Air blowers for sewage treatment plants and pond aeration

Here at SepticsDirect, we offer a wide range of air blowers/compressors for sewage treatment plants as well as fish pond aeration.

How does an air blower work in a sewage treatment plant, and why is aeration important for wastewater treatment?


In sewage treatment plants with activated sludge such as the Tricel Novo, the aeration process is key to the performance of the system. Aeration consists of adding air into wastewater. Air is required for the naturally occurring aerobic bacteria or microorganisms to develop and treat the wastewater. Proper aeration guarantees economical and effective wastewater treatment.


What happens to a wastewater treatment plant with a broken air blower?

Because the bacteria that treat the wastewater use air to survive, if air is taken away, bateria die away and the functionality of system stops. To bring it back again, you need to aerate the chamber to facilitate the growth. Within a couple of weeks, the bacteria should have recolonised, and the wastewater treatment tank should be back to functioning normally.  


During a power outage (several hours), the colony of bacteria will survive. Moreover, as bacteria do grow in a short time frame, short power cuts shouldn’t have any significant impact.  


What is airflow, and how to choose the correct air blower?

The airflow of an air compressor gets measured in litres per minute, that is to say, the number of litres of air delivered into the tank or pond per minute.


To aerate the wastewater and ensure the right environment for aerobic bacteria to grow within the chamber, the wastewater treatment manufacturer specifies the airflow required.   


What type of air pump or airflow is suitable for wastewater treatment plants.

See below the air blower requirements for different models of wastewater treatment plants.


  • Tricel Novo UK6 64W (air blower 50Hz)
  • Tricel Novo UK12 86W (air blower 50Hz)
  • Tricel Novo UK10 86W (air blower 50Hz)
  • Tricel Novo UK12 100W (air blower 50Hz)
  • Tricel Novo UK18 215W (air blower 50Hz)
  • Tricel Novo UK24 215W (air blower 50Hz)
  • Tricel Novo UK30 215W (air blower 50Hz)
  • Tricel Novo UK36 215W (air blower 50Hz) + 86 W (air blower 50Hz)
  • Tricel Novo UK42 2 x 215W (air blower 50Hz)
  • Tricel Novo UK50 2x 215 W (air blower 50Hz)


For other manufacturers, please refer to the technical manual of your wastewater treatment plant for specific requirements.


Medo air compressors available on SepticsDirect

High-quality air blowers for sewage treatment plants with excellent efficiency and longevity.

The Medo range of piston pumps provides constant airflow over the life of the air blower.


The Medo air blowers is

  • Robust
  • Quiet (low noise)
  • Easy to maintain
  • Great performance and lifetime
  • Housed in a weatherproof casing - resistant to rust and corrosion



Model

Airflow

Manufacturer

Medo LA-60B Air Compressor

60l/min

Nitto Kohki

Medo LA-80B Air Compressor

80l/min

Nitto Kohki

Medo LA-100A Air Compressor

100l/min

Nitto Kohki

Medo LAM-200 Air Compressor

200l/min

Nitto Kohki



Secoh air compressors range available on SepticsDirect

The Secoh air blowers are diaphragm air pumps; they are suitable for water treatment as well as sewage treatment plant or septic tank aeration. The Secoh air pump can also be used for fish pond aeration or in whirlpools, medical and laboratory devices.



Model

Airflow

Manufacturer

Secoh JDK-S-40 Air Compressor

40l/min

Secoh

Secoh JDK-S-50 Air Compressor

50l/min

Secoh

Secoh JDK-S-60 Air Compressor

60l/min

Secoh

Secoh JDK-S-80 Air Compressor

80l/min

Secoh

Secoh JDK-S-100 Air Compressor

100l/min

Secoh

Secoh JDK-S-120 Air Compressor

120l/min

Secoh



Charles Austen air blowers available on SepticsDirect

The Charles Austen air blowers for sewage treatment plants are also suitable for fish pond aeration and aquaculture applications.  

Consisting of an oil-free diaphragm air compressor/blower, the units are powerful and also very quiet while in operation with no vibration. Finally, each unit comes supplied in a weatherproof housing with low power consumption (55w).


Model

Airflow

Manufacturer

Charles Austen ET 60 Air Compressor

60l/min

Charles Austen

Charles Austen ET 80 Air Compressor

80l/min

Charles Austen

Charles Austen ET 120 Air Compressor

120l/min

Charles Austen


Resun air blowers for sewage treatment plants

The air compressor is available on SepticsDirect; it’s a cost-effective option for a standard 60 watts air blower. The Resun linear diaphragm pumps air blowers are:

  • Hardworking
  • Reliable
  • Durable


The Resun LP60 works with an electromagnetic diaphragm and is oil free. It is very quiet and comes with an aluminum casing.


Model

Airflow

Manufacturer

Resun 60 Watt Air Blower

70l/min

Resun


Resun air pump spare parts

We can also purchase some Resun air pump spare parts for model LP60 and LP100 air blowers/compressors.

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If you require air blowers for sewage treatment plants and pond aeration, shop at SepticsDirect.co.uk. You can also contact us directly if you have any queries regarding what is the best air blower for your sewage treatment plant.