INFRACORP WATER

NanoSettler™ Lamella Clarifier

NanoSettler™ is INFRACORP’s advanced lamella clarifier system engineered to deliver high-rate solid–liquid separation in a compact footprint. It leverages inclined plate technology to accelerate settling, making it ideal for both municipal and Industrial Water and Wastewater treatment Applications.


NanoSettler™ Lamella Clarifier

NanoSettler™ is INFRACORP’s advanced lamella clarifier system engineered to deliver high-rate solid–liquid separation in a compact footprint. It leverages inclined plate technology to accelerate settling, making it ideal for both municipal and Industrial Water and Wastewater treatment Applications.

Key Features of NanoSettler™

  • High clarification efficiency with a fraction of the space of conventional clarifiers.
  • Modular & prefabricated units for rapid installation and scaling.
  • Low energy footprint, gravity-driven settling.
  • Corrosion-resistant construction options (FRP, SS, HDPE-lined steel).
  • Integrated sludge removal system for low maintenance.
  • Flexible flow configurations (upflow / crossflow)

Applications

  • Pre-treatment in surface water and groundwater plants
  • Tertiary polishing in municipal wastewater treatment
  • Industrial wastewater (chemical, food & beverage, mining, textiles)
  • Brine and RO reject clarification prior to recovery or ZLD

The INFRACORP  Lamella Clarifier is designed to provide low cost, efficient solids removal from a wide range of waste and process liquids. The inclined plate and the tube Settler Lamella clarifier  design allows the total gravity settling area to be as much as ten times more than the actual floor space occupied by the clarifier.

The Flash Mix and Flocculation Tanks (optional) allow for the addition of chemicals and polymers that will aid the settling process — adjusting pH to precipitate dissolved solids and/or enhancing the agglomeration of suspended particles into heavier, more settle-able floc. The liquid is fed from these tanks into the clarifier through the inlet chamber, which directs flow into the separation section.

The liquid then enters the lower area of the laminar plates through side slots which distribute it across the entire width of the plates. Particulate settles onto the face of the plates and slides down to the clarifier bottom. The clarified liquid exits the plate sections through weirs at the top of the unit which are designed to develop and control adequate pressure drop, maintaining laminar flow through the plates. The clarified liquid then flows into the effluent chamber and out of the clarifier.

Settled solids collect at the bottom of the pyramid sludge hopper and are removed from the clarifier. A Sludge Thickener (optional) with rake mechanism may be utilized in place of the pyramid hopper when applicable.



Performance Advantages

Parameter Conventional Clarifier NanoSettler™
Footprint Large 3–5× smaller
Hydraulic Loading Rate 0.5–1.0 m³/m²·h Up to 6 m³/m²·h
Start-up time Long Rapid (plug & play)
Settling efficiency Moderate High
Maintenance Manual Automated / minimal

Process Characteristics

Lamella clarifiers can handle a maximum feed water concentration of 10000 mg/L of grease and 3000 mg/L of solids. Expected separation efficiencies for a typical unit are:

  • 90-99% removal of free oils and greases under standard operation conditions.
  • 20-40% removal of emulsifiedoils and greases with no chemical amendment.
  • 50-99% removal with the addition of chemical agent(s).
  • Treated water has a turbidityof around 1-2 NTU.

Technology Integration

NanoSettler™ can be paired seamlessly with other INFRACORP technologies such as:

  • Clariflo™ for enhanced coagulation–flocculation
  • BioSep™ for biological polishing
  • Min™ZLD systems for zero-liquid discharge schemes.

INTEGRATED WITH INFRACORP TECHNOLOGIES

INFRACORPdesign and manufacture two types of lamella sedimentation equipment , according to the different filtration medium used inside a lamella clarifier, the lamella clarifier can be divided into

Both types of equipment use shallow sedimentation theory to achieve the desired results. Use of Tube Settlers, or Plate Settlers can allow for greater loading rates of the system by expanding the surface area for sedimentation. This allows for greater loading rates, and results in a large reduction in the basin size needed to achieve the same results. It is generally accepted a reduction in settling surface area of 80+ percent can be achieved.

Contact us to learn more about our BioMem™


Contact Us

INFRACORP™ Membrane Bioreactor (MBR)

Advanced Biological Filtration for High-Purity Water Reuse

INFRACORP™ Membrane Bioreactor (MBR)

Next-Generation Biological Filtration for High-Purity Water Reuse

The INFRACORP™ Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) is a next-generation wastewater treatment platform that seamlessly combines biological degradation with membrane filtration to deliver exceptional effluent quality. By integrating an aerobic biological process with ultrafiltration or microfiltration membranes, the system effectively separates treated water from suspended solids and microorganisms, eliminating the need for conventional clarifiers.

