What is Inductive Aeration

Inductive aeration is an important treatment step in the INTEGRITY Nutrient Control System. It is a process whereby the top portion of the liquid in the main storage basin (lagoon) is subjected to mechanical oxygenation using patented Aspirating Inductive Aerator(s). Unlike mixers and circulators (often incorrectly called aerators), the INTEGRITY Aerator forces a high volume of oxygen into the top three feet of the lagoon forming an oxygen cap. This causes a conversion of the microbiology in this upper zone from anaerobic (without oxygen) bacteria to aerobic (oxygen loving) bacteria. Aeration of only the upper zone of the lagoon allows for efficient use of horsepower inputs while achieving substantial benefits.

another picture of an aerated lagoon

Aeration can be used in geo-textile lined lagoons, clay lined earthen lagoons or concrete tanks.

There is a profound difference between anaerobic and aerobic organisms. Anaerobic bacteria thrive without oxygen and produce noxious substances and gases such as hydrogen sulfide and methane. This is why manure tanked to the fields smells so bad and why dead animals stink.

unaerated lagoon

Unaerated anaerobic lagoons are putrid and odorous and can cause difficult neighbor relations.

aerated lagoon

Inductive Aeration creates an odor deficient liquid for flushing and land application.

Unique Features and Proven Benefits

Controls phosphorous
Cleaner flush water
Eliminates slime in flush water
Improved hoof health
Stabilizes nitrogen
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3 year warranty
Eliminates odor problems
Non-freezing
Unsurpassed oxygen transfer
Minimal maintenance
Vibration free
Anti-vortex plate

close-up of INTEGRITY aerator

INTEGRITY aerators feature stainless steel construction for unparallel longevity in manure environments.

By using Inductive Aeration to oxygenate the top-zone of the lagoon, the anaerobes are replaced with aerobic bacteria that do not produce these noxious gases. Aerobic bacteria also digest solids up to twenty times faster than their anaerobic cousins rapidly breaking down the organic material while stabilizing nitrogen. Noxious gases formed beneath the oxygen cap are oxidized and prevented from reaching the atmosphere eliminating the unpleasant lagoon odor.