uonduosep yonpoid 16 Pipe dimension ‘When designing the pipeworks of an aeration system, itis important thatthe head losses within the manifolds and laterals are small compared to the resistance of the diftusers. This should be observed in order to ‘obtain an even air aistrbution in the entire aeration vi ‘Typically f head losses in the ar piping between the last airflow split and the farthest diffuser are less than 10 % of the head loss across the diffusers, good air distribution through the aeration basin can be maintained, independent of pipe configuration Flow split 2. Last diffuser 3, Pipe head loss, must be < 10 % across difusers. Grundfos offers a wide range of pipes in differen materials and gimensions. Having afferent dimensions makes it possible to design the most economical solution with regards to head losses in the system, size of pipes, number of necessary drop legs and laterals. For instance, when a dimension of 2110 forthe lateral pipe is used, itis possiole to use a pipe length of up to 45 metres with 70 diffusers per pipe, while stil ‘maintaining practically the same airflow capacity between the first and the last diffuser. When designing a sewage aeration system, the dimension of the manifold, thus the dimension of the ‘irop leg, is chosen so that a minimum number of drop Tegs is needed compared fo the required aifiow. The system must oe designed so that the air velocity in the air distribution pipes will not excaed 10-15 m/s, as this vil create an unacceptable increase in head losses land increase the noise level as well as create a risk of vibrations from the piping, ~ crunpros % ‘Sewage aeration systems Im some instances, the number of drop lags on the process tank is predefined (e.g. at refurbishments), and the aeration system should be designed ‘accordingly. In these instances, it could be advisable to estimate the air velocity in the drop legs, as increased process loads ete. may have altered the required airflow compared to the pravious system. Ifthe air velocity has increased above the recommended velocity, we recommend making a olailed calculation and deciding if this is an acceptable solution. Coping with heat o> Due to temperature variations af the system, expansions and contractions of the pipes must be expected. For stainless steel, the extent of expansions ‘and contractions is small and no special precautions should bs taken in aeration grid design. For uPVC and PP, on the other hand, expansions and contractions ‘must be taken into consideration when designing the aeration grid. This must be dealt with using Nexible ‘supports or sliding pipe connections. This type of suppor lets the pipe slide unhindered in the longitudinal direction and provides the aeration ssystom with the flexibility that is neaded to avoid pipe breaks. With a mechanieal connection between the pipes, itis possible to keep an open pipe configuration Inthe system, which reduces pipe costs The grids for botlom-dtfused aeration can, as described above, be made of stainless steel, uPVC or PP. Joining of these materials is dene according te the standards/procedures stated below: + Stainless stool weidings: UNI EN 180 15614-1:2004 + PP weldings Dvs 2207-11 + Solvent welding and gluing of uPVC: Dvs 2207-12