Aeration system eliminates costly basin upkeep

According to its manufacturers, the MTS Jet Aeration System is among the most widely applied aeration systems in biological wastewater treatment plants worldwide. Industries as well as municipalities are finding that the system dramatically reduces the life cycle cost of their wastewater treatment systems.

Since the systems are available with a flushout system, they eliminate the costly requirement of basin drainage or aerator retrieval throughout the expected service life. Flushouts are used to unclog plugged aeration nozzles.

The principle of operation is similar to that of an airlift pump and results in a powerful reverse flow through the jets, exiting a riser pipe attached to the liquid manifold. A typical flushout operation takes about five minutes and one person to perform it, according to North American Filtration, Inc., the parent company. The system can easily be set up for automation or remote actuation if required. A flushout system is commonly used for jet aerators in domestic sewage plants and in industrial treatment facilities such as pulp and paper mills.

North American Filtration, Inc. is an international provider of a wide variety of products for use in filtration, liquid-solid separations as well as water and wastewater treatment systems. It has manufacturing sites in Massachusetts and South Carolina as well as a facility located in New Jersey. The company offers more than 25 years of experience in the manufacturing and servicing of its product lines. NAF Inc. distributes equipment and services through a network of approximately 150 independent sales organizations worldwide.

For more information about North American Filtration's products and capabilities, call 508-679-6770.