Document No. Vol.

96 H‐00072‐2E

TECHNICAL MANUAL
&
SELECTION GUIDE

TRN-series
SUBMERSIBLE AERATORS
 CONTENTS

1. Introduction·········································································································································································· 2

2. Comparison of Aeration System/Equipment·········································································································· 2

3. Fluid to be Handled and Standard Specifications of TRN-series Aerators

3-1 Fluid to be Handled ··············································································································································· 3
3-2 Standard Specifications of TRN-series Aerators - 50Hz ····································································· 3
3-3 Standard Specifications of TRN-series Aerators - 60Hz ····································································· 3

4. Shape and Dimension of Aeration Tank

4-1 Typical Convection Pattern································································································································ 4
4-2 Shape of Aeration Tanks ····································································································································· 4
4-3 Recommended Tank Dimensions (Standard) ······························································································· 4
4-4 Notes to the Case that Two or More Aerators are to be installed in a Tank ································ 5

5. Aerator with Optional Stand or Draft Tube ············································································································ 6

5-1 Recommended Tank Dimensions (with Stand or Draft Tube)······························································· 6

6. Oxygen Transfer Rate ····················································································································································· 7

6-1 Oxygen Transfer Rate Test Result ·············································································································· 7
6-2 Oxygen Transfer Rate vs. Water Depth Curve - 50Hz ······································································ 8
6-3 Oxygen Transfer Rate vs. Water Depth Curve - 60Hz ····································································9

7. Operation System
7-1 Reduced Speed Operation by Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) ························································10
7-1-1 Comparisons in the Method of Adjustment ······················································································10
7-1-2 Comparisons in Adjustment Range (for reference only)······························································10
7-1-3 Characteristics of Reduced Speed Operation by VFD (for reference only)························10
7-2 Operation in combination with Blower··········································································································11
7-2-1 Comparison against Other Deep Aeration Methods (in case the tank depth is 10m) ·············11
7-2-2 Equipment necessary for this Operation ···························································································12
7-2-3 Operation························································································································································13
7-2-4 Adjusting Procedure for Air Flow Rate (e.g. 200V, 50Hz)···························································13
7-2-5 Selection Procedure (Example) ············································································································· 14
7-2-6 Recommended Tank Dimensions (combination with blower) ·····················································14
7-2-7 Initially Targeted Operating Point of Blower and
7-2-7 Operating Range of Aerator on Running Current (combination with blower - 50Hz) ··············15
7-2-8 Initially Targeted Operating Point of Blower and
7-2-7 Operating Range of Aerator on Running Current (combination with blower - 60Hz) ··············15
7-2-9 Oxygen Transfer Rate vs. Air Flow Rate Curve (combination with blower - 50Hz) ················· 16
7-2-10 Oxygen Transfer Rate vs. Air Flow Rate Curve (combination with blower - 60Hz) ··············· 17
7-2-11 Discharge Pressure of Blower vs. Air Flow Rate Curve (combination with blower - 50Hz) ················ 18
7-2-12 Discharge Pressure of Blower vs. Air Flow Rate Curve (combination with blower - 60Hz) ················ 19

8. About Noise ········································································································································································· 20

8-1 Measured Point and Condition··························································································································· 20
8-2 Measured Sound Pressure Level Data ··········································································································· 20

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1. Introduction
The TRN aerator employs a special impeller that draws air by its self-aspiration force, and the air sucked down
into the aerator is subjected to an air/water collision within the guide vane, and then this mixed air-water current
is forcibly discharged through the discharge outlets. This aerator is excellent in durability by its unique “air seal”
system and has a superior maintainability in spite of its simple structure.

2. Comparison of Aeration System/Equipment

Submersible Submersible Air Fine Bubble Aeration (✳)
Mixer (TAR-series) Full Aeration
Aerator Line Aeration Method
(+ Rotary Blower, Method
(TRN-series) RSR) Plate Diffuser Tube Diffuser Plate Diffuser
Air (Self-aspiration)

Air Diffuse Air Air

aa Holder

Air
Air

Air

A special impeller With the combination It consists of It consists of It is formed by

General for a self-aspiration of a blower, plate-shape cylindrical diffusers uniformly sized
force draws air high-efficient oxygen diffusers formed by formed by uniformly ceramic particles or
Description without blower, and transferring and uniformly sized sized ceramic by porous resin
the air sucked down
into the water is mixing is possible by ceramic particles or particles or porous plates. It is
subjected to an the high efficiency porous resin. resin. smaller than the
air/water collision impeller and the line aeration
within the guide four-direction method diffusers,
vane, and then discharge; This can and the
this mixed be used for either bubbles are finer
air-water current anaerobic or aerobic than the plate
is forcibly treatment. diffuser or tube
discharged through diffuser.
the discharge
outlets.
Material Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Ceramic or
(Discharge Part of
(Diffuser Part) (Impeller) Synthetic Resin
the Air-supply Pipe)
Oxygen
Transfer
Efficiency
(Clean Water / 17 to 23％ 20 to 30％ 14 to 16％ 20 to 32％
Water Depth ：
5m)
Intermittent
Possible Impossible
Operation
Need for a Unnecessary
Blower or Air (Air-inlet Pipe and Necessary
Piping Silencer needed)
Simple structure, When maintenance is Necessary to drain
same as the required, it should be sewage water from
Overhaul submersible pumps, taken to the factory
makes it easy for because of built-in the tank
maintenance. reduction gears.
It is possible to be
controlled by a VFD Well-controllable Less Controllable
to some extent.
Controllability (See p.10 7-1. no limit of air flow Minimum air flow rate
Reduced Speed rate has been determined
Operation by VFD)
Highly efficient in
oxygen transfer rate
Well-durability per unit of electric Aging increase
Other power. Can be used
by the air seal in pressure loss
for anaerobic
aeration.
✳ Cited Reference: “Guideline and Manual for Planning and Design in Sewerage Systems (2001)” issued by Japan Sewerage Works
Association
(Oxygen transfer efficiencies of the TRN-series are those calculated from the oxygen transfer rate at 5 meter’s depth on the curves of
6-2. and 6-3. “Oxygen Transfer Rate vs. Water Depth Curve” on pages 8 and 9 and the inhaled air flow rate, for the models that have the
maximum water depth of 6 meters.)

