EnglischneuMammothRotor04 07 2010

Passavant
MAMMOTH ROTOR
Products &Services
Aeration Systems
Passavant-Geiger GmbH
Business Unit Passavant
Passavant-Geiger-Strasse 1
65326 Aarbergen, Germany
Phone: +49 6120 28-0
Telefax: +49 6120 28-2182
www.passavant-geiger.de
info@passavant-geiger.de
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Advantages
> The MAMMOTH ROTOR
is exceptional due to its long

service life and sturdy operation with only minor maintenance
required. Longtime experience has proven this.
> The MAMMOTH ROTOR
is simple to maintain as it is mounted

above water level and a tank drainage is therefore not required.
> You have a wide application range in terms of control strategies
as well as cleaning purposes.
> The MAMMOTH ROTOR
can be used in combination with

agitators for water depths of up to 8m.
> The MAMMOTHROTOR
provides the possibility of simultaneous

aerobe sludge stabilization
> There is only a minor influence of oxygen input by ingredients
in the wastewater so that the -factor is 1.
> Independent tests have shown that the emissions caused
by the MAMMOTH ROTOR
are comparable with those caused

by pressure aeration.
> The MAMMOTH ROTOR
is characterized by a high
economic efficiency due to its sturdiness, long service life and
low maintenance.
In MAMMOTH ROTOR
plants with aerosol and sound

protection less germs are emitted than in pressure
aeration plants. Normally no odor emissions occur in
aerated tanks. This implies that the nitrification and
the simultaneous denitrification processes in the circu-
lating tank are not a potential odor source.
Economic efficiency
When evaluating the overall costs for a wastewater
treatment plant you not only have to consider the
capitalized investments but also the respective opera-
ting costs. Taking into consideration the additional
investments which are required, in most cases a sur-
face aeration system will more likely be realizable
with lower expenses than a pressure aeration system.
This is normally due to the tanks which require a less
elaborate design. No air lines and additional structures
are necessary.
As regards to operating costs the pressure aeration
system in pure water seems to be at an advantage in
terms of energy. However, when applied in practice
with activated sludge the efficiency of these aeration
systems is equivalent. The -factor is 1 unlike approx.
0.6 for the pressure aeration. The MAMMOTH ROTOR
shows great advantages in terms of maintenance and

servicing costs. Longtime experience gained by opera-
tors has proven that the MAMMOTH ROTOR
has an ex-
tremely long service life. The assemblies are subject to
virtually no wear and require only minor maintenance.
Functional description
WhenusingaMAMMOTHROTOR
theoxygenis enriched
by means of a continuous and intensive renewal of the
boundary layer between air and the wastewater
activated sludge mixture in the immediate operating
range of the aeration rotor. At the same time fluid
energy is yielded. This provides for a circulation which
enables activated sludge, wastewater and oxygen to
be mixed accordingly and in less deep tanks ensures a
sediment-free operation. In deeper tanks the mixing
process is boosted by additional agitators which eyond
the continuous operation also enable an intermittent
operating mode. By installing guide baffles across the
downstream flow of the aeration rotors, you increase
the oxygen enrichment output and efficiency.
Emissions
Great attention is paid to emissions coming from
wastewater treatment plants. All plants are checked for
their environmental impact with regards to emissions
such as sound, aerosols, germs and odors. Sound emis-
sions caused by the MAMMOTH ROTOR
can be reduced
by simple means. Concrete bridges under which the
rotor is installed are the most effective with their up-
stream and downstream sides pulled down just above
the water level as well as a sound protection hood over
the drive unit. With a rotor fully encapsulated in this
way aerosol emission is also eliminated to a large extent.
Products & Services
Design and development of the MAMMOTH ROTOR
The MAMMOTH ROTOR
was introduced to biological

wastewater treatment in 1963. Its predecessors were
aeration rotors with only a small diameter. The MAM-
MOTH ROTOR
then having a diameter of 1 m and an

overall length of up to 9 m enabled the application
range of such surface aerators to be extended to lar-
ger aeration tanks. Over 3500 plants with approx. 52km
of installed rotors are now in operation world-wide.
Process
The MAMMOTH ROTOR
provides for the oxygen enrich-

