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Nothing aerates Outstanding efficiency in wastewater
Zero drop-off in efficiency over time

like Exceptional mixing and oxygen dispersion

Adaptable to suit any water level
Water level does not affect efficiency

AER-AS Suitable for any lagoon, tank or ditch; any shape, any size
Suitable for fixed and variable frequency operation
Surface Aerator stands the Unparalleled water-cooling capabilities – adjustable rate
test of time Low-noise operation
Low-aerosol production and low-odour migration
Many aerators have come and gone over the past
40-years but AER-AS Surface Aerator Ease of installation – Even whilst the plant remains online
remains the tried-and-true market leader. Performance Ease of maintenance
in the field is unsurpassed by any other surface aerator,
in fact any other aerator, in the world. Simplicity of design and operation
no gearbox, no submerged bearings, no mechanical seals, no
oil, no variable speed drives, no blowers, no pipework or valves
Tick the boxes and compare AER-AS
with any other aeration technology. When all factors Long service life - no consumable parts, no opposing wear
are considered AER-AS comes out on surfaces
top every time. 100% stainless steel construction

Surface aerator... but in name alone.

Features

High-efficiency Motor Four-function Lifting Saddle

WEG W22. Power section swivel feature
Built to specifications

Replaceable
Mooring Eyes
Cast stainless steel

Direct-mount with no support

Anti-vortex Vanes bearing required. Integral
rotating diffusion head

Cone-cross Large Stabilisation Cross

Infinite draft options to suit
any water level

100% Stainless
Soft-edge Liner Base Steel Construction
(Optional)
Designed to protect
membrane liners
Anti-erosion Plate (Optional)

Four-function Lifting Saddle

1 2 3 4
2 3 4

Lift entire aerator Lift without cone-cross Lift power-section only Swivel power-section
For installation and For assembly and For assembly and Perfect COG allows
removal disassembly disassembly rotation by hand
Why do AER-AS Surface
Aerators perform so well in wastewater?
In general oxygen transfer to micro-organisms in wastewater occurs in two phases. OTR

PHASE ONE Transfer from the air to the liquid part Gas bubble
of the activated sludge mixture OUR

PHASE TWO Transfer from the liquid to the micro-

organisms in an activated sludge floc Gas film Gas liquid Liquid cell
interface interface

AER-AS is designed to achieve maximum efficiency in both phases. Above: Air to liquid phase and Liquid to micro-organism phase.

PHASE ONE
The OTR (Oxygen Transfer Rate) from air 2 Contact Area Renewal 3 Oxygen Deficit
to water occurs by Molecular Diffusion and is
Oxygen transfer is not only influenced by the Oxygen deficit is the difference between
influenced by the following:
size of the contact area, but also the rate actual oxygen content and the saturation
of contact area renewal. The water at the value of the water. The greater the difference
1 Contact Area
boundary layer becomes saturated almost the greater the Oxygen Deficit. Maximum
Oxygen transfer only takes place at the
immediately upon exposure to air. The deficit is met when the actual oxygen content
contact surface between air and water;
primary function of a high-performing surface is zero. The easiest oxygen to transfer and
typically, in three forms:
aerator is to achieve fast and continuous the highest rate of transfer occurs when
1 2 3 renewal of the contact area. This allows oxygen deficit is greatest and therefore DO
activated sludge with a low DO to be drawn concentration is at its lowest. The rate of
into the aerator before being transformed into oxygen transfer is inversely proportionate to
an oxygen-rich discharge. DO concentration.
Surface area of air Surface area of water Surface area of basin
bubbles in water droplets in air

C
A Min
Oxygen Deficit

B
Max
Time

A Highest DO; Lowest O² deficit B Lowest DO; Highest O² deficit C Zone with highest rate of O² transfer Rate of oxygen transfer versus oxygen deficit

