The challenge in developing the Biobed® Advanced reactor, was combining the excellent performance of the UASB reactor with the cost effectiveness of a high loaded EGSB system. Biothane Systems International Biothane, LLC Biothane Asia Pacific Tanthofdreef 21 2600 GB Delft The Netherlands Tel.: +31 152.700.111 [email protected] 2500 Broadway Camden, NJ 08104 United States Tel.: +1 856.541.3500 [email protected] Ventura Building 6th floor Jalan R.A. Kartini Kav 26. Cilandak Jakarta 12430 Indonesia Tel.: +62 217.504.707 [email protected] www.biothane.com www.veoliawaterst.com Biobed® Advanced Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies and its 135 business units, including Biothane, offer turn-key solutions for anaerobic wastewater treatment, but also for process water make-up, biogas utilization, nutrient recovery and water recycling. Operational services and complete outsourcing can also be provided. Biobed® Advanced Your local contact: Biobed® Advanced 10/2012 - Veolia Photo Library © Gilles Hureau - Matton → Anaerobic granular technology at the next level → Reduced investment and operating costs

Combining the best of both Biobed® Advanced characteristics From pilot plant testing to full scale In the Biobed® Advanced technology the stable and reliable high performance of the Biothane UASB system (Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Bed) is combined with the limited space requirement and cost effectiveness of the Biobed® EGSB technology (Expanded Granular Sludge Bed). This novel patented technology thus meets our clients demand for more cost effective wastewater treatment solutions. • • • The hydrodynamics and the applicable maximum gas- and liquid-velocities of the new settler design were studied...