Updates



The RBC Services UPDATE Series has been written and distributed since 1988 and covers every aspect of RBC operations, process, maintenance, repair and replacement parts.

Full range of services

RBC Services Inc. provides current RBC maintenance training programs, operational support, a full range of mechanical inspections, quality replacement parts, and can assist RBC upgrades/expansions and full plant analysis.

In short, we can help you:

  • Maintain the integrity of your equipment

  • Improve the efficiency of your RBCs

  • Maximize effluent quality

  • Reduce upgrade or expansion costs




RBC Services UPDATE Series


1. RBC Restart Procedures - Issue #1, 1988

2. RBC Biomass Control - Issue #2, 1988

3. RBC Weight Monitoring & Aeration - Issue #1, 1989

4. Worn RBC Bearing Journal - Issue #2, 1989

5. RBC Drive - Basic Maintenance - Issue #3, 1989

6. Large Driven Sprocket Replacement - Issue #1, 1990

7. RBC Overloading - Issue #2, 1990

8. RBC Shaft Shifting - Issue #3, 1990

9. Chain Cases & Final Seal - Issue #1, 1991

10. Imbalance - Diffusers - Air Purge - Issue #2, 1991

11. RBC Replacement Parts - Issue #1, 1992

12. RBC Aeration - Equipment & Operation - Issue #2, 1992

13. Starting Over - Clean Media - Clean Tank - Issue #3, 1992

14. Going Over The Limits - Issue #1, 1993

15. Upgrading RBC Plants - Issue #1, 1994

16. RBC Aeration - Control - Enhancement - Issue #1, 1995

17. RBC Bearings - Basic Maintenance - Issue #2, 1995

18. RBC Storage Procedures - Issue #1, 1996

19. RBCs - Then and Now - Issue #2, 1996

20. Whats In Your RBC O and M Manual - Issue #1, 1997

21. Soluble BOD, 1st Stage Loading, Staging & Nitrification - Issue #2, 1997

22. Control RBC Biomass With The SideCar System - Issue #1, 1998

23. Schedule Your Downtime - Issue #2, 1998

24. Lower Costs For Media Replacement - Issue #3, 1998

25. RBC Weight Loss Program - Issue #1, 1999

26. RBCs & Clarifier Operations - Issue #2, 1999

27. RBC Technology - The Rest Of The Story - Issue #4, 1999

28. RBC Aeration - How & Why - Issue #1, 2000

29. RBC Plant Upgrades & Expansions - Issue #2, 2000

30. RBC Shaft Mount Drives - Issue #2, 2000

31. RBC Shaft End Repairs - Issue #4, 2000

32. The RBC Services UPDATE Series - Issue #1, 2001

33. RBC Services - What We Are All About - Issue #1, 2002

34. Converting To Shaft Mount Drive - Issue #2, 2002

35. RBCs - A Check-Up For Longer Life - Issue #1, 2003

36. Eliminate Emergency Repairs By Taking A Walk - Issue #2, 2003

37. Most of You Think You Are Just Lucky - Issue #3, 2003

38. Enhance Operations of Air Driven RBCs - Issue #1, 2004

39. An Active Part In Savings For Your Community - Issue #1, 2006

40. Loss Of Nitrification Following A Flood - Issue #1, 2007

41. Something You Should Know - Issue #2, 2007

42. An RBC With A Superior Operating History - Issue #1, 2009

43. Important Announcement - Issue #2, 2009

44. New Location and Contact Data - Issue #3, 2009

45. WE KNOW THE ABCs & THE XYZs OF YOUR RBCs - Issue #1, 2010

46. RBC Aeration - Issue #1, 2011