Biofill: Plastic Filter Media for Enhanced Bacterial Development in Wastewater Treatment Plants

BioFill® is a high efficiency plastic media used for bacteria beds for attached growth and combined biological treatment processes (trickling filter, submerged attached growth processes). BioFill® is produced from polymers with high mechanical features and high resistance to chemical, physical and biological agents with which it could be in contact. BioFill® is available is 3 different forms.

Biofill type A

Biofill type B

Biofill Type C

Type A:

Surface Area: >160 m2/m3
Size: Ø 70 mm
Free Space: 96%
Weight:37 kg/m3 or 7,5 gram/unit
Material: PP Black
Strength: 250 Kg/ m
Max. Temp.: 65°C
Hydrocarbon resistance: Good
Acid resistance: Good

Type B:

Surface Area: >125 m2/m3
Size: Ø 160 mm
Free Space: 90%
Weight: 36 kg/m3 or 81 gram/unit
Material: PP Black
Strength: 500 Kg/ m
Max. Temp.: 65°C
Hydrocarbon resistance: Good
Acid resistance: Good

Type C:

Surface Area: 525 m2/m3
Size: Ø 25 mm
Weight: 133 kg/m3 or 1,2 gram/unit
Material: PP Charged m.
Strength: 500 Kg/ m
Max. Temp.: 68°C
Hydrocarbon resistance: Good
Acid resistance: Good

BioFill® products assure a long time contact between water and biomass due to its large specific surface and its special design; therefore it assures an efficient removal of BOD and COD. BioFill® is randomly located media which according to experts results in a better performance than ordered media.

For more information on how BioFill® can improve your wastewater treatment installation performance contact us.