Technology Comparison

MBC advantages over microfilter
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Lower capital costs
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Less pressure drop.
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Not subject to membrane fouling and scaling.
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Lower chemical and 10% of the energy costs. No hazardous chemicals used.
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Smaller footprint – a 4’x 4’x5’ MBC at 100-200 gpm versus a 30 gpm membrane filter with dimensions of 24’x12’x16’.
MBC advantages over gravity clarifier/sand filter
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Smaller footprint (i.e.: 12’x20’ clarifier and 6’x10’ sand filter approximates a 4’x4’x4’ MBC)
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Lower capital costs.
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No filter fouling by oil and greases, bacterial growth, polymer overdose or scaling.
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No floc floating problems.
MBC advantages over dissolved air flotation (DAF)
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Better water quality.
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Lower energy use. MBC does not require air compressors.
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Smaller footprint.
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Less costly.
MBC Advantages over ballast clarification (Actiflo)
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Smaller footprint (i.e.: 50% smaller).
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10x greater waste concentration.
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No ballast wasting.
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Lower capital cost.
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Lower operating cost.
MBC advantages over microfilter
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Smaller footprint.
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Less costly.
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Better water quality. No pin floc or floc floating..
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