Assessing membrane fouling and the performance of pilot-scale membrane bioreactor (MBR) to treat real municipal wastewater during winter season in Nordic regions
Performance of a pilot-scale MBR was studied at low temperatures in Nordic region. Substantial membrane fouling was observed at low temperatures (below 10 °C). About 75% of the permeability drop was observed due to fouling. High removal rates were achieved for pathogens. High removal rates for the emerging micropollutants were observed.