--- title: Resources for Planning Sustainable WWTP description: Plan for sustainable WWTP by future-proofing you wastewater plant and discover real world applications. Find Case Studies, Articles, Whitepapers, Webinars, Videos, Info-graphics and Data Sheets image: https://www.oxymem.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_136679671.jpeg --- - **[Faqs](https://www.oxymem.com/faqs?hsLang=en-ie)** [** +353906465727**](tel:+353906465727) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVBpvJbXSeBL2AaWpY5q3_w) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/oxymem/) - [**](https://twitter.com/oxymem) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/oxymem/) [![OXYMEM logo_cmyk+White-2](https://www.oxymem.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OXYMEM%20logo_cmyk+White-2.png?width=200&height=47&name=OXYMEM%20logo_cmyk+White-2.png "OXYMEM logo_cmyk+White-2")](https://www.oxymem.com?hsLang=en-ie) ![cross-icon](https://www.oxymem.com/hubfs/cross-icon.svg "cross-icon") ##### Upgrade Type ##### WWTP Type ##### MABR Benefits ##### How it Works ![AdobeStock_136679671.jpeg](https://www.oxymem.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_136679671.jpeg?width=3887&name=AdobeStock_136679671.jpeg "AdobeStock_136679671.jpeg") # Resources for Planning Sustainable WWTP Expansions or Upgrades with [MABR](https://www.oxymem.com/what-is-mabr?hsLang=en-ie) ### Find data on how MABR can help you plan a sustainable biological wastewater treatment system including previous examples of applications.   [![Discover MABR](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/446660/faf6b9a9-8c05-4e63-902b-6dd5b7e73f45.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/446660/faf6b9a9-8c05-4e63-902b-6dd5b7e73f45) Content Type: ALL Articles Case Studies Comparisons Data Sheets Videos Webinars Whitepapers Publications Plant Type: ALL Municipal Lagoon Leachate SBR ![search](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3842749/Credo%20pack/Icons/search-icon.svg) ##### MABR Paper _Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering(2022) #### Published Report OxyMem have published a new report which can be purchased online at Science Direct  The paper highlights : Factors impacting simultaneous nitrification and denitrification in a Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) system treating municipal wastewater [More Information ](https://www.oxymem.com/snd_paper_2022?hsLang=en-ie) ##### OxyMem Water Academy Webinar 2022 #### Webinar As part of the webinar, our team will discuss lessons learned from our full-scale installations, and we will examine how MABR works as well and why it is so important to select the right location for the units on site. Topics Covered - - **Brief introduction into OxyMem Technology** - **How MABR works? - OTR, Nitrification Rates etc…** - **Where does it fit? Importance of the selecting the right location.** - **Present learnings from 4 full-scale MABR installations.** - **Q&A with the Team ** [Watch On Demand ](https://www.dupont.com/water/contact-us.html?dfp=water-webinar-oxymem-solutions-for-wastewater-treatment&__hstc=&__hssc=&hsCtaTracking=9c09fe09-b686-4f27-95c4-2ea3a6c8de32%7C8f1e47a4-699c-48f9-9d17-5871f5f06f00) ##### Severn Trent Installation -12 months on Watch our video to hear more about what Severn Trent have to say about OxyMem MABR 12 months after installation  [watch the video ](https://www.oxymem.com/1-year-install?hsLang=en-ie) ##### OxyMem Installation at the UK`s largest MABR plant A full-scale installation at Severn Trent's Spernal site  Our digital case study is an in-depth interview with some of the key stakeholders involved in our installation with Severn Trent Water. [Learn more ](https://bit.ly/3fXc2sD) ##### Acciona IFAS Install #### **Case Study** - Project Details: - **Client: **Acciona - **Location:** Spain - **Wastewater type:** Municipal and Industrial - **Existing WWT:** Oxidation Ditch - **Solution type:** IFAS - **OxyMem MABR:** 3-Module Drop-in - **Data acquisition time: **6 weeks     [Download Case Study](https://www.oxymem.com/acciona-casestudy?hsLang=en-ie) ##### IWT - Off-grid containerized MABR #### **Case Study** - Project Details: - **Client: **RedMed Group - **Location:** Algeria - **Wastewater type:** Municipal - **Existing WWT:** None - **Solution type:** Off-grid contene - **OxyMem MABR:** 2-Module Package Plant - **Data acquisition time: **6 weeks [Download Case Study](https://www.oxymem.com/iwt-off-grid-contenerized-mabr-wwtp-case-study?hsLang=en-ie) ##### OxyMem_Water Academy Webinar 2021 #### Webinar This free On-Demand Water Academy webinar will explore: - **An overview of OxyMem MABR technology** - **How MABR can enhance COD and ammonia removal at existing wastewater treatment plants** - **Highlights from the largest MABR plant in the UK** Learn how you can increase biological treatment capacity and effluent quality with OxyMem MABR in your plant.  [Watch Webinar](https://www.dupont.com/resource-center.html?BU=water-solutions&shared-asset=Video-IntroducingOxyMemMembraneAeratedBiofilmReactorTechnology.mp4) ##### Sabesp - Lagoon WWTP Upgrade #### **Case Study** - Project Details: - **Client:** Sabesp - **Location:** Brazil - **Wastewater type:** Municipal - **Existing WWT:** Lagoon - **Upgrade type:** Stand Alone - **OxyMem MABR:** 3-Module Package Plant - **Data acquisition time: **200 Days [Download Case Study](https://www.oxymem.com/sabesp-lagoon-wwtp-upgrade-case-study?hsLang=en-ie) ##### The World’s First Mini-MABR Install #### **Case Study** - Project Details: - **Client:** Wessex Water - **Location:** UK - **Wastewater type:** Municipal - **Existing WWT:** CAS - **Upgrade type:** Drop-In - **OxyMem MABR:** OxyTube MABR [Download Case Study](https://www.oxymem.com/wessex-water-worlds-first-oxytube-mabr-case-study?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Severn Trent - MABR WWTP Expansion #### **Case Study** - Project Details: - **Client:** Severn Trent Water - **Location:** UK - **Wastewater type:** Municipal - **Existing WWT:** CAS - **Upgrade type:** Stand Alone - **OxyMem MABR:** 3-Module Package Plant - **Data acquisition time: **12 months [Download Case Study](https://www.oxymem.com/severn-trent-mabr-wwtp-expansion-trial-case-study?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Secondary WWTP Upgrade #### **Case Study** - Project Details: - **Client:** Suez - **Location:** Spain - **Wastewater type:** Municipal - **Existing WWT:** CAS - **Upgrade type:** Stand Alone - **OxyMem MABR:** 3-Module Package Plant - **Data acquisition time: **6 months [Download Case Study](https://www.oxymem.com/suez-activated-sludge-wwtp-potential-expansion-case-study?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Enisca - OxyMem Membranes incorporated in BioSettler #### **Case Study** - Project Details: - **Client: **Roughfort WWTP - **Location:** UK - **Wastewater type:** Municipal - **Existing WWT: **CAS - **Solution type:** Off-grid - **OxyMem MABR:** Membranes - **Data acquisition time: **12 months [Download Case Study](https://www.oxymem.com/enisca-oxymem-membranes-bio-settler?hsLang=en-ie) ##### A full-scale installation at Severn Trent's Spernal site #### Video The interview discusses the journey OxyMem and Severn Trent has taken together since first collaborating in 2012 and discusses the latest full-scale project at spernal in more detail. [watch video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d26L-_w-Lnc) ##### Why does the MABR use less energy than bubble diffusion? #### **Article**: Discover why Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactors performs so much better than conventional activated sludge. You will find:  - Bubble Aeration Efficiency - Membrane Aeration Efficiency - How much oxygen can be delivered - How oxygen transfer is maintained to prevent the system turning anaerobic [Read Article](https://www.oxymem.com/article-why-does-the-mabr-use-less-energy-than-bubble-diffusion?hsLang=en-ie) ##### OxyFas - Integrated Activated Sludge Data Sheet #### Data Sheet OxyFas modules are designed to be integrated as part of an existing activated sludge plant to improve performance and increase capacity with no additional infrastructure required. [Download Data Sheet](https://www.oxymem.com/oxymem-data-sheet?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Mass transfer in MABR biofilm layers #### Comparison Discover how our MABR compares to conventional systems when looking at relative concentration to biofilm effects on: - Oxygen - Ammonia - COD - NO2 / NO3 [Read Comparison](https://www.oxymem.com/article-mass-transfer-in-mabr-biofilm-layers?hsLang=en-ie) ##### How does the 'Airlift' work for mixing? #### Article OxyMem has solved the common headache of mixing in wastewater tanks with its patented 'Airlift' technology that use the changing of liquid densities to circulate the tank and it comes with each Gen 4 module as standard [Read Article](https://www.oxymem.com/oxymems-patented-airlift-technology?hsLang=en-ie) ##### How OxyMem's MABR Can Transform Your Wastewater Plant #### Whitepaper The Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor is a game changer for wastewater treatment. Understand how to apply the MABR to reduce OPEX intensive biological treatment with smarter aeration. You will learn:  - The Historical Context - Anaerobic Conversion - Aerobic Conversion - Introduction to MABR - The MABR Process - Key Benefits of MABR [Download Whitepaper](https://www.oxymem.com/resources/mabr-whitepaper?hsLang=en-ie) ##### IFAS MABR Solutions #### ARTICLE As plants move towards the end of their working life it often means wastewater is not being treated to the required discharge levels. These installations are operating well beyond their intended lifespan and beyond their intended capacity. These issues all contribute to an inefficient and unsustainable demand for energy. The MABR can be deployed in a matter of days to supplement the biological treatment capacity of an existing Activated Sludge process and increase the treatment capacity by 50% allowing for either treatment capacity or higher effluent quality. [Read Article](https://www.oxymem.com/article-ifas-mabr-solutions?