PHASE TWO
The OUR (Oxygen Uptake Rate) from liquid to 3 Driving Force Activated sludge flocs are smaller with
the activated sludge flocs occurs by Convective AER-AS (Typ. 10 to 50μm)
The difference in oxygen concentration between
Diffusion and is influenced by the following: compared to other forms of aeration so oxygen
activated sludge flocs and surrounding liquid.
can easily penetrate the centre of the floc. This
1 Contact Area Here, we distinguish between three sub-phases:
results in two advantages:
Due to high velocities and high microturbulence, 1. Passage through the air:
activated sludge flocs are divided into smaller 1. The entire floc is aerobic, so we benefit from
The activated sludge flocs are pumped up from
flocs resulting in a greater contact surface area. its maximum biological activity.
the bottom of the aeration basin and are almost, if
not fully, anoxic. They are brought in contact with 2. AER-AS does not need a
2Velocity between exchanging
ambient saturated air. The driving force at 10°C is “high partial pressure” in the aeration basin to
particles
9.17mgO2/l versus 0 to 0.5mg/l ensures a rapid penetrate the floc membrane. The energy gain
High exit flow velocity creates high turbulence transfer of oxygen to activated sludge flocs. due to this is very clear when we compare for
on the surface and a high microturbulence example 0.5 and 2mg/l as residual oxygen
2. In the aeration basin:
within the basin. Here we distinguish between levels without changing the other parameters.
The microturbulence induces very fast movement
two sub-phases: (9.17 – 0.5) / (9.17 – 2.0) = 1.2 so 20%
of the micro-organisms; this, combined with
1. Passage through the air: the large contact surface makes more effective AER-AS is designed for real
The high exit velocity produces very small water transfer of oxygen to micro-organisms. conditions in activated sludge.
droplets and consequently the activated sludge 3. Transitory phase:
flocs are surrounded by a very thin liquid layer.
Between sub-phase 1 and 2 we have a
2. In the aeration basin: transitory phase 3, at the water surface. The
The microturbulence within the basin induces impact from the aerator spray on the water
very rapid movement of the small flocs in all surface induces hydraulic jump and thus
directions. surface renewal.
The key to
AER-AS success

Every performance advantage of the

AER-AS surface aerator
stems from the action. It is
a centrifugal impeller using a two-start Pumped flow impacts the plate during
Archimedean helix with an integral top plate the change of direction and in doing
designed to perform multiple functions as so equalises axial loadings on motor
follows: bearings.
The high velocity discharge hits the water Prevents water entering the motor by
surface at a low impact angle resulting acting as a slinger plate.
in virtually all kinetic energy being
The reason for the top plate being far
transmitted to the water surface. This
heavier than is required to redirect the
means the water surface is rapidly
flow is to position the centre of rotating
renewed so water with low oxygen
mass as close as possible to the drive-
concentration is brought into contact with
end motor bearing.
air. The exceptionally high Renewal Rate
at the contact surface capitalises on the The combined benefits of the
principle of Oxygen Deficit (Ref. Opposite). design allow all electric
motors to be installed with standard
Creates enormous oxygen dispersion
bearings.
diameters.
The one-piece stainless steel impeller
Horizontal velocity “injects” the discharge
eliminates support bearings, wear
back into the basin and, in-doing-so,
sleeves and couplings along with all
maintains control over the velocity so
associated maintenance issues.
aerosol and odour drift are mitigated.
The high horizontal velocity at the
Exceptional pumping efficiency is close
surface creates a cylindrical mixing
to that of a volumetric screw pump and
Below: CFD image showing pattern moving upper and lower laminar
the gentle action of the sweeping flights
change in oxygen concentration layers in opposite directions creating
minimises damage to delicate flocs.
in accordance with continuous laminar shear and mid-layer rotation.
Minimises hydraulic losses from the contact area renewal generated This mixing pattern maximises bubble
instantaneous change in direction from by the action.
dwell time by inhibiting the natural path
axial suction flow to radial discharge flow. of bubbles to the surface.
 AER-AS Model Range Model Designator
Example: AER-AS 3000-24
Operational Water Levels + Zones AER-AS = Floating Surface Aerator
3000 = 30kW 24 = 4-Pole, ±1500rpm

WATER LEVELS ZONES

1* 2* 3 4 A* B C
MODEL kW rpm m m m m m m m
AER-AS 0075-24 0.75 1455 0.63 0.98 1.80 2.80 2.5 7 20
AER-AS 0110-24 1.1 1460 0.69 1.00 1.90 2.90 3.5 8 24
AER-AS 0150-24 1.5 1455 0.71 1.05 2.05 3.05 4.5 9 28
AER-AS 0220-24 2.2 1440 0.74 0.98 2.20 3.20 5.5 12 45
AER-AS 0300-24 3 1440 0.74 1.06 2.40 3.40 6.5 13 45
AER-AS 0400-24 4 1450 0.80 1.11 2.50 3.50 8 14 47
4-Pole, ±1500rpm

