Aeration

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Components

EPDM & Silicone Tube Diffuser

Tube Diffuser Components

 EPDM & Silicone Diffuser Tubes
 EPDM & Silicone Replacement Membranes
 PP Diffuser Tubes
 Adapters & Connectors
 Seals & Clamps
 Aeration Accessories

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About us
The company IBS FRANK SOMMER is specialized in aera-
tion technology for industrial and municipal wastewater treat-
ment.

Solutions and Engineering

Our aim is to offer innovative and inexpensive solutions and
products for municipal and industrial applications.

Fine Bubble Aeration Products for

Wastewater Treatment
IBS FRANK SOMMER provides a wide range of high quality
aeration products, replacement membranes and adapters for
many diffuser manufacturers to both corporate customers and
end-users.

High Quality Tube Diffuser and Diffuser

Membranes
All our high quality EPDM and SILICONE tube diffuser mem-
branes are made and perforated in Germany. The sleeve ma-
terial is optimized for wastewater aeration in intermediate op-
eration and proven over many years in hundreds of plants.
Our precise micro perforation ensures highest oxygen transfer
and efficiency.

The high quality supporting tubes are made of environmental

friendly PP without any glue.

OEM Tubes and Diffuser Accessories

We are also supporting our corporate customers with stan-
dard and custom made OEM aeration products, accessories
and services, such as standard and non-standard diffuser
tubes, connectors, saddles, adaptors, clamps, and many
more.

Send us your inquiry and we'll be looking forward to serve

you.

With best regards from Hamburg, Germany

Dipl.-Ing. Frank Sommer

Owner and Managing Director
Firma IBS FRANK SOMMER
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Fine Bubble
Aeration

IBS SOMMER Tube Diffuser

 High quality EPDM & SILICONE tube diffuser

 Standard outer diameter 63mm (other diameters on request)
 Standard lengths 500mm, 750mm and 1000mm (other lengths on request)
 High oxygen transfer due to fine bubble aeration
 High oxygen input
 High energy efficiency
 Low maintenance and long lifetime
 Optimized for intermittent aeration
 Environmental friendly high quality PP supporting tubes
 No corrosion as all parts designed in rubber, plastic and stainless steel

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Tube Diffuser

IBS SOMMER Tube Diffuser

High quality tube diffusers for fine-bubbling aeration suitable for permanent and intermittent operation in biological waste
water treatment plants.

 High resistance against the biochemical substances of waste waters

 Different membrane sleeves materials available

 Replacement tube membranes and spare parts for self-installation for different lengths and diameters

 Pre-mounted membranes on PP diffuser-bodies, 63 mm diameter, each with two stainless steel clamps

 Spare parts: tube diffusers, seals, connectors, stainless steel hose clamps, valves, saddles, pipes in stainless
steel and plastic, and many more

 All our membranes are made in Germany

Applications
 Municipal waste water treatment plants

 Industrial waste water treatment plants

 Fish farming

 Drinking water aeration

 Aeration of rivers and lakes

Membrane Sleeve Materials

Depending on the application, the wastewater and the preferences of the customer we offer high quality diffuser tube
membranes made of EPDM and silicone.

 TDM-EPDM-NORM is a high quality EPDM membrane suitable for intermittent operation. The EPDM mixture is
optimized for municipal waste water treatment and guarantees very good chemical resistance to the biochemical
substances in municipal wastewater. The membrane distinguish it self by low pressure loss, high efficiency and
low operation cost.

 TDM-EPDM-LP is a high quality EPDM membrane suitable for intermittent operation. The EPDM mixture is opti-
mized for municipal and industrial waste water treatment. The content of plasticizer is only 12 % which prevents
early indurations and guarantees long lifetime. The high elastomer content guarantees excellent chemical resis-
tance to the biochemical substances in municipal and industrial waste water.

 TDM-SILIC-S is a high quality silicone membrane suitable for intermittent operation. The membrane is developed
for industrial wastewater treatment plants and municipal wastewater plants with mainly industrial wastewater.
Silicone mixtures are free of plasticizer and guarantee excellent chemical resistance to the biochemical sub-
stances in municipal and industrial waste water.

Other diffuser membrane materials are available on request!

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Tube Diffuser

Membrane Material Selection Sheet

Wastewater
Operating
Sleeve Municipal Industrial with high Intermediate Life-
temperature Price
material wastewater wastewater loads of oils operation time
range
and solvents 3)

TDM-EPDM-LP1) EPDM ++ 0 - + + + ++
2)
TDM-EPDM-LP EPDM ++ + - ++ + ++ +

TDT-EPDM-FLEX EPDM ++ 0 - ++ 0 + ++

TDM-SILIC-S Silicone ++ ++ ++ + ++ + 0
Description: ++ excellent + good 0 fair - poor

1) Flat heated sleeve

2) Sleeve heated on a mandrel (very round sleeve with nearly no folding phenomena in intermediate operation)
3) Such as oils, greases, fats, hydrocarbons, etc.

