Compressed air in the water industry
Harness the power of water with compressed air!
Compressed air is an indispensable raw material for a multitude of applications along the entire value chain in the water industry, from sewer rehabilitation applications and treatment processes at wastewater facilities, to protecting our oceans from plastic waste and treating seawater at desalination plants.
Intelligent Compressed air 4.0-capable compressor and blower solutions are always of vital importance when it comes to sustainable and future-fit use of this valuable natural resource. As one of the worlds’ leading manufacturers and providers of compressed air systems, with over 100 years of experience, KAESER offers a comprehensive range of exceptionally energy-efficient and future-oriented Compressed air 4.0-capable solutions that guarantee the requirements of countless applications along the entire value chain in the water management industry, ensuring optimum energy efficiency and maximum availability. What’s more, our products offer a range of sophisticated options when demand-oriented automation and comprehensive monitoring are required.
Applications
Compressed air application areas in the water industry
From wastewater treatment plants to water conservation: KAESER provides dependable and energy-efficient compressed air solutions for a broad range of applications in the water management industry.
Service and support
KAESER is your one-stop shop for Compressed air 4.0 compressor and blower systems that will optimise your energy consumption and process efficiency, thereby contributing to sustainable water management.
Compressed air 4.0
KAESER was a pioneer in the development of “Plug-and-play” complete blower solutions with integrated controller. The combination of exceptional efficiency with future-oriented design and technology enables KAESER blowers to be seamlessly integrated into Compressed air 4.0 systems.
When it comes to operating multiple blowers, the advanced SIGMA AIR MANAGER 4.0 master controller is a key technology for Compressed air 4.0. Through demand-oriented automation and comprehensive monitoring of multiple blowers, the SIGMA AIR MANAGER 4.0 not only ensures that individual blowers operate optimally, but also that maximum overall efficiency is achieved when operating together in a network.
Expert planning
Our philosophy is to deliver dependable and efficient complete solutions that go beyond merely providing machines and control technology. It begins with expert planning.
No matter whether you’re looking to plan a new compressor or a blower station, or to optimise an existing one, KAESER will be there beside you every step of the way with professional support – beginning with the initial system analysis using our proprietary computer-aided Air Demand Analysis (ADA) technology, and continuing through to complete station planning, installation, programming and ongoing maintenance.
Global service, local service
Benefit from our first-class service support, including genuine parts and consumables from KAESER’s worldwide service organisation.
For your processes to run seamlessly, your compressed air system must deliver maximum performance every time and provide the highest possible availability. To achieve this, access to rapid and highly qualified service support is essential.
KAESER is represented worldwide by a comprehensive network of branch offices and authorised distribution partners. You can depend on KAESER’s worldwide service organisation to provide outstanding service support, as well as genuine parts and consumables.
Interesting facts
FAQs, facts and useful insights about the water industry
Following are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we get from compressed air operators in the water management sector.
Rotary lobe, rotary screw or turbo blowers – which is the best blower technology for your requirements?
Requirements for blower technology
The requirements of low-pressure compressed air applications in the water industry can be met by a number of different blower technologies, namely rotary lobe, rotary screw or turbo blowers. Each of these technologies offers its own advantages. Moreover, energy, maintenance and investment costs can vary significantly.
The following factors influence the most suitable solution:
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Required pressure
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Operating hours
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Flow rate
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Environment and location
When assessing which technology best suits your requirements, a number of different factors must be taken into consideration. These include the required flow rate, pressure and operating hours for the application as the basis for a life-cycle cost simulation, as well as the environmental situation and the location.
KAESER possesses the expertise and know-how to assist you in determining the optimal blower solution that precisely meets the requirements of your low-pressure compressed air application. KAESER will be by your side throughout the whole project – from analysis and evaluation through to design, installation and operator training.
Can KAESER support us in our project development?
Yes. Only with application-specific advice from an experienced compressed air systems provider can dependable and efficient operation of a compressed air supply be ensured.
No matter whether you’re planning a new compressed air supply system or optimising an existing one, KAESER’s project engineers will support you throughout the whole product development phase and beyond, from analysis, evaluation and design to installation, programming and operator training. Our decades of experience in developing compressed air technology and system design ensure optimal compressed air generation, treatment and energy efficiency.
- Expert advice
- Advice regarding your water industry application
- Optimisation of existing systems
- Development of new systems
Does KAESER support its customers with service and spare parts?
Absolutely!
We know that first-class service, genuine spare parts and consumables play a key role in ensuring that your compressed air system always delivers supreme performance and maximum dependability.
As one of the largest manufacturers of compressors, blowers and compressed air systems in the world, KAESER KOMPRESSOREN is represented globally by a comprehensive network of subsidiaries and authorised distribution partners. You can rest assured that KAESER’s worldwide service organisation will always provide you with the following:
- First-class service support from our comprehensive global network of authorised, highly qualified service technicians
- Genuine spare parts and consumables from KAESER, delivered rapidly from our automated spare parts warehouse at the KAESER Distribution Centre to our regional service centres in every corner of the globe.