Turbo Blowers

Archer Separation Supplies Innovative, Cost-Saving Equipment and Wastewater Aeration or Ventilation Solutions!

Aeration of wastewater is a crucial step to treating that wastewater. The introduction of oxygen to a wastewater system provides a means of biological digestion as well as allowing the affluent wastewater to meet biological and chemical oxygen demands. Those demands also come with steep fees; is there equipment available that can provide the necessary aeration or ventilation solution to a wastewater system, while also saving on both operating and pollutant costs?

This is where the turbo blower excels.

Traditional ‘blowers’ (which introduce air to a fluid system) and air compressors are widely used technology. They are a ubiquitous component of wastewater treatment pools. Air is absorbed from the room or a pipe, filtered, and fed into a centrifugal compressor. The speed of rotation shape of the compressor pressurizes the air and discharges it via the blower or diffuser. Blowers are, however, an aging technology; though they remain very efficient at smaller scales, at larger scales and in more advanced treatment plants they introduce the possibility of bottlenecking (if their capacity isn't as up to date the rest of a facility's processing) or a sticking point for cost (due to being older and easily worn).

Our partners at HAUS provide turbo blowers that boast widened capacity ranges, greater flow and a proven reduction in energy consumption and maintenance costs. They also have lowered levels of noise, updated and intuitive controls and allow for remote monitoring—a service we at Archer Separation specialize in. Thanks to its reduced footprint, it is almost more easily installed in small spaces; there's been no better time to install (or make the swap to) a turbo blower, a fast-repaying investment in cost and efficiency for your facility.

If a turbo blower for wastewater ventilation sounds right for you, contact us!

What differentiates a blower from a turbo blower?

Older blowers, sometimes called ‘rotary screw’ blowers (though there are other types such as Roots blowers), use impelling motors that most are familiar with—power is expended to rotate the impeller and introduce oxygen to a system. Though initially efficient, over time friction and rotary wear causes system efficiency to drop considerably. Because blowers operate at their greatest efficiency when operating at very high “critical” speeds which cause wear, within a few years the best means to restore peak efficiency is fully overhauling the blower. The initial cost of traditional blowers, then, is marginally lower—but the long-term maintenance (and day-to-day operations) are a considerable cost in their own right.

High technology, low maintenance

This is where the turbo blower differs. HAUS uses a magnetic bearing system—a magnetic compressor paired with magnetic bearings—to achieve industry-leading speeds and efficiency. Unlike older blowers or their alternatives, the bearings (in radial and axial positions) don't spin solely via their impeller. Instead, the shaft rotates around its own center of gravity while producing an electromagnetic field. This provides the necessary rotation, while the field also prevents the bearing making contact with the shaft, reducing wear effectively zero and never requiring lubrication. The system is simple and effective: the shape and high speeds associated with a variable-speed magnetic-bearing allow for far greater speeds and higher efficiency than preceding technologies. Control equipment increases the reliability, flexibility and competitiveness of this aeration solution.

Electronic remote control

In addition to the energy and maintenance savings, the modern turbo blowers Archer Separation provides are fitted with electronic controllers, which distribute the power and read field data—allowing for up-to-date and incredibly minute adjustments, as the magnetic field offers maximal adjustment of the shaft that supports the impeller. The magnetic controller also records and stores the positional data, making resuming operation effortless—it will restart with the updated settings memorized, every time; the magnetic bearing system is contactless and designed for worry-free, maintenance-free operation.

Low system and energy demand

Magnetic bearing technology provides up to 40% savings in energy and operations, compared to previous technologies. In addition to reliability and control, the electronic positioning system has very low energy demands (less then 1kW), noticeably competitive with similar technologies while presenting fewer obstacles for operation and maintenance. The precise control of the impeller reduces air gaps in the surrounding casing, resulting in even greater power efficiency by preventing small pressure losses throughout the system. With a turbo blower, you can have confidence you are getting the most efficiency from your investment!

Error free

While traditional blowers are a reliable method of aeration, they introduce other complications; their capacities are constrained by their rotational speed, and they cannot be operated ‘dry’ nor over-capacity. Operation outside parameters can cause the blower, pumps, or valves to become rotated the wrong way, causing delays or damage.

In contrast, the load capacity of a magnetic bearing is independent of the rotational speed. The auxiliary bearings included in the magnetic bearing system provide safe resting positions in the rare event of system failure. Furthermore, the system has unlimited starts and stops, so any delays are not also a cost on your device's longevity.

Self-contained footprint

The electronic and mechanical components of the turbo blower are integrated with the control panel, a single free-standing device with insulating. Archer Separation supplies turbo blowers directly to the process pipe—they are a detached cabin, ready to connect to your main electrical supply for local or remote control. HAUS turbo blowers are designed for easy installation and smooth, vibration-free, stable operation with greatly minimized noise—all upsides that turbo blowers provide compared to their contemporaries.

Given these advantages, it's clear that turbo blowers offer industry-leading efficiency, usability and cost-savings compared to their alternatives for wastewater aeration and ventilation. If you are looking for wastewater aeration solutions or are looking to upgrade your wastewater aeration or ventilation system, a magnetic-bearing and remotely-controllable turbo blower offers every advantage available.