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FBBR- FLUIDIZED BIOLOGICAL
BED REACTOR

The FBBR- Fluidized Biological Bed Reactor is one of the other DECENTRALISED WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS approved by the government in tsunami affected areas


Design Concept

Wastewater is treated through the aerobic process in FBBR-1 and FBBR-2. Sludge is first dried in the drying bed and then used as a fertilizer. Pathogens are removed with the help of chlorination. Traditionally Fluidized bed filter consists of a bed of granular media maintained in a constant state of expansion or fluidization.The media consists of particles with water negative buoyancy like sand, plastic beads, glass beads, crushed shells.

The biofilm in the fluidized bed reactors is evenly distributed throughout the reactor. In fluidized bed, each particle becomes coated with biofilm that grows as organics and other nutrients are extracted from the passing water. 

The microorganisms of the biofilm degrage the pollutants, This technology, designed by NEERI [National Environmental Engineering Research Institute] Nagpur is feasible in settlements with population of more than 200 houses. This system is highly energy intensive, requires highly skilled workers for construction as well as for operation and maintenance. It needs uninterrupted power supply.

This technology has been implemented in places like- Apollo Hospital,Hyderabad and Mumbai Airport. Sewage Treatment Methods by TWAD Board [R.D70d.626]
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Further Readings:
Consultation on Habitat Planning and Development: Post Tsunamishelter reconstruction perspective inTamil Nadu.
http://www.un.org.in/untrs/reports/Shelter_Habitat_2007_Consultation_rep ort_draft.pdf [C.eldoc1/0707/TS1_Shelter_Habitat_2007_Consultation_report_draft.pdf]
 



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