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Mini MABR for testing #### Article OxyTube provides end users with an opportunity to experience advanced Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) technology first hand, on your own wastewater facility, with minimal investment. The robust, high quality stainless steel tube is 20cm in diameter and just 120cm in length. As a result, it can easily be dropped into a biological tank on your facility. [Read Article](https://www.oxymem.com/oxytube-small-test-mabr-unit?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Efficient Wastewater Treatment #### Article Wastewater treatment is a process used to convert wastewater into an effluent (out-flowing of water to a receiving body of water) that can then be returned to the water cycle, with minimal impact on the environment, or can be directly reused. However, a global estimate by UNDP and UN-Habitat is that 90% of all wastewater generated is released into the environment untreated. In many developing countries the bulk of domestic and industrial wastewater is discharged without any treatment or after primary treatment only. . [Read Article](https://www.oxymem.com/efficient-wastewater-treatment?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Who Invented MABR? #### Article We continue to be amazed by the number of companies that attempt to take credit for the invention of the Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor. You would think that for something that has only recently come to market (2013) that it would be easy to confirm who was responsible, but the reality is the concept has been around for a very long time. This is also one of the reasons that MABR patents are challenging to find as most of them have expired. [Read Article](https://www.oxymem.com/who-should-take-credit-for-the-membrane-aerated-biofilm-reactor?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Introduction to MABR (Dr. Eoin Syron) #### Webinar Join Dr. Eoin Syron and delve into the very exciting world of the Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor and discover how we are actively disrupting the wastewater treatment market.  **You will learn: ** - **The fundamental aspects of the MABR process and how it can be applied to your challenges** - **The key design considerations of OxyMem MABR** - **Why it's time to re-evaluate your current aeration system** [Watch Webinar](https://www.oxymem.com/webinar-mabr-101?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Generation 4 Module (Dr. Barry Heffernan) #### Webinar Barry Heffernan, the Chief Operating Officer from OxyMem outlines the key advantages arising from OxyMem MABR Generation 4,  our latest innovation. **You will learn:** - **Self contained mixing** - **Higher oxygen transfer rates** - **Optimized membrane volume** - **Simple deployment** [Watch Webinar](https://www.oxymem.com/webinar-mabr-generation-4?hsLang=en-ie) ##### What is MABR? Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor Explained #### Video The MABR habitat creates an ideal environment to support a very resilient biofilm that can withstand hydraulic shock loads and process upsets. The biofilm absorbs and consumes carbon and nitrogen based pollutants, but unlike conventional fixed film/biofilm systems (MBBR, RBC) it is incredibility energy efficient. [Learn More](https://www.oxymem.com/what-is-mabr?hsLang=en-ie) ##### OxyFilm - Secondary Treatment MABR Data Sheet #### DATA SHEET OxyFilm modules as installed as part of a new purpose built plant to treat pre-screened wastewater in it's own dedicated tank. This provide an exceptionally better approach to secondary treatment. [Download Data Sheet](https://www.oxymem.com/oxyfilm-data-sheet?hsLang=en-ie) ##### IFAS Deployment Video VCS Denmark #### VIDEO Video Footage of our IFAS (OxyFas) Installation at VCS in Denmark. OxyFAS leverages the concept of IFAS with the power of MABR. With OxyFAS you can immediately transform overloaded, inefficient, or even obsolete wastewater treatment plants into high-efficiency facilities capable of servicing much higher population equivalents in a matter of weeks. [Download IFAS Datasheet](https://www.oxymem.com/oxymem-data-sheet?hsLang=en-ie) ##### A Sustainable Solution to WWTP Challenges with OxyMem MABR #### Video We explore the challenges wastewater treatment plants currently face and how OxyMem's MABR can help improve the effluent quality of wastewater and lower energy usage in the 4th industrial revolution. [Learn more](https://www.oxymem.com/?