Fine Pore Pond Aeration Diffusers
IMPROVEMENTS IN AIR DIFFUSER TECHNOLOGY AND HIGHER COSTS OF ENERGY HAVE CONSUMERS LOOKING FOR ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF AERATION.
Studies have shown that the amount of energy required to aerate a pond doubles if the pond is not aerated with fine pore air diffusers. The reason is coarse bubble diffusers have much lower oxygen transfer efficiencies (OTE).
Recent increases in energy costs and advances in fine pore air diffuser technology has many wastewater treatment plants and pond owners looking for improved ways to upgrade their aeration systems or choose alternative methods of aeration. One of the more popular aerations systems that are emerging in the aeration systems sector are windmill aeration systems. Windmills are quiet, self maintaining, and inexpensive to run using the free environmental resources of the wind.
With the advent of fine pore diffusers the amount of energy required to create an efficient level of oxygen transfer efficiency (OTE) is dependent on the diffuser's condition. As a result, periodic cleaning and maintenance is important to eliminate the chances of slime build up and blockage of diffuser holes causing a reduction in the OTE.
Information taken from Water Environment Foundation Studies.
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