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3. Fluid to be Handled and Standard Specifications of TRN-series Aerators
■ 3-1. Fluid to be Handled
Liquid to be Handled
Gas to be Handled
Chlorine Ion
Temperature Electrical Conductivity (Suction through
Type of Liquid pH Concentration [μS/cm]
[oC] the air-inlet pipe)
[mg/l]
Should not be
Wastewater & sewage 0 to 40 5 to 9 Below 1000 Below 1000 inflammable,
corrosive, or toxic
● We assume no responsibility for any damages resulting from solids that enter even through the air-inlet pipe.
● We do not indemnify for any secondary, consequential or incidental damages caused by a fault of the TRN aerator.
Caution

■ 3-2. Standard Specifications of TRN-series Aerators - 50Hz

Air- Max Cabtyre Cable
Motor Air Impeller Mass
inlet Water
Starting Flow Rate No. of Outer
Model Output Depth Passage (Weight) Cores Length
Bore Method - MWD Outlets Material Dia.
[kW] (MWD) [mm] [kg] x mm2 [m]
[mm] [m3/h]-[m] [mm]
[m]
32TRN2.75-52 0.75 D.O.L 3.5 7 – 3.5 6 10 55 PVC 4x 1.25 11.1 6
32
32TRN21.5-52 1.5 D.O.L 3.5 20 – 3.5 6 12 55 PVC 4x 1.25 11.1 6
50TRN42.2-52 2.2 D.O.L 3.6 39 – 3.6 6 12 140 PVC 4x2 11.8 6
50 50TRN43.7-52 3.7 D.O.L 4 55 – 4 6 12 150 PVC 4x2 11.8 6
50TRN45.5-52 5.5 D.O.L 4 78 – 4 6 15 170 CR 4 x 3.5 14.1 8
80TRN47.5-52 7.5 D.O.L 4.5 124 – 4.5 6 15 190 CR 4 x 5.5 16.8 8
4 x 3.5 14.1
80TRN412-52 12 Star-Delta 6 157 – 6 6 15 200 CR 3 x 3.5 12.9 8
80 2x 1.25 10.5
4 x 5.5 16.8
80TRN417-52 17 Star-Delta 6 202 - 6 6 15 220 CR 3 x 5.5 15.2 8
2x 1.25 10.5
4 x 14 21.7
100 100TRN424-52 24 Star-Delta 6 388 - 6 8 22 460 CR 3 x 14 19.7 10
2x 1.25 10.5
4 x 14 21.7
150 150TRN440-52 40 Star-Delta 6 528 - 6 8 25 635 CR 3 x 14 19.7 10
2x 1.25 10.5

■ 3-3. Standard Specifications of TRN-series Aerators - 60Hz

Air- Max Cabtyre Cable
Motor Air Impeller Mass
Water
inlet Starting Flow Rate No. of Outer
Model Output Depth Passage (Weight) Cores Length
Bore Method - MWD Outlets Material Dia.
[kW] (MWD) [mm] [kg] x mm2 [m]
[mm] [m3/h]-[m] [mm]
[m]
32TRN2.75-62 0.75 D.O.L 3.5 8 – 3.5 6 10 55 PVC 4x 1.25 11.1 6
32
32TRN21.5-62 1.5 D.O.L 3.5 17 – 3.5 6 12 55 PVC 4x 1.25 11.1 6
50TRN42.2-62 2.2 D.O.L 3.6 38 – 3.6 6 12 140 PVC 4x2 11.8 6
50 50TRN43.7-62 3.7 D.O.L 4 60 – 4 6 12 150 PVC 4 x 3.5 13.9 6
50TRN45.5-62 5.5 D.O.L 4 79 – 4 6 15 170 CR 4 x 3.5 14.1 8
80TRN47.5-62 7.5 D.O.L 4.5 112 – 4.5 6 15 190 CR 4 x 5.5 16.8 8
4 x 3.5 14.1
80TRN412-62 12 Star-Delta 6 155 – 6 6 15 200 CR 3 x 3.5 12.9 8
80 2x 1.25 10.5
4 x 5.5 16.8
80TRN417-62 17 Star-Delta 6 220 - 6 6 15 220 CR 3 x 5.5 15.2 8
2x 1.25 10.5
4 x 14 21.7
100 100TRN424-62 24 Star-Delta 6 342 - 6 8 22 460 CR 3 x 14 19.7 10
2x 1.25 10.5
4 x 14 21.7
150 150TRN440-62 40 Star-Delta 6 506 - 6 8 25 635 CR 3 x 14 19.7 10
2x 1.25 10.5

Note:) Following notes are applicable to the above two tables.

✳ The air flow rates are expressed at the standard conditions.: Temperature 20oC, 1atm
✳ The air flow rates may vary by up to approximately 5%.
✳ The Maximum Water Depth (MWD) is the limit of installation depth that the aerator can run without overload. The motor load
increases as the installation depth becomes deeper, therefore, if the aerator is operated at a deeper position than this limit, the
motor will be overload, and then the motor protection device will operate, which makes it impossible to run continuously.
✳ Mass (Weights) excluding cable.
✳ PVC = PVC sheathed cable CR = Chloroprene rubber sheathed cable

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4. Shape and Dimension of Aeration Tank Sub‐convection
Main Convection
■ 4-1. Typical Convection Pattern

· Main Convection: Convection made by rising bubbles. (The

minimum distance that must be provided between each
W.L
aerator)

· Sub-convection: The maximum convection that can keep

Diffused convection
solids suspended to prevent sedimentation of solids. flow generated by the
rising of bubbles

