12 x 25 mm & 4x25 mm
19 & 79
>6OO m²/m³ & >16OO m²/m³
0.94 - 0.96 gm/cm³
15% to 65%
3-15 Days
VIRGIN HDPE
Wastewater treatment is one of the most important processes for industries, municipalities, and communities today. With increasing concerns about water pollution, environmental regulations, and the need for sustainable water reuse, advanced technologies like MBBR (Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor) have become essential. This process is reliable, efficient, and flexible, which makes it one of the most widely used wastewater treatment methods in modern times.
In this detailed guide, we will cover everything about MBBR, including how it works, its applications, key advantages, technical specifications, price factors, and why Vasu Pharmatech is a leading choice for MBBR filter media. The goal is to help you understand the importance of this technology and how it can benefit various industries.
MBBR stands for Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor. It is an advanced biological wastewater treatment method that uses specially designed plastic carriers called MBBR media. These carriers provide a large protected surface area for microorganisms to grow and attach themselves as biofilm.
Unlike conventional wastewater treatment systems where microorganisms float freely in water, MBBR keeps microbes attached to small carriers that keep moving continuously inside the reactor tank. The constant movement ensures even mixing, better contact between wastewater and microorganisms, and enhanced pollutant removal efficiency.
MBBR systems are used in both municipal sewage treatment plants (STPs) and industrial effluent treatment plants (ETPs).
The working of MBBR technology can be explained in a simple step-by-step way:
This process is completely natural and eco-friendly, relying on microbial growth rather than harsh chemicals.
MBBR technology finds wide application across multiple sectors:
Vasu Pharmatech supplies high-performance MBBR filter media that is widely used in effluent treatment plants. The media specifications are:
Parameter | Option 1 | Option 2 |
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Size | 12 x 25 mm | 4 x 25 mm |
No. of Holes | 19 | 79 |
Surface Area | >600 m²/m³ | >1600 m²/m³ |
Density | 0.94 – 0.96 gm/cm³ | 0.94 – 0.96 gm/cm³ |
Dosing Ratio | 15% to 65% | 15% to 65% |
Membrane Forming Time | 3 – 15 days | 3 – 15 days |
MOC | Virgin HDPE | Virgin HDPE |
Highlights:
MBBR technology is versatile and can be adapted for different applications. The most common types include:
MBBR Reactor : A core unit designed with MBBR carriers and aeration system. It is used in both domestic and industrial treatment plants.
MBBR STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) : Specially designed for residential colonies, housing societies, hospitals, schools, hotels, and municipal facilities. It helps reduce BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) and COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand), improving the quality of sewage water.
Industrial MBBR Wastewater Treatment : Used in industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles, and food processing where wastewater contains complex pollutants. These customized systems handle high load variations effectively.
MBBR Water Treatment Units : Used for purifying contaminated surface water or groundwater before it is reused or supplied for domestic use.
MBBR technology finds wide application across multiple sectors:
MBBR systems are increasingly preferred due to their multiple benefits:
To understand its advantages, let’s compare MBBR with Conventional Activated Sludge Processes and Fixed Bed Reactors:
Feature | MBBR | Activated Sludge | Fixed Bed Reactor |
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Footprint | Compact | Large | Moderate |
Biofilm | On moving carriers | Suspended | On fixed surfaces |
Sludge | Low | High | Moderate |
Flexibility | High | Low | Low |
Maintenance | Low | High | Moderate |
Start-up Time | 3-15 days | 20-30 days | 15-25 days |
This shows why MBBR is widely used. It reduces both operational costs and space requirements while being more efficient in real-world conditions.
The MBBR price depends on several important parameters:
Though the initial investment can be higher compared to conventional systems, the operational cost savings and long-term durability make MBBR technology a more economical choice.
Vasu Pharmatech is a well-recognized manufacturer of MBBR filter media and water treatment products. Their products are made using Virgin HDPE, ensuring high strength, chemical resistance, and long operational life.
Reasons to choose Vasu Pharmatech:
Customers from multiple industries trust Vasu Pharmatech for reliable performance and consistent quality.
Let’s consider a mid-sized textile manufacturing company. They faced challenges with high COD and color in their wastewater. Their conventional system was not sufficient to meet local discharge norms.
After installing MBBR media from Vasu Pharmatech:
This example demonstrates how MBBR reactors deliver practical, real-world results.
When installing an MBBR system, certain factors need to be carefully addressed for maximum efficiency:
With proper planning and the right quality media, even small plants can achieve higher efficiency with MBBR technology.
As industries expand and environmental standards become stricter, demand for compact and efficient wastewater solutions will continue to rise. MBBR is expected to play a central role due to its:
Flexibility to handle variations in wastewater loads.
Ability to retrofit into existing systems.
Long-term cost-effectiveness.
Eco-friendly nature with reduced sludge handling.
