This work reviewed the importance of membrane filtration component in the total life cycle cost (LCC) of anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBRs). A limited number of studies have focused on detailed membrane system costs in estimating LCC of MBRs, but the significance of membrane choice is evident. Conventional polymeric and ceramic membranes are well established in MBR applications; however, membranes fabricated from wastes such as coal fly ash, sugarcane bagasse fly ash, and rice husk are receiving attention because of lower material and manufacturing costs. These cheaper waste-based membranes have the potential to impact capital cost, but their operational aspects, especially in the long-term, need to be established. Re-use/recycle as well as disposal of such waste-based membranes after end-of-life is another key LCC aspect that needs to be addressed.
Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (AnMBR) Equipped with Waste-Based Ceramic Membranes: Relation with Life Cycle Cost (LCC)
Balakrishnan M.;Naddeo V.;
2022-01-01
Abstract
This work reviewed the importance of membrane filtration component in the total life cycle cost (LCC) of anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBRs). A limited number of studies have focused on detailed membrane system costs in estimating LCC of MBRs, but the significance of membrane choice is evident. Conventional polymeric and ceramic membranes are well established in MBR applications; however, membranes fabricated from wastes such as coal fly ash, sugarcane bagasse fly ash, and rice husk are receiving attention because of lower material and manufacturing costs. These cheaper waste-based membranes have the potential to impact capital cost, but their operational aspects, especially in the long-term, need to be established. Re-use/recycle as well as disposal of such waste-based membranes after end-of-life is another key LCC aspect that needs to be addressed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