■ 4-2. Shape of Aeration Tanks

Circular Tank Square Tank Rectangular Tank

b
a

φa a a

W.LW.L W.LW.L W.LW.L

h

h
h

■ 4-3. Recommended Tank Dimensions (Standard) Dimension of Sub-convection

Circular Square Rectangular Tank Rectangular Tank
Air- Motor Max. Main Tank Tank (below 1 : 1.5) (below 1 : 2)
inlet Model Output Water Convection φa a
Bore Depth Dia. [m] [m] a b a b
[kW] [m] [m] [m] [m]
[mm] [m] [m]
32TRN2.75-52/62 0.75 3.5 1.4 3.5 3 3.8 2.5 4 2
32
32TRN21.5-52/62 1.5 3.5 1.8 4.5 4 4.5 3 5 2.5
50TRN42.2-52/62 2.2 3.6 2.4 6 5.5 5.3 3.5 6 3
50 50TRN43.7-52/62 3.7 4 3 7 6.5 6.8 4.5 7 3.5
50TRN45.5-52/62 5.5 4 3.8 9 8 9 6 9 4.5
80TRN47.5-52/62 7.5 4.5 4.4 10 9 9.8 6.5 10 5
80 80TRN412-52/62 12 6 5.2 12 11 11.3 7.5 12 6
80TRN417-52/62 17 6 5.6 13 11.5 12 8 13 6.5
100 100TRN424-52/62 24 6 6.3 14.5 13 13.5 9 14 7
150 150TRN440-52/62 40 6 7.3 17 15 15.8 10.5 16 8
✳ Dimension of each tank has been determined at the maximum water depth. It shall be altered if the aerator is to be
installed at a different depth.
✳ It is recommended to provide a haunch between the bottom of the tank and every side wall in order to maintain the
mixing efficiency.
✳ The maximum water depth (MWD) is the limit of installation depth that the aerator can run without overload. The
motor load increases as the installation depth becomes deeper, therefore, if the aerator is operated at a deeper
position than this limit, the motor will be overload, and then the motor protection device will operate, which makes it
impossible to run continuously.

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■ 4-4. Notes to the Case that Two or More Aerators are to be installed in a Tank.

If there is a need to install two or more aerators having the same output in a tank, decide the place of installation
paying attention to the distance between or among the aerators and the distance between the aerator and the
tank’s sidewall. The distance between or among the aerators should be more than the “Main Convection Diameter”
in the table of “4-3. Recommended Tank Dimensions (Standard)” on page 4. The distance between the aerator and
the sidewall should be so decided that the main convection might not hit directly on the sidewall.
In addition, it shall be taken into account that the area to be convected by one aerator must be small than
“Dimension of Sub-convection” in the same table.

✳ If above-mentioned distances are smaller than the main convection, the aerator will suck the mixed air-water
current, and as a result it may lead to an unsteady operation of the aerator.

✳ If the area convected by one aerator is bigger than the sub-convection of each aerator, the sufficiency mixing
force does not spread throughout the tank, and as a result it may allow the sludge to settle at the tank bottom.

Main Convection Main Convection

W.L

Distance between the installed aerators should be

greater than the main convection diameter.

CIRCULAR TANK
Main Convection

SQUARE TANK RECTANGULAR TANK

Main Convection Main Convection

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5. Aerator with Optional Stand or Draft Tube
There may be a need to install the aerator at a deeper position than its MWD, for example;
· An aerator is going to be installed in an existing tank, and it is not possible to alter the depth of the tank, and
· Because of the limited surface area, the tank must be designed to have a greater depth, etc.
Adoption of a Tsurumi aerator with optional stand or draft tube (DT) will be one of the solutions for these cases. In case of
using a stand, the mixing force at the bottom will be weakened as the inlet port of the aerator moves away from the bottom.
Therefore, we have set the height limit on the stand of 0.5 meters, and for the cases of more than 0.5meters are required,
we recommend an aerator with a DT. Note that the oxygen transfer rate and the air flow rate of the aerator shall be those
that are obtainable at its self-aspiration water depth d [installation water depth h – (minus) height of stand or DT]. In
addition, it shall be noted that the performance of the aerator with DT can be slightly lower than that of the standard.
When there is a fear of overload occurring to the motor by due to a reason that it is going to operate in a viscous liquid, etc.,
it will be possible to prevent the overload by reducing the self-aspiration water depth d with this method.
The aerator may move or fall during operation by a reason that it is sitting on an irregular floor like slanted, bumpy, or
slippery floor, or by a reason that it is installed in such that the weight of air-inlet piping acts on the aerator. Take an
appropriate preventive measure in accordance with the conditions. In case that there is any flow generating equipment in
the tank, the same measure must be required.

Self-aspiration
Water Depth d Discharge Current
(Within MWD)
Installation
Water Depth h Discharge
Current

Discharge Current

With
Optional Stand Suction Suction
Suction Current / DT Current Current

With a stand of 0.5m With a DT of 1.0m With a DT of 1.5m

Image of 0.75kW Image of 5.5kW Image of 40kW
(Available 0.75kW to 40kW) (Available 22kW to 40kW) (Available 24kW to 40kW)

■ 5-1. Recommended Tank Dimensions (with Stand or Draft Tube)

with Stand (0.5m) Draft Tube (1.0m) Draft Tube (1.5m)
Dimension of Dimension of Dimension of
Sub-convection Sub-convection Sub-convection
Air- Max Installation Circular Square Installation Circular Square Installation Circular Square
Motor
inlet Water Water Tank Tank Water Tank Tank Water Tank Tank
Bore
Model Output
Depth Depth h φa a Depth h φa a Depth h φa a
[kW]
[mm] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [m]
32TRN2.75-52/62 0.75 3.5 4 3.5 3
32
32TRN21.5-52/62 1.5 3.5 4 4 3.5
50TRN42.2-52/62 2.2 3.6 4.1 5.5 5 4.6 5 4.5
50 50TRN43.7-52/62 3.7 4 4.5 6.5 6 5 6 5.5
50TRN45.5-52/62 5.5 4 4.5 8.5 7.5 5 8 7
80TRN47.5-52/62 7.5 4.5 5 9.5 8.5 5.5 9 8
80 80TRN412-52/62 12 6 6.5 11.5 10.5 7 11 10
80TRN417-52/62 17 6 6.5 12.5 11 7 12 10.5
100 100TRN424-52/62 24 6 6.5 14 12.5 7 13.5 12 7.5 13 11.5
150 150TRN440-52/62 40 6 6.5 16 14.5 7 15.5 13.5 7.5 15 13
✳ Dimensions of each tank are those that have been determined under the condition that the self-aspiration water depth d equals to
the maximum water depth. These dimensions will vary depending on the installation water depth h.
✳ It is recommended to provide a haunch between the bottom of the tank and every sidewall in order to maintain the mixing efficiency.
✳ The aerator with a draft tube is not available in the shaded area.
✳ The maximum water depth is the limit of installation depth that the aerator can run without overload. The motor load increases as
the installation depth becomes deeper, therefore, if the aerator is operated at a deeper position than this limit, the motor will be
overloaded, and then the motor protection device will operate, which makes it impossible to run continuously.
✳ Refer to “4-1. Typical Convection Pattern” and “4-2. Shape of Aeration Tanks” on page 4 for the explanations on the tank shape
and the dimension.
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6. Oxygen Transfer Rate
The oxygen transfer rate is the speed that the oxygen in the air dissolves into a liquid. It can be a guide when a
biological treatment is going to be designed. The oxygen transfer rate is not the one that is directly measured. It is
given from the calculations taking various factors such as DO concentration, ambient temperature, and water
temperature, etc. The oxygen transfer rate may vary by up to approximately 10%.

