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Aqua Turbo
Aerator/Mixers
Aqua Turbo
Mixers
Aqua Decant
Floating Decanter Systems
Aqua Turbo
Floatables + Foam Processing
Applications Range
Aerated lagoons + basins 0.75 - 200kW
Activated-sludge processes 4, 6 + 8-Pole Speeds, direct drive
Aerobic digestion processes Draught to suit water level
MBR + SBR AISI 304/316 or special SS
Features Configurations
High oxygen transfer + dispersion Pontoon mount only
Excellent mixing with low floc damage Vertical operation only
No gearbox so low maintenance 1 x Surface drive
Simple installation + removal Fixed or variable WL
AER-F [ES] Fixed Surface Aerator [ES = Extended Shaft option] Screwpeller Technology
Applications Range
Aerated basins + tanks 0.75 - 200kW
Activated-sludge processes 4, 6 + 8-Pole Speeds, direct drive
Aerobic digestion processes Draught/extended shaft to suit WL
Oxidation ditches AISI 304/316 or special SS
Features Configurations
Easy access Fixed bridge/platform mount only
Virtually zero maintenance Vertical operation only
Spray openings can align with columns 1 x Surface drive
Installed + removed thru hole in bridge Fixed or minimal WL variation
Applications Range
Directional aeration + mixing 1.5 - 30kW
Storage, equalization, contact + stabilization 2 + 4-Pole + dual speed, direct drive
Nitrification/denitrification EMOD motor - IP 68 protection
SBR AISI 304/316 or special SS
Features Configurations
Independent aeration + mixing [dual speed] Rail, floor + pontoon mount options
Non-clogging impeller + vacuum chamber Any operating angle - 0 -180
Robust + compact design - low vibration 1 x Submerged drive
Simple installation + removal Fixed or variable WL
Totally independent aerator and mixer. Blower operation and frequency can
regulate oxygen supply from zero to maximum capacity, whilst retaining full
mixing and oxygen dispersion capability, therefore ideal for SBR, MBR reactors.
Available as submerged drive or surface drive with extended shaft.
Applications Range
Activated-sludge + aerobic digestion 1.1 - 30kW
Nitrification/denitrification 10 - 42rpm, geared drive
SBR + MBR - Oxygen regulation 350 - 3,250m/h Airflow
Also ideal for deep tanks + high MLSS AISI 304/316 or special SS
Features Configurations
Independent aeration + mixing Fixed bridge + floor-mount only
High oxygen transfer + dispersion Vertical operation only
Intensive low energy to volume mixing 1 x Submerged or surface drive
Non-clogging + low bubble coalescence Fixed or variable WL
AER-GD Fixed Low-speed Surface Aerator
Applications Range
Ideal for oxidation ditches 1.1 - 160kW
Activated-sludge systems with baffles 40 - 130rpm, geared drive
Aerobic digestion processes 4 + 6 Blade, LH + RH impellers
Unscreened plants Epoxy coated MS or SS options
Features Configurations
High oxygen transfer Fixed bridge/platform mount only
Intensive mixing Vertical operation only
Easy access 1 x Surface drive
Robust design - virtually zero maintenance Fixed or minimal WL variation
As a bottom mounted aerator and with intensive mixing action it is ideal for
deep tanks, moderate to high solids concentrations and also re-suspension
of settled solids. Available with or without channels and in self-aspirating and
blower versions depending on basin dimensions and oxygen demand.
Applications Range
Activated-sludge processes 1.1 - 110kW, 4-Pole Speed, direct drive
Aerobic digestion processes Standard or long channel option
Fibrous, high abrasion + corrosion Aspirator + blower options
Also ideal for deep tanks + high MLSS AISI 304/316 or special SS
Features Configurations
Intensive low energy to volume mixing Fixed floor-mount only
Non-clogging design Vertical operation only
Low noise 1 x Submerged drive
Simple installation + removal with tank full Fixed or variable WL - Max 10m
Separate aerator and mixer motors allow individual or joint operation; ideal
for applications requiring oxygen regulation. Joint operation improves overall
aeration efficiency, eliminates mixer rails, aligns the impellers on a common
axis, to provide complimentary mixing patterns, and reduces mixing energy.