Vasu Pharmatech’s high-quality MBBR filter media can help businesses, residential societies, and municipal bodies meet sustainability goals while saving costs.
MBBR technology is one of the most effective and sustainable solutions for wastewater and sewage treatment today. Its unique use of moving biofilm carriers makes it more efficient, compact, and cost-effective than conventional systems. Industries and communities worldwide are increasingly adopting MBBR for cleaner water and compliance with pollution norms.
Vasu Pharmatech’s MBBR media offers excellent performance, durability, and efficiency, making it the right choice for industries and STPs. By choosing this solution, you not only reduce treatment costs but also contribute to a cleaner and greener environment.
Lalit Nankani
Managing Partner, Vasu Pharmatech
Lalit Nankani has over 12 years of experience in the filtration and water treatment industry. He leads Vasu Pharmatech, a trusted name in making PP Filter Press Systems, MBBR Filter Media, and other filtration products.
Under his leadership, the company has delivered high-quality solutions to many industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and beverage, textiles, and wastewater treatment. Lalit believes in providing strong, easy-to-use, and cost-effective systems that help businesses clean and reuse water.
MBBR stands for Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor. It is a biological wastewater treatment process where microorganisms grow on floating carrier media to remove pollutants like BOD and COD effectively.
An MBBR reactor uses biofilm carriers that move constantly in wastewater. Microbes attach to these carriers and degrade organic pollutants when aeration supplies oxygen.
Unlike activated sludge where microbes remain suspended, MBBR supports attached growth on carriers, making it more compact, efficient, and low in sludge production.
MBBR is used in sewage treatment plants (STPs), effluent treatment plants (ETPs), and industrial wastewater treatment for pharmaceuticals, textiles, food, and chemicals.
MBBR STP is a sewage treatment plant that uses carrier-based biofilm technology to clean domestic sewage in apartments, hotels, schools, hospitals, and municipalities.
MBBR media are small HDPE-based plastic carriers designed with high surface area and multiple holes for microbes to grow and clean wastewater.
Depending on type and size, MBBR media offers more than 600 m²/m³ to 1600 m²/m³ surface area for efficient microbial growth.
The dosing ratio ranges between 15% and 65% of the tank volume, depending on wastewater strength and treatment capacity.
It usually takes about 3 to 15 days for biofilm to fully form on MBBR filter media after being introduced in the tank.
The price of MBBR depends on reactor size, media surface area, dosing ratio, and whether it is used for industrial or domestic applications.
Most high-quality MBBR media is made from Virgin HDPE, which is lightweight, chemical-resistant, and long-lasting.
MBBR media keeps moving inside reactors due to aeration, preventing clogging, while fixed bed biofilm reactors face fouling issues.
MBBR is compact, efficient, flexible, produces low sludge, requires low maintenance, and can treat high pollutant loads effectively.
Yes, MBBR is widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, and food industries to treat complex effluents with high COD and BOD.
The density of MBBR media is around 0.94–0.96 gm/cm³, allowing it to float and move freely in water.
Yes, MBBR systems can be retrofitted into older STPs and ETPs to increase treatment efficiency and reduce BOD/COD.
MBBR requires low maintenance because carriers are self-cleaning, reducing choking issues and ensuring long-term performance.
MBBR can treat sewage, municipal wastewater, industrial effluents, nitrogen-rich water, pharmaceutical waste, and food industry discharges.
Yes, MBBR uses less energy than activated sludge systems since it has a smaller footprint and produces less sludge.
Vasu Pharmatech provides Virgin HDPE-based MBBR media with high surface area, quick biofilm growth, durability, and competitive pricing.
Delhi
Vasu Pharmatech se liya MBBR Media, quality top class hai aur price bhi reasonable.
Ahmedabad
Maine unka Tube Settler Media STP project ke liye liya, installation easy tha aur result superb.
Kolkata
Yahan ka Fine Bubble Diffuser bahut durable hai, paani ka treatment smooth ho gaya.
Mumbai
MBBR Media ka material strong hai aur bio growth fast karta hai, highly recommended.
Chennai
Delhi me best Tube Deck Media Supplier mujhe Vasu Pharmatech hi mila.
Delhi
FAB Reactor ka design simple hai aur efficiency outstanding, paise vasool product.
Hyderabad
Inka Filter Press Machine sludge dewatering ke liye best hai, smooth operation milti hai.
Gujarat
Maine Disc Diffuser Aerator lagaya STP me, oxygen transfer rate awesome hai.
Kerala
Unka Automatic Filter Press kaafi easy hai operate karne me, maintenance kam hai.
Delhi
Vasu Pharmatech se liya MBBR Media, quality top class hai aur price bhi reasonable.
Ahmedabad
Maine unka Tube Settler Media STP project ke liye liya, installation easy tha aur result superb.
