Aeration control options for wastewater treatment
We offer you local and central controllers that allow you to get the most out of your blowers. Depending on the type of blower you’re looking for, we can offer you unit control, remote monitoring options and central blower control. Most options allow you to connect the blower control system to your own SCADA system, simplifying control.
Unit control
It starts with the blowers themselves. A local controller allows you to monitor the machine’s running conditions.
Gauges versus electronic control
The traditional blowers all come standard with gauges for temperature and pressure monitoring. This allows you to keep an eye on their main functions. Although most units do have a gauge, they only allow you to see the running conditions at that exact moment, making it difficult to know when the problem occurred and how to intervene. They only allow for visual, on-site monitoring, making the discovery of any potential problems a matter of chance.
Electronic control does offer you the advantage of remote monitoring, the possibility to check historic data, and receiving alerts. On top of that, allows you to connect your blowers to your SCADA system.
Electronic control as a standard
The standard and premium solutions come equipped with an electronic controller.
That local electric controller is the Elektronikon®. The Elektronikon® comes with a user-friendly Human Machine Interface (HMI). It is standardized for all products and allows you to easily navigate the different functionalities. Additional inputs and outputs (both digital and analog) can easily be added and programmed.
Monitor your blower’s performance from anywhere
All of the standard and premium blowers come with our SmartLink® platform. The SmartLink® platform allows for remote connectivity, data capture, and predictive maintenance. Via a simple gateway and different communication protocols, all data can be sent to your PLC and SCADA systems.
Incorporating VSD
Does your wastewater operation rely on a fixed airflow or does your demand fluctuate? Thanks to a wide variety of pulleys or gears, our fixed speed blowers can always deliver the required stable flow.
For variating flow applications, there are different standard solutions available. If you have a frequency convertor on site, you can opt for blowers prepared for variable speed operation that can be connected to it.
For a complete rebuild or a new installation, the variable speed blowers come as a complete plug & play package with an integrated frequency convertor. That allows the flow control to be integrated into your system quickly and easily. This will ensure stable and smooth processes even in case of large capacity fluctuations throughout a day or a season.
Controlling multiple units through your SCADA system
With the latest technology, operating your entire wastewater plant from a control room is no longer a remote possibility but a reality. Full control means not only operating your blowers from a control room but also your valves, pumps, etc. The benefits of such a setup are obvious: Instead of controlling every aspect of your plant separately, you can do it all from one place. A central control room gives you a complete overview of the performance of your facility, as well as that of all monitored parameters. In addition, this centralized approach allows you to operate the plant in the most efficient manner.
Central controllers
Although most people know central controllers are set up to maximize efficiency and minimize wear (by dividing operation more evenly across your blowers), the additional benefits are often overlooked. Setting up full-site controls is a challenge in and of itself. A smart way forward is to limit the complexity of your control system. Central blower controllers incorporate all of the manufacturer’s equipment intelligence. This ensures a single air flow demand, which is converted into the smart control of the different blowers. This flexible and intelligent system also accommodates your changing preferences and priorities. The optimization algorithms may become obsolete when your needs change. Central blower controllers allow you to easily adjust to the requirements, as they require less manual programming.
The Optimizer 4.0 is the ISO50001 certified Blower Energy Management system. This central controller designed in-house allows you to control and monitor up to 30 different machines. That guarantees the optimal performance of your wastewater treatment operation and greatly optimizes its overall efficiency.
In addition, the Optimizer 4.0 reduces your installation time and costs significantly because it provides you with all you need to control and fine-tune the blowers according to your needs. You can not only control the flow and pressure of the air but also a wide range of additional digital inputs and outputs as well as analogue inputs.
To make the operation of your aeration system easier, the data of your blowers and processes are displayed on a large 12” HMI. In addition, all of the blower’s data points can easily be sent to your SCADA room.
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