Applications Range
Submerged Mixer Operating SBR + MBR AER-AS - Max. 200kW, direct drive
Nitrification/denitrification MIX-SL - Max. 22kW, direct drive
Oxygen regulation Mixer submergence to suit WL
Ideal for deep tanks + seasonal loadings AISI 304/316 or special SS
Features Configurations
Totally independant aeration + mixing Pontoon mount only
Low energy mixing Vertical operation only
Complimentary mixing patterns 2 drives - 1 surface/1 submerged
Surface Aerator + Submerged Mixer Operating Simple installation Fixed or variable WL - Max 10m
Screwpeller Technology
What is Screwpeller? 2. The exceptional pumping efficiency is close flow to create micro-bubbles and
to that of a volumetric pump and the gentle maximum oxygen distribution whilst
Screwpeller is a centrifugal impeller using
action of the sweeping flights minimises reducing odour, aerosols, noise and
a two-start Archimedean helix with a hollow
damage to delicate flocs. heat loss.
semi-conical core and an integral round
plate at the base of the cone. The base end 3. The integral round plate functions as 6. The horizontal injection produces
incorporates a boss with a bore and keyway a rotating diffusion head instantaneously micro-bubbles with a large surface area
machined to allow direct connection to an changing the direction of the AXIAL suction per unit volume and provides a flow
electric motor. flow to a RADIAL discharge flow with minimal pattern to allow the bubbles to have the
hydraulic and frictional losses. maximum contact time with the liquor
Why is Screwpeller so special? therefore allowing the greatest potential
4. The rotating diffusion head reduces trust
1. The two-start helix allows perfect balance for oxygen transfer.
loadings on the motor bearing by two-thirds
due to equal distribution of mass and is
and allows the use of standard bearings. 7. The one-piece impeller is constructed
direct coupled to the motor eliminating
5. The flat discharge trajectory produces a entirely of heavy duty stainless steel for
support bearings, sleeves and couplings
horizontal velocity maximising kinetic energy exceptional corrosion, wear and abrasion
along with all associated maintenance
whilst ensuring exceptionally low splash. resistance ensuring a long life and
issues.
The unique operation injects the reintroduced maintenance free operation.
Aqua Turbo Mixers
Simple, robust and reliable, general purpose mixer adaptable to all basin
configurations and easily repositioned to suit process changes. Open, two-
start helical impeller providing intensive radial, sub-surface mixing pattern with
negligible surface disturbance and low power to volume performance.
Applications Range
General mixing of lagoons, basins + tanks 1.5 - 55kW
Activated-sludge processes 4 + 6-Pole Speeds, direct drive
Extreme water temperature variations Standard motor
Denitrification + SBR AISI 304/316 or other SS
Features Configurations
Non-clogging, gentle action impeller Pontoon mount only
Turbulent 3D radial mixing pattern Vertical operation only
Virtually zero surface turbulence + O2 transfer 1 x Surface drive
Simple installation + removal Fixed or variable WL
Features the same as MIX-AS with the addition of an explosion proof motor
encapsulated in the float, allowing location within the spray of adjacent
aerators without damage. Ideal for high foaming, high corrosion, gaseous
high flammability applications and noise sensitive locations.