The tables 6-1. below show the results of the tests that have been carried out on the TRN aerators in our test tank.
It is suggested that these figures be used taking the above conditions into full consideration when selecting the
aerators.

The measurement of DO has been made by a Non-steady State method at the condition of fresh water, 20oC, 1atm,
with the dissolved oxygen of 0mg/l. The air flow rates are those of standard condition, 20oC, 1atm. The aerator was
tested under its standard installation; placed at the center of the tank and at the standard installation depth.

■ 6–1. Oxygen Transfer Rate Test Result

▼ 50Hz
Installation Test Tank
Air-inlet Motor Oxygen
Water Depth h Air Flow Rate Plane
Bore Model Output Transfer Rate
(Standard) [m3/h] Dimension
[mm] [kW] [kgO2/h]
[m] [m] x [m]
32TRN2.75-52 0.75 3.5 7 0.6
32
32TRN21.5-52 1.5 3.5 20 1.1 Tank A
50TRN42.2-52 2.2 3.6 39 2.4 (5x5)
50TRN43.7-52 3.7 4 55 4.2
50
3 95 4.9
50TRN45.5-52 5.5
4 78 5.4
80TRN47.5-52 7.5 4.5 124 7.3
4 195 9.9 Tank B
80 80TRN412-52 12
5 178 11.0 ( 10 x 10 )
80TRN417-52 17 5 224 14.9
100 100TRN424-52 24 5 400 20.2
150 150TRN440-52 40 5 538 28.9

▼ 60Hz
Installation Test Tank
Air-inlet Motor Oxygen
Water Depth h Air Flow Rate Plane
Bore Model Output Transfer Rate
(Standard) [m3/h] Dimension
[mm] [kW] [kgO2/h]
[m] [m] x [m]
32TRN2.75-62 0.75 3.5 8 0.6
32
32TRN21.5-62 1.5 3.5 17 0.9
Tank A
50TRN42.2-62 2.2 3.6 38 1.8
(5x5)
3 69 3.2
50 50TRN43.7-62 3.7
4 60 3.6
50TRN45.5-62 5.5 4 79 4.8
80TRN47.5-62 7.5 4.5 112 6.6
4 185 8.6
80 80TRN412-62 12 Tank B
5 176 9.9
( 10 x 10 )
80TRN417-62 17 5 232 12.5
100 100TRN424-62 24 5 368 17.9
150 150TRN440-62 40 5 555 27.6

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■ 6-2. Oxygen Transfer Rate vs. Water Depth Curve - 50Hz * Calculated from the test result of Table 6-1.
▼ The oxygen transfer rate may vary by up to approximately 10%. For the actual use, it may further vary depending
on the type of liquid and the shape of tank, so that select a suitable aerator having a certain margin.

0.75kW and 1.5kW 7.5kW to 17kW

1.2
16
1.0 80TRN417-52

32TRN21.5-52 14
Oxygen Transfer Rate [kgO2/h]

0.8
12

Oxygen Transfer Rate [kgO2/h]

0.6
10
80TRN412-52
0.4 8
32TRN2.75-52
0.2 6
80TRN47.5-52

0.0 4
0 1 2 3 4
Water Depth [m]
2

0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Water Depth [m]

2.2kW to 5.5kW
24kW and 40kW
6
35

50TRN45.5-52
5
30 1 5 0 TR N4 4 0 - 5 2

4
Oxygen Transfer Rate [kgO 2 /h]

25
Oxygen Transfer Rate [kgO2/h]

50TRN43.7-52

3 20

2 15 1 0 0 TR N4 2 4 - 5 2
50TRN42.2-52

1 10

0 5
1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 7
Water Depth [m]
Water Depth [m]

8
■ 6-3. Oxygen Transfer Rate vs. Water Depth Curve - 60Hz * Calculated from the test result of Table 6-1.
▼ The oxygen transfer rate may vary by up to approximately 10%. For the actual use, it may further vary depending
on the type of liquid and the shape of tank, so that select a suitable aerator having a certain margin.

0.75kW and 1.5kW 7.5kW to 17kW

1.2

16
1.0
14
Oxygen Transfer Rate [kgO2 /h]

3 2 T RN2 1 . 5 - 6 2 8 0 TR N4 1 7 - 6 2
0.8

Oxygen Transfer Rate [kgO 2 /h]

12

0.6 10

0.4 8 8 0 TR N4 1 2 - 6 2

3 2 T RN2 . 7 5 - 6 2
6
0.2
8 0 TR N4 7 .5 - 6 2
4
0.0
0 1 2 3 4
2
Water Depth [m]

0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Water Depth [m]

2.2kW to 5.5kW 24kW and 40kW

6 35

5 30
1 5 0 T RN4 4 0 - 6 2
5 0 T RN4 5 . 5 - 6 2
Oxygen Transfer Rate [kgO2 /h]

4
Oxygen Transfer Rate [kgO2 /h]

25

3
5 0 T RN4 3 . 7 - 6 2 20

2
15
1 0 0 T RN4 2 4 - 6 2

5 0 T RN4 2 .2 - 6 2
1
10

0
5
1 2 3 4 5
2 3 4 5 6 7
Water Depth [m]
Water Depth [m]

