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Jet Aeration
Jet Aeration
Water Technologies
VARI-CANT® Jet Aeration System VARI-CANT® Jet Mixing System installed in circular basin.
Jet Aeration System Cleaning is that the reverse flow across the inner jet nozzle is
In some applications, jet nozzles can become plugged. If accomplished by simply reversing the pump motor on the
clogging occurs, efficiency and cost effectiveness drop. As the submersible propeller pump. No valves or additional piping are
inner jet nozzles become blocked, the jet aerator loses its ability necessary.
to produce the small bubbles necessary for optimum efficiency.
When this occurs, the jet can lose as much as 50% of its Pneumatic Backflush System
efficiency, and is reduced to the performance level of a “coarse The pneumatic backflush system requires turning the
bubble” diffuser. submersible pump off and leaving the blower on. After a
minute the discharge valve on the riser is opened where the
To assure high efficiency, positive effective cleaning is back flushed material exits. This is recommended for small
mandatory. systems, or systems utilizing submersible motive liquid pumps.
trim
Efficient, Flexible Operation Independent Control of Mixing and Oxygen Transfer
VARI-CANT® jet aeration systems provide efficient oxygen The strong mixing action of jet aerators is independent of
transfer, unmatched mixing, and up to 100 percent airflow rates, and allows the plant operator to match
turndown while maintaining mixing. There are no moving oxygen transfer rates to process conditions. The system
parts in the basin with dry pit pumps, so operation and permits airflow to be cut back during non-peak periods to
maintenance is minimal. save power.
Applications
Sequencing Batch Reactors
Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR)
Equalization Basins
Oxidation Ditches
Retrofits
Covered Tanks
Cold Climate Conditions
Primary Markets
Municipal
Food & Beverage
Petrochemical & Oil Refining
Pharmaceutical
Chemical / CPI
Landfill / Leachate
Pulp & Paper
Textile Industry
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