Surface Aeration Systems

Hydromax supplies surface aeration systems engineered to transfer oxygen efficiently into lagoons, oxidation ponds, and open-air wastewater treatment basins. Each unit is selected for basin geometry, required oxygen transfer rate, and local operating conditions.

From floating aerators in remote ponds to paddle wheels in extended aeration plants, our surface aeration solutions deliver consistent dissolved oxygen levels with minimal maintenance.

Floating Surface Aerators Brush Aerators Paddle Wheel Aerators Fountain Aerators

Floating Surface Aerators

Lagoon & pond

Overview

Motor-driven floating aerators that draw water from below and spray it into the air, promoting oxygen transfer and mixing across large open water bodies.

  • Ideal for stabilisation ponds, lagoons, and oxidation ditches
  • Anchored or free-floating configurations available
  • Low maintenance with corrosion-resistant construction

Brush / Cage Aerators

Extended aeration

Overview

Horizontal brush or cage rotors mounted across channel-style oxidation ditches, delivering continuous aeration and circulation in extended aeration biological treatment.

  • Proven technology for municipal sewage treatment
  • Simultaneous aeration and flow circulation in one unit
  • Adjustable submergence to control oxygen transfer rate

Paddle Wheel Aerators

Aquaculture & STP

Overview

Paddle wheel units that churn the water surface to entrain atmospheric oxygen—widely used in aquaculture ponds, shrimp farms, and small-scale sewage treatment plants.

  • Energy-efficient at high oxygen transfer efficiency
  • Available in multiple paddle widths for pond size
  • Simple installation with robust gearbox and motor

Fountain Aerators

Decorative & functional

Overview

Fountain-style aerators that project water upward in a spray pattern, combining effective oxygen transfer with visual appeal for lakes, retention ponds, and township water bodies.

  • Reduces algae blooms and odour in ornamental water bodies
  • Solar-powered options available for remote locations
  • Various nozzle patterns for different basin shapes

Diffused Aeration

Submerged diffuser systems that introduce air at depth for high oxygen transfer efficiency in activated sludge, SBR, MBR, and biological nitrification processes.

High efficiency

Fine Bubble Diffusers

Membrane disc and tube diffusers that produce bubbles smaller than 3 mm, maximising air-water contact area and achieving standard oxygen transfer efficiencies of 20–35% per metre of submergence.

Hydromax supplies EPDM and PTFE membrane diffusers for activated sludge, MBR, and nitrification tanks, with grid layouts engineered for uniform floor coverage and minimum fouling.

Fine bubble diffuser system

Blower Systems

Air supply machinery that drives your diffused aeration and process air networks—from efficient turbo blowers for large plants to robust positive displacement units for smaller installations.

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Positive Displacement Blowers

Roots-type lobe blowers that deliver constant volumetric flow against varying system pressure—the workhorse of small to medium wastewater treatment plants where reliability and simple maintenance matter most.

Available in belt-drive and direct-drive configurations, Hydromax PD blowers are engineered for continuous 24/7 duty with oil-free air delivery and minimal vibration on steel or concrete bases.

Positive displacement blower
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Turbo Blowers

High-speed single-stage centrifugal turbo blowers with magnetic or air bearings that eliminate oil lubrication—delivering 30–50% energy savings over equivalent PD blowers with exceptional part-load efficiency.

Ideal for large municipal STPs and industrial ETPs with variable aeration demand, turbo blowers integrate with DO-based control systems to modulate flow precisely and minimise energy consumption.

Turbo blower
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Centrifugal Blowers

Multi-stage centrifugal blowers suited for medium to large flow applications where stable, oil-free air delivery at moderate pressures is required—commonly used in industrial ETP and combined treatment systems.

Hydromax centrifugal blower packages include inlet filters, silencers, check valves, and control panels configured for standalone or PLC-integrated plant operation.

Centrifugal blower
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Rotary Lobe Blowers

Screw and helical lobe blowers that combine the pressure capability of PD blowers with reduced noise and improved efficiency—a practical choice for plants seeking an upgrade from traditional Roots-type units.

With built-in sound attenuation and internal compression, rotary lobe blowers are well suited for enclosed pump rooms and urban treatment plants where noise limits apply.

Rotary lobe blower

Aeration Applications

Aeration systems configured for the specific biological process—matching oxygen demand, mixing intensity, and basin geometry for each treatment technology.

SBR aeration

SBR Aeration

Time-sequenced aeration for sequencing batch reactors, with precise on/off control coordinated with the fill, react, settle, and decant cycle for biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal.

MBR aeration

MBR Aeration

Dual-purpose aeration for membrane bioreactors—process air for biological treatment combined with scouring air for membrane cleaning—configured to maximise permeate flux and minimise fouling.

Lagoon aeration

Lagoon & Pond Aeration

Surface and submerged systems for facultative, aerobic, and polishing lagoons—designed to maintain aerobic conditions, reduce BOD, and control odour across large water surface areas.