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Additional capacity without added footprint #### Video Discover how OxyMem can deliver up to 5x the treatment capacity of existing wastewater plants without an additional footprint. [Learn More](https://www.oxymem.com/increasing-biological-capacity-with-no-additional-footprint?hsLang=en-ie) ##### How do MABR modules work? #### Video Discover How Our MABR Modules are Installed, Operated and Maintained. OxyMem modules provide wastewater treatment plants with the simplest installation and easiest maintenance of any solution, enabling them to increase their capacity and effluent quality. [Learn More](https://www.oxymem.com/how-mabr-modules-work?hsLang=en-ie) ##### publications #### Publications The idea of MABR  has been around since the 1960's and since then there has been a number of publications. From the inventors to the adapters to the commercialisation. [View Publications](https://www.oxymem.com/publications/?hsLang=en-ie) ##### OxyMem Membrane Durability Test #### Video In this minute and a half video, our Commercial Manager, John McConomy demonstrated the durability of the OxyMem MABR membranes. [watch Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SmwCqmlc-Y&t) ##### OxyMem MABR Deployment #### Video The OxyMem MABR modules can be easily dropped into existing aeration basins without draining the tank or interfering with the current processes. [Learn More](https://www.oxymem.com/how-mabr-modules-work?hsLang=en-ie#installation) ##### Lagoon WWTP Upgrade #### **Case Study** - Sabesp Brazil OxyMem`s latest case study details how a project undertaken with Sabesp helped their plant in upgrade their existing lagoon to achieve tertiary treatment standards. [Download Casestudy](https://www.oxymem.com/sabesp-brazil-casestudy?hsLang=en-ie) ##### VCS Denmark #### **CASE STUDY** - VCS OxyMem`s latest case study details how a project undertaken with VSC Denmark helped their plant in investigate MABR for plant upgrades. [Download casestudy ](https://www.oxymem.com/vcs-denmark-casestudy?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Shell-Simultaneous nitrification and denitrification. #### **CASE STUDY** - Shell Ireland The purpose of this project was to help the client wanted to achieve simultaneous nitrification and denitrification. [Download casestudy](https://www.oxymem.com/shell-ireland-casestudy?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Severn trent collaboration #### **CASE STUDY** - Severn Trent This case study outlines two projects undertaken by Severn Trent and OxyMem - OxyMem Minworth (trial) - OxyFAS-Severn Trent Spernal (full scale project) [Download casestudy](https://www.oxymem.com/severn-trent-casestudy?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Biofilm thickness and Control Casestudy #### **CASE STUDY** - DuPont Tarragona  The project  highlighted the ability and importance of measuring and controlling biofilm thickness to optimise operation [Download casestudy](https://www.oxymem.com/dupont-tarragona-casestudy?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Water resuse casestudy #### **CASE STUDY** - DuPont Alpha Vita  The purpose of this project  was to install a treatment plant to allow  for water reuse for a condominium consisting of 9 buildings [Download casestudy](https://www.oxymem.com/dupont-alpha-vita-casestudy?hsLang=en-ie) ##### OxyFAS demonstration plant #### **CASE STUDY** - DuPont Huzhou The purpose of this project was to treat the effluent to irrigation reuse standards [Download casestudy](https://www.oxymem.com/dupont-huzhou?hsLang=en-ie) ##### OxyMem MABR as a unique high loaded pre-treatment system #### **CASE STUDY** - Aquafy (The region of Waterloo) The purpose of this project is to demonstrate the potential of OxyMem MABR as a unique high loaded pre-treatment system that can remove BOD ammonia and nitrate simultaneously. [Download casestudy](https://www.oxymem.com/aquafy-region-of-waterloo?hsLang=en-ie) ##### OxyMem MABR -Package plant #### **CASE STUDY** -Saudi Aramco The objective of this project was to treat the effluent to irrigation reuse standard The project was also used to demonstrate the potential of MABR as a package plant for camp sites across Saudi Arabia. [Download Casestudy](https://www.oxymem.com/saudi-aramco-ksa?hsLang=en-ie) ##### Sustainable Solutions | OxyMem MABR + UF A condominium complex near São Paulo with nearly 4,000 residents is also home to the first wastewater plant in Latin America to use OxyMem MABR technology. Paired with Ultrafiltration . [Watch Video ](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/ctas/v2/public/cs/preview/click?cta_guid=b3a3e39e-9fb9-432e-be50-1f5077194187&placement_guid=b09a4371-b2ca-4b68-8d67-5af68adaaff4&portal_id=446660&redirectUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWjG0stpyWS8) ##### Overcoming the Challenges of Wastewater Treatment Upgrades #### Video OxyMem MABR can help overcome the challenges facing wastewater treatment plant owners and operators and allow for a fast and easy upgrade. [Learn more](https://www.oxymem.com/blog/overcoming-the-challenges-of-wastewater-treatment-upgrades?hsLang=en-ie) ##### OxyMem MABR-One year in operation on the UK`s largest MABR site Watch our video to hear more about what Severn Trent Water have to say about OxyMem MABR 12 months after installation  [More Information ](https://www.oxymem.com/1-year-install?hsLang=en-ie) ##### OxyMem Small Scale Units #### DATA SHEETs OxyMem offers a number of  small scale MABR systems that can be used by clients to carry out treatability or academic studies to test the suitability of OxyMem MABR. 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