Using off-gas testing to map mixing gradients and audit blower capacity

Brock Hodgson1, Kenneth Brischke1, Branden Cavanaugh2

  • 1AECOM, Denver, Colorado, USA.

Summary

Over-designed blowers at a high-elevation water facility were evaluated using off-gas analysis. Findings show blower upgrades may not be cost-effective due to energy costs and uneven tank loading.