Kolkata
Yahan ka Fine Bubble Diffuser bahut durable hai, paani ka treatment smooth ho gaya.
Rajasthan
PVC Tube Settler ka quality imported jaisa hi hai, aur delivery bhi time pe.
Punjab
MBBR STP ke liye inke pass best quality Fab Bio Pack Media milta hai.
Delhi
Maine Coarse Bubble Diffuser use kiya, wastewater aeration me zabardast output mila.
Ahmedabad
Tube Diffuser ka material strong hai aur price market se kaafi better mila.
Kolkata
Vasu Pharmatech ka Plate and Frame Filter Press long-lasting hai, kaafi satisfied hoon.
Bangalore
MBBR Reactor purchase kiya aur ab system ka performance double ho gaya.
Amritsar
EPDM Fine Bubble Disc Diffuser ka bubble size uniform hai, bilkul sahi product.
Surat
Delhi NCR me inka MBBR Media Supplier service fast aur reliable hai.
Delhi
Unka Tubular Diffuser lagane ke baad energy saving noticeable hai.
Kanpur
Hydraulic Filter Press ka design kaafi advanced hai, easy to handle.
Lucknow
FAB Media ka flow aur treatment efficiency dono hi best hai.
Mumbai
MBBR Wastewater Treatment project me inki products use karke results amazing aaye.
Indore
Filter Press Sludge Dewatering system smooth chalta hai, koi dikkat nahi aayi.
Delhi
Inka Clear PP Tube Settler STP ke liye perfect fit raha.
Ahmedabad
Vasu Pharmatech ka Diffuser Tube bilkul leakage free aur effective hai.
Delhi
Maine Membrane Tube Diffuser lagaya, performance bahut acha hai.
Jaipur
Coarse Bubble Diffuser ka aeration kaafi fast hai, kaam asaan ho gaya.
Kerala
FAB Reactor media ka biofilm growth uniform hai, kaafi achha experience.
Delhi
Tube Settler Media ka installation unke team ne jaldi complete kar diya.
Tamil Nadu
Vasu Pharmatech ka Automatic Filter Press Machine time aur labor dono save karta hai.
Hyderabad
MBBR Bio Media ka price market competitive hai aur quality high.
Gujarat
Maine unka Filter Press for Sludge Dewatering liya, full value for money hai.
Delhi
Inke Diffusers in STP reliable hai, paani ka treatment hassle free ho jata hai.
Kolkata
Tube Deck Settler ka design compact hai aur space saving solution diya.
Rajkot
Vasu Pharmatech se liya hua MBBR Water Treatment Media durable aur effective hai.
Surat
FAB Media aur Diffusers ka combination inhone suggest kiya, result best mila.
Bangalore
Vasu Pharmatech supplied us MBBR Media for our STP, and the performance has been excellent.
Siliguri
Their Tube Settler Media is durable, easy to install, and very effective in wastewater treatment.
Delhi
The Filter Press Machine from Vasu Pharmatech is reliable and works perfectly for sludge dewatering.
Haryana
Their FAB Reactor system is compact and provides excellent biological treatment.
Pune
We received PVC Tube Settler Media, and the quality exceeded our expectations.
Jaipur
The Automatic Filter Press has saved us both time and manpower – very satisfied.
Kochi
Their Coarse Bubble Diffusers work well for wastewater aeration, giving consistent results.
Delhi
The Tubular Diffusers are strong, efficient, and delivered on time.
Uttarakhand
Vasu Pharmatech provided us with EPDM Fine Bubble Disc Diffusers, and the oxygen transfer rate is outstanding.
Noida
Their MBBR Bio Media is competitively priced yet offers premium performance.
Ahmedabad
The Hydraulic Filter Press is designed very well and easy to operate.
Ludhiana
For Tube Deck Media, Vasu Pharmatech is one of the most reliable suppliers we have worked with.
Bangalore
Their Disc Diffuser Aerators are durable and perfectly suited for our STP application.
Punjab
Vasu Pharmatech products are cost-effective, reliable, and perfect for water treatment projects.
Delhi
Vasu Pharmatech ka MBBR Media liya, paani ka treatment smooth ho gaya aur maintenance bhi easy hai. Tube Settler aur Diffuser ka combination STP me highly efficient sabit hua.
Delhi
We bought MBBR Media and Tube Settler from Vasu Pharmatech for our STP. The quality is excellent, installation simple, and treatment performance outstanding.
We certify that M/s. Vasu Pharmatech, located at 66B, Pocket AD Shalimar Bagh, Delhi-110088, supplied us with a Pharmatech filter press for our 275 KLD ETP plant at M/s. Asian Colour Coated Ispat Ltd. in Bawal, Dist: Rewari (Hr.). The plant was started in January 2018 and is still working well. The product and its performance have been satisfactory up to now.
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