In an exciting step forward in the field of sustainable water management, PROSIMED, a leader in water treatment solutions, has achieved a significant milestone by carrying out successful trials using its pilot plant equipped with flat plate MBR (Membrane Bioreactor) technology. The tests were carried out with wastewater from two agri-food industries with high water consumption, and the results mark a milestone in efficient water recovery and reuse, in line with sustainable development principles.

Flat Plate MBR Technology and its Strengths

Flat plate MBR technology, based on ultrafiltration, has established itself as an innovative solution to address the challenges associated with industrial wastewater treatment and recovery. Compared to traditional treatment methods, such as sedimentation and conventional filtration, flat plate MBR offers a number of key advantages:

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Enhanced Efficiency in Contaminant Removal

Flat plate MBR systems use ultrafiltration membranes to efficiently separate the suspended particles, organic matter and pathogens present in wastewater. This results in treated water of high quality with low turbidity.

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Compact and Modular

The flat plate arrangement of MBR membranes means the design can be more compact than others. This facilitates system installation and scaling, which is especially valuable for space-constrained industrial applications.

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Improved Water Reuse

Flat plate MBR technology produces high quality effluent, meeting the most demanding standards for water reuse. This is especially valuable in sectors such as the agri-food industry, where availability of fresh water is crucial.

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Operational Flexibility

MBR systems are highly adaptable to different types of wastewater and operating conditions. This means they are a versatile solution for a wide range of industries.

Success in Water Recovery in the Agri-Food Sector

PROSIMED is committed to innovation and sustainable development and has again demonstrated its leadership by carrying out successful pilot plant trials using flat plate MBR technology on wastewater from agri-food industries. The results obtained during the tests were remarkable, meeting and even exceeding expectations.

The values obtained from the treated water, measured according to the 2023 Spanish regulations on the public water domain (RDPH from the initials in Spanish) for water reuse, demonstrated the effectiveness of PROSIMED’s flat plate MBR technology in water recovery in the agri-food sector. The contaminant removal levels and overall treated water quality have paved the way for more efficient, sustainable use of water resources in these critical industries.

Innovation to the Client’s Door: PROSIMED’s Pilot Equipment

One of PROSIMED’s fortes is its commitment to client satisfaction and to customising solutions. As PROSIMED has several items of pilot testing equipment, it can perform on-site testing at the client’s premises, ensuring its solutions are perfectly tailored to each client’s specific needs and challenges. This customisation and field testing capability has been a key factor in PROSIMED’s success in implementing advanced water treatment technologies.

In summary, successful testing using pilot plant with flat plate MBR technology for water recovery in agri-food industries marks a significant achievement in pursuit of sustainable solutions for water management in the industrial sector. PROSIMED continues to lead the way to a cleaner, more sustainable future through innovation and the application of advanced technologies in water treatment.