AER-AS 0550-24 5.5 1465 0.85 1.26 2.60 3.60 9.5 15 49

SERIES 24

AER-AS 0750-24 7.5 1465 0.90 1.33 2.80 3.80 10 16 52

AER-AS 1100-24 11 1470 1.00 1.46 3.00 4.00 10.5 19 61
AER-AS 1500-24 15 1470 1.08 1.53 3.20 4.70 11 22 70
AER-AS 1850-24 18.5 1470 1.10 1.73 3.30 4.80 11.5 24 75
AER-AS 2200-24 22 1475 1.10 1.83 3.40 4.90 12 25 80
AER-AS 3000-24 30 1480 1.20 2.14 3.60 5.10 13 25.5 86
AER-AS 3700-24 37 1480 1.24 2.08 3.80 5.30 14 26 90
AER-AS 4500-24 45 1480 1.26 2.16 3.90 5.40 15 26.5 95
AER-AS 5500-24 55 1480 1.38 2.30 4.00 5.50 16 27 100

AER-AS 0750-16 7.5 975 1.00 1.45 2.90 3.90 10.5 18 51

AER-AS 1100-16 11 975 1.09 1.68 3.10 4.10 11.5 20 63
AER-AS 1500-16 15 975 1.10 1.75 3.30 4.80 12 23 72
AER-AS 1850-16 18.5 975 1.15 2.11 3.40 4.90 12.5 25 78
6-Pole, ±1000rpm

AER-AS 2200-16 22 980 1.20 2.13 3.55 5.05 13 27 84

SERIES 16

AER-AS 3000-16 30 985 1.20 2.17 3.80 5.30 14 31 95

AER-AS 3700-16 37 985 1.26 2.28 3.90 5.40 14.5 33 100
AER-AS 4500-16 45 990 1.35 2.35 4.05 5.55 15 35 107
AER-AS 5500-16 55 990 1.49 2.47 4.20 5.95 15.5 40 116
AER-AS 7500-16 75 990 1.60 2.86 4.50 6.25 16.5 44 128
AER-AS 9000-16 90 990 1.60 3.05 4.65 6.40 17 46 137
AER-AS 11000-16 110 990 1.90 2.95 4.80 6.55 17.5 50 143
AER-AS 13200-16 132 990 1.90 2.93 5.00 6.75 18 52 145

AER-AS 3700-12 37 740 1.49 2.39 4.20 5.70 15 34 103

AER-AS 4500-12 45 740 1.53 2.47 4.35 5.85 15.5 36 110
AER-AS 5500-12 55 740 1.79 2.89 4.55 6.30 16 41 119
8-Pole, ±750rpm
SERIES 12

AER-AS 7500-12 75 740 1.85 2.99 4.80 6.55 17 46 128

AER-AS 9000-12 90 740 2.10 3.41 5.00 6.75 17.5 49 135
AER-AS 11000-12 110 745 2.14 3.46 5.20 6.95 18 53 144
AER-AS 13200-12 132 745 2.25 3.64 5.40 7.15 18 57 150
AER-AS 16000-12 160 745 2.32 3.76 5.60 7.35 18.5 60 154
AER-AS 20000-12 200 745 2.39 3.89 5.90 7.65 19 62 157

1 MIN WATERLEVEL AT MIN DRAFT

2 MIN WATERLEVEL AT STANDARD DRAFT

A HIGH TURBULANCE DIAMETER*

3 MAX WATERLEVEL AT STANDARD DRAFT

B COMPLETE MIX DIAMETER

4 MAX WATERLEVEL AT MAX DRAFT

C OXYGEN DISPERSION DIAMETER

** Min water levels 1 and 2 are draft plus 0.1m * Zone A is min basin diameter and min aerator centres.
Please note: Final aerator selection and exact draft is dependent upon many factors including basin construction Please note: Zones A, B and C are average values
(concrete, earthen, membrane liner or other), water level fluctuation; nature and degree of settled deposits, process depending on basin dimensions, water levels,
objectives (complete mix, partial mix, laminar mix or other) and whether the influent is screened. An Anti-erosion Plate is solid concentration, operational hours per day and
often specified for operation in shallow earthen or membrane lined basins and when settled deposits are present. reactor configuration.
Standard Specifications
Motor Construction
- WEG W22 custom manufactured to specs - AISI 304L stainless steel
- IEC 72 Standard, V1 Mount (Flange Only) - Closed-cell polyurethane foam
filled float
- IP66, Rain Cap, Insulation Class-H (B Temp Rise),
Thermistor Type PTC, Space Heater (200-240V) - Four-function lifting saddle c/w
power-section swivel feature
- E3 Premium Efficiency (Exceeds AS/NZS 1359.5:2004
Table B2 Minimum Energy Performance Standards - Three mooring eyes @ 120-degrees
- WEG Triple Epoxy Paint Plan 212E ( colour)

Replaceable Mooring Eyes (standard)

Aerators secured in place with
mooring cables have eyes on
the float for cable connection.
Over time the eyes can wear
particularly in high-energy
basins, high kW models,
multiple start operation and on
basins exposed to high wind.