Applications Range
High foaming lagoons, basins + tanks 1.1 - 30kW
Mixers positioned in aerator spray 4 + 6-Pole Speeds, direct drive
High corrosion applications VEM motor - Explosion proof
Denitrification + SBR AISI 304/316 or other SS
Features Configurations
Non-clogging, gentle action impeller Pontoon mount only
Turbulent 3D radial mixing pattern Vertical operation only
Virtually zero surface turbulence + O2 transfer 1 x Enclosed drive
Simple installation + removal Fixed or variable WL
Applications Range
Directional mixing + flow generation 1.5 - 22kW
General mixing of lagoons, basins + tanks 4 + 6-Pole Speeds, direct drive
Activated-sludge processes EMOD motor - IP 68 protection
Denitrification + SBR AISI 304/316 or other SS
Features Configurations
Non-clogging, gentle action impeller Rail, floor, pontoon mount options
High quality, low maintenance EMOD motor Any operating angle - 0 -180
Robust + compact design - low vibration 1 x Submerged drive
Simple installation + removal Fixed or variable WL
Applications Range
High efficiency mixing of basins + tanks 1.1 - 30kW
Activated-sludge processes 10 - 42 rpm, geared drive
Denitrification + SBR Stub shaft + extended shaft options
Also ideal for deep tanks + high MLSS AISI 304/316 or special SS
Features Configurations
Intensive low energy to volume mixing Fixed bridge + floor-mount only
Totally non-clogging design Vertical operation only
Low noise 1 x Submerged or surface drive
Robust design - low maintenance Fixed or variable WL
Aqua Decant Floating Decanter Systems
AD/Gravity AD/Pump
Floating Weir + Permanently Open + Gravity Discharge Floating Weir + Permanently Open + Pump Discharge
AD-MC/Gravity AD-MC/Pump
Floating Weir + Mechanically Closing + Gravity Discharge Floating Weir + Mechanically Closing + Pump Discharge
Applications Range
Sequential Batch Reactors Circular - 10 to 150m/h
Sludge settling tanks Rectangular - 150 to 3,000m/h
Sludge thickeners Custom manufacture
General decanting AISI 304/316 or special SS
Features Configurations
Minimal sludge blanket disruption Flexible hose + mooring cables with springs
Adjustable flow Flexible hose + guide rails
Avoids discharge of floatables Hinged discharge pipe
Simple design + installation Telescopic discharge pipe
Configuration Options at High Water Level
AER-FES and MIX-SL [fixed] are ideal for low and high loadings in tanks with AER-GS is ideal for SBR applications due to its infinite oxygen regulation with no
fixed water level or minimal variation. For low loadings AER-FES and MIX-SL reduction in mixing efficiency. Aqua Decant discharges clean water from under
can operate alternately to save energy. For high loadings and high MLSS MIX-SL the water surface. FRMD removes any bulking sludge or floatables, which can build
maintains complete mix to ensure solids remain in suspension. up on the surface of some SBR systems.
AER-AS/MIX-SL and Aqua Decant is the most common and simple SBR AER-GD is specifically suited to oxidation ditches due to its high oxygen transfer
configuration with the MIX-SL mounted beneath the AER-AS. This improves aeration and because it induces circulation. MIX-SL units operate as both flow generators
efficiency, eliminates mixer rails, aligns the axes to provide complimentary and and mixers to maintain minimum floor velocity and mixing conditions. FB breaks
improved mixing patterns, whilst reducing mixing energy. and re-entrains foam, which can form on the surface.
One application for AER-SB/L is processing of animal waste because as a This aerator, mixer, decanter combination, in selected quantities, is a traditional
bottom aerator, with intensive mixing, it has exceptional ability to keep high solids SBR system providing all equipment required for each phase of the SBR process.
concentrations in suspension. The waste type creates high FOG levels, which FRED The floating AER-AS and Aqua Decant rise and fall with water level variations
re-entrains whilst complimenting the mixing action of AER-SB/L. while the MIX-SL is fixed below minimum water level.
