Blowers are integral to the wastewater treatment process, providing oxygen to help break down biological waste.
Smooth blower operation is essential to avoiding overaeration or loss of air supply. Blower manufacturers and treatment plant personnel can take steps to ensure that the equipment operates as intended. These include proper installation, machine control and maintenance.
Installation altitude
Blower installation is typically straightforward, but because blower designs vary, some issues can be missed. The most important is the machine’s temperature limitation. Although the manufacturer is responsible for clearly stating the equipment’s rating, that alone does not guarantee proper function.
Some machine ratings are set at sea
