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The Lakeside Aeroductor effectively removes inorganic grit from treatment
plant influent in a controlled, aerated environment. Air is injected into an
eductor tube located in the center of the basin, creating a vertical pumping
action that circulates the tank’s contents. This circulation keeps organics in
suspension while allowing the heavier grit to settle at the bottom of the
Aeroductor where it is scoured, washed and collected in a central hopper.
An energy recovery baffle above the eductor, at the water level, increases
efficiency by directing the vertical flow horizontally across the tank surface
to the walls and then downward in a circulating flow pattern. Aeroductor
circulation velocities are easily controlled by simple adjustments of the air
supply valve.
An air lift pump, centrally located in the eductor tube, draws grit from the
bottom of the Aeroductor to the air lift inlet. The mixture of air, liquid and
grit is lifted to the head box where the air is vented while the liquid/grit
mixture is directed to the Grit Classifier, separating and dewatering grit. If
settled grit is allowed to build up, a handwheel-operated retractable foot
piece can be elevated to clear the inlet, then lowered slowly as the pumping
action continues to remove accumulated grit.
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