Aeration Blowers For Wastewater



The Most Reliable, Cost Effective and
Efficient Blowers

Inovair’s highly efficient and durable geared centrifugal blowers deliver the industry’s lowest total ownership cost. The key is a high-efficiency design that is also affordable, thanks to the use of industry standard components to avoid unnecessary complexity and cost, as well as the company’s 30+ years of experience designing and manufacturing compact blowers. Inovair's proven design approach also simplifies maintenance and produces extreme durability.

With documented energy savings as high as 45% relative to PD and multistage blowers, and without the electrical complexity and durability issues seen in high speed turbo blowers, Inovair offers a unique combination of high efficiency, reliability, and simplicity. Unlike some others, Inovair blowers and customers are supported by the advantages of a vertically integrated manufacturer, with Inovair controlling all elements of design, production, and service. All of these activities are performed 100% in the USA, at the company’s headquarters in Kansas City.

Inovair IM-30 Blower Packages



LOWEST COST OF OWNERSHIP

Blowers are often the largest energy consumers in wastewater treatment plants. When you consider not just the upfront capital costs but also the long-term expenses associated with energy consumption, maintenance, and reliability, Inovair stands out as the technology with the superior Total Cost of Ownership. Learn about the details behind each cost driver.






HIGHEST EFFICIENCIES

Inovair excels at aerodynamic design. Coupled with our minimal parasitic losses, Inovair products consistently perform above 80% isentropic efficiency for the life of the blower. This equates to a 10-45% energy savings over multi-stage or PD blowers, which has been confirmed thru real-world case studies and wire-to-air performance evaluations using ASME PTC 13 testing.

LOW MAINTENANCE

No expensive service contracts here. Inovair products are designed to be maintained in the field by the equipment operator in just a few minutes. All our maintenance tasks have instructional videos on our website. Total cost of ownership includes the cost of servicing the unit for the useful life. Inovairs products are engineered to require the least effort and lowest cost to maintain.

MINIMAL DOWNTIME

Not only does Inovair offer proven durability and reliability, but when an issue occurs, Inovair has industry-leading support. Customer service, engineering, and manufacturing are located at our Inovair headquarters in Kansas City. Thanks to our vertical integration and team collaboration, should an issue arise, Inovair is fast to respond and deliver solutions.


RELIABLE, SERVICEABLE DESIGN

99.6% uptime requires not only reliability (extremely low failure rate), but also readily available parts and service technicians. Inovair gearboxes, the heart of the blower, are designed to exceed 200,000 hours, primarily attributed to the non-contact, oil film-bearings. This reliability has been proven in thousands of Inovair installations for over 30 years. Our comprehensive approach to design, manufacturing quality, support, and serviceability ensures your Inovair blower will be operational whenever you need it.






COMPACT FOOTPRINT, INSTALLATION ADVANTAGES

Inovair products can be seamlessly integrated with existing concrete pads and control systems. Most products fit through a standard 36" doorway and in many cases the controls can be mounted in a separate location. Our IM-30 and IM-40 can be stacked for more power and flow per linear square foot. If outdoor installation is desired, Inovair units operate efficiently outdoors without the need for building enclosures. This results in considerable savings related to design, permitting, and construction, thus streamlining project timelines and reducing overall expenditure.




The Only High-Efficiency Blowers Made in the USA

Inovair is the only manufacturer of high-efficiency blowers made in the USA. All Inovair products are invented, engineered, machined, assembled and tested at Inovair’s facilities in Kansas City. This affords our customers several advantages, such as incentives/funding, industry-leading availability, US-base support, best-in-class parts and service turnaround, and the highest product quality.




Proven Performance

We’ve been designing blowers for over 30 years, in some of the most demanding applications. From 4000+ horsepower drag race superchargers to the F-35 fighter jet PCA blowers, we have the experience and technology to optimize performance and durability. With thousands of Inovair units shipped, we’ve observed energy savings of up to 40%. If you are looking to reduce total cost of ownership, look no further than Inovair.




CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Inovair control systems are becoming a revered product in its own right. Simplifying the control systems has meant less downtime and higher reliability for our customers. Using industry-standard components, like Allen-Bradley PLCs, Inovair control systems include several advantageous features:

  • - MASS AIRFLOW (SCFM) BASED CONTROL SYSTEM
  • - AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION
  • - AUTOMATIC PRESSURE COMPENSATION FOR VARYING LIQUID LEVELS
  • - DO/ORP FEEDBACK BASED FLOW CONTROL
  • - AMMONIA-BASED (ABAC) CONTROL
  • - IN-HOUSE UL 508A-CERTIFIED PANEL SHOP
  • - ETHERNET (TCP/IP MODBUS) OR HARD WIRE
  • - EASY SYSTEMS INTEGRATION




Wastewater Aeration Blower Product Line

25-600 HP

The Inovair wastewater product line of aeration blowers consists of the IM-Series, which is completely gear driven, and the IO Series, which has both a belt drive and a gear drive. The product range covers from 25 horsepower to 600 horsepower, making our blowers a perfect fit for all wastewater applications. Unlike other technologies, we employ an integrally-geared, centrifugal design that allows the blowers to operate reliably in extreme conditions.




CONTACT US

Please feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions on Inovair wastewater blowers.

Inovair Wastewater Aeration Blower Case Studies


Read specific examples where Invoair has been the most cost effective, reliable solution.

Wastewater Case Studies

“I have never run across a blower that I feel is as bulletproof and as easy to maintain as this one is,"

B. KinkelWater Reclamation Lead Operator

“The Inovair blowers required half the horsepower of our old blowers. They are a quiet, cost effective and compact package which has all around exceeded our expectations. If another plant manager asked my advice, I’d tell them to definitely go with Inovair”

Josh YoungbloodAssistant Water Quality Superintendent, Nixa Wastewater Treatment Plant

“I was very impressed with the efficiency of these units. The Inovair blowers provided more airflow with reduced kW consumption and maintained a more consistent DO level”

Jesse CoxSuperior Electrical Contractors

“Following a side by side evaluation comparing the energy consumption between the IM blowers and the positive displacement blowers, the Inovair blowers exceeded the anticipated energy savings. Along with the energy efficiency [37% reduction in energy consumption] we believe the operation and maintenance costs of the equipment will also result in additional savings. The entire Inovair team was extremely informative and helpful”

Jeff MockPublic Works Operations Manager, Blue Springs, Missouri

“With 45% energy savings over our previous multi-stage blowers, this project pays for itself very quickly”

Scott MillhollandSupervisor, Kill Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility


“Inovair has offered a different twist on turbo blower technology ... which lends simplicity and energy savings. The company’s blowers are integrally geared and use noncontact oil-film bearings, are designed for a broad turndown range to fit variable aeration requirement … and provide an efficient and low-maintenance solution for wastewater treatment plant aeration”



“The plant staff appreciated the [aeration] blowers' compact design, ease of maintenance, and robust construction. They also noted that the smaller footprint of the Inovair blowers allowed for easier installation and operational flexibility. The city’s wastewater plant now enjoys improved efficiency, redundancy, and reliability, bolstered by excellent customer support from Inovair."



“Inovair, the industrial products division of [ATI], identified a gap in the market and was ready to launch its geared centrifugal blower for the municipal waste water market in 2012. When a full lifecycle analysis is performed, high efficiency blowers often offer a 2-3 year payback on incremental capital price.”