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Argos Sequencing Batch Reactor

The Argos Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) is a True Batch SBR system that combines capabilities of anaerobic, anoxic, aerobic, and secondary clarification into one basin. Powered by the ever-reliable Triton 2.0 Aerator, the Argos combines the safety, convenience, and cost savings of surface-accessible aeration and mixing with the long-time expectation of fine-bubble subsurface aeration associated with traditional methods.

A Newterra Argos sequencing batch reactor in use with two floating aeration units mounted to metal frames in a holding tank with grated walkways and guardrails around, four wastewater engineers in the mid background view the units in operation in a rural setting, a service building and concrete water tower sit in the background

Product Overview

The Argos SBR is an ideal system for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities looking for a user-friendly, energy efficient solution. The Newterra process engineering team provides custom SBR designs specific to the loading information, effluent requirements, and site conditions for any particular site.

Features

  • Triton Aerator(s) – Installed with stainless steel guide rail assemblies, allowing the Triton to function at the entire operating depth of the SBR. The Triton provides anoxic and aerobic conditions by simply cycling the blower on & off.
  • Argos Decanter(s) – A cantilever-type decanter controlled by a VFD to allow variable weir travel. All routine maintenance is achieved from the side of the basin. Decanter control panels are also included to provide local manual control. The decanter uses a floatable scum baffle which keeps solids from flowing over the weir.
  • Instrumentation – Flow, Level, Dissolved Oxygen, and ORP meters are combined with local controllers to provide real-time measurements of the process.
  • Submersible WAS Pump(s) – Pumps are mounted to guide rails for easy access during routine maintenance.
  • Electrically Actuated Influent Valve(s) – Capable of local or PLC automated control. Influent valves are synchronized to open and close simultaneously to ensure proper flow.

Benefits

  • Why choose the Argos SBR?
    • Significant capital and maintenance savings over traditional SBRs
    • Process flexibility
    • Inspection and maintenance can be performed without draining the basin
    • Reduced footprint with no need for additional buildings or enclosures

Argos Sequencing Batch Reactor

The Argos Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) is a True Batch SBR system that combines capabilities of anaerobic, anoxic, aerobic, and secondary clarification into one basin. A True Batch SBR, unlike a Continuous Flow SBR, provides a consistent cycle structure within a circular, rectangular, or square basin. A Continuous Flow SBR requires a long rectangular basin to avoid pollutant “short-circuiting” and has unpredictable cycle times since it is dependent on the flow.

All components provided with the Argos® SBR are accessible from the surface, which include:

  • Triton Aerator(s) – Installed with stainless steel guide rail assemblies, allowing the Triton to function at the entire operating depth of the SBR. The Triton provides anoxic and aerobic conditions by simply cycling the blower on & off.
  • Argos Decanter(s) – A cantilever-type decanter controlled by a VFD to allow variable weir travel. All routine maintenance is achieved from the side of the basin. Decanter control panels are also included to provide local manual control. The decanter uses a floatable scum baffle which keeps solids from flowing over the weir.
  • Instrumentation – Flow, Level, Dissolved Oxygen, and ORP meters are combined with local controllers to provide real time measurements of the process.
  • Submersible WAS Pump(s) – Pumps are mounted to guide rails for easy access during routine maintenance.
  • Electrically Actuated Influent Valve(s) – Capable of local or PLC automated control. Influent valves are synchronized to open and close simultaneously to ensure proper flow.

Equalization Basins and aerobic sludge digesters can be packaged with the Argos Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) as well.

Argos SBR is an ideal system for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities looking for a user-friendly, energy efficient solution. Aeration Industries process engineering team provides custom SBR designs specific to the loading information, effluent requirements, and site conditions for any particular site.

  • Why choose the Argos SBR?
    • Significant capital and maintenance savings over traditional SBRs
    • Process flexibility
    • Inspection and maintenance can be performed without draining the basin
    • Reduced footprint with no need for additional buildings or enclosures
  • Low maintenance and user-friendly design
  • Triton aerators provide all aeration and mixing required
  • Eliminates diffusers and associated network costs
  • Dual-function capability offers independent control of aeration and mixing modes for a wide degree of process control and flexibility
  • Easy to integrate nitrification/denitrification cycles and to facilitate biological phosphorus removal
  • Surface mounting allows for ease of inspection and maintenance
  • Tritons’ strong mixing allows for deep basin designs, reducing plant footprint
  • Tested and proven control package
  • Eliminates final clarifiers and associated pumping
  • Multi-reactor batch and single-reactor continuous flow designs are available
  • Triton will mix or mix/aerate up to 33 feet (10m) deep, as needed
  • The decanter utilizes a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and provides flexible discharge flow control and high-quality effluent
  • Control panels include Programmable Logic Controller, Touchscreen Human Machine Interface, level control with or without starters, and network communication options included
  • Monitoring and control for process optimization and enhanced BNR instrumentation

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