The advantages of Nereda technology are compelling and could be categorized in four main benefits:
Operating costs are significantly lower as result of:
Parameter
Effluent quality
Process stability
Footprint
Energy consumption
Sludge production
MLSS in reactor
CAPEX
OPEX
BNR
Good
Good
100%
100%
100%
3 - 5 kg/m3
100%
100%
Nereda technology
Similar or better
Similar or better
25%
<65 - 75%
Similar or lower
10- 15 kg/m3
Significally lower
Significally lower
Parameter
Process Cycles
MLSS in reactor in N-removal
P-removal
Effluent quality
Process stability
Footprint
Energy consumption
Sludge production
CAPEX
OPEX
SBR - classical
1. Fill
2. Intermittent aerate
3. Settling
4. Draw
4 - 7 kg/m3
Good via intermittent aeration
Chemical
Good
Fair to good
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Nereda technology
1. Fill and decant
2. Aerate
3. Fast settling
10 - 15 kg/m3
Extensive & simultaneous
Biological
Similar or better
Good to excellent
<50%
<90%
Similar or lower
Significally lower
Lower