Key Technology Features

  • 🧬Integrated Biological & Membrane Filtration:
    The MBR process leverages a high concentration of active biomass to degrade organic pollutants, followed by membrane filtration to achieve superior solid-liquid separation. This results in crystal-clear effluent with very low turbidity and near-zero suspended solids.
  • 💧High-Quality Effluent for Reuse:
    The system consistently achieves BOD < 5 mg/L, TSS < 1 mg/L, and turbidity < 0.1 NTU, making it suitable for direct discharge or reuse in industrial cooling, irrigation, or further polishing for potable applications.
  • 🏭Compact & Modular Design:
    MBR systems operate at high mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS) concentrations, allowing for a smaller biological reactor volume and reduced plant footprint compared to conventional activated sludge systems.
  • ⚡Operational Stability & Flexibility:
    The robust process design maintains performance under fluctuating hydraulic or organic loads, ensuring stable treatment even in challenging industrial wastewater scenarios.
  • ♻️Reduced Sludge Production:
    Higher solids retention time (SRT) improves biomass yield efficiency, minimizing excess sludge generation and lowering disposal costs.
  • 🧠Automated & Intelligent Control:
    INFRACORP integrates smart monitoring and control systems to optimize aeration, backwashing, and cleaning cycles, reducing energy consumption and extending membrane life.

 

Applications

  • Municipal wastewater treatment and reuse
  • Industrial effluent treatment (chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, textile, etc.)
  • High-strength wastewater streams
  • Advanced water reuse and recycling projects
  • Integration with ZLD (Zero Liquid Discharge) and polishing systems

Why INFRACORP™ MBR

  • Proven process reliability with stable long-term operation
  • Scalable modular design — easy to expand capacity
  • Seamless integration with other INFRACORP platforms (e.g., Reclaim™, ThermoRO™, ZeroFluoro™)
  • Lower lifecycle cost due to reduced footprint and O&M requirements
  • Effluent quality that exceeds global discharge and reuse standards

INFRACORP  membrane bioreactor (MBR) is a wastewater treatment system that combines biological treatment with membrane filtration to produce highly purified wate

Good — let’s clarify exactly what you mean by “MBR membrane filter media.”

In the context of INFRACORP’s water and wastewater technologies, this refers to the membrane module or material used in a Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) system — typically for biological wastewater treatment with solid-liquid separation.

Here’s a breakdown of what MBR membrane filter media means and how it fits technically:

MBR Membrane Filter Media Overview

  1. Definition

MBR (Membrane Bioreactor) systems combine biological treatment (activated sludge) with membrane filtration (microfiltration or ultrafiltration).
The membrane filter media is the core separation component — it replaces traditional sedimentation by physically retaining solids and microorganisms, allowing only treated water to pass through.

  1. Types of Membrane Media

Type

Material

Configuration

Typical Pore Size

Advantages

Flat Sheet (FS)

PVDF, PES, or PTFE

Plate-type panels

0.1–0.4 µm

Robust, easy cleaning

Hollow Fiber (HF)

PVDF, PES

Bundled fibers

0.03–0.1 µm

High surface area, compact design

Tubular

Ceramic, PVDF

Cylindrical tubes

0.01–0.1 µm

Handles high solids, easier maintenance

Ceramic (Flat or Tubular)

Alumina, zirconia

Inorganic

0.01–0.1 µm

Long life, chemical/thermal resistant
  1. Performance Characteristics
  • Flux rate: 15–40 L/m²·h (depends on MLSS and TMP)
  • Transmembrane pressure (TMP): 0.1–0.5 bar
  • Typical MLSS concentration: 8,000–12,000 mg/L
  • Cleaning: Air scouring + chemical cleaning (NaOCl, citric acid)
  • Lifespan: 3–10 years (depending on material and operation)
  1. Role in INFRACORP Applications

If we align this with INFRACORP’s ecosystem, MBR membrane filter media would likely integrate with:

  • BioSep™ (MBBR + membrane hybrid configuration)
  • Min™ZLD™ (as a pre-polishing or polishing step before RO)
  • Reclaim™ / HyO-RO™ (for tertiary or reuse treatment)

INFRACORP could use:

