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50 Hz · 380–415 V (3-phase) · CIF Mombasa / Durban / Lagos (or FOB Nhava Sheva)
Side Channel Blower for Effluent Treatment Plants in Africa
Side Channel Blower sized for activated-sludge and SBR aeration on variable industrial load — 150–1,100 m³/hr at 250–650 mbar — and built for the Africa grid, climate and shipping route.
The side channel blower is the natural choice for effluent treatment, and for Africa the selection turns on 50 Hz power, destination Incoterms and the site environment. In effluent treatment, the side channel blower carries the activated-sludge and SBR aeration on variable industrial load load — 150–1,100 m³/hr at 250–650 mbar is the band most sites land in.
The Africa grid is 50 Hz, 380–415 V (3-phase) three-phase — the machine is wound to match, and genset-ready builds for unstable grid power, robust filtration for dust and heat, and an in-house spares pipeline for remote sites. Yash has built for this since 1998 with impellers, filters and PRVs made under one roof, so the recommended YEBL-1-270, YEBL-1-400, YEBL-1-530 come with a real spares chain, not a promise.
MDLRecommended models
Side Channel Blower — the fit for effluent treatment
Equalization-tank mixing and shallow aeration up to ~2 m deep — clean air for continuous or SBR duty on small-to-mid ETPs.
| Model | Power | Flow (m³/hr) | Flow (CFM) | Vacuum (mbar) | Pressure (mbar) | Noise (dB) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEBL-1-270 | 3.0 HP | 270 | 158 | -230 | 250 | 67 | 27 |
| YEBL-1-400 | 5.0 HP | 400 | 235 | -290 | 330 | 77 | 40 |
| YEBL-1-530 | 7.5 HP | 530 | 312 | -300 | 320 | 80 | 62 |
Match discharge pressure to tank depth and diffuser resistance; a PRV caps back-pressure through settle and decant phases. Indicative only — final selection depends on your exact duty point, altitude and air temperature.
EXPBuilding for Africa
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
- Three-phase voltage
- 380–415 V (3-phase)
- Incoterms
- CIF Mombasa / Durban / Lagos (or FOB Nhava Sheva)
- Ports
- Mombasa · Dar es Salaam · Durban · Lagos · Tema
- HS code
- 8414 — air/gas blowers, fans & compressors
Genset-ready builds for unstable grid power, robust filtration for dust and heat, and an in-house spares pipeline for remote sites.
Aquaculture
Diffused-air aeration for intensive tilapia, catfish and shrimp systems — holds dissolved oxygen in ponds, tanks and raceways across a fast-growing sector.
Mining & cement dust collection
Pressure and vacuum for pulse-jet baghouses and cartridge filters at crushers, transfer points, screens and bagging lines.
Municipal wastewater
Continuous aeration-basin and diffuser duty at treatment plants as cities grow and effluent rules tighten — 24/7 rated machines.
Agriculture & food processing
Grain aeration, drying, and pneumatic conveying of flour, feed and granules in processing and packing lines.
FAQSide Channel Blower for Effluent Treatment Plants — FAQs
Is the Side Channel Blower rated for continuous effluent treatment duty?
Yes — the recommended YEBL-1-270, YEBL-1-400, YEBL-1-530 are dynamically balanced and built for the 24/7 load that effluent treatment runs. The duty here is activated-sludge and SBR aeration on variable industrial load at 150–1,100 m³/hr / 250–650 mbar; the machine is selected to hold that point continuously, not just touch it on a test bench.
How is a Side Channel Blower sized for effluent treatment?
Sizing turns on two numbers — flow and pressure. Match discharge pressure to tank depth and diffuser resistance; a PRV caps back-pressure through settle and decant phases. On this duty most selections sit around 150–1,100 m³/hr at 250–650 mbar. Fix the duty point, add a design margin, and pick the smallest model that covers both; YEBL-1-270 and YEBL-1-400 are the usual starting points.
RFQ / Request for Quotation
Side Channel Blower for Effluent Treatment Plants in Africa?
Send your duty point (150–1,100 m³/hr at 250–650 mbar), site voltage and destination port — an engineer sizes the model and quotes CIF Mombasa / Durban / Lagos (or FOB Nhava Sheva).