06/04/2026
APG-Neuros highlighted its role in a recent U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) project, DE-EE0009509, “Transforming Aeration Energy in Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) through Suboxic Nitrogen Removal.” The project demonstrated that operating activated sludge processes at WRRFs at low-DO with modern, model-based control can materially cut aeration energy while maintaining stringent effluent performance, with site assessments indicating substantial OPEX reductions and compelling return on investment potential.
The project’s final report highlighted the critical role of APG-Neuros as the commercialization partner bringing these technological advancements to the wider industry. The company is honored to be recognized for its contribution, which has culminated in the development of its state-of-the-art control system.
The report states, “APG-Neuros served as a critical commercialization partner for this project through the development of its Ventura Control AI system. Leveraging decades of expertise in aeration technology and wastewater treatment optimization and a diverse team of controls, aeration and blower experts, the company developed Ventura to address the dynamic demands of secondary treatment processes, providing substantial energy savings, improved effluent quality and enhanced operational stability.”
APG-Neuros introduced Ventura Control AI as its innovative, advanced control and optimization product for WRRFs, delivering predictive, plant-wide optimization. It includes several treatment modules.
ABAC DO Setpoint Optimization dynamically sets DO setpoints by load to meet ammonia targets and minimize airflow. DO / Airflow / Valve Control calculates zone airflow and coordinates valves with dynamic Most-Open-Valve to lower header pressure. SRT & WAS Control allows predictive solids management to hold MLSS/SRT on target and stabilize biology. Nitrate Control provides joint optimization of internal recycle and external carbon to meet pre-anoxic NO₃ setpoints at the lowest cost. Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) Control minimizes GHG emissions via coordinated DO, recycle and carbon dosing strategies. Digester Optimization provides smarter mixing/feeding/temperature strategies to stabilize gas production and reduce energy. Dewatering Optimization offers real-time polymer and equipment setpoint control to improve cake dryness and capture.
About APG-Neuros
Reliable and low maintenance, APG-Neuros turbo blowers and aeration systems provide its customers with environmentally sustainable solutions in a variety of different wastewater treatment applications. The company has been leading the way through innovation and education in the turbo blower market, modernizing an aging industry. For more information, visit https://apg-neuros.com.