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7. Operation System
■ 7-1. Reduced Speed Operation by Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
There are two methods in the adjustment of “air flow rate” and the “oxygen transfer rate” of the result. One is to squeeze the valve
that is installed in the air-inlet piping, and the other is to reduce the speed of aerator by VFD. However, the aerator has the
characteristics described below, and different effects are expected.
· The motor load increases as the installation depth becomes deeper.
· The motor load increases as we reduce the air flow rate squeezing the valve that is installed in the air-inlet piping.
In most cases, the adoption of reduced speed operation by VFD will enable us to regulate the air flow rate in a more extensive range than
operating the valve, without sacrificing the efficiency. A comparison in the methods of adjustment is made in the following table. Refer to
this table in your planning.
The graph of 7-1-2. shows comparisons in adjustment range between the two methods and 7-1-3. shows characteristics of reduced
speed operation by VFD for an aerator (Model 50TRN43.7-62) at 2 meters’ depth which has the widest possible range in the adjustment
of air flow rate.
▼ 7-1-1. Comparisons in the Method of Adjustment
Methods for Features
Adjustment (○: shows the merit, ☓: shows the demerit)
○ Installation will be completed by simply connection the valve at the inlet port of the air-inlet pipe.
Adjustment ☓ Low power efficiency (kgO2/ kWh) ⇒ Disadvantage in the energy saving
by squeezing ☓ It is difficult to make an accurate control as the air flow rate and the operating current cannot be stabilized.
the valve ☓ Louder beat
☓ Narrow adjustment range at a deeper installation
☓ It is necessary to install a VFD (extra initial cost is necessary).
Adjustment ○ The power efficiency (kgO2/ kWh) shall be maintained virtually constant.
by reducing ⇒ Energy saving operation with reduced power consumption is possible.
the speed ○ The air flow rate and the running current can be maintained constant.
with a VFD ⇒ Possible to control the air flow rate and the oxygen transfer rate accurately.
○ Reduction of the operating frequency (reduction in air flow rate) will decrease the sound level.

▼ 7-1-2. Comparisons in Adjustment Range (for reference only)

“①” shows the adjustment range served by a VFD, and “②” shows it served by a valve.
Estimated Air Flow Rate at the Standard Condition (20oC, 1atm) Test Result at Our Test Tank (5m x 5m) with Clean Water, Converted to 20oC

90 Installation Water Depth Increase 3 In stallation Wate r De pth

2ｍ in Load 2ｍ
80
Oxygen Transfer Rate [kgO2/h]

2.5
70 Decrease ②
Air Flow Rate [m3 /h]

in Load
② 2
60
① ①
50 The motor will be overloaded
1.5 if the valve is squeezed more
than this point.
40
The motor will be overloaded
if the valve is squeezed more 1
30
than this point. The changing trend of the motor load is
the※　モータ負荷の変化傾向は左図と同じ
same as left graph.
20
0.5
35 40 45 50 55 60 65
35 40 45 50 55 60 65
Operation Frequency [Hz]
Operation Frequency [Hz]

▼ 7-1-3. Characteristics of Reduced Speed Operation by VFD (for reference only)

Estimated Air Flow Rate at the Standard Condition (20oC, 1atm) Test Result at Our Test Tank (5m x 5m) with Clean Water, Converted to 20oC
90 4
Installation Installation
Installation Installation
Water Depth Water Depth
Water Depth Water Depth
80 3.5 4m 3m
2m 3m
Oxyge Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］
Air Flow Rate [m3/h]

70 3

60 2.5

50 2

Installation Installation
40 Water Depth 1.5
Water Depth
4m 2m
30 1

20 0.5
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 35 40 45 50 55 60 65
Operation Frequency [Hz] 10 Operation Frequency ［Hz］
■ 7-2. Operation in combination with Blower
This is an operation system that an aerator and a general purpose blower are operated in conjunction. The blower is
installed at the end of air-inlet line of an aerator and gives pressure to the air. This enables us to install the aerator
at a deeper position than the designed standard. For example, the aerator can be operated at the depth of 10 meters
by means of the principle that the general purpose blower gives pressure to the air for 5 meters depth and the
aerator sucks air for the 5 meters’ depth.

▼ 7-2-1. Comparison against Other Deep Aeration Methods (in case the tank depth is 10m)
Oxygen
Installation
Transfer Pressure Loss
Aeration Water Remarks Components Used
Efficiency by Equipment
Equipment Depth h (○: Merit, ☓: Demerit) (Summary)
(Clean Water) [kPa]
[m] [%]
○ High in the oxygen
transfer efficiency as
the aerator can
be installed at the bottom.
○ Possible to operate
with smaller powers
Submersible
(See p.14 7-2-5).
Aerator 0
26 to 53 ○ Installation or maintenance
(Tsurumi (because of the See p.12 7-2-2
10 (Estimated work can be performed
“TRN” series, self-aspiration Equipment necessary for this Operation
value) without draining the tank
self-aspiration system)
type) ○ High-durability due to the
original “air-seal”
structure and
the OIL LIFTER.
☓ One (1) blower must
be engaged to
one (1) aerator only.
○ Possible to reduce the
equipment quantity as high
in oxygen transfer rate. Installation
Water
○ Anaerobic treatment is Air- Depth h
possible. supply
Submersible Pipe
Aerator ☓ Requiring the draft tube.
(Draft Tube 5 20 to 30 2.6 to 4.5 ☓ Expensive in
type axial-flow Submersible
mixer) piping equipment. Aerator
Draft (Draft Tube
☓ Necessary to drain the Tube type
axial-flow
tank in its first installation. mixer)

☓ Requiring the guide plate. Air-supply Pipe

☓ Expensive in
piping equipment.
Installation Plate Diffuser
Plate Diffuser 3.92 ☓ Necessary to drain Water
(Convection by + 0.29 to 0.78 Depth h
5 15 to 17 the tank in its first Guide
line aeration (aging increase
Plate
method) in pressure loss) installation and
maintenance.

✳ A general purpose blower is supposed to be applicable to use up to 60 kPa.

✳ The oxygen transfer efficiencies and the figure are quoted from “Guideline and Manual for Planning and Design in Sewerage Systems
(2001)”.
✳ When selecting a blower, calculate the required pressure including the loss of pressure which is generated in the piping system.

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▼ 7–2-2. Equipment necessary for this Operation
· The blower must be operated with a VFD (Never use direct-on-line starting to start the blower.). Operation
with a VFD will be effective in energy saving.

· One (1) blower must be engaged to one (1) aerator only. This is because, the air is transferred to the deeper
area of the tank by utilizing both the outlet pressure of the blower and the suction force of the aerator, and it
is required to keep the balance between the two equipments. If the balance is disrupted, the aerator may idle
(impeller runs in air) or may stop its operation by due to tripping of the motor protection device caused by an
overloading reason. As a result of these conditions, the blower gets into the “closed-valve” operation, which
can cause the danger of a breakdown of the blower by the reason of overload or abnormal pressure.

· Be sure to provide a non-return valve in the blower outlet piping. This is to prevent the treating liquid from
flowing back to the blower when the blower stops. Back-flow of the treating liquid pressurizes the air in the
piping, and this may cause the danger of a breakdown of the blower.

· Provide a pressure gauge, which indicates the outlet pressure of the blower. This is required for operation
adjustments.

· When there is a need for the correct adjustment of air flow rate, provide a flow meter.
· For other precautions, follow the instructions specified in each design manual.

