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Lagoon aeration & mixing system
Ares Aeration®
Fine-bubble efficiency and coarse-bubble mixing power, combined in one portable lagoon aerator. Up to 60% energy savings over standard lagoon aeration equipment.
Fine bubble + coarse bubble, in one aerator
More efficiency. More mixing. More portability.
Fine bubble transfers oxygen efficiently. Coarse bubble mixes. Most lagoons have to pick one. Ares does both: fine-bubble diffusers for efficiency, and a CFD-optimized draft tube for the circulation and mixing power of coarse bubble.
Independent testing under ASCE Oxygen Transfer Efficiency conditions: up to 2.4% SOTE per foot of submergence, or 4–7 lb O2 per horsepower-hour. High horizontal water velocity aids sludge reduction, for better treatment and lower sludge levels on the lagoon bottom.
Ares: aeration designed for you
Precision built. User friendly.
A rugged, precision-molded hub is factory fused so it won't crack or leak, and the fine-bubble diffusers lock in and seal tight every time. We tested multiple membrane materials in the field before choosing durable, low-maintenance silicone.
- 138 lbTotal weight. Self-weighted and simply lowered into the water.
- 5-second Quick Connect™Patented and guaranteed to seal. Diffusers mount to the hub just before installation, so units are easier to store, handle and move.
- CFD-optimized draft tubePowerful mixing up to 125 ft across.
- Anti-fouling silicone membranesHigh SOTE and long life, without the upkeep headaches.
- Liner-safe baseDesigned to sit on lined lagoon floors.
- Rag-resistant tetherLowered and raised from the surface. No draining, no diving.
How an Ares system fits together
Fast installation. Easy maintenance. Reliable operation.
Select a component to zoom in and see what it does.
The whole system, at a glance
Each Ares unit connects to an onshore blower through its own Heavy Flex air line, routed through a manifold or floating laterals. Units drop in from the surface, so you never need to drain your lagoon, and every part can be serviced from above.
01 / Portable aeration
Ares Aerators
Self-weighted Ares units are simply lowered into the water from the surface, so you never need to drain your lagoon. With no submerged moving parts, all service is done from above without system downtime.
02 / Air delivery
Heavy Flex Aeration Tubing
Each aerator connects to the onshore blower through its own individual air line of Heavy Flex tubing, which follows the shape of the cell.
03 / Air delivery
Floating Lateral
Depending on the number and density of units, air lines are routed through floating laterals on the water surface, feeding a drop line down to each aerator.
04 / On shore
Blower and Controls Package
Blowers and controls stay on shore, where operators can reach them. Air lines run through a manifold or floating laterals, and each aerator is valved for individual airflow adjustment.
Engineered for your lagoon
Designed to deliver.
Every lagoon is unique, so every system starts with your site. We evaluate your influent data, compliance goals and infrastructure, then custom design a system that balances dissolved oxygen and mixing power.
- Optimized for BOD removal, sludge mitigation, ammonia reduction and algae control
- Complete mix or partial mix
- Manifolds with individual air lines, or floating laterals
One platform. Many possibilities.
An Ares for every cell.
The standard Ares combines fine and coarse bubble. For specialized jobs, the same platform comes in six configurations.
sloped walls
Ares Slopester
Angled to mix and aerate sloped lagoon walls.
- Great for steep embankments or retrofits
additive delivery
Ares Injector
Additives delivered right into the water column.
- Phosphorus removal
- Odor control (e.g., peroxide)
- Sludge reducers, nitrifiers and more
intermittent mixing
Ares Burper
Intermittent coarse-bubble mixing for anoxic zones.
- Robust mixing without oxygen transfer
fine bubble
Ares-FB
Maximum oxygen transfer. No mixing.
- Operates in lagoons as shallow as 3 feet
- Ideal for polishing cells, facultative lagoons, tanks and reservoirs
medium bubble
Ares-MB
Higher airflow. Larger orifices. Less fouling.
- Handles high-strength waste
- Lower backpressure = lower HP
- Ideal for industrial lagoons and digesters
coarse bubble
Ares-CB
Circulation, vorticity and mixing via static tube.
- No regular maintenance required
- Fits into tight tank or basin configurations
Full-service installation. Start to finish.
Complete lagoon systems.
Triplepoint is more than an equipment manufacturer. We're your full-service partner, from the blower pad to the last diffuser, for new systems and retrofits.
We supply and integrate blowers, piping, manifolds, electrical components and controls alongside our aeration and mixing systems, and work closely with operators and contractors to keep the install simple, efficient and on schedule.
You don't just get parts. You get performance.
Ares in the field
Case studies.
Replacing a failing coarse bubble system
Triplepoint aeration delivers better oxygen transfer than the city's old, failing coarse bubble system.
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Out with rigid fine bubble tubing
Rigid tubing was replaced with Triplepoint aeration to improve treatment and energy efficiency.
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Treating for irrigation reuse
Aeration lets the city treat wastewater for beneficial reuse in irrigation while saving on energy costs.
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Compliance
Ares is BABA compliant.
Ares aerators are assembled in our Centennial, Colorado factory from components made in the United States by Triplepoint or sourced from American suppliers.
That qualifies them as produced in the United States under the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, P.L. 117–58, §§ 70911–70917. If your project must be BABA compliant, let us know. We can make sure every specified component, including blowers, meets BABA requirements.
Aeration
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Proven performance. Guaranteed results.
We say it. We do it.
We back every system with our Technology Performance Guarantee: if we say it will work, we make sure it does. From first design to final install, we stand behind our process, our products and our people.
Looking to rent?
Aeration on site, fast.
Turnkey rental aeration and ammonia removal systems can be on site quickly to get your lagoon back into compliance. Up to 75% of six months' rent is credited toward a permanent system.
Ares questions
Common questions.
How much energy can Ares save?
Up to 60% compared with standard lagoon aeration equipment. Independent testing under ASCE Oxygen Transfer Efficiency conditions shows SOTE of up to 2.4% per foot of submergence, or 4–7 lb O2 per horsepower-hour. Actual savings depend on your existing equipment, loading and operating hours.
Is Ares fine bubble or coarse bubble?
Both. Fine-bubble diffusers deliver efficient oxygen transfer, and a CFD-optimized draft tube provides the circulation and mixing power of coarse bubble, with a total mixing diameter of up to 125 ft.
Do we have to drain the lagoon to install or service Ares?
No. Ares units are self-weighted and drop in from the surface, and all service is performed from above without system downtime. There are no submerged moving parts.
Do you supply the blowers and controls too?
Yes. We supply and integrate blowers, piping, manifolds, electrical components and controls alongside the aerators, for new systems and retrofits.
Which Ares model is right for our lagoon?
It depends on depth, loading and what each cell needs to do. The standard Ares combines fine and coarse bubble. Ares-FB suits shallow polishing and facultative cells, Ares-MB handles high-strength industrial waste, Ares-CB fits tight tanks and basins, and the Slopester, Injector and Burper handle sloped walls, additive dosing and anoxic mixing. Compare models →
Is Ares BABA compliant?
Yes. Ares is assembled in Centennial, Colorado from U.S.-made components, and we can make sure other specified components, such as blowers, meet BABA requirements. BABA details →
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