PROTEUS

Proteus is a biofiltration technology that combines physical filtration and biological treatment, providing a versatile solution for wastewater management.

Proteus, when enhanced with physical filtration, excels in primary treatment and Wet Weather Flow by effectively removing suspended solids.

Furthermore, when Proteus is prioritized for biological treatment, particularly through the BNR process, it significantly enhances the performance of secondary and tertiary treatment, while also improving groundwater remediation efforts.

This adaptability and efficiency set Proteus apart in the wastewater industry, offering tailored solutions to meet diverse treatment needs.

“We need these new options to meet the challenges of the future.”

— Dr. Glen Daigger, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, NAE

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PROTEUS CHARACTERISTICS

  
    
      
      
      
      
    
    
        Solution
        Proteus
        Proteus+
        Proteus NDN
      

    
        Treatment Principle
        Physical Filtration: Removal of suspended solids
        Physical Filtration: Removal of suspended solids
Biological Treatment: Removal of dissolved organic matter
        Physical Filtration: Removal of suspended solids
Biological Treatment: Removal of organic matter and nutrients
      

        Application Area
        Primary Treatment
Wet Weather Flow
Carbon Diversion
        Wet Weather Flow
Public Sewage Treatment
        Secondary Treatment
Tertiary Treatment
Groundwater Remediation
RO Concentrate Treatment
      

        Filtration Speed
        20~25 m/hr
        15~20 m/hr
        5~10 m/hr
      

        Target Water Quality
        BOD/SS less than 50~60 mg/L
        BOD/SS less than 40 mg/L
        TN less than 10~15 mg/L
      

        Components
        Strainer Block
Floating Media
        Strainer Block
Floating Media
Diffuser
        Strainer Block
Floating Media
Diffuser
      

  

VERSATILE

PROTEUS PRIMARY

Retrofit old conventional primary clarifiers to save space, increase capacity and upgrade processes by grabbing more solids upstream of aeration basins and sending them to digestors for maximum energy efficiency.

PROTEUS PRIMARY
PROTEUS WET WEATHER FLOW

With continuous aeration capabilities and no settling required, the system can manage high peaking factors and variable flow rates, simplifying the treatment of dilute flows.

PROTEUS WWF
PROTEUS SECONDARY

Achieve higher water quality standards and comply with effluent discharge limits with a range of secondary treatment functions, such as BOD reduction, nitrification, and denitrification.

PROTEUS SECONDARY
PROTEUS TERTIARY

Configurable to operate under various water quality conditions and achieve stable water quality for reuse applications or alternatives to water resources.

PROTEUS TERTIARY
GROUNDWATER

The Proteus biofiltration process is highly effective at remediating contaminants such as nitrate, perchlorate, and organics to meet Federal Maximum Contamination Level (MCL).

GROUNDWATER
RO CONCENTRATE

RO Concentrate Treatment with Proteus leverages a biofiltration technology that efficiently removes high concentrations of nitrogen and other pollutants without requiring sedimentation tanks, minimizing land use and lowering construction and maintenance costs.

RO CONCENTRATE

INNOVATIVE

PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL TREATMENTS
USING A SINGLE UP-FLOW REACTOR

Influent wastewater enters through a header box and flows by gravity into the bottom of the Proteus filter
Influent flows upwards through a packed bed of Proteus media beads, where particulates are trapped, and through a strainer box that retains the media
Oxic/anoxic conditions can be designed based on the location of air diffusers relative to the floating media
A layer of filtered effluent is stored in the top of the reactor as backwash water. The filter media is backwashed by gravity (no pumping) using only its own effluent.
Filtered water leaves the Proteus filter with reduced TSS and BOD and continues to the next stage in the treatment process

PROTEUS PLUS

The upgraded Proteus Plus configuration adds a layer of aerated biofilm for high-rate biological treatment which does not require chemicals or redirection of biomass.
PATENTED EPP MEDIA

The expanded polypropylene (EPP) media design provides the ideal surface area to build biofilm for high solids loading rates.
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PRE-ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS

Easy construction option for management of primary wet weather flows, capacity increase, or as a tertiary bolt-on for nutrient control.