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Energy-Efficient MRI BIO-CEL® MBR

Flexible Flat-Sheet MBR: Chemical-Free
Cleaning & True Ultra-Filtration in Half
the Space

MRI BIO-CEL® MBR is the only densely packed, back-
pulsable, flexible flat-sheet membrane bioreactor with a .04 micron
pore. The result is true ultra-filtration, energy-efficient operation,
significantly higher effluent quality, optimal flux, and increased
capacity—all in a footprint 50% smaller than other flat-sheet
membrane bioreactors or conventional wastewater treatment systems.

New chemical-free Mechanical Cleaning Process (MCP) utilizes granulate beads which circulate throughout the ultra-filtration membrane tank and eliminates the cost of purchasing, handling, disposing, and storing toxic chemicals.

Performance Advantages

MRI’s patented ultra-filtration membrane bioreactor delivers:

  • Chemical-free Mechanical Cleaning Process (MCP)
  • The benefits of both Rigid Plate and Hollow Fiber Membranes
  • Pore size of .04 microns for a true ultra-filter MBR that rejects biomass, bacteria, and viruses
  • Fine-bubble air scouring ensures even distribution across membrane surfaces
  • Increased oxygen transfer speeds biodegradation
  • High-packing-density increases filtration capacity in a 50% smaller footprint
  • Back-pulsable membrane up to 2.2 PSI for ease-of-cleaning
  • Effluent quality approved for recycling through Title 22 certification

Key Features Only from MRI BIO-CEL® MBR

UP-150 ultra-filtration membranes allow back-pulsing without damage.

Fine-bubble air diffusers emit air-scouring bubbles significantly smaller than those in Hollow Fiber or other Flat-Sheet Membrane Bioreactors.

Patented Mechanical Cleaning Process maintains permeability, reduces costs.

Flexible Flat-Sheet Ultra-Filtration Membranes combine the advantages of Rigid Plate and Hollow Fiber Membranes.

Read more about key features of MRI BIO-CEL® MBR.

MBR Diagram

Modules and Specifications

All MRI BIO-CEL® MBR systems offer high-performance solutions for municipal, industrial, or commercial wastewater treatment. Systems include:

  • Biological Treatment Section
  • Ultra-Filtration Membrane Unit
  • Reliable Control System
  • Optional chemical-free cleaning with BIO-CEL® MCP

For a complete listing of MRI BIO-CEL® MBR module specifications, click here.

Why Choose MRI?

Founded in 1978, Meurer Research, Inc. has over 50 patents and 5,000 installations in the water treatment industry. Now MRI is bringing its track record of setting new performance standards to wastewater treatment.

Through a strategic partnership with Microdyn-Nadir, Germany’s leading innovator in membrane filtration technology, MRI has engineered the next great advancement in submerged Membrane Bioreactors.

MRI offers an array of support including:

Pilot System Testing Design Support

  • Mechanical
  • Biological
  • Custom Filtration/System Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Electrical & Control Architecture
  • Optimal Process Configuration
Start-Up and Operations Support

  • Remote monitoring and operations via the web

Explore MRI’s Solution for Your Water or Wastewater Project.

To request a presentation on the performance of the MRI BIO-CEL® MBR and chemical-free cleaning, or for more information, call us at 303.279.8373 or 877.236.2951, email us or initiate a project.

To learn more:

Read more about the MRI BIO-CEL® MBR.

Download a MRI BIO-CEL® MBR data sheet with available modules and specifications.

See Installations of Membrane Bioreactors (MBR).

Download the MBR brochure or Request a Printed Brochure.

See an overview of MRI’s water and wastewater treatment solutions.


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