Pumps, Drives, Valves And Blowers

Blowers decrease energy consumption and reduce noise, heat and maintenance costsProblem: King County, Wash., wanted more energy efficiency in upgrading the aeration blowers at the South Plant in Renton. With the support of Puget Sound Energy and the Washington State Public Works Board, the plant secured incentives and a low-interest loan towards the retrofit. The county also needed to improve the working conditions for plant staff, increase operational reliability and reduce scheduled maintenance expenses.Solution: The county replaced its blowers with APG-Neuros turbo blowers. The retrofit aligned with ongoing strategic efforts to protect water quality and decrease energy consumption in all