If you’ve been running a standard Membrane Bioreactor (MBR), you know the "Love-Hate" relationship: you love the crystal-clear effluent, but you hate the membrane fouling and the skyrocketing energy bills.
At HINKTON, we’ve engineered a way to keep the water quality while killing the headaches. We call it memDENSE—the powerful coupling of MBR with our proprietary DAS (Dense Activated Sludge) technology.
Standard MBRs often struggle with "light" biomass. These are the loose flocs, filaments, and colloids that act like glue on your membranes. They slow down filtration, force frequent chemical cleanings, and eat up your profit margins.
Our DAS solution acts as a "Biological Filter" before the water even hits the membrane. It works on two fundamental principles:
1. "The Survival of the Fittest" (Selective Wasting) We don’t just waste sludge; we waste smarter. The DAS system selectively removes the "troublemakers"—the filaments and pin flocs that cause fouling—while retaining the heavy hitters.
The Result: A cleaner, more filterable mixed liquor that lets your membranes breathe.
2. Engineering a "Super-Biomass" (Densification) By creating a high-density environment, we encourage the growth of PAOs, AOBs, and NOBs. These aren't just fancy acronyms; they are "Specialist Bacteria" that are incredibly efficient at removing Nitrogen and Phosphorus.
The Result: Higher treatment capacity in a much smaller tank footprint.
Slash Your OpEx: Better filterability means lower transmembrane pressure (TMP). You use less energy for aeration and fewer chemicals for CIP (Clean-In-Place).
Rock-Solid Stability: Dense sludge is tough. It handles toxic shocks and organic spikes far better than the "fluffy" sludge found in conventional systems.
Extend Membrane Life: By removing foulants at the source, your expensive membrane modules last years longer.
Footprint Optimization: Because the biomass is so concentrated, you can process more water without pouring more concrete.
HINKTON's DAS isn't just an add-on; it’s an upgrade for your entire biological process. We’ve taken the best of MBR technology and reinforced it with the physical power of Densification.
Stop fighting your sludge. Start densifying it.