Blower House
Pressure Gauge

Blower Non-return Valve

(with VFD) Air-inlet Pipe

W.L

Pressure depth covered

by the blower
Installation
Water Depth h

Self-aspiration water depth d by

the submersible aerator (within the
maximum installation water depth Submersible Aerator
of each aerator)

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▼ 7-2-3. Operation

· Operation of the submersible aerator and the blower shall be controlled in such a manner that both equipment
be started or stopped simultaneously.
· Regulate the acceleration time (VFD) to approximately 10 seconds, and secure the stable starts of these
equipments. In case that the acceleration time is longer than this, the motor protection device of the aerator
may trip to stall the aerator by due to overload, and as a result the blower may have the danger of breakdown
due to overload or an abnormal pressure. In addition, the deceleration time (VFD) shall be regulated to the
region between 15 to 20 seconds so that the non-return valve may not suffer an impact.

▼ 7-2-4. Adjusting Procedure for Air Flow Rate (e.g. 200V, 50Hz)

Step 1. Prepare a clamp meter to measure the running current of the submersible aerator.

Step 2. Regulate the rotating speed of the blower with VFD, according to the “Initially Targeted Operating
Point of Blower” in the table of p.15 7-2-7.

✳ Do not carry out this adjusting work by solely operating the blower. In case that the aerator is not operating
together, there may be the danger of breakdown of the blower by due to overload or abnormal pressure as
the blower gets into the “closed-valve” condition.

Step 3. Start the submersible aerator and the blower simultaneously.

Step 4. Confirm that the running current of the submersible aerator is within the limit of “Operating Range of
Aerator on Running Current” described in the table of p.15 7-2-7. If not, rotating speed of the blower so
that the running current of the submersible aerator may fall within the operating range.

✳ Method to decrease the running current of submersible aerator; Increase the rotating speed of the blower.
By this, the self-aspiration water depth d of the submersible aerator becomes shallower and the running
current will be decreased.

✳ Method to increase the running current of submersible aerator; Decrease the rotating speed of the blower.
By this, the self-aspiration water depth d of the submersible aerator becomes deeper and the running
current will be increased.

✳ If the running current of the aerator plunges much lower than the “Operating Range of Aerator on Running
Current”, it shows a symptom that the balance between the outlet pressure of the blower and the suction
force of the aerator is disrupted, and that the aerator is not generating any suction force because it is idling.
In this case, stop both of the blower and aerator immediately. If this condition continues, there will be the
danger of breakdown of the blower by due to overload or an abnormal pressure as the blower gets into the
“closed-valve” operation.

Step 5. Adjust the rotating speed of the blower with VFD in such a manner that the blower may discharge the
targeted air flow rate at its required pressure in a graph of 7-2-11. “Discharge Pressure of Blower vs. Air
Flow Rate Curve (combination with blower – 50Hz)” on page 18.

✳ Note that, depending on the operating condition, the blower could discharge the targeted air flow rate at a
pressure point lower than indicated in a graph of p.18 7-2-11. In this case, adjust the rotating speed of the
blower assuming that it discharges maximum air flow rate on its graph at the point of minimum (running)
current in the “Operating Range of Aerator on Running Current” in the table of p.15 7-2-7 and that it
discharges minimum air flow rate on its graph at the point of maximum (running) current in the range.

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 ▼ 7-2-5. Selection Procedure (Example)
Condition - Water Depth of 10m, Required Oxygen Transfer Rate of 16.5kgO2/h (clean water), 200V, 50Hz

In case of Submersible Aerator + General purpose Blower

Providing a safety factor of 10% for the required oxygen transfer rate, the required oxygen transfer rate shall be
18.2kgO2/h.
Refer to p.16 7-2-9. Oxygen Transfer Rate vs. Air Flow Rate Curve (combination with blower - 50Hz), and Model
80TRN47.5-52 (7.5kW) can be selected. The required air flow rate shall be 180m3/h.
Refer to p.18 7-2-11. Discharge Pressure of Blower vs. Air Flow Rate Curve (combination with blower - 50Hz,
estimate). When the air flow rate required is 180m3/h (3.00m3/min), the required discharge pressure shall be
0.053MPa (53kPa).
In case that a margin of 5kPa is added to the discharge pressure of the blower (considering the pressure loss in
the pipe and a margin), the blower should have a duty of 53 + 5 = 58 kPa.
Required air flow rate shall be 3.15m3/min. including 5% allowance. Model RSR-80 (1370min–1, 3.20m3/min, at
58.8kPa, 5.01kW) can be selected,
The total required power is 〔7.5 + 5.01 = 12.51kW〕

▼ 7-2-6. Recommended Tank Dimensions (combination with blower)

Blower Dimension of Sub-convection

Installation Water Circular Tank Square Tank

Air-inlet Bore Motor Output Discharge Pressure
Model Depth h φa a
[mm] [kW] [kPa]
[m] [m] [m]
6 24
50TRN42.2-52/62 2.2 8 44 6 5.5
9.6 60
6 20
50 50TRN43.7-52/62 3.7 8 40 7 6.5
10 60
6 20
50TRN45.5-52/62 5.5 8 40 9 8
10 60
6 20
80TRN47.5-52/62 7.5 8 40 10 9
10 60
6 20
80 80TRN412—52/62 12 8 40 12 11
10 60
6 20
80TRN417-52/62 17 8 40 13 11.5
10 60
6 20
100 100TRN424—52/62 24 8 40 14.5 13
10 60
6 20
150 150TRN440—52/62 40 8 40 17 15
10 60
✳ The above table shows the estimated values under the condition that the self-aspiration water depth d (installation
depth h – Pressure depth covered by the blower) be 4 meters. The aerating depth of 2.2kW model is 3.6 meters. For
other operating conditions, refer to p.18 7-2-11. “Discharge pressure of Blower vs. Air Flow Rate Curve (combination
with blower - 50Hz)”, or p.19 7-2-12. “Discharge pressure of Blower vs. Air Flow Rate Curve (combination with
blower - 60Hz)”.
✳ Discharge pressures in above do not include the pressure loss in the piping. It is required to calculate and add it to the
above value when selecting the blower.
✳ It is recommended that a haunch be provided between each sidewall and the bottom of the tank so as to maintain the
mixing efficiency.
✳ Only the above models are applicable to the combined use of an aerator and a blower.
✳ Refer to “4-1. Typical Convection Pattern” and “4-2. Shape of Aeration Tanks” on page 4 for explanations on the
tank shape and the dimension.

