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Optimizing Blower Systems for Energy & Performance

Optimizing Blower Systems for Energy & Performance

Take this short 1-minute survey and receive our Blower System Engineering Guide as a Thank You from us.
Take this short 1-minute survey and receive our Blower System Engineering Guide as a Thank You from us.
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If you are a plant operator, what is your plant capacity?(in MGD)

What is your blower technology preference? (pick 2 most favored)

Lobe (AKA Roots style)

Multi-stage centrifugal

Rotary screw

High speed turbo

No preference

How do you assess the level of energy efficiency?

We select blowers with high isentropic efficiency

We capture blower run time data and flow to calculate actual kW per cfm flow (specific performance)

We look at the electric bills

We hire outside consultants to assess

We don’t currently track this metric

How do you currently control multiple blowers in your aeration system?

Manually turn on/off based on manual readings of basin conditions (e.g. dissolved oxygen)

Automatically control based on flow or pressure targets

Automatic process controls with basin condition sensors

Other (please describe below)

Do you remotely monitor or receive electronic notifications for blower operational status and maintenance reminders?

Yes

No

Do you want help in assessing an existing or designing a new blower system?

Yes

No