and Supervisory Control
RAS and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
for Aqua MSBR applications include:
Recycle
Air Weir • PLC program with timer and counter
values to establish a default Aqua MSBR
The patented Air Weir provides process cycle based on design parameters
efficient effluent flow control and
prevents the discharge of suspended • Operator interface includes color display
solids and scum into the effluent. and programmable function keys which
include the Aqua MSBR process status
and alarm information
Recycle
RAS
4/28/10 4:40:30 PM
 Aqua MSBR
® ®
Modified Sequencing Batch Reactor
Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. is a
world leader in the design and
manufacture of biological systems
with operating systems dating
back to the 1970s. In 1990, Aqua-
Aerobic Systems combined the
advantages of sequencing
batch reactor technology with
a traditional flow-through
activated sludge process to
produce a compact, continuous
flow, low cost system -
the patented Aqua MSBR ®
process.
Applications
• Any municipal or industrial
wastewater system with effluent • Control System
requirements ranging from
carbonaceous oxidation to enhanced control stations and an Air Weir
biological nutrient removal
• Ideal for large scale projects
>15,000 m3/day
002105 MSBR Brochure 4-28-10.indd 2
Aqua MSBR
Modified Sequencing Batch Reactor
Features Operation Advantages
• Unique, side cell configuration enhances
• Constant water level The Aqua MSBR process incorporates multiple reactor cells to provide a the clarification process by increasing
solids capture in the sludge blanket through
• Continuous flow variety of treatment mode alternatives. The design configuration may range
controlled hydraulic flow
• Simple operation from a simple 3-cell configuration that provides oxidation and efficient clarification
to a 7-cell configuration that provides enhanced biological nutrient removal. • Low internal recycle rate minimizes
• Superior performance even in
An Aqua MSBR process will include two sequencing cells and a variable number of dilution of VFAs in Cell 4, increasing
low-strength, low-temperature biological phosphorus removal
specific function cells. A 7-cell Aqua MSBR process would function as follows:
wastewaters common in North
America, Asia and Europe • Small footprint; no separate clarifiers
Cells 1 & 7 - Sequencing cells perform four separate phases. As cell 1 progresses
• Adept at processing through Phases 1-3, cell 7 will remain in Phase 4 and vice-versa. • Less equipment to maintain and designed
to service without dewatering tanks
high-peak hydraulic flows
due to storm events The four phases are:
• Fully automated control system
• Quiescent settling prior
1 Anoxic Mixing and Mixed Liquor Recycle • Better sludge flocculation; no sludge
to clarification phase
2 Aeration, Mixing and Mixed Liquor Recycle collection mechanisms
• Optimized, enhanced One of three reactors in the Aqua MSBR® process at
Shenzhen Yantian WWTP in China. 3 Pre-settle • Low TSS discharge; effective nitrification,
biological nutrient removal
4 Clarification denitrification and phosphorus removal
• Low installation and operating cost
Cell 2 - The Phase Separator Cell is designed to concentrate the recycled mixed
liquor solids feed stream to the anaerobic cell and promote an optimal • Expandability
environment to enhance phosphorus release within
the anaerobic cell.
Cell 3 - The Fermentation Cell is designed to increase concentration of
Components volatile fatty acids (VFAs). Aqua-Aerobic Controls
Cell 4 - The Anaerobic Cell is designed to promote phosphorus release & SCADA System Capabilities
• AquaDDM® Direct-drive Mixer under optimized conditions.
• Aqua-Aerobic Diffused Aeration System
Cell 5 - The Anoxic Mixing Cell is designed to provide denitrification.
Cell 6 - The Aerobic Cell is designed to provide oxidation of carbonaceous
• Mixed Liquor Recycle System material, nitrification, and the biological uptake of phosphorus.
• Phase Separator
The two sequencing cells are ideally equipped to assume multiple functions
• Waste Sludge Pump
ranging from anoxic mixing, aerobic mixing, quiescent settling, sludge wasting and
• Air Weir clarification and each features an Air Weir that effectively controls effluent flow.
Each specific function cell may be designed for optimum conditions with respect to
Shown are two AquaDDM® mixers with local
wastewater characteristics and specific effluent objectives.
at Wuxi New City WWTP in China.
Compact, 7-Cell Aqua MSBR® Process
Compared to a Typical Activated Sludge Process Aqua-Aerobic Systems’ electrical
Control Panels and Supervisory Control
RAS and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
for Aqua MSBR applications include:
Recycle
Air Weir • PLC program with timer and counter
values to establish a default Aqua MSBR
The patented Air Weir provides process cycle based on design parameters
efficient effluent flow control and
prevents the discharge of suspended • Operator interface includes color display
solids and scum into the effluent. and programmable function keys which
include the Aqua MSBR process status
and alarm information
Recycle
RAS
4/28/10 4:40:30 PM
 Aqua-Jet ®® Aqua EnduraTube®® AquaPASS ®® AquaDiamond ®®

Aqua MSBR
Surface Mechanical Aerator Fine-bubble Tube Diffuser Phased Activated Sludge System Cloth Media Filter with OptiFiber®
® Media ®

Aqua-Jet II ®® Aqua CB-24 ®® AquaMB Process®® AquaABF ®®

Contained Flow Aerator Coarse-bubble Diffuser Multple Barrier Membrane System Automatic Backwash Filter
Modified Sequencing Batch Reactor
AquaDDM ®
®
AquaSBR ®
®
Aqua-Aerobic MBR ®
®
ThermoFlo ®
®

Direct-drive Mixer Sequencing Batch Reactor Membrane Bioreactor System Surface Spray Cooler

Aqua MixAir ®® AquaExcel ®® AquaDisk ®® IntelliPro®®

Aeration System Batch Reactor System Cloth Media Filter with OptiFiber®
® Media Monitoring and Control System

Aqua EnduraDisc®® Aqua MSBR ®® Aqua MiniDisk ®®

Fine-bubble Disc Diffuser Modified Sequencing Batch Reactor Cloth Media Filter with OptiFiber®
® Media

The Leader in Biological Process Technology

6306 N. Alpine Rd.

Loves Park, IL 61111-7655
p 815.654.2501 f 815.654.2508
www.aqua-aerobic.com

The information contained herein relative to data, dimensions and recommendations as to size, power and assembly are for
purpose of estimation only. These values should not be assumed to be universally applicable to specific design problems.
Particular designs, installations and plants may call for specific requirements. Consult Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. for exact
recommendations or specific needs. Patents Apply.

© Copyright 2010 Bulletin #M102 04/10

002105 MSBR Brochure 4-28-10.indd 1 4/28/10 4:40:22 PM