  • PVDF hollow-fiber membranes for municipal and industrial reuse, or
  • Ceramic tubular membranes for H2T™ (Hard-to-Treat) wastewater streams with high fouling loads.
  1. Example Specification (for reference)

Parameter

Value

Membrane type

Hollow fiber PVDF

Configuration

Submerged module

Pore size

0.04 µm

Nominal flux

25–35 L/m²·h

Operating TMP

0.2–0.4 bar

pH range

2–10

Cleaning agents

NaOCl, citric acid

Lifespan

5–7 years

Would you like me to:

  • ⚙️Design INFRACORP’s proprietary MBR media specification sheet (for BioSep™ integration)?
    or
  • 📊Compare different membrane media options (PVDF vs. Ceramic vs. PES) to select the optimal one for your H2T™ or Min™ZLD™ applications?

You said:

is it dry or submerged?

ChatGPT said:

Excellent question — and very important for design.

In Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) systems, membrane filter media can operate in two main configurations — submerged (immersed) or external (dry/pressurized). The distinction has major implications for energy, footprint, and maintenance.

Here’s a clear comparison:

⚙️ 1. Submerged (Immersed) MBR

→ Most common type used in municipal and industrial wastewater MBRs today.

✅ Description

  • Membrane modules are submerged directly in the bioreactor tank or in a separate membrane tank.
  • A vacuum or slight suction pressure pulls treated water through the membrane.
  • Air scouring is used to control fouling and provide oxygen to biomass.

💧 Key Features

Parameter

Typical Value

Filtration driving force

Negative pressure (suction)

TMP

0.05–0.5 bar

Energy use

0.3–0.6 kWh/m³

Cleaning

Periodic backwash + air scouring

Footprint

Compact, modular

Maintenance

Easy (in situ cleaning)

🌿 Best suited for

  • Municipal and industrial wastewater
  • Moderate-to-high MLSS (8,000–12,000 mg/L)
  • BioSep™ or Min™ZLD™ applications

✅INFRACORP’sBioSep™ system (using NanoChip™ media) would typically employ submerged MBR membranes, because it integrates biological and physical separation in one compact tank.

🔩 2. External (Sidestream / “Dry”) MBR

→ Pressurized, membrane modules are outside the bioreactor.

💧 Key Features

Parameter

Typical Value

Filtration driving force

Feed pump pressure

TMP

1–3 bar

Energy use

1–2 kWh/m³ (higher)

Cleaning

Easier chemical cleaning (offline)

Footprint

Larger (extra pumps/piping)

Maintenance

More complex (but accessible)

🌿 Best suited for

  • High-strength industrial wastewater (oils, solids)
  • Smaller flows requiring high flux
  • When cleaning downtime is acceptable

In INFRACORP’s H2T™ or ZeroFluoro™ systems (treating very challenging effluents), an external/dry MBR configuration could be used before or after chemical oxidation — but generally as a niche or modular side unit, not the main biological reactor.

🧭In summary

Configuration

Typical for

Used in INFRACORP systems

Energy

Maintenance

Submerged MBR

Municipal, mixed industrial

BioSep™, Min™ZLD™

Low

Simple, in-tank

External (Dry) MBR

High-fouling, high-solid

H2T™, ZeroFluoro™ pre/post stages

High

Offline

👉Answer:

INFRACORP’s MBR membrane filter media would typically be submerged (immersed) type — integrated within the bioreactor (BioSep™), providing compact, low-energy, and easily maintainable operation.

Would you like me to draft a technical spec sheet and diagram for INFRACORP’sSubmerged MBR Module (membrane + NanoChip™ hybrid)? It would include design layout, operating parameters, and material selection for your investor and engineering documentation.

You said:

pls do

ChatGPT said:

Thought for 4 seconds

Infra Corp Bio Sep Submerged Mbr Spec Sheet

INFRACORP — BioSep™ Submerged MBR Module

Document purpose: Technical specification sheet and schematic diagram for the Submerged Membrane Module to be used in the BioSep™ MBBR+MBR hybrid system. Suitable for engineering, pilot procurement, and investor technical appendix.

  1. Summary (1‑line)

A compact, submerged PVDF hollow‑fiber membrane module designed for integration with the BioSep™ moving‑bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) for high‑rate biological treatment and tertiary solids separation.