ment as well as an ideal mixing of the activated
sludge to enable an even distribution inside the acti-
vated sludge tank. The oxygen enrichment can be
controlled by various means; by connecting and discon-
necting complete assemblies, by adjusting the im-
mersion depth or the speed by means of pole changing
or frequency conversion. These characteristics enable
a flexible application of the MAMMOTH ROTOR
for vari-
ous operating methods and multiple control strategies.
Measuring and control technology
The application area of the MAMMOTH ROTOR
ranges
from simple to extremely complex measuring and
control technologies. For simple controls the control
factor i.e. the intensity of aeration normally depends on
the most important flow parameter, e.g. on the am-
monium content. When exceeding the rated value (not
enough oxygen for the nitrification) individual MAM-
MOTH ROTORS
are switched on and when falling below

this value they are switched off. In return, depending
on the circulating output achieved by the MAMMOTH
ROTORS
, the agitators are also switched on/off. In this

way, the overall energy expenditure is reduced.
The MAMMOTH ROTOR
is equally suitable for the appli-

cation of complex control strategies. Multiple meas-
ured variables such as oxygen content, ammonium and
nitrate concentration or redox potential are hereby
involved in evaluating the system status. In accordance
with the calculation of the required aeration intensity,
the individual MAMMOTH ROTORS
are systematically
activated. In so doing, the discharge values and energy
efficiency is optimized.
Passavant-Geiger not only supplies the technical equip-
ment. With the well proven AQUALOGIC
from Passavant-
Intech it also provides a powerful tool for the aeration
control and advanced process optimization. The comple-
mentation of the plant engineering with the respective
equipment for power, measuring and control technology
offers a comprehensive solution from one source.
MAMMOTH ROTOR
Construction
The MAMMOTH ROTOR
consists of a hollow shaft on

which an assembly of aeration elements is clamped. The
assembly made of fiber-glass reinforced plastic con-
sists of separate sections arranged in a convolute way
each with twelfe axially parallel aeration blades. This
provides for a low-noise and shock-free operation. A fle-
xible torsion coupling between hollow shaft and gear
is used to transfer the torque onto the aeration rotor.
The rotors are up to 9m long. On the one side they are
supported by the gear and on the other side they run
on a movable bearing. A two-stage straight bevel gear
pair with flanged three-phase motor is used to power
the rotor. The MAMMOTH ROTOR
is mounted inside the

tanks underneath wide concrete bridges and is also
available as ready to be installed unit with steel bridge.
Nitrification with simultaneous denitrification
In a tank which is commonly designed as circulating
tank the process steps nitrification and denitrification
run simultaneously. By suitably arranging and con-
trolling the aerators, oxygenic areas are created for the
nitrification and simultaneously anoxic areas for the
denitrification. The respective ratio of volumes for both
areas which is to be observed in terms of the indus-
trial process depends on the ammonium content which
can be measured at any point of the tank.
Nitrification with upstream denitrification
In the nitrification tank the MAMMOTH ROTOR
conti-
nuously provides for an aerobic environment. The
process step for the denitrification takes place prior to
the nitrification at a separate location.
Intermittent denitrification
By switching off the MAMMOTH ROTOR
the normally
continuous operation for the simultaneous denitri-
fication can be extended to intermittent operation. De-
pending on the geometry of the tank it may be rea-
sonable to connect agitators in order to maintain a con-
tinuous circulation. In particular the option to switch
off the aeration in periods of light load has proven to be
extremely economic for this processing method.
Circulating tank for simultaneous operation
The most commonly used is a longitudinal tank with a
center longitudinal partition for the two flow channels
and baffles at the front end. These fixtures are only for
fluidic reasons and therefore have a simple structure.
The area of flow is always rectangular and without
haunches at the level base. With this configuration the
tank is thoroughly mixed, where always a multiple of
the inflow of wastewater is circulated. This ensures
that there is a fast buffering of impact loads which in
so doing increases the process stability.
Other tank designs
Along with the longitudinal tanks, circular combi-tanks
have proven to be economic for smaller connection
loads.
Oxygen enrichment and energy consumption
The performance data listed in Illustration 6 and 7 origi-
nates from measurements made on multiple waste-
water treatment plants which are equipped with the
MAMMOTH ROTORS
and represent average values.

