I. Working Principle

Section II: Equipment Structure

Section 3: Application Fields

IV. Advantages and Limitations





Excellent separation effectQuickly separates suspended particles, oils, and other impurities from water, with a relatively short processing time, typically around 30-60 minutes. Compared to traditional methods like sedimentation, it is more efficient.

Small land areaThe air flotation machine has a relatively compact structure, especially when handling the same volume of water. The area required for an air flotation machine is significantly smaller than that for a traditional sedimentation pond. For instance, an air flotation machine with a processing capacity of 100 m³/h might only occupy a few dozen square meters, whereas a sedimentation pond with the same capacity could take up several dozen square meters.

AdaptableCan handle various types of wastewater, whether it contains suspended solids, oils, or colloids; the air flotation machine can play a certain role in treatment.






Limitations




Higher operating costsDue to the continuous operation of the air flotation machine requiring equipment such as air compressors, its energy consumption is relatively high. Additionally, the maintenance and upkeep of the equipment also incur costs, such as regular inspections of the dissolved air tanks, cleaning and replacement of the release valves, etc.

Water quality requirements are somewhat restricted.If the concentration of suspended solids in the wastewater is too high, it may affect the treatment performance of the flotation machine. Excessive suspended solids can lead to poor adhesion of bubbles, causing some suspended solids to fail to float effectively. Moreover, if the water contains a large amount of substances like surfactants, it may alter the properties of the bubbles, reducing the flotation efficiency.