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Recover energy from domestic wastewater using anaerobic membrane bioreactor: Operating parameters optimization and energy balance analysis

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  • Mei, Xiaojie
  • Wang, Zhiwei
  • Miao, Yan
  • Wu, Zhichao

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Anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) is a promising process to recover energy and water resource from domestic wastewater; however, its energy-efficiency needs substantial improvement for real applications. In this study, based on the methanogenic activity batch tests and critical flux determination, an optimization protocol for AnMBRs is reported and a flux-centered energy balance analysis is conducted. The results demonstrate that organic loading rate by sludge (OLRsludge) should be controlled within 0.43–0.90 kgCOD/(kgVSS·d), and the corresponding sludge retention time (SRT) should be in the range of 50 d to infinity. Energy balance analysis shows that the AnMBR systems at the temperature of 35 °C and 25 °C could achieve net energy recovery. For realizing energy-neutral operation, the corresponding fluxes should range from 8.3 to 9.5 L/(m2·h) at 35 °C and 6.0 to 6.7 L/(m2·h) at 25 °C, respectively. In the process design and operation, a relatively short hydraulic retention time (HRT) and an SRT close to 50 d should be considered in order to achieve an energy-efficient AnMBR performance.

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  • Mei, Xiaojie & Wang, Zhiwei & Miao, Yan & Wu, Zhichao, 2016. "Recover energy from domestic wastewater using anaerobic membrane bioreactor: Operating parameters optimization and energy balance analysis," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 98(C), pages 146-154.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:98:y:2016:i:c:p:146-154
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2016.01.011
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