The most common Aeration Systems used in “aged” plants produce normal bubbles with different devices; the most common are:
TURBINES
COMPRESSORS + DIFFUSERS
These devices have LOW EFFICIENCY (high energy consumption for unit of pollutant removed)
Recently the Microbubbles aeration devices have been introduced:
FLOW JET
COMPRESSORS + MB DIFFUSERS (plates or tubes)
These devices have MEDIUM EFFICIENCY but often are VERY EXPENSIVE and complicated to install and maintain
Making an industry game changer
Nanobubbles change the properties of the water without adding chemical or biological agents, electricity or radiation
1 Size
Nanometer range
c.79,000 x larger active surface area = super oxygenated water
2 Lifetime
Long
up to 4 months in water body
3 Charge
Negative charge
Even dispersion and binding properties
4 Oxidation potential
OH radicals
Sterilizing and oxidizing effect
5 Breaking Heavy Metals
Nanoparticle transporter
Potential to deliver multiple gases
Impact on Wastewater Treatment Process
Revolutionizing wastewater treatment with nanobubbles
Primary clarifier
Up to 10% more solids removal
Secondary Treatment
Up to 25% more treatment capacity
Disinfection
Up to 40% less chlorine demand
Aeration
Up to 43% less energy required
Anearobic digestion
Up to 50% increase in biogas production
Benefits for Operators
Empowering efficiency and versatility in water treatment
Increased pollutant removal – including organic matter, surfactants, nutrients, and heavy metals
Improved process efficiency – improved efficiency of downstream wastewater treatment processes, such as biological treatment and membrane filtration
Reduced energy consumption – reduce the need for other treatment processes, such as chemical oxidation
Reduced operating costs – reduce the need for other treatment processes, which can save on chemicals, energy, and labor costs
Improved water quality – can improve the quality of the water discharged from wastewater treatment plants, making it suitable for reuse or discharge to the environment
Benefits for Operators
Empowering efficiency and versatility in water treatment
Aeration Systems, based on Nanobubble Technology (UFB), have demonstrated to be more effective and efficient than current ones:
Low device costs (for replacement or new plants)
Easy upgrade for additional oxygen requirements
Quick and easy installation even in operating plants
Adaptable to any shape of tanks
High level of oxygenation at any depth
Considerably reduced maintenance
Silent and environmentally friendly operation
Possibility to ventilate sites that are difficult to reach
Aeration with different gases: Air, Oxygen, Ozone
Disinfection of water using Nanobubbles with Ozone