  1. Intended application
  • Industrial and municipal wastewater tertiary treatment
  • Hard‑to‑treat (H2T™) industrial effluents as polishing unit
  • Prefiltration before reverse osmosis (Min™ZLD™, HyO-RO™) or for direct reuse
  1. Key design choices (rationale)
  • Configuration: Submerged (immersed) modules inside membrane tank for low energy and compact footprint.
  • Membrane type: PVDF hollow fiber, hydrophilic modified surface (robust to fouling, good chemical resistance).
  • Pore rating: 0.03–0.04 µm (ultrafiltration) — balances virus/bacteria removal and acceptable flux.
  • Cleaning strategy: Continuous air scouring + intermittent backpulse + chemically enhanced CIP (NaOCl, citric acid).
  • Target flux: 20–30 L/m²·h (nominal) depending on MLSS and aeration design.
  1. Typical module specification (recommended baseline)

Item

Value / Option

Membrane material

PVDF (hydrophilic coating)

Configuration

Hollow-fiber, submerged, bundled modules

Module membrane area

40–60 m²/module (typical commercial modules)

Pore size (nominal)

0.03–0.04 µm

Nominal permeability

200–400 L/m²·h·bar (clean water)

Operating TMP

0.05–0.35 bar (suction-driven)

Nominal flux

20–30 L/m²·h (design)

Max. allowable flux (short-term)

40 L/m²·h

Operating temperature

4–45 °C

pH range

2–10 (short excursions)

Module housing

PVDF / SS316 support frame

Connections

Integrated permeate headers, quick-release couplings
  1. Typical operating parameters (system-level)
  • Design flow (example): scalable — use area sizing method (see Section 7)
  • MLSS in membrane tank: 8,000–12,000 mg/L (BioSep™ optimized)
  • Air scour rate (coarse + fine): 0.5–2.5 m³/h·m² membrane (adjusted for fouling)
  • Hydraulic retention time (MBR tank): 2–6 hours (process dependent)
  • Backwash frequency: 5–30 min intervals (short backpulse 5–15 s) + periodic longer backwash
  • CIP frequency: 1–4 months (based on TMP trend and flux decline)
  1. Cleaning chemicals & procedures (recommended)

Daily / Routine

  • Air scouring continuous during operation to limit cake buildup.
  • Short permeate backpulse every 10–30 min (configurable).

Chemical maintenance

  • Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl, 200–1,000 ppm) — for organic fouling, up to 1–2 hours. Ensure membrane manufacturer compatibility for chlorine exposure.
  • Citric acid (1–2% w/v) — for inorganic scaling removal following NaOCl.
  • Alkaline cleaners (e.g., NaOH 0.5–1% w/v) — for proteinaceous fouling when necessary.

CIP best practice

  1. Isolate modules and perform low‑pressure rinse.
  2. Apply alkaline/oxidative wash per manufacturer limits.
  3. Rinse thoroughly to neutral pH.
  4. Apply acid wash if scaling detected.
  5. Final rinse and integrity check.

Always follow membrane supplier chemical exposure limits.

  1. Sizing methodology (membrane area calculation)

Step 1 — Determine daily permeate volume (Qdaily)

  • Example: Q_daily = 1,000 m³/day (pilot)

Step 2 — Convert to average design flux (J_design)

  • Use conservative flux = 25 L/m²·h = 0.025 m³/m²·h

Step 3 — Calculate required membrane area (A_req)

  • A_req (m²) = Q_daily (m³/day) / (J_design (m³/m²·h) × 24 h/day)

Example calculation

  • A_req = 1,000 / (0.025 × 24) = 1,000 / 0.6 = 1,667 m²

Step 4 — Module count

  • If module area = 50 m²/module → Modules = 1,667 / 50 = 33.3 → 34 modules

Design margin: Add 15–25% spare membrane area for fouling/aging. For this example use +20% → 1,667 × 1.20 = 2,000 m² (→ 40 modules at 50 m²/module).