Fields of application
The MAMMOTH ROTOR
has proven a success for mu-

nicipal and industrial wastewater treatment. The variety
of applications ranges from simple oxidation ditches
for low connection loads up to large-scale wastewater
treatment plants, from wastewaters originating from
food processing which often have a one-sided content or
demanding wastewaters coming from the pharmaceu-
tical and petrochemical industry. For plants with less
loads the circulation process receives priority whilst for
higher loads additional aeration rates are required.
These diverse tasks can be optimally handled by suitable
combinations of the MAMMOTH ROTOR
and agitator.
MAMMOTH ROTOR
in deep tank
The demand for further nitrogen elimination calls for
larger tank capacities than those needed for carbon de-
composition alone. For reasons of space and costs acti-
vated sludge tanks are commonly built for water depths
of up to 8 m. So far only pressure aeration has been
used for these tanks, however, they can now also be
equipped with the MAMMOTH ROTOR
. The circulating
power of the MAMMOTH ROTOR
is sufficient for a sedi-

ment-free operation up to approx. 3.6m. With water
depths > approx. 3.6m additional agitators are installed
and depths up to 8m can be accomplished without
fail. By using these agitators the normally continuous
operation of the MAMMOTH ROTOR
can be extended
to an intermittent operation for the simultaneous deni-
trification.
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depth 7.5 m) with all circulating
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Technical Data
Diameter (mm) 1000 700
Length (m) 3.00 9.00 1.00 6.00
Power (kW) 15 45 2,2 22
Speed (min
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Products & Services
The MAMMOTH ROTOR

MOTH ROTOR

Process
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Technical Data
Length (m) 3.00 9.00 1.00 6.00
Power (kW) 15 45 2,2 22
Speed (min
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Products & Services
The MAMMOTH ROTOR

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Technical Data
Length (m) 3.00 9.00 1.00 6.00
Power (kW) 15 45 2,2 22
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MAMMOTH ROTOR
Products &Services
Aeration Systems
Phone: +49 6120 28-0
Telefax: +49 6120 28-2182
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Passavant

is exceptional due to its long

is simple to maintain as it is mounted

can be used in combination with

provides the possibility of simultaneous

are comparable with those caused

plants with aerosol and sound

shows great advantages in terms of maintenance and

The MAMMOTH ROTOR

was introduced to biological

then having a diameter of 1 m and an

provides for the oxygen enrich-

are switched on and when falling below

, the agitators are also switched on/off. In this

is equally suitable for the appli-

consists of a hollow shaft on

is mounted inside the

and represent average values.

has proven a success for mu-

is sufficient for a sedi-

and additional circu-

The MAMMOTH ROTOR

was introduced to biological

then having a diameter of 1 m and an

provides for the oxygen enrich-

are switched on and when falling below

, the agitators are also switched on/off. In this

is equally suitable for the appli-

consists of a hollow shaft on

is mounted inside the

and represent average values.

has proven a success for mu-

is sufficient for a sedi-

and additional circu-

The MAMMOTH ROTOR

was introduced to biological

then having a diameter of 1 m and an

provides for the oxygen enrich-

are switched on and when falling below

, the agitators are also switched on/off. In this

is equally suitable for the appli-

consists of a hollow shaft on

is mounted inside the

and represent average values.

has proven a success for mu-

is sufficient for a sedi-

and additional circu-

is exceptional due to its long

is simple to maintain as it is mounted

can be used in combination with

provides the possibility of simultaneous

are comparable with those caused

plants with aerosol and sound

shows great advantages in terms of maintenance and

is exceptional due to its long

is simple to maintain as it is mounted

can be used in combination with

provides the possibility of simultaneous

are comparable with those caused

plants with aerosol and sound

shows great advantages in terms of maintenance and

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