Optional Specifications
Motor
- Alternate WEG paint plans and colours upon request Anti-erosion plate
- WEG W3Seal® with brass labyrinth seal for ultimate - For use in shallow, earthen
ingress protection constructed and membrane lined
- Tropicalised Windings – Internal paint system basins. Eliminates draw from
directly below the axis of rotation
- AEGIS ® SGR Bearing Protection Ring (Grounding Ring) and promotes horizontal suction
- VibePro24/7 online wireless vibration and temperature from the laminar layers above the
monitoring system level of the plate.
- Alternate IEC motors available upon request
Soft-edge liner base
Construction
- For use in membrane lined
- Reduced or extended draft variations to suit water level
basins. Designed to prevent
- Four mooring eyes @ 90-degrees damage to the liner in the event
- Alternate materials of construction – AISI 316L stainless of inadvertent contact or to allow
steel; duplex stainless steel upon request the aerator to rest on the liner if
the basin is lowered or drained.
- Special cone-cross options to suit application – e.g. flow
through design for oxidation ditch and annulus installations

Infinite Draft Options

MIN DRAFT STD DRAFT MAX DRAFT

Each AER-AS surface aerator has a standard draft with an associated

min and max water level range. The draft can be reduced or extended within the
operational limits of each model. Optimum mixing and oxygen transfer are achieved
when the correct draft is selected to suit the water level.
Accessories

Electrical Control Debris Limiter Remote Greasing / Lifting Sling

Typical control options include DOL starter, Prevents ingress of large foreign objects such Allows re-greasing of motor bearings from
soft-starter, Variable Frequency Drive, thermal as traffic cones, hardhats and wooden blocks. outside the basin or from the safety of an
overload protection, auto reversing and The orifice size limits entry to objects small – Safe Access Platform.
vibration sensing. enough to easily pass through the Typically fitted to aerators mounted on swing-
. The Debris Limiter is not a arms where the aerator can be rotated adjacent
screen and therefore not intended to prevent the basin wall for service. Also allows easy
ingress of hair or fibre. crane connection from outside the basin.

Spray Deflectors
Generates lower profile spray for aerators
exposed to high-wind and/or operating in
sensitive environs. Reduces cooling effect by
suppressing airborne flight of spray.

Equipment Identifier
Cover Double-sided, clip-on, laser
Exceptional performance but used only on sites with the most extreme sound pressure and/ cut plastic panel designed
or odour limits. Buoyancy is independent of aerator. Segmental design and FRP construction to allow easy identification of
allow ease of transport and installation. equipment from the shore.
Cable Management Accessories Multi-function Mooring System
Purpose-designed, relocatable post and pile system provides universal
attachment for all accessories. Three versions to suit a wide range of
mooring forces; laser-cut, hot-dip galvanised mild steel construction. Slotted
flange connection allows radial adjustment for perfect alignment. Non-standard
designs and stainless-steel versions upon request. Optional excavation-free
Ground Screw allows same-day utilisation

A Cable Management A C Swing-arm Yoke

Spool Ref. Docking Cable Attachment Bracket
Designed to safely store, Directional aerators and mixers
Cable Floats Clamps dispense and retrieve surplus are typically swing-arm mounted.
Designed to suspend 1, 2 or 3 electrical cable required for aerator The Yoke Attachment Bracket is
cables of any size on mooring cable sizes repositioning. designed to allow connection of the
from 4 - 10mm dia. beneath Type A, B or fully-articulated swing-arm yoke as
C Cable Floats.
B Standard Bracket B well as providing multiple mooring
Multiple mooring cable connection cable connection points.
points. Incorporates swivel mounting
for single and double-spools.
C