The AER-AS and AER-SL [Floating] combination is ideal for large lagoon systems MIX-BS assists AER-AS to provide complete mix conditions in large or deep basins
with relatively low loadings and/or seasonal load fluctuations. As a directional aerator as well as improving overall aeration and mixing efficiency. The mixer also keeps
AER-SL provides horizontal velocity to assist oxygen dispersion and as well as solids in suspension while the aerators are stopped for denitrification or during
flow generation to prevent quiescent zones . seasonal and reduced loadings conditions.
Aqua Turbo Floatables + Foam Processing
Applications Range
BEFORE High FOG treating biological reactors 1.5 - 15kW, EMOD motor - IP 68
High foaming influent 4, 6 + 8-Pole Speeds, direct drive
Thermophilic reactors 2 + 3 float options
Biological treatment of animal waste AISI 304/316 or special SS
Features Configurations
Blockage free + high flow volute Fixed + pontoon mount options
Unique air/liquid separation + discharge Vertical operation only
Reliable + non-clogging impeller 1 x Submerged drive
AFTER
Simple installation + removal Fixed or variable WL options
Radial mixing draws surface FOG towards the centric downdraft flow of the
dual-action impeller where the homogenization phase allows re-entrainment
with the biological process. FRED prevents settlement and crust formation as
well as mixing the entire basin. Nothing is discharged from the basin.
Applications Range
High FOG + scum conditions 1.1 - 22kW
Viscous + sludge bulking problems 4-Pole Speed, direct drive
Grease trap upstream of biological reactor 2 + 3 Float options
SBR AISI 304/316 or special SS
Features Configurations
Special dual-action impeller Pontoon mount only
Excellent mixing performance Vertical operation only
Reliable + non-clogging design 1 x Surface drive
Simple installation + removal Fixed or variable WL
Applications Range
Removal of bulking + old sludge 1.5 - 22kW, EMOD motor - IP 68
Removal + reuse of FOG 4 + 6-Pole Speeds, direct drive
Sludge stabilisation + biogas Multiple pump flow rate options
SBR AISI 304/316 or other SS
Features Configurations
Adjustable flow rate Pontoon mount only
Purpose designed blockage free pump Vertical operation only
Reliable + non-clogging impeller 1 x Submerged drive + pump
Simple installation + removal Fixed or variable WL
Applications Range
Removal of bulking + old sludge 1.5 - 55kW
Removal + reuse of FOG 4 + 6-Pole Speeds, direct drive
Sludge stabilisation + biogas Multiple pump flow rate options
SBR AISI 304/316 or other SS
Features Configurations
Adjustable flow rate Pontoon mount only
Purpose designed blockage free pump Vertical operation only
Reliable + non-clogging impeller 1 x Surface drive + Submerged pump
Simple installation + removal Fixed or variable WL
European Manufactured Technology - Simple, Robust + Proven
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in New Zealand. It is a representative for Belgium based Aquasystems Belgium. It is one of the worlds leading designers and manufacturers of
International N.V. product lines covering various Australasian territories. water and wastewater treatment equipment for industrial and municipal
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completed product and application training at the Belgium factory in
areas of product selection, sizing, assembly, installation, operation, Founded by Mr. Johny Haegeman in 1975, 2010 marks a milestone
commissioning, servicing and trouble-shooting. for Aquasystems International N.V. celebrating 35-years of innovation
and international success. The flagship Aqua Turbo Model AER-AS
To ensure local support and after sales service, Aquasystems Australasia
Surface Aerator, with its worldwide patented Screwpeller technology,
Limited also has sales offices in Melbourne and Sydney.
commenced manufacture in 1984 and is now internationally regarded
Aquasystems Australasia Limited has successful installations throughout as the market leader.
New Zealand and Australia covering a wide variety of industrial and
The Belgium and USA manufacturing plants have comprehensive R+D
municipal applications.
and test facilities each featuring 300m and 1,200m test tanks. Every
Aquasystems Australasia Limited is proud to have represented item manufactured undergoes a series of extensive test procedures
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The company has gained worldwide recognition by producing simple,
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results, longevity and low maintenance operation.
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