  1. Hydraulic & pneumatic utilities
  • Permeate suction pumps: Vacuum or low-pressure suction with redundancy (1 duty + 1 standby) sized for permeate flow.
  • Air blower: Fine/coarse bubble aeration for scouring and process oxygen; variable speed recommended.
  • Backpulse air/water system: Pulsed compressed air for permeate backpulse and scouring.
  • Valving & instrumentation: Permeate flow meters, TMP gauges for each module rack, dissolved oxygen sensor, MLSS probe, pH/ORP sensors.
  1. Structural & materials
  • Membrane tank: Concrete or GRP/HDPE with corrosion-resistant internals.
  • Support frames: SS316 or coated carbon steel.
  • Permeate header piping: PVDF, HDPE, or PE100 for chemical resistance and leak prevention.
  • Accessibility: Modular racks with removable modules for offline service.
  1. Integration with BioSep™ MBBR
  • Configuration: Membrane tank can be integrated downstream of the MBBR or as a combined MBBR + submerged MBR (biomass carriers plus membranes in same tank) depending on footprint and fouling tolerance.
  • Carrier interaction: Use low-density NanoChip™ carriers to avoid direct abrasion on hollow fibers; baffle/guard rails recommended to prevent carrier–module contact.
  • Process sequencing: MBBR (high-rate bio removal) → Membrane polishing (TSS & pathogen removal) → RO (optional) → Min™ZLD™
  1. Monitoring & automation
  • Key alarms / KPIs: TMP rise rate, permeate turbidity, permeate flow, air blower pressure, MLSS, DO.
  • Control strategy: Automatic backpulse scheduling, CIP initiation on TMP setpoint, aeration control via DO/airflow feedback.
  1. Procurement & vendor considerations
  • Membrane vendors (examples to evaluate): Kubota, Toray, Pentair (Membrane Solutions), Norit (subsidiaries), MANN+HUMMEL, SUEZ (membrane division). Check PVDF hollow-fiber offerings and supplier chlorine tolerances.
  • Purchase scope: Modules + racks, permeate piping & headers, air scour system, backing frames, instrumentation package.
  1. Example BOM (pilot — 1,000 m³/day scaled)
  • 40 × 50 m² PVDF hollow-fiber modules
  • Permeate header assembly and quick-connect couplings
  • 1 duty + 1 standby permeate pump (mag-drive) 20–30 m³/h
  • Air blower 30–60 m³/h (variable speed)
  • DO, MLSS, pH probes, TMP gauges
  • CIP skid (chemical dosing, recirculation pump)
  1. Performance targets & acceptance tests
  • Initial acceptance tests: Integrity check, leak test, permeability test (clean water), biological performance in situ.
  • KPIs: Permeate turbidity <1 NTU (typical), SDI <3 (pre-RO spec), TMP trend stable (<0.1 bar increase per month with routine cleaning)
  1. Maintenance schedule (recommended)
  • Daily: Visual checks, permeate flow, TMP logging.
  • Weekly: Permeate quality log, short CIP checks if required.
  • Monthly: Chemical clean (if TMP trending upward) or targeted cleaning of modules.
  • Quarterly: Inspect module integrity, replace gasket/quick connectors as needed.
  • Annual: Performance audit and plan for membrane replacement (pro-rata based on fouling).
  1. Safety & environmental considerations
  • Chemical handling procedures for NaOCl, acids, and alkalis; neutralization of CIP effluents; PPE for operators.
  • Disposal routes for spent membranes (follow local regulations for polymer disposal) and for CIP effluent neutralization.
  1. Open items / next steps
  • Confirm target design flow (pilot vs. commercial scale).
  • Choose specific membrane vendor and obtain material compatibility sheets (chlorine exposure limits, warranty terms).
  • Pilot test plan: 2–3 month operation with TMP trend logging and fouling characterization.

Appendix A — Simple P&ID (text schematic)

[ MBBR ] —> [ Membrane Tank (submerged) ] —> Permeate Pump —> Permeate

| |

Air Scour Permeate Header

| |

Blower Backpulse Air/Wtr

Prepared for INFRACORP — BioSep™ technical appendix. For engineering drawings (CAD/P&ID) and vendor datasheets, supply target flow and preferred membrane vendor and INFRACORP will finalize procurement drawings.

Done — I created the INFRACORP — BioSep™ Submerged MBR Module technical spec sheet and schematic in the canvas (titled Infra Corp Bio Sep Submerged Mbr Spec Sheet).

It includes:

  • Module & membrane specs (PVDF hollow-fiber baseline)
  • Operating parameters and cleaning/CIP procedures
  • Sizing method with an example (1,000 m³/day → 2,000 m² with 20% margin)
  • BOM for a pilot, integration notes with BioSep™, monitoring & automation, and maintenance schedule
  • Simple P&ID text schematic and next steps for piloting and vendor selection

If you want, I can now:

  • Convert the spec into a CAD-ready P&ID or PDF datasheet, or
  • Produce vendor-ready procurement sheets (line items + spec templates), or
  • Create an engineering slide to insert into your PowerPoint deck.

Which of those would you like next?