SSI AFT-3S31000 Tube Diffuser

What Makes the

SSI AFT-3S31000 Tube Diffusers
a world wide choice ?
SSI Tube diffusers are designed to offer high oxygen transfer efficiency, low pressure loss, and a
simple installation. Our tube diffusers are available with a variety of membrane materials including
our patented PTFE membranes designed to use less energy and require minimal maintenance. The
one piece lightweight but strong ABS body makes handling during installation easy, provides
temperature remittance up to 212o F (100o C), and is environmentally friendly. Our tube diffusers
feature a channel style support tube which extends membrane life in on/off applications.

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l 3.6" [91mm] 90.00

HARDWARE [316SS OR 304SS] MEMBRANE

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HEADER [SS OR PVC]

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 SSI AFT-3S 31000 Tube Diffuser

Unique System Strengths

Complete product line – creating the system that fits your needs Channel style Tube body
SSI manufactures disc diffusers, tube diffusers and coarse bubble diffusers, and we mount these SSI designed our tube
products on a wide range of piping materials including PVC, CPVC, PP and Stainless Steel. We have the diffusers with a channel
ability to attach diffusers to pipe using saddles, grommets, or pre-assembled PODS. We can provide support body to extend
retrievable systems or fixed grids, and systems in kit form or mostly factory assembled. We try to membrane life in on/off
understand and anticipate your needs, and fit our recommendations to your situation.
applications. On a
Piping system integrity – thicker wall pipe and double anchors for fewer breakages traditional round pipe
Our piping is 38% thicker and has double rod support stands as standard – two anchors for each support backpressure when the
location means twice the resistance to hydraulic and thermal loads. Most often supports fail due to airflow is turned off can
temperature and water velocity. SSI locates two anchors where support is needed most, helping to cause the membrane to
increase product longevity. fold and weaken over
time. SSI’s channel style
Comprehensive design service and after sales support tube body offers increased
SSI provides full design services, including biological and mixing calculations, process simulations and surface area and prevents
hydraulic studies. We maintain a full drafting department with 3D and animation capabilities and we can damaging folding from
assist with specifications and CAD drawings. Our service and installation crew can hold your hand during happening when airflow is
the early stages of the project and our worldwide multilingual staff is dedicated to your complete turned off.
satisfaction.
Average Operating Condition Flow Range of Diffuser Active Surface Area Weight per Set
per Meter per Meter per Meter AFT-3S31000
1 - 15 SCFM 0 - 20 SCFM 2.375 ft2 10 lbs
1.69 - 25.5 Sm3/hr 0 - 34 Sm3/hr 0.22 m2 4.5kg

* All diffusers can operate at low flow rates close to zero in such conditions air distribution may not be uniform and at higher rates
fouling are possible so routine bumping / flexing may be appropriate.

Per Meter Per Meter

Airflow Sm3/ hr Airflow -Sm3/ hr
1.5 3.5 5 7 8.5 10 12 13.5 15 17 18.5 20.5 22 23.5 25.5 1.5 3.5 5 7 8.5 10 12 13.5 15 17 18.5 20.5 22 23.5 25.5

3.5 10.5 70 1780

3.0 9.5 60 1520

Hea dl os s - mm W. G.
S OT E % per meter

Hea dl os s - inches
S OT E % per foot

2.5 8.0 50 1270

2.0 6.5 40 1015

1.5 5.0 30 760

1.0 20 510
3.0

0.5 10 255
1.5

00 0 0
0.0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Airflow- SCFM Airflow- SCFM

Intelligent Upgrade Options

Patented PTFE membranes prolong efficiency and reduce whole-life costs
SSI’s patented PTFE membrane barrier properties not only reduce plasticizer extraction, shrinking, and membrane hardening but also limit dynamic
changes that can result from swell, such as creep. Compared with uncoated products that are more susceptible to increases in DWP due to
more aggressive fouling and changes in physical properties and weight, the PTFE coated membrane improves consistency of DWP (Headloss)
values over the product life. This directly impacts long-term power costs and the ability of the system to distribute air uniformly across the tank floor.

SSI Telemetry – the inside story solves maintenance problems

At the click of a mouse, you will know the DWP of your diffuser membranes, airflow rate to those monitored diffusers, and air temperature in the
submerged piping system. You can sense vibration, pipe roll over, and water in the grid. Automatic moisture purging and automatic acid dosing
systems are available. Through multiple cameras, you can see both inside the grids, and surface bubble patterns. Wet probes are also available for
DO and WW temperature. Tracking all this data on a user-friendly online dashboard facilitates communication between consultant and client,
manufacturer and rep. This smart technology lets you locate problem areas and allocate resources more efficiently. SSI Telemetry is your preventive
maintenance hub in the heart of the plant.

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