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@article{197554,
        author = {Mr Satya Ranjan Barik and Mr Amitkumar Dilip Khandare and MrVishal Bharat Shinde and Mr Aniket Dashrath Kulhadkar and Prof. V. S. Poman and Prof. Pratiksha Sanas},
        title = {DESIGN OF PILOT SCALE MOVING BED BIOFILM REACTOR},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {5773-5776},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=197554},
        abstract = {The objective of this project is to design a pilot-scale Moving Bed Bioreactor (MBBR) and to evaluate its short-term performance using sewage water samples collected from the Indrayani River. The design calculations were carried out based on key parameters obtained from the analysis of local sewage wastewater, along with standard values of activated sludge kinetic coefficients. These parameters helped in establishing a reliable design framework for efficient biological treatment. Important process parameters such as bioreactor volume, biomass loading (F/M ratio), oxygen demand, and hydraulic retention time were determined based on the actual characteristics of the wastewater. These calculations ensured that the system was tailored to handle real conditions effectively. Based on the finalized design considerations, a pilot-scale MBBR unit was constructed and integrated with laboratory testing facilities. The reactor was designed with a hydraulic volume of approximately 54 litters and incorporated specially designed plastic carrier media available in the market to support biofilm growth. Performance testing of the developed MBBR system was carried out over a specified period using sewage wastewater to assess its functionality and treatment efficiency. The results obtained from the experimental study were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the reactor design, including its ability to remove organic pollutants and maintain stable operation. Overall, the study demonstrates the practical applicability of the pilot-scale MBBR system for wastewater treatment and provides a foundation for further optimization and scale-up in real-world applications.},
        keywords = {Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR), Pilot-Scale Design, Wastewater Treatment, Sewage Water, Indrayani River.},
        month = {April},
        }