Fact Sheet

Air Ejector System

An Air Ejector System is an upgrade from a vacuum pump
system; allowing you to increase productivity, save energy and
reduce operating costs
What is an Air Ejector System?
The Air Ejector System uses a venturi ejector
mechanism to create a vacuum utilizing plant
compressed air.
The Air Ejector System creates vacuum without
moving parts except for a solenoid valve that is
used to turn the vacuum on and off.
An air ejector is installed at the end of the permeate line header for each train.
Two common applications for the Air Ejector System are to replace or enhance an existing vacuum pump system and to remove air following a
membrane integrity test (MIT).

How does an Air Ejector work?

Compressed air travels through nozzles and creates vacuum. The air within the system discharges through the exhaust. See graphic below.

How will using an Air Ejector System

help me?
Extends the life of your existing vacuum pumps
by reducing their usage.
Reduces the operating and maintenance cost
associated with your existing vacuum pump
system. Maintenance of the Air Ejector System
is inexpensive since there are no moving parts.
Provides noise and energy reduction since the
Air Ejector System is used intermittently.
Increases flexibility since each train will have
independent air removal.
Increases productivity by venting air faster following a MIT; thereby allowing you to restart
production quicker.

What does the Air Ejector System

assembly look like?
The picture below shows all of the individual
parts that make up the Air Ejector System.

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