Under the terms of the agreement, GE will integrate its new anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) technology with PurposeEnergy’s Tribrid-Bioreactor to reuse industrial wastewater while also turning waste into energy.
GE’s new AnMBR uses ZeeWeed 500 membranes in combination with an anaerobic bioprocess will generate renewable energy and produce superior effluent quality for reclamation and reuse.
PurposeEnergy’s Tribrid-Bioreactor is an anaerobic digester designed to convert organic waste into clean water and energy, leading to a reduction in carbon footprint, cost savings and on-site production of renewable energy.
PurposeEnergy CEO Eric Fitch said: "The solutions we are deploying treat organic byproducts, reduce the discharged volume of wastewater by 80 percent and generate renewable heat and power. GE’s AnMBR is helping PurposeEnergy set the new standard for food and beverage byproduct management."
Combining PurposeEnergy’s Tribrid-Bioreactor and GE’s AnMBR technology solves the issues associated with traditional anaerobic processes for food and beverage manufacturers, resulting in a significant improvement in final effluent quality with zero suspended solids.
GE Power & Water water and process technologies engineered systems general manager Yuvbir Singh said: "When AnMBR — GE’s newest membrane technological advancement — is paired with PurposeEnergy’s Tribrid-Bioreactor digester technology, industrial users can reap the benefits of recycling wastewater and generating renewable sources of energy."
