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Carbon bed with bacteria for hard wastewater.
Pass the COD test without heaps of sludge.
Your ETP keeps failing the COD test and produces heaps of sludge. Bacteria live on activated carbon packed in a tank.
What it achieves
The key numbers.
per 1,000 litres to run.
sludge produced.
from the reactor.
Problem and fix
The problem this solves.
- 01The problem
Your ETP keeps failing the COD test and produces heaps of sludge.
How it is fixedBacteria live on activated carbon packed in a tank. Air is blown in at three levels. The carbon holds the pollution while the bacteria eat it, so very little sludge comes out.
How it works
Step by step.
- 1
Pack
A tank is packed with activated carbon that holds bacteria.
- 2
Aerate
Air is blown in at three levels.
- 3
Hold and eat
Carbon holds the pollution while bacteria break it down.
- 4
Polish
Treated water can go on to a membrane stage for reuse.
Key features
Why it works well.
Costs INR 8 to 10 to treat 1,000 litres. Small space, low power, no smell.
- Low footprintFits where a large tank will not.
- Low powerLess electricity than a standard aeration tank.
- Minimum sludgeSaves sludge handling and disposal cost.
- Membrane readyCan be paired with RO or UF for reuse.
At a glance
The details.
| Treats | High COD, smell, colour |
|---|---|
| Running cost | INR 8 to 10 per 1,000 litres |
| Sludge | Very little |
| Proven at | Full scale in several industries |
| Ready level | Level 9 of 9 (already in use) |
| Scale | Full-size plants |
| Used in | Leather, textile, pharma, chemical |
Costs are indicative and change with your water, site and plant size. We confirm them after testing a sample.
Where it is used
Who it is for.
- Leather units
- Textile and dyeing units
- Pharma plants
- Chemical plants
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Is this technology proven?
Yes. It is at ready level 9 of 9, which means: already in use. Costs INR 8 to 10 to treat 1,000 litres. Small space, low power, no smell.
What does it cost to run?
About iNR 8 to 10 per 1,000 litres. The exact figure depends on your water and the size of the plant. We confirm it after testing a sample.
Can we try it on our own water first?
Yes. We test a sample in our NABL-accredited lab and, where it helps, run a small trial on your site before you invest in a full plant.
Do you supply and install it?
Yes. We design, supply, install and start up the system, train your staff, and our lab checks the treated water.
Factory wastewater that fails COD, smells or makes too much sludge
Other ways to fix this problem.
THE NEXT STEP
Fix it on
your own site.
Send us a water sample or a test report. We will check it, confirm this method fits and tell you what it costs to run.
Discuss your problem