MODULAR MBR PACKAGE PLANTS USING STEEL TANKS

BLU|BOX™ MBR

BLU|BOX MBR products are delivered fast, using standardized components and proven designs and using flexible procurement methods. Loose equipment or single source responsibility delivery options.

PRODUCT CAPACITY RANGE (GPD)

5K- 0 K

TYPICAL BLU|BOX-100 READY TO SHIP*

6- 0

1 SOURCE

FINANCING, DELIVERY,
INSTALLATION, SUPPORT

APPROXIMATE INSTALLATION TIME*

4- 0

*Results May Vary By Project

the challenge

Long lead times, cost, and perceived complexity.

Complex design, procurement, and operation can make MBR package plants difficult to build and expensive to own. Extended lead times, lower-quality build materials, and limited lifecycle support further discourage adoption.

Most MBR package plant suppliers source their membrane technologies from overseas. Global supply-chain risk can delay projects and jeopardize Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance, while extensive upfront engineering adds cost and time. Some suppliers also use thinner gauge steel and lower-quality components, then provide inadequate startup, training, and long-term support.

The Solution

BLU|BOX™ Modular MBR Systems

Rapidly Deployable, Fully Integrated Wastewater Treatment Solutions

Complete MBR WWTP systems, BABA compliant factory-built products, turnkey options, financing, and the best service in the industry.

We offer modular, steel MBR solutions, using scalable architecture, turnkey delivery options, financing, and single source responsibility all geared toward faster delivery and lowest cost of ownership.

BLU|BOX steel tank systems deliver fast, configurable MBR capacity using standardized components and proven process designs. Available for flows up to 625,000-gpd, each unit can be tailored through standard options for tank material, membrane type, treatment zones, disinfection, seismic design, and delivery method. Built-to-stock inventory supports rapid deployment, while made-to-order and engineered-to-order builds provide flexibility for project-specific needs. With in-house process expertise, technology partnerships, and prebuilt components, M|MBR helps customers move quickly from project criteria to the right-fit solution.

What's Included?

BLU|BOX wastewater treatment (WWT) and water reclaim solutions include all process components such as pumps, blowers, valves, instrumentation, membrane equipment, and integrated controls. Primary components can be pre-built, factory-tested, skid-mounted steel products. However, site-built, commodity tankage can also be used. Tankage decisions depend on project requirements and customer preferences.

Preparing a new issued for construction (IFC) package can be time-consuming and expensive. At M|MBR, we’ve prepared IFC templates based on proven plant layouts across a range of flows and options. These templates make it easier for stakeholders to pick the products they need.

Product Ecosystem

The BLU|BOX ecosystem includes 10 factory-built products:

Four BLU|BOX Series: BLU|BOX-25, -100, -250, and -500, covering flows from 5,000-gpd to 625,000-gpd
Two Supplemental Process Units (SPUs)
Four Equipment Skids
Productized Issued for Construction (IFC) Packages

Wastewater Types

Municipal
Commercial
Industrial

Delivery Methods

Turnkey
Installed
Loose Equipment
Financing Options, Including Long-Term Leases with Buyback Options

Effluent Quality

Tightest Nutrient Limits
Strictest Reuse Requirements
Title 22 Option
Site-Specific Process Guarantee

Installation & Support

Freight and Offloading
Piping and Electrical Connections
Winterization
General Contractor Services Through Veyra (Select States)
MEM|BRAIN AI and Remote Monitoring from the Command Center at The Hub

BLU|BOX^™ MBR

If we didn’t have these units, we’d have no chance of our business community being able to open back up. Our schools are going to be able to have regular days where our little guys won’t have to go to portable units, and we couldn’t be more appreciative.

Darlene Butler

Town Manager

Why is it Better

M|MBR VS THE COMPETITION

MBR Solutions vs Conventional Treatment: 4 times smaller, highest quality effluent, and reuse ready.

The BLU|BOX Difference: The fastest delivery, most durable design, single source responsibility, turnkey installation, with the best ongoing technical support.

Where BLU|BOX Shines: Phased installations, tight timelines, high hauling costs, BABA compliance required, and lowest cost of ownership is a priority.

	BLU\|BOX by M\|MBR	Others
First MBR	2001	After 2014
Projects	400+	Varies
Steel Thickness	1/4" to 3/8"	10-gauge
Membrane	All Types	Hollow Fiber
Typical Delivery	6 to 8 Weeks	More than 52 Weeks
Onboard Membrane Thickening	Yes	No
AI Enabled Operator Tools	Yes	No

BUILT TO STOCK, MADE TO ORDER, OR ENGINEERED TO ORDER

Optionality with Speed

Design flows can be up to 625,000-gpd with a peak capacity of up to 1.0-MGD. Every BLU|BOX starts from the same basic weldment and can be tailored through standard options for tank material, membrane type, treatment zones, disinfection, seismic design, and delivery method.

MMBR played a pivotal role in the successful design and commissioning of the modular MBR system, for Sycuan’s newest packaged wastewater facility. Their expertise in system design, seamless integration, and responsive problem-solving were crucial in ensuring the project met both technical and operational goals.

Blake Oleson

Director

The Building Blocks

Most BLU|BOX steel solutions utilize the same basic weldment. Tanks are roughly 9-ft wide, 12-ft tall, and 33-ft long with a working volume of about 20,000-gal to 22,000-gal.

Units are equipped with lower and upper porches that are 9-ft wide and 12-ft long. Tank materials, internal zoning, and equipment selection are adjusted to accommodate project specific flow requirements, structural specifications, and treatment targets.

Capacity by Series

The nominal size of a particular model is indicated by the number extension. The capacity of each model is site dependent and application specific. As a rule, a BLU|BOX can effectively treat 20% of the design/nominal flow rating on the low end and up to 125% of the nominal rating on the high end. For example, a BLU|BOX-250 is nominally designed to treat a range of flows around 250,000-gpd. This Unit can treat flows of 50,000-gpd up to 312,000-gpd depending on pollutant loading and treatment goals.

The actual treatment capacity of each unit varies by application depending on such factors as wastewater strength, biological treatment goals, and offboard process tankage. The M|MBR technical team will select the best fit model for each project after reviewing project criteria. A process guarantee can be provided with each project based on site-specific conditions and treatment objectives. BLU|BOX solutions can meet the strictest permit limits and the most stringent reuse requirements. Each type can be customized to match customer preferences and project needs.

What Typical Builds Look Like

There are four BLU|BOX Series, the BLU|BOX-25, -100, -250, and -500. The Series number represents the hydraulic design basis, but process capacity depends on connected tankage volume.

BLU|BOX-25 Series

Onboard Zones: Equalization, Sludge Holding, Anoxic, and Membrane Basins

BLU|BOX-100 Series

Onboard Zones: Anoxic, Pre-Aeration, and Membrane Zones
Offboard Zones: Equalization (Optional), Sludge Holding

BLU|BOX-250 Series

Onboard Zones: Anoxic, Membrane Thickening, and 2 Membrane Zones
Offboard Zones: Equalization (Optional), Pre-Aeration (Oxic), Sludge Holding

BLU|BOX-500 Series

Onboard Zones: Anoxic and 3 Membrane Zones
Offboard Zones: Equalization (Optional), Pre-Aeration (Oxic), Sludge Holding

Delivery Options

BLU|BOX-100 Units are built to stock. At any one time, at least 4 of these Units should be in inventory. Other size Units are Made to Order with delivery times between 22 to 26 weeks. Finally, in some cases, custom Engineered to Order designs are available in less than 32 weeks. Schedules can be expedited for additional fees depending on factory demand.

BLU|BOX Units can be installed by the M|MBR team or by a general contractor. Installation services include freight, offloading, piping, electrical connections, and winterization. Our parent company Veyra can provide GC services in some states depending on project size and type.

Build Type	Typical Ready to Ship Time
Build to Stock	6 to 8 Weeks
Made to Order	22 to 26 Weeks
Engineered to Order	26 to 32 Weeks

Standard Builds

Standard builds can be delivered the fastest. Each Series has a standard zone configuration, membrane type, wetted material, disinfection method, and seismic rating, as shown below.

Membrane type: PFSU = Polymeric Flat Sheet (UF), PHFU = Polymeric Hollow Fiber (UF). Wetted material: EC = Epoxy Coated Carbon Steel, SS = 304L Stainless Steel. Seismic: design acceleration in g.

Model	Zone Config.	Membrane Type	Wetted Material	Disinfection	Seismic	Production
BLU\|BOX-25	11112	PFSU	EC	UV	1.2	Built to Stock
BLU\|BOX-100	00112	PFSU	EC	UV	1.2	Built to Stock
BLU\|BOX-250	01102	PHFU	SS	UV	1.2	Built to Stock
BLU\|BOX-500	01003	PHFU	SS	UV	1.2	Made to Order

Menu of Customization Features

After selecting a flow, customers can pick from a menu of standard options to customize solutions. When it comes to membrane type, we offer a range of products from microfiltration (MF) polymeric flat sheets to ultrafiltration polymeric hollow fibers and UF ceramic flat plates.

Item	Feature	Available Options
1	Membrane Type	Polymeric Flat Sheet (MF or UF), Polymeric Hollow Fiber (UF), Ceramic Flat Plate (MF or UF)
2	Wetted Material	Epoxy Coated Carbon Steel, 304L Stainless Steel
3	Membrane Thickening	Not Included, Onboard, Offboard
4	Disinfection	UV, Title 22 UV, Chlorine Contact Chamber, None
5	Seismic Design	0.4g, 1.2g