Kawasaki to Supply MAG Turbo M55 Aeration Blower to Missouri Wastewater Plant
~40%
What Happened
Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced the signing of a contract to supply a MAG Turbo M55 magnetic-bearing-type aeration blower to the Little Blue Valley Sewer District (LBVSD) wastewater treatment plant in Missouri. This is the company's first provision of an M55 for an American wastewater treatment facility. The blower delivers air to biological reaction tanks and uses magnetic bearings for contactless rotor support, eliminating lubrication needs and reducing maintenance while ensuring high reliability.
~40%of total plant electricity usage
In wastewater treatment facilities, blower equipment is the largest consumer of electricity.
- Magnetic bearings for contactless rotor support, eliminating lubrication
- Variable inlet guide vanes and rotational speed control for high efficiency
- Wide airflow control range and superior partial load efficiency
- World-class energy saving performance compared to conventional blowers
Why this matters
Blowers account for about 40% of a wastewater plant's electricity usage. The highly efficient M55 model is expected to significantly reduce energy consumption and contribute to sustainable water management.
Terms in This Story
- magnetic bearing
- A bearing that uses magnetic fields to support a rotating shaft without physical contact, reducing friction and maintenance.
- aeration blower
- A device that supplies air to biological treatment tanks in wastewater plants to promote microbial activity.
- variable inlet guide vane
- Adjustable vanes at the blower inlet that control airflow, improving efficiency at different operating conditions.
- partial load efficiency
- The efficiency of a system when operating below its full rated capacity, important for energy savings.
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