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Technical Bulletin
C. E. Tharp, P.E. May 27, 2020

Retrievable Diffuser Aeration Systems

Below we evaluate retrievable diffuser systems by reviewing several common primary types of units.

Simple drop-type assembly with a small diameter..

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Technical Bulletin  Coarse Bubble Diffusers
C. E. Tharp, P.E. May 20, 2020

Coarse Bubble Diffusers

Coarse Bubble Diffusers 103

Coarse bubble diffusers are suitable for almost any type of water and wastewater application. The primary application of..

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Technical Bulletin
C. E. Tharp, P.E. May 15, 2020

Fine Bubble Aeration

Fine bubble aeration systems are inherently more efficient in oxygen transfer than coarse bubble aeration systems. Overall, a fine bubble aeration..

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Technical Bulletin  Aeration  Lagoon Solutions  Lagoons
C. E. Tharp, P.E. March 25, 2020

Selecting Lagoon Aeration Systems

Technical Bulletin #178: Selecting Lagoon Aeration Systems 

Surface Aeration or Diffused Aeration 

When designing lagoon aeration systems selection..

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Technical Bulletin  Diffuser  Aeration  Fine Bubble Aeration  Diffusers
C. E. Tharp, P.E. January 16, 2020

Disc Diffuser Specification Guidelines

Disc diffusers are an excellent way to deliver aeration for many wastewater facilities.

For maximum benefit owners and engineers must make a decision..

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Technical Bulletin  Aeration  Fine Bubble Aeration  Coarse Bubble Aeration  Air Pressure  Diffusers  Fine Bubble Diffusers  Operating Pressure  Coarse Bubble Diffusers
C. E. Tharp, P.E. January 15, 2020

Maximum Air Pressure for Diffusers

In the water and wastewater treatment field there are many needs and/or opportunities to upgrade existing facilities or to construct new facilities..

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Technical Bulletin  Aeration  Reduce Energy Consumption
C. E. Tharp, P.E. January 14, 2020

Energy Consumption Performance of Aeration Systems

One of the key factors to consider when evaluating performance characteristics of various aeration mixing system options is the predicted cost of..

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