BEADS™ (Bio-Electrochemical Anaerobic Digestor System) is an advanced wastewater treatment technology that combines biological anaerobic digestion with bio-electrochemical processes. It uses special electrodes and naturally occurring microbes to accelerate the breakdown of organic pollutants, reduce sludge generation, and recover energy in the form of electricity or biogas.
• Anaerobic Digestion: Microbes consume organic pollutants (COD/BOD) in the absence of oxygen.
• Electrochemical Enhancement: Electrodes provide a surface for microbial biofilm growth and facilitate electron transfer, which speeds up the degradation process.
• Energy Recovery: Instead of consuming power like conventional aeration systems, BEADS™ generates renewable energy.
• Low Sludge Output: The process stabilizes biomass and reduces sludge production by up to 80% compared to conventional activated sludge.
• Energy Positive – Generates electricity rather than consuming power for aeration.
• Low Sludge Production – Only 0.1–0.2 kg sludge per m³ of effluent.
• No Aeration Needed – Saves energy otherwise spent on blowers.
• Chemical-Free – Reduces/eliminates need for coagulants.
• Compact & Modular – 14-inch, 3-meter modules scalable from 1 KLD to 500+ KLD.
• Carbon-Friendly – Cuts CO₂ emissions significantly.
BEADS™ is suitable for:
• Textile industries (dyeing, washing, bleaching wastewater)
• Dairy & food processing
• Distilleries & breweries
• Pharmaceutical & chemical units
• Municipal wastewater
• Sustainability – Supports Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and ESG.
• Cost Savings – Reduces energy, sludge handling, and chemicals.
• Innovation – First of its kind commercial microbial fuel cell system in India.
• Scalability – Deployable in SMEs and large plants.
• Social Impact – Cleaner discharges and improved water reuse.
•Installed as modules.
• Arrangement: Modules are arranged as arrays depending upon the space.
• Installation: Compact sheds or outdoor structures with roof covering.
• Ancillaries: Basic pumps, dosing systems, and monitoring units.
Continous flow system
• COD Reduction: 50-60%
• BOD Reduction: 70–80%
• Sludge Generation: Up to 80% lower than ASP
• Energy Recovery: 0.3–1.0 kWh per m³
Yes. Piloted and demonstrated with textile, dairy, and pharmaceutical effluents in India. Installations in Erode, Chennai, and others have shown measurable cost savings and compliance improvements.
With rising industrial pollution and energy costs, BEADS™ provides a next-generation wastewater solution aligned with:
• Net-zero targets
• Circular economy
• Water reuse mandates
• Green manufacturing