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▼ 7-2-7. Initially Targeted Operating Point of Blower and
Operating Range of Aerator on Running Current (combination with blower - 50Hz)
Initially Targeted Operating Point Operating Range of Aerator
● 50Hz of Blower on Running Current
Motor Installation Discharge Pressure Inlet Air Flow Rate (200V) (400V)
Model Output Water of Blower of Blower
[kW] Depth h [kPa] [m3/min] [A] [A]
[m]
6 24 0.77
50TRN42.2-52 2.2 8 44 0.87 9.0 to 10.5 4.5 to 5.3
9.6 60 1.12
6 20 1.05
50TRN43.7-52 3.7 8 40 1.18 13.5 to 17.2 7.0 to 8.6
10 60 1.50
6 20 1.50
50TRN45.5-52 5.5 8 40 1.68 20.0 to 24.3 10.0 to 12.1
10 60 2.2
6 15 2.3
80TRN47.5-52 7.5 8 35 2.6 23.5 to 31.8 12.0 to 15.9
10 55 3.1
6 10 3.2
80TRN412-52 12 8 30 3.6 36.0 to 51.4 18.0 to 25.7
10 50 4.5
6 10 4.0
80TRN417-52 17 8 30 4.5 51.0 to 70.3 26.0 to 35.2
10 50 5.4
6 10 7.1
100TRN424-52 24 8 30 8.0 78 to 96 39 to 48
10 50 9.3
6 10 9.6
150TRN440-52 40 8 30 10.8 134 to 165 67 to 83
10 50 12.8
▼ 7-2-8. Initially Targeted Operating Point of Blower and
Operating Range of Aerator on Running Current (combination with blower – 60Hz)
Initially Targeted Operating Point Operating Range of Aerator
● 60Hz of Blower on Running Current
Motor Installation Discharge Pressure Inlet Air Flow Rate (200V) (400V)
Model Output Water of Blower of Blower
[kW] Depth h [kPa] [m3/min] [A] [A]
[m]
6 24 0.76
50TRN42.2-62 2.2 8 44 0.85 8.0 to 9.5 4.0 to 4.8
9.6 60 1.00
6 20 1.13
50TRN43.7-62 3.7 8 40 1.30 12.5 to 16.0 6.5 to 8.0
10 60 1.58
6 20 1.50
50TRN45.5-62 5.5 8 40 1.70 17.5 to 22.6 9.0 to 11.3
10 60 2.1
6 15 2.1
80TRN47.5-62 7.5 8 35 2.3 23.0 to 29.6 11.5 to 15.0
10 55 2.7
6 10 3.3
80TRN412-62 12 8 30 3.7 34.0 to 47.6 17.0 to 23.8
10 50 4.3
6 10 4.1
80TRN417-62 17 8 30 4.6 44.0 to 66.3 22.0 to 33.2
10 50 5.4
6 10 7.1
100TRN424-62 24 8 30 7.4 80 to 96 40 to 48
10 50 8.4
6 10 9.8
150TRN440-62 40 8 30 11.1 145 to 165 73 to 83
10 50 13.0
✳ The above tables are those that are to be utilized in p.13 7-2-4. “Adjusting Procedure for Air Flow Rate (e.g. 200V, 50Hz)”.
✳ To adjust the air flow rate of the blower initially, set the VFD to regulate the blower speed to perform “Initially Targeted Operating
Point of Blower”.
✳ For the operation in combination with a blower, adjust the rotating speed of the blower so that the running current of the
submersible aerator may fall within the “Operating Range of Aerator” stated above. If the running current of the aerator goes
beyond its range, the balance between the outlet pressure of the blower and the suction force of the aerator will be disrupted, and
the aerator will idle (impeller runs in air) or will stop its operation by due to tripping of the motor protection device caused by an
overloading reason. As a result of these conditions, the blower gets into the “closed-valve” operation, which can cause the danger
of breakdown of the blower by the reason of overload or abnormal pressure.

15
▼ 7-2-9. Oxygen Transfer Rate vs. Air Flow Rate Curve (combination with blower - 50Hz)
* Calculated from 6-1 and 7-2-11
● Data on this page are for reference only. It is suggested that a certain safety margin be added in your selection.

9 5 0 TRN4 2.2- 5 2 30

Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］

Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］

80TRN41 2-5 2
8
7 In stallation 25 Installation
8m
De pth Depth
6 8m
9 .6 m 20 1 0m
5
4 6m
6m 15
3
2 10
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 150 200 250 300 350
3 3
Air Flow Rate ［m /h］ Air Flow Rate ［m /h］

16 50TRN43.7-52 40 8 0 TRN 4 1 7 - 5 2

Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］

Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］

14 35
Installation In stallation
12
8m Depth 30 De pth
10 8m
10m 10m
25
8
6 20
4 6m 15 6m
2 10
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 200 250 300 350 400 450
Air Flow Rate ［m 3 /h］ Air Flow Rate ［m /h］ 3

20 5 0TRN4 5.5- 52 60
Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］
Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］

18 1 0 0 TRN4 2 4- 5 2
50
16 Installation
14 De pth 40 8m Installation
8m
12 1 0m De pth
30 10m
10
8 20
6 6m 6m
4 10
60 80 100 120 140 160 180 300 400 500 600 700
Air Flow Rate ［m /h］ 3 Air Flow Rate ［m 3 /h］

22 80 150TRN440-52
Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］

8 0TRN47 .5- 52
Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］

20 70
18 Installation 60 Installation
Depth 8m
16 Depth
8m 10 m 50
14 10m
40
12
6m 30
10
6m
8 20
6 10
100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Air Flow Rate ［m 3 /h］ Air Flow Rate［m /h］3

16
▼ 7-2-10. Oxygen Transfer Rate vs. Air Flow Rate Curve (combination with blower - 60Hz)
* Calculated from 6-1 and 7-2-11
● Data on this page are for reference only. It is suggested that a certain safety margin be added in your selection.

