The excellent figures of AEROSTRIP® diffusers are not achieved in clean water tests only, but also in practical operation with sewage. Tests showed a considerable alpha-value of ~0.8.
The figure of employed energy for BOD5-removal would have more relevance from practical point of view. Heavy loaded plants equipped with AEROSTRIP® are employing less than 0.3 kWh for the treatment of one kg BOD5, which may peak to an excellent 0.5 to 0.7 kWh per kg BOD in plants using extended aeration..
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