Cable Hanger F Adjustable Bracket

Designed to suspend 1, 2 or 3 electrical
Allows attachment of
cables of any size on mooring cable sizes
D Mooring Cable, Strain
from 4 - 8mm dia. Allows independent
Relief and Quick-release
linear movement.
Connectors at 100mm
increments.
D Electrical Junction Box I
Mounting Bracket
Mounting bracket allows attachment
of virtually any electrical enclosure
as well as providing multiple mooring J
cable connection points.
Floating Junctions
E Universal Anchor Post E
Multi-cable junctions available as
K
single-float or tri-float versions in 304L Anchor Post is the core
or 316L construction. Options to suit component of the system.
Type A, B or C Cable Floats It provides attachment of
all bracket options. The
Adjustable Bracket can
be attached at 100mm
increments. Standard
Bracket, Yoke Attachment I Mooring Cable
and Junction Box Brackets
Stainless steel cables complete
connect only to the top of
with all installation hardware.
the post.
Cable Floats
J Quick-release
Lay-flat, inflate on site, spherical floats G Standard Pile G H
moulded in tough UV-resistant PVC. Set-In-Place, hot-dip
Connector Ref. Docking Cable
Three buoyancy options: galvanised mild steel pile. Allows partial release of
Type A – 20kg; B – 44kg; C – 82kg mooring cables to reposition
H Ground Screw Pile aerator for access. Upon
Mooring Cables Self-drilling, hot-dip galvanised reconnection aerator is
4, 6, 8 & 10mm dia. 316 Stainless steel mild steel pile. automatically returned to its pre-
cables complete with INOX stainless set, normal operating position.
- No digging or concrete
steel ferrules, thimbles, rope grips, required K Electrical Cable
shackles and Quicklinks. - Mooring forces can be
Strain Relief
applied immediately
Electrical Cables & Glands – Relieves strain on cables
- Fast and inexpensive to
Power, PTC, Space Heater from being transferred to
remove and relocate
Siemens OZOFLEX (PLUS) heavy-duty cable connections, glands
submersible, multiple options and junction box.
Installation Systems

Mooring cable
The most common installation method. Either
three or four cables locate the aerator in a fixed
X-Y position. The cables are not tensioned and
therefore allow moderate water level variation.
Mooring cables can be connected to a variety
of anchors posts and wall brackets. The power
cable is typically suspended on one of the
mooring cables using Cable Hangers
and/or Cable Floats.

Docking Cable
C/w Quick-Release Connector
Allows personnel to partially disconnect
one or more of the mooring cables using
an Quick-release Connector
and move the aerator from its normal
operating position to any accessible docking
position or to an – Safe Docking
Platform. Following maintenance, the aerator
automatically returns to its original operating
position simply by re-attaching the
Quick-release Connector.

Floor Anchor
This method is selected when the distance
to shore prevents the use of standard
mooring cables. The aerator is moored to
either three or four concrete anchors resting
on the basin floor. A buoy affixed to each
anchor identifies its position and supports a
lifting chain for ease of retrieval.
 Swing-arm without stability cables Swing-arm with stability cables
Full articulated arm design allowing the aerator to rise and Full articulated arm design allowing the aerator to rise and fall
fall in accordance with water level variations; swing to the in accordance with water level variations; swing to the basin
basin wall for service. Common on sites wishing to avoid wall for service and lift out of the basin for maintenance. The
cables. The swing-arm also acts as a power cable conduit swing-arm also acts as a power cable conduit.

Mooring Springs Guide Rails

Mooring springs are added for large water level variations Typically selected for applications with a large water level
when the aerator must remain in a constant XY position. variation but require the aerator to remain in a constant XY
The mooring spring allows for a change in cable length as position. Common on sites wishing to avoid cables. Aerator
the water level varies. installation is simple due to the integral guide rail brackets.

Typical Surface Aerator Combinations

AER-AS AER-SL MIX-SL

Surface Aerator Directional Aerator Directional Mixer Safe Access Platform

MIX-AS AD-MC
Downdraft Mixer Floating Decanter Safe Docking Platform
Safety Platforms In response to a growing awareness of safe work practice around floating
equipment has developed two new products specifically
designed to provide safe and controlled contact with floating aerators and
mixers. There is a reluctance by maintenance personnel to use rowboats and
on some sites water access is totally prohibited.

Safe Docking Platform

Allows personnel to retrieve floating aerators

and mixers from their normal operating
position and pull to an – Safe
Docking Platform. This allows housekeeping,
service or crane connection to be performed
without personnel leaving the safety of the
. Retrieval is achieved without
electrical disconnection. Upon completion,
pre-set cable lengths allow the aerator or
mixer to be returned to its original position.

Safe Access Platform

For those clients happy to work on the water

but do not like using a rowboat because of
safety and hygiene issues. –
Safe Access Platform, is a highly stable work
platform incorporating handrails, rescue
rails, non-skid floor, bench seat, tool holders,
24-Volt brushless electric drive, propeller
guard and 240V battery management system.
is designed to be moored at an
but can berth at virtually any jetty.

New Zealand Australia

Aeris Global Limited Aeris Global Limited
132 Ballantyne Road, 2 Pentlands Court, Delacombe
Wanaka 9305, New Zealand Victoria 3356, Australia
Phone: +64 3 443 8991 Phone: +61 1800 667 362
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