Tube Diffuser Installation

The square air distribution pipe is made of stainless steel and has two holes (Ø40 or 45 mm) at opposite sides. The tube
diffuser will be screwed from both sides on the stainless steel connector till the connection is tight. For more details
please refer to our mounting and maintenance instructions!

Above Drawing shows a diffuser installation on a square air distribution pipe.

The installation on round stainless steel and PVC air distribution pipes requires adaptor on each side (available for DN
80 and DN 100). For the installation on PVC air distribution pipes we suggest to fix the diffuser tubes at the open end
with our diffuser tube end-holder to stabilize the complete piping structure.

Air release working principle

The air flows through air distribution pipe and connector into the area between supporting tube and membrane, which is
sealed on both ends by clamps. The membrane expands by the air pressure and the micro-perforation opens and the air
will be released into the water . When the air is shut off, the membrane will pull together and the micro-perforation will
close that no water can enter the air distribution system.

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Tube Diffuser Accessories

Connectors
Connectors are used to connect the tube diffuser on square
air distributing pipes.
Material: stainless steel 1.4301 (on request PP)
Lengths: 130mm and 150mm (for 80 and 100mm square air
distribution tubes)
Threads: 3/4” and 1”

For round Stainless Steel and PVC air distribution pipes we

are also offer saddle systems where connectors are not
needed.

Clamps
Two clamps for each diffuser are used to fix the EPDM or
SILICONE membranes on both ends of the diffuser.
Material: stainless steel 1.4301 (on request 1.4571)
Sizes: suitable for 63mm tube diffuser

Other sizes on request.

Accessories
Adaptors for round air distribution pipes (DN 80, DN 100),
saddle systems for round and square air distribution pipes
EPDM seals, saddle systems for round pipes, ground fixing
devices, end caps and closer as well as custom made
products for your specific aeration project.

For inquiries please contact: [email protected].

Other Parts made of PP, PVC and stainless steel

Molded, turned or welded parts made of PP, ABS, PVC and
stainless steel.
Cost efficiency mold making.
Cost efficiency laser cutting and stamping abilities.
Several surface treatments are possible.

For inquiries please contact: [email protected].

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FAQ

What is the operation airflow range of IBS Tube Diffuser?

The airflow range is from 1 to 12 m3N/h. Usually we suggest a operation at the lower end for best transfer efficiency.

Are all diffuser tube membranes compatible with each other?

Depending on the outer diameter of the diffuser tube, most diffuser tube systems are compatible with each other and
can be equipped with IBS SOMMER diffuser membranes.

How long is the lifetime of a diffuser membrane?

Depending on the installation, the way of operation and the wastewater ingredients a diffuser membrane lasts between
2 and 10 years. The average lifetime is about 5 years.

How often should I inspect my diffusers?

There is no fixed inspection period. Inspections should be made when there is significant pressure loss change, a
change in surface characteristics of the aeration basin or an increase of energy consumption.

What are the key influence factors to pressure loss?

Beside the design of the diffuser tube, the key influence factors to the pressure loss are the wall thickness of the mem-
brane sleeve and the slot size of the perforation (not the membrane material). Smaller slot sizes will lead to higher pres-
sure loss - but installed in a well designed and well operated system they also result in higher energy efficiency and
lower energy costs! This results from smaller bubble sizes which lead to a higher oxygen transfer. To safe energy and
operation costs we recommend energy optimized plant design with relatively high diffuser densities, intelligent control
philosophy.

What are the key influence factors to a diffused aeration system?

Beside wastewater characteristics and process, the key influence factors to a diffused aeration system are diffuser type,
diffuser performance, diffuser placement, diffuser density, air flow per diffuser, basin geometry and basin depth and DO
control system.

What are possible reasons if the blower pressure rises continuously?

A significant increase in blower pressure is a sign of difficulties in the system. Possible reasons can be the piping,
valves or diffuser membrane fouling or deterioration. The system should be inspected, damaged membranes may need
to be replaced. Please be aware that depending on the diffuser sleeve material, diffuser membranes can be damaged
by some ingredients of the wastewater. In this case a change of membrane sleeve material should be considered.

How can I assemble IBS SOMMER diffuser tubes in my existing sys-

tem?
We offer many kinds of standard and custom made adapters for nearly each supporting pipe system (round pipe,
square pipe, stainless steel pipes, PVC pipes, threads holes, etc.).

What are the advantages of PP diffuser tubes compared to PVC dif-

fuser tubes?
PP tubes have a higher temperature resistance (1000 C as compared to 600 C) and the welded connection is long-
lasting and much stronger than the glue connection of PVC tubes. PP tubes are more environmental friendly than PVC
tubes and can be recycled easily.

For more information's please contact: [email protected].

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Dipl.-Ing. Frank Sommer

Lastropsweg 19
20255 Hamburg, Germany

Phone: +49 (0)40 431 815 99

Fax: +49 (0)40 431 815 76
E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.ibs-sommer.de