Fine Bubble Membrane Disc Diffuser

DFA fine pore flexible membrane diffusers are

constructed with premium quality EPDM
membranes engineered for superior product life,
operational flexibility and maximum oxygen
transfer efficiency. The units are ideally suited for
continuous or on/off applications and require
minimal maintenance for long-term performance.

Feature & Benefits

• Precision die cut openings for high oxygen

transfer, uniform air release, and low operating  Threaded 3/4 inch male NPT connector
pressure  Glass-filled polypropylene diffuser base
 Premium quality membrane EPDM
• Advanced technology premium quality  Glass filled polypropylene retainer ring
membranes of EPDM or special polymer  Check valve feature
blends  Air inlet orifice assembly
 Die cut perforations
• Economical capital cost and ease of
 Hex headed shank
installation
• Triple check valve design prevents entry of
liquid/solids into piping. Ideal for ON/OFF
applications
• Glass fiber reinforced polypropylene
construction for maximum chemical,
temperature, and UV resistance
• Wide thermal capability range
• Rugged heavy duty construction
• Low maintenance, resistant to fouling and
plugging
• Mounts on any pipe material (PVC, ABS,
CPVC, SS, etc.)
Shown with optional
• Available in 7 inch, 9 inch & 11 inch diameter Universal Diffuser Mount™ (UDM)

Nominal Design Airflow Peak Airflow Diffuser Diameter Active Surface Area Dry Weight
Model
Disc Size scfm 3
sm /hr scfm 3
sm /hr in mm ft2
m 2
lbs kg
DFA7 7" 0.5 - 2.5 0.9 - 4.3 3.0 3.0 9.3 235 0.3 0.027 1.2 0.5
DFA9 9" 0.5 - 4.0 0.9 - 6.8 6.0 6.0 10.8 275 0.4 0.037 1.5 0.6
DFA11 11" 1.0 - 8.0 1.7 - 13.6 9.4 15 13.3 336 0.6 0.058 1.9 0.9
UDM Universal Diffuser Mount™ for membrane disc diffuser, 3/4" FPT

Alita Industries, Inc. Ph: 626-962-2116 Fax: 626-962-2177

 Flexible Membrane Performance Curves

9" Disc Diffuser General

Oxygen Transfer Efficiency (OTE) Curves
60

55
1 SCFM/ft2 = 18.288 sm3/hr/m 2 Note:
Note: SOTE
SOTE varies
varies with
with system
system
50 Disc Area = 0.41 ft2=0.038m 2 design
design and
and test
test conditions
conditions
45

40 25 ft Sub. Depth
SOTE (%)

35 20 ft Sub. Depth

30 15 ft Sub. Depth

25
10 ft Sub. Depth
20

15
5 ft Sub. Depth
10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Airflow Rate (scfm/ft2)

Disc Diffuser Operating Pressure

Air Flow Rate (Nm 3/Hr/disc)
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
24 6
7" Disc 9" Disc 12" Disc
20 5
Operating Pressure (inH2O)

Operating Pressure (kPa)

16 4

12 3

8 2

4 1

0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Air Flow Rate (SCFM/disc)