System Upgrades
Aeration, Automation & Retrofit Solutions
Important Upgrades for Wastewater Systems
FRC upgrades aging systems with modern recycle pumps, air dissolving tubes, SCADA-enabled panels, and brand-agnostic integration.
FRC Systems provides upgrade services to modernize existing wastewater treatment equipment, enhancing performance, reliability, and control. Whether upgrading outdated panels or retrofitting aeration systems, FRC brings new life to both FRC and third-party systems.
FRC assesses your current system to identify improvement opportunities in aeration, control, or automation. Upgrades may include replacing inefficient whitewater systems with angled air dissolving tubes, retrofitting proprietary recycle pumps with standard units or modernizing control panels with SCADA integration. Components are selected for compatibility and performance, and installations are completed with minimal disruption. These upgrades increase energy efficiency, reduce labor, and extend the service life of both FRC and third-party systems.
Key Features
Retrofit aeration systems with angled air dissolving tubes
Upgrade to non-proprietary recycle pumps
Electrical panel modