We have the capabilities to deliver, upgrade, and service any kind of MBR system. We specialize in the optimization of rigid flat-plate and flexible flat-sheet MBR products and projects and we can support any type of MBR project. From technical services and parts to on-site, modular MBR solutions and complete systems (loose equipment) of any size, we tailor our scope to match customer needs.
Our Company
325 systems, 21 years, 13 membrane technologies, 1 goal.
We make MBR better.
Specialists in all things MBR
Fastest delivery of MBR products made in the U.S.A.
Leveraging international and local supply chain partnerships, M|MBR Systems can help technology provider partners, owners, or operators to quickly solve wastewater treatment problems. We can ship drop-in membrane equipment solutions that are backward-compatible with most leading brand-name products in days. And, depending on inventory, we can ship complete modular MBR solutions in weeks for temporary or permanent installations. Many of our products are made, assembled, or inventoried in America using best-in-class global technologies.
MBR innovations that solve today’s problems
We’re carrying on a tradition of innovation that spans decades and pertains to all aspects of MBR systems.
- 325 systems ranging in capacity from 5,000 to 42 million gallons per day (gpd) successfully implemented around the world
- 13 different membrane product configurations brought to market since 2001, including over 50 pilots and numerous regulatory approvals.
- 5 remote monitoring applications that we helped develop
- We have also supported the delivery of 300 MBR systems Patents for numerous MBR-related technologies involving storm flow treatment and concentrated oxygen
Advancing MBR Today
Most recently, we’ve developed new universal mounting kits, more efficient fine-bubble diffuser modules for membrane air scouring, a remote monitoring platform, a palletized MBR package, and a phone-first controls application.
How far has MBR technology come since you started in 2001?
“I’ve seen flat-plate technology evolve over the years into flat-sheet. The third MBR system we worked on [with Enviroquip® and Kubota®] took 1,200 SCFM of membrane air scouring. Now it takes 75% less air scour for the same filtration area. More importantly, packing density has gone up nearly 5 times since Enviroquip® provided the very first flat-plate system in Bandon Dunes, OR. Building on trends like these, it seems like MBR is included in every conversation about new projects, new flowsheets, the future of wastewater treatment, and overall sustainability. I’m happy to have been a part of bringing flat-plate, and flat-sheet, MBR technologies to the U.S. We’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the potential of MBR technology and the role it can play in preserving one or our greatest assets.”
“There are a lot of good (MBR) membrane technologies out there, each with pros and cons. But, in my opinion, flat sheet (FS) technology marries the best features of hollow fiber (HF) and flat plate (FP) without the negatives. Polymeric FS requires less cleaning that HF, is more energy efficient than FP, and is easier to remediate in the event of clogging.
We only use flat sheet technology but we’re able to customize membrane type, module dimensions, and pore size to match the needs of each project.”
If I had to boil it down, I’d say the top three lessons learned have been that; operators are the key to success, good fine screening is essential to make any MBR work well, and that not all data is created equal. On the point about data, I would add that how it is analyzed and presented makes all the difference. Making good data, easily accessible, and digestible, to the right people, in real time, is easier said than done.
Over the years my teams have delivered hundreds of systems using nearly 800,000 old-style Kubota plates. It is good technology. For those systems that we helped to deliver, and for others like them, we designed the M|600 using Toray® flat sheet membrane cassettes as an easy way to increase capacity. The M|600 can literally be dropped into place and, in some cases, nearly double membrane area due to increased packing density. Toray® is a world class membrane manufacturer and we’re honored to be a partner.
We’re having a lot of fun doing what we love to do. We look at ourselves as a conduit for bringing MBR technologies to market and driving innovation. BluBoxTM, STREAMETRICTM, the M|600TM with Toray®, the BIO-CEL® L-2 with Microdyn Nadir, and now MYTEX® with WTA, are recent examples, but we have a legacy of innovation that goes way back; a legacy that we intend to carry on. Our goal is to keep pushing toward higher energy efficiency, lower cost, and easier operation. We’ll keep innovating to find better ways to help all stakeholders get more out of their MBR systems.
Our Logo
Looks like the universal symbol for reuse with the suggestion of membranes in the middle of the triangle. But… really it is just a guitar pick.
Strategic Partnerships
M|MBR maintains numerous partnerships with industry leaders to provide better service, pricing, and delivery to our customers.
Our Difference
We have the flexibility of a small company, the commitment that comes with being employee owned, and the support of multi-billion-dollar industry leaders. It’s a good match that benefits our customers and their projects.
Our Team
We have a multi-disciplinary staff of senior designers, technicians, project managers, and MBR specialists with engineering backgrounds. Our team has 14 years of experience, on average, working directly with or on MBR systems. In all, we helped to bring 8 membrane technologies to the U.S. market since 2001. We have also supported the delivery of over 300 MBR systems ranging in size from 5,000 gallons per day to 42,000,000 gpd. Our controls and integration team at Hyperion International Technologies has successfully delivered over 150 MBR systems.
Al Ouchie
General Manager
Chintan Parikh
National Sales Manager
Dustin Hall
Senior Designer
Tom Sander
Technical Services Manager
Tait Stahl
Technical Services Manager
Chuck Perrell
Project Manager
Trace Trimble
Operations Manager
Dennis Livingston
Technical Director
Marvin Leyba
Administrator
Mark Parli
Technical Services Director