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  • Oxywave Buoyancy Turbines

    Chemical-free, energy-efficient algae control by creating steady, artificial water movement.
Oxywave Buoyancy Turbines

Chemical‑free algae control through engineered water movement

Oxywave creates broad, gentle circulation that breaks stagnation, spreads oxygenated water and undermines the conditions algae need to bloom—ideal for lakes, reservoirs, irrigation dams and wastewater lagoons.

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Aerowave buoyancy turbine in a reservoir

See Oxywave working

Field evidence: continuous, low‑energy circulation disrupting stagnant zones and visibly reducing surface scum.

Proven cyanobacteria reduction

Field trials show lower seasonal peaks vs. prior chemical-control seasons under continuous Oxywave circulation.

Whole‑site coverage

Achieve high surface coverage with a small number of units—sized to your lake geometry and prevailing winds.

Energy‑efficient & scalable

Continuous, low‑energy operation with modular arrays for small ponds to multi‑hectare reservoirs.

How it works

Buoyancy‑driven turbines generate steady, artificial water movement that keeps surface and sub‑surface layers in motion. This reduces stagnant hot spots, improves dispersal of heat and nutrients, and weakens the stratified, low‑flow conditions that let cyanobacteria dominate.

Use Oxywave alone or pair with **Pulsar Ultrasonic** and **PBE** (Prebiotic Bacteria Enhancer) for a complete, chemical‑free program.

Typical season
Continuous (bloom months)
Monitoring
Chl‑a, Phycocyanin, DO, Turbidity
Coverage
Target % of surface area
Sites
Lakes, reservoirs, ponds, lagoons

Evidence highlights

  • Seasonal maximum cyanobacteria reduced compared with prior chemical season (field data, 2024 program).
  • Improved water‑quality indicators (e.g., TOC and chlorophyll‑a trends) during artificial water‑flow operation.
  • High site coverage achieved with a small number of units in large reservoirs.

Full data available on request. We’ll tailor a design and monitoring plan to your site.

Specs & options

  • Buoyant turbine assemblies; anchoring and placement based on bathymetry & fetch.
  • Continuous‑duty, low‑energy operation.
  • Materials: outdoor‑rated for permanent water deployment.
  • Controls: fixed or simple duty scheduling (project‑specific).

Deployment with ACA

  1. Site assessment (dimensions, depth profile, inflows, history).
  2. Array design (unit count & placement to hit coverage targets).
  3. Install & commission (safe access, anchoring, routing).
  4. Monitor & optimise (regular checks aligned to sensors & visuals).

FAQs

Is this a replacement for chemicals?
Oxywave is designed to reduce reliance on chemicals by changing the physical conditions that favour blooms. Many sites adopt it as first‑line control and reserve chemicals for edge cases.
Can it work with ultrasound or PBE?
Yes—circulation complements ultrasonic disruption and PBE’s biological re‑balancing for a robust, chemical‑free program.
How many units do we need?
We size arrays to meet a target percentage of surface coverage based on geometry and wind. After a quick assessment, we’ll propose count, placement and expected outcomes.
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