OXYSTAR Aerator

Efficient Aeration and Mixing

Air

Water

Biosolids

Description

Materials and Design

Fuchs OXYSTAR Aerators are used to introduce oxygen into

OXYSTAR Aerators are intelligently but simply designed and

lagoons, equalization tanks or activated sludge basins. In

very sturdy. They are manufactured from non-corrosive

addition to a fine-bubble deep aeration they also provide

materials. Standard material for the hollow shaft, the pro-

for circulation and thorough mixing of the wastewater in

peller and all small parts is stainless steel AISI 304 which

the basins.

is appropriate in most cases. If required, stainless steel AISI

316 Ti is available as well. The protective housing is made

OXYSTAR Aerators essentially consist of an air-cooled

of glass fibre reinforced plastics.

a.c.-motor in mounting position B 35, a coupling with

The drives are a.c.-motors supplied by well-established

air-intakes, a hollow shaft and a sophisticatedly designed

manufacturers in the European Community. They are highly

three-blade propeller.

efficient, adequately rated and equipped with permantly-

The hollow shaft rotates at motor speed inside a protec-

lubricated grooved ball bearings. The motor housings

tive housing which is flange-mounted to the drive motor.

are made of high-quality cast iron or aluminium with an

OXYSTAR Aerators are either installed on flotations or moun-

additional coat of protective paint.

ting brackets.

The hollow shaft is connected to the drive motor by means

of a special conical coupling which can easily be mounted

Method of Operation

and disassembled. This precision-turned component is

In operation OXYSTAR Aerators draw atmospheric air through

seamless steel tube with tight production tolerances is

the hollow shaft and discharge it into the water stream

used for the hollow shaft. Dynamical balancing of coupling

created by the rotating propeller.

and propeller in conjunction with the motor ensures

Due to high turbulence fine-bubble aeration is achieved

smooth operation.

and the oxygen transfer efficiency is excellent. The

The immersion section does not contain any seals or

protective housing prevents any spray.

bearings. Consequently, OXYSTAR Aerators are almost main

produced on numerically-controlled machines. An extruded

tenance free.

OXYSTAR Aerator

air flow
air intake ports

Wide-Ranging Applications

Installation

OXYSTAR Aerators are outstanding units for effective aeration

All OXYSTAR Aerators can be handled easily thanks to their

and mixing not only of municipal and industrial wastewater

low weight. There is no need for buildings for blowers,

but also of ponds, lakes and rivers.

compressed air pipes, covers and adjustable weirs.

OXYSTAR Aerators are preferably installed in wastewater

Due to easy installation, the operation of the treatment

lagoons. These are typically applied for municipal,

plant will not be interrupted and no basin has to be emptied

food processing as well as pulp and paper wastewater.

when an existing aeration needs to be retrofitted or upgraded.

Furthermore, OXYSTAR Aerators are ideal for activated sludge

In lagoons or equalization basins OXYSTAR Aerators are

basins and equalization tanks. Almost all shapes of basins

installed on sturdy flotations kept in position by mooring

can be equipped, such as oval oxidation ditches, concen-

cables.

tric basins (donuts) and circular tanks.

Flotations for OXYSTAR Aerators essentially consist of at least

two pontoons and a hot-dip galvanized framework. The

In addition, OXYSTAR Aerators are optimal for the upgrading,

pontoons are made of high-quality LDPE.

retrofitting or replacing of aeration devices no longer

In activated sludge basins OXYSTAR Aerators will mainly be

operating efficiently (e.g. mammoth rotors, brushes, surface

fixed with mounting brackets to bridges or basin walls.

aerators, diffused air systems and inferior aspirator aerators).

OXYSTAR
Aerator

suspension frame

on flotation

suspension frame
water level

pontoon
supporting leg
pontoon

side wall

OXYSTAR
Aerator

side wall
coupling

at side wall

water level

mounting bracket
protective housing
hollow shaft

mounting bracket

Aerated Wastewater Lagoon System in North Africa (270,000 p.e.)

The OXYSTAR Aerator: Advantages

Technical Data

Efficient oxygen transfer.

OXYSTAR Aerators are available with all IEC motor sizes from

Self-cleaning propeller ensures permanent

2.2 kW to 22.0 kW. Standard motors are 230/400 V resp.

high performance.

400/690 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase. Other voltages and 60 Hz are

High-efficiency mixing and circulation.

available. Motor speed is 1,500 rpm at 50 Hz resp.

No spray water, calm water surface.

1,800 rpm at 60 Hz.

Negligible noise level.

In comparison to other aspirator aerators OXYSTAR Aerators

Easy handling and mounting due to low weight.

have a highly competitive performance in mixing, air flow

High-quality flotations, trouble-free installation.

and oxygen transfer.

Almost maintenance free.

OXYSTAR


Type

OS
OS
OS
OS
OS
OS
OS
OS
OS

3.0
4.0
5.5
7.5
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0

Nominal Power

kW
hp
2.2
3.0
4.0
5.5
7.5
11.0
15.0
18.5
22.0

3.0
4.0
5.5
7.5
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0

Nominal
Current
A

Total
Length
mm

Weight

kg

Immersion
Depth
mm

Air Flow

4.8
6.5
8.2
11.4
14.8
21.0
28.0
35.0
41.0

1,520
1,580
1,580
1,730
1,730
2,170
2,170
2,220
2,220

37
44
53
57
82
102
114
135
151

500
500
500
600
600
800
800
800
800

65
85
115
130
155
190
230
280
350

m3/h

Data for standard motors 400 V/50 Hz. Other voltages, 60 Hz as well as larger units on request.
The data are subject to technical change.

Stocktal 2 56727 Mayen Germany

Phone +49-2651-8004-0
Fax +49-2651-8004-135
info@fuchs-germany.com
www.fuchs-germany.com

09/2011

Fuchs Enprotec GmbH