Beating the Seasonal Drift — How a Textile Unit Stabilized ETP Performance with T1B Aerobio Bioculture
Background
A mid-sized textile dyeing and processing unit in Gujarat struggled with recurrent seasonal drift in ETP and it’s biological performance. Contact us today to learn how T1B Aerobio can revolutionize your ETP’s performance and help you overcome seasonal challenges effectively.
Despite having a decent system design, they were plagued by:
- Winter ammonia spikes
- Monsoon washouts
- Summer bulking
- Transitional season shock-loads
These issues led to frequent compliance failures and operational stress.
T1B Aerobio-One Stop solution to seasonal drift:
T1B Aerobio – a blend of robust microbes especially bacteria , is the ultimate Thor’s hammer for seasonal cahllenges in any ETP. With a bank of 76+ different strains , T1B Aerobio was customized according to the challenges face by ETP in every season. It also consist various elements and enzymes which make it more efficient and a single solution for various challenges which no ordinary bioculture/microbial culture can deliver.
ETP details:
The industry had primary treatment, biological treatment, and then a tertiary treatment.
| Flow | 150 KLD |
| Type of process | ASP |
| No. of aeration tanks | 3 |
| Capacity of aeration tanks | 650 KL each |
| Total RT | hours |
Season-Wise Breakdown of Challenges & Solutions
🌨️ Winter Challenges (Dec–Feb)
Problems:
- Nitrifier slowdown → High ammonia (>20 mg/L)
- Low microbial activity → Increased F/M ratio
- Reduced floc formation → Poor settling, turbid outlet
Solutions:
- Pre-winter bioaugmentation with cold-active nitrifiers from T1B Aerobio Bioculture.
- Increased MLVSS through controlled culture addition
- Fine-tuned aeration to maintain DO around 3 mg/L
- Reduced F/M by optimizing sludge wasting
Results:
Ammonia was reduced to <5 mg/L within 10 days. Sludge quality improved, and the outlet was consistently clear.
☀️ Summer Challenges (Apr–Jun)
Problems:
- High temperatures → Oxygen depletion
- DO <1.5 mg/L → Filamentous bulking
- anti-filamentous dominant cultures through T1B Aerobio bioculture to suppress filaments
- Boosted DO levels by adjusting blower run hours
- Added foam control microbes to reduce surface scum and bulking
Results:
SVI normalized to 95–100 mL/g. Sludge settling and clarity improved; odor complaints dropped significantly.
🌧️ Monsoon Challenges (Jul–Sep)
Problems:
- Heavy rainfall → Dilution & shock load
- Surface runoff → Toxic load spikes
- MLSS washed out → From 3500 to 1800 mg/L
- Sudden pH shifts due to drainage ingress
Solutions:
- Pre-monsoon culture buildup plan to fortify biomass using T1B Aerbio bioculture’s High-MLVSS variant
- pH stabilization buffer introduced during heavy rains
- Equalization tank aeration was increased to handle shock loads better
Results:
MLSS restored to 3100 mg/L within 7 days. COD removal stabilized at 90–92%. No emergency bypass required.
🍂 Transitional Season Challenges (Mar, Oct–Nov)
Problems:
- Frequent influent variability due to batch changes
- Occasional toxicity due to dyeing chemical overuse
- Rapid shifts in temperature and pH → Microbial lag
Solutions:
- Weekly parameter tracking and real-time microbial health checks
- Targeted detoxifier blend dosing with Aerobio during chemical overload
- Gradual culture build-up before full-load restart after holidays
Results:
The biological system became more resilient, absorbing fluctuations without crashing. No major deviations in any parameter
Parameter Snapshot Before vs After Aerbio Intervention
| Parameter | Before | After T1B Aerobio |
|---|---|---|
| (Winter) | >20 mg/L | <5 mg/L |
| MLSS (Monsoon) | ~1800 mg/L | ~3100 mg/L |
| SVI (Summer) | >160 mL/g | 90–100 mL/g |
| COD Removal | ~78% | ~92% |
| Outlet Clarity | Turbid frequently | Clear, consistent |
| Odor Complaints | Frequent | Almost Nil |
Conclusion
Microbial performance doesn’t follow a flat line—it fluctuates with the weather. But with a season-wise microbial management plan, your ETP can remain compliant, efficient, and stress-free year-round.T1B’s Aerbio bioculture adapts where standard systems struggle—empowering your ETP to beat the seasonal drift, naturally.
👉 Contact us to implement a customized, season-wise microbial strategy with T1B Aerobio and keep your ETP biologically stable and compliant—year-round.
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