Review of Biological Processes in a Membrane Bioreactor (MBR): Effects of Wastewater Characteristics and Operational Parameters on Biodegradation Efficiency When Treating Industrial Oily Wastewater

Oily wastewater is generated from various sources within the petrochemical industry, including extraction, refining and processing, storage, transportation. Over years, large volumes of oily this industry have made their way into environment, negatively affecting human health, economy. The raw waters can differ significantly complex features, making them difficult to treat. Membrane bioreactors (MBR) are a promising treatment option for wastewater; it combined physical biological treatment. component MBR one main contributing factors its success. It important know how control parameters bioreactor promote biodegradation hydrocarbons improve efficiency MBR. There been many reviews on effects membrane fouling; however, none discussed process in an impact effluent quality. This review paper investigates hydrocarbon aerobic system by gathering analyzing recent academic literature determine characteristics operational affect process.