Geared Centrifugal Blower Technology

Highest Efficiency in a Flexible Design

Proven Performance and Efficiency.

Energy Savings as high as 45%. Maintains High Efficiency throughout the turndown range.

 

Covers All Processes.

Process applications from conventional to aeration to SBRs. Wide turndown ratio.

 

Flexible Design using Industry Standard Components.

Majority of Components are non–proprietary including Motors, VFD’s, Filters, etc.

 

Robust, Proven Integrally Geared Design Blower.

Hundreds of wastewater blower installations with 99.6% uptime.

 

Construction Savings.

Quiet Operation (75-85dBA) with integral filtration. Outdoor installation, no building or canopy required. Robust to dirty, dusty, harsh environments.
Inovair IM-30 Blower Packages

Non-Contact Oil Film Bearings

  • High-Stability, High-Load Hydrodynamic Support
  • Two hydrodynamic oil films (inner & outer)
  • Each film creates its own hydrodynamic wedge
  • Provides stable, non-contact rotor support
  • Dual-film damping system
  • Two 'shock absorbers' for rotor stability
  • Reduces vibration and rotor whirl
  • Handles pressure swings and surges

Why Oil Film Bearings?

 

Oil Film Bearings Scale Easily.

 

Robust mechanical design scales to larger equipment without redesign issues.

Oil Film Bearings Are Most Durable.

 

Virtually unlimited service life, even in demanding start-stop applications.

Mechanical vs. Electronics.

 

Mechanical systems are inherently more reliable, easier to maintain, and as efficient as any electronics-heavy bearing systems.

Aerospace-Grade Seals for Oil-Free Air

  • Extremely durable and delivers oil-free air
  • Restricts oil more effectively than other seal types

High Efficiency Aero Stage

Impeller

  • Over 70+ impeller options available, with matched volutes
  • Two (2) in-house Aero Engineers
  • PTC 13 testing to verify efficiency
  • Optimized blade geometry increases aerodynamic efficiency
  • Backward-curved blades reduce losses and improve pressure generation
  • Proper tip speed and inlet eye sizing lower shock losses and turbulence
  • Up to 60% turndown
  • Standard VFD adjusts blower output automatically, optimizing system efficiency
Volute

  • Smooth diffuser and volute transitions convert velocity into pressure efficiently.
  • Proper tongue geometry minimizes recirculation and pulsation losses.
  • Increasing uniformity of flow distribution lowers energy consumption.
  • Delivers promised performance without wasted energy.
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Process and Controls

  • DO / ORP Control – Optimizes oxygen delivery, stabilizes treatment, and reduces energy use
  • Ammonia Control (ABAC) – Aligns airflow with load, alsolowering operating cost
  • Local Control Panel (LCP) – Precise single-blower control with automatic compensation for process changes
  • Master Control Panel (MCP) – Coordinates multiple blowers for maximum efficiency, balance, and SCADA integration
  • Remote or local VFD mounting options
  • All off-the-shelf components for ease of integration and maintenance
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Performance Across All Applications

CASE STUDIES BY APPLICATION

Digester Application Performance

  • Handles low flow / low pressure efficiently
  • Wide operating envelope for varying water levels
  • Flexible performance across pressure ranges
  • Unlimited start-stop capability

Aeration, Lagoon Performance

  • Covers full aeration duty range
  • Stable pressure capabilities
  • High efficiency across flow range
  • Adapts to basin demand with advanced controls

SBR, MBR Application Performance

  • High efficiency across multiple blowers
  • Seamless flow control while maximizing efficiency
  • Efficient at both low and peak demand
  • Unlimited start-stop capability

ANATOMY OF INOVAIR BLOWER PACKAGE

  • Motor: Standard 1800 RPM motor, 480V 60Hz Flexible design / choice of manufacturers
  • Remote or Local Mount VFD: Standard 480V 60Hz Flexible design / choice of manufacturers; Lower heat = longer life
  • Local Control Panel: Allen Bradley is standard; Customer can specify a preferred brand of controls, and placement is customizable
  • Air Filter: Endustra Filter Most surface area with lowest pressure drops
  • Oil: Royal Purple; Easily available, off-the-shelf
All Technological Advantages

Durability

  • 99.6% uptime (extreme durability & typically rapid service solution when needed)
  • Same technology used in military and aerospace applications
  • Commonly placed in dirty, dusty outdoor applications
  • Very tolerant of start/stop and varying load applications
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Serviceability

  • Readily available, off-the-shelf parts
  • Built-in diagnostics and performance monitoring
  • Simple maintenance - regular air filters, gearbox oil changes
  • No proprietary software
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Flexibility

  • Horizontal or vertical discharge
  • Run in parallel with other blower types
  • Wide range, from 25-600 hp
  • Compact footprints available
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Low Noise

  • Under 85dBA which is below the strictest NIOSH levels
  • Allows for 8hr in room without ear protection
  • Testimonials from indoor & outdoor applications
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