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WaterTek MB3 Moving Bed Media
The moving bed process is ideal for COD and BOD reduction as well as nitrification and denitrification in the following applications.
- Applications include:
- Aquaculture - Fish Farming
- Industrial wastewater
- Municipal wastewater
WMT’s WaterTek MB3 polyethylene media is robust, durable and bacteria friendly. With a specific density slightly below 1.0, the media fluidizes easily with air. MB3 delivers a self cleaning outer surface with plenty of protected inner surface area.
WMT also offers complete moving bed reactors (MBR) inclusive of rectangular or round tanks, media screens, air blower with air distribution manifold and MB3 media. Pictured to the left is a 5ft. diameter MBR with inlet annulus for even hydraulic inlet distribution.
MB3 is made in the USA.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Specifications | BKPE | NAPE |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Polyethylene | Polyethylene |
| Specific Surface Area | 184 ft2/ft3 (604 m2/m3) | 184 ft2/ft3 (604 m2/m3) |
| Weight | 8.25 lb/ft3 (132 kg/m3) | 7.86 lb/ft3 (126 kg/m3) |
| Number of Units | 3740 units/ft3 (132,155 units/m3) | 3740 units/ft3 (132,155 units/m3) |
| Surface per Unit | 8 in 2 (51.6 m2) | 8 in 2 (51.6 m2) |
| % Hollow Space | 85 % | 85 % |
| Color | Black | White |
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Data subject to change without notice.


