Compare Magnetic Ballast Clarification MBC to other technologies | Dev NexClean

Comparisons	MBC	Micro Filtration	Clarifier/Sand Filter	Ion Exchange
Capital Costs	Medium	High	Medium	High
Operating Costs	Low	High	Low	Medium
Size	Small	Large	Large	Medium
Reliability	High	Medium	Medium	High
Fouling	Low	High	Medium	High
Solids limits	High	High	Low	Low
Pumping	Low	High	Low	Medium
Cleaning	Low	High	Medium	Medium
Power Use	Low	High	Low	Low
Absolute Filtration	No	Yes	No	No
Flow drop-off	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pressure drop	Low	High	Medium	Medium
Sludge volume	Low	Low	Medium	Medium

MBC advantages over microfilter

Lower capital costs
Less pressure drop.
Not subject to membrane fouling and scaling.
Lower chemical and 10% of the energy costs. No hazardous chemicals used.
Smaller footprint – a 4’x 4’x5’ MBC at 100-200 gpm versus a 30 gpm membrane filter with dimensions of 24’x12’x16’.

MBC advantages over dissolved air flotation (DAF)

Better water quality.
Lower energy use. MBC does not require air compressors.
Smaller footprint.
Less costly.

MBC advantages over gravity clarifier/sand filter

Smaller footprint (i.e.: 12’x20’ clarifier and 6’x10’ sand filter approximates a 4’x4’x4’ MBC)
Lower capital costs.
No filter fouling by oil and greases, bacterial growth, polymer overdose or scaling.
No floc floating problems.

MBC Advantages over ballast clarification (Actiflo)

Smaller footprint (i.e.: 50% smaller).
10x greater waste concentration.
No ballast wasting.
Lower capital cost.
Lower operating cost.

MBC advantages over high-density sludge clarifier (Densadeg)

Smaller footprint.
Less costly.
Better water quality. No pin floc or floc floating..