9 30

Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］

Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h ］

5 0TRN42 .2 - 62 80 TRN41 2- 62
8
7 25
Installation
6 De pth Installation
8m 20 8m Depth
5 9.6 m
1 0m
4 15
6m
3
6m
2 10
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 150 200 250 300 350
3 3
Air Flow Rate ［m /h］ Air Flow Rate ［m /h］

16 40
Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］

Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］

14 5 0TRN43.7 -62 8 0TRN4 17 - 62
35
12
30
10 8m In stallation
25 8m Installation
Depth
8 De pth
1 0m
6 20 10 m

4 6m 15 6m
2 10
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 200 250 300 350 400 45
3 3
Air Flow Rate ［m /h］ Air Flow Rate ［m /h］

20 60
Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］
Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］

18 50 TRN45 .5 -6 2 100TRN424-62
50
16
14 40 Installation
In stallation Depth
12 8m 8m
Depth 10m
10 30
10 m
8 20
6 6m 6m
4 10
60 80 100 120 140 160 180 300 400 500 600 700
3
Air Flow Rate ［m /h］
3 Air Flow Rate ［m /h］

22 80
Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］
Oxygen Transfer Rate ［kgO2 /h］

20 8 0 TRN4 7 .5 - 5 2 1 50TRN44 0- 62
70
18 60
16 In stallation 8m In stallation
50
14 8m De pth Depth
10m 40 1 0m
12
10 30
6m 20 6m
8
6 10
100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 500 600 700 800 900 1000
3
Air Flow Rate ［m /h］
3 Air Flow Rate ［m /h］

17
▼ 7-2-11. Discharge Pressure of Blower vs. Air Flow Rate Curve (combination with blower - 50Hz)
Estimated Air Flow Rate at the Standard Condition (20oC, 1atm)

50TRN42.2-52 and 50TRN43.7-52 80TRN412-52 and 80TRN417-52

140 420
130 400
120 10m
380
10m
110 5 0 TRN4 3 .7 - 5 2
360 80TRN417-52
100
8m 340
90 In stallation
Installation
Air Flow Rate [m3 /h]

De pth 320 8m

Air Flow Rate [m3 /h]

Depth
80 6m
6m
300
70 10m
9 .6 m 280
60
260
50 8 0TRN412-52
8m 240
40
8m
In stallation 220
30 5 0 TRN4 2 .2- 5 2
De pth
6m 200 Installation
20
De pth
10 180 6m

0 160
0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08

Discharge Pressure of Blower [MPa] Discharge Pressure of Blower [MPa]

50TRN45.5-52 and 80TRN47.5-52 100TRN424-52 and 150TRN440-52

240 1000

950
220 10 m
900 10m
80TRN47.5 -52
200 850 1 50TRN440-52
8m
800 8m
Installation Installation
180
Depth 750
Air Flow Rate [m3 /h]

Depth
Air Flow Rate [m3/h]

6m 6m
160 700

650
140 600
1 0m 10m
550
120
500
8m
100 8m 450
Installation
400 Depth
In stallation 50TRN45.5 -52 100TRN424-52
80 6m
De pth 350
6m
60 300
0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08
Discharge Pressure of Blower [MPa] Discharge Pressure of Blower [MPa]

18
▼ 7-2-12. Discharge Pressure of Blower vs. Air Flow Rate Curve (combination with blower - 60Hz)
Estimated Air Flow Rate at the Standard Condition (20oC, 1atm)

50TRN42.2-62 and 50TRN43.7-62 80TRN412-62 and 80TRN417-62

140 420
130 400
120 380
1 0m
10 m
110 50 TRN4 3.7-62 360
100 8m
340 80TRN417 -62
Installation
90
Air Flow Rate [m 3 /h]

Air Flow Rate [m3 /h]

Depth 320
Installation 8m
80 6m
Depth
300
70 6m
280
60
10m
9.6m 260
50
8m 240 8 0TRN412-62
40
Installation
30 Depth 220 8m
6m 50TRN42.2- 62
20 200 Installation
Depth
10 180 6m

0 160
0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08
Discharge Pressure of Blower [MPa] Dicharge Pressure of Blower [MPa]

50TRN45.5-62 and 80TRN47.5-62 100TRN424-62 and 150TRN440-62

240 1000

950
220
900

200 850 15 0TRN4 40-6 2 10m

10m 800
180
80TRN47.5-62 750 8m
Air Flow Rate [m3 /h]

Air Flow Rate [m3/h]

Installation
160 700 Depth
In stallation 8m 6m
Depth 650
140 6m
600

10 m 550
120
500 10m
100 8m 450
8m
400
80 Installation 50TRN45.5-62 Installation 100TRN424- 62
Depth 350 Depth
6m 6m
60 300
0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08
Discharge Pressure of Blower [MPa] Discarge Pressure of Blower [MPa]

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8. About Noise
Suction noise will be generated at the suction silencer while the gas to be handled is being sucked by the submersible
aerator. “8-2. Measured Sound Pressure Level Data” shows the sound pressure level of each aerator. Note that
these sound pressure level data are those measured at an indoor test facility in our factory and are not the
guaranteed figures that are expected at your site. Also note that the sound pressure level may vary depending on
various factors like piping condition.
■ 8-1. Measured Point and Condition

Factory Structure

Silencer 1m Sound Level Meter

Air-inlet Piping
(PVC Flexible Hose, 10m)
1.6m

W.L

Submersible
Aerator

■ 8-2. Measured Sound Pressure Level Data

1m from the The Inside of the
Silencer Factory Structure
A-weighted
Installation Back Ground
Air-inlet Bore Motor Output Sound Pressure
Model Water Depth h Noise Level
[mm] [kW] Level
[m] [dB(A)]
[dB(A)]
1.5 53
32TRN2.75 0.75 43
3.5 54
32
1.5 53
32TRN21.5 1.5 43
3.5 58
2.5 61
50TRN42.2 2.2 43
3.6 61
2 66
50 50TRN43.7 3.7 43
4 70
2 69
50TRN45.5 5.5 43
4 70
2 71
80TRN47.5 7.5 42
4.5 68
3 72
80 80TRN412 12 42
6 73
3 74
80TRN417 17 45
6 72
4.5 73
100 100TRN424 24 45
6 74
3.5 70
150 150TRN440 40 49
6 74

✳ Measurements of the sound pressure level have been carried out in accordance with JIS B 8346-1991, “Fans, Blowers and
Compressors - Determination of A-weighted Sound Pressure Level”.
✳ The equipment used for the measurement was a standard sound level meter that complies with JIS C 1502.
✳ Frequency correction “A” and “SLOW” time weighting were used for the sound level meter.
✳ The sound pressure level data are those that have been calculated from the average sound pressure levels measured at
four (4) points, all of which are located at the same height of 1.6m from the floor but are equally distributed to four-way to
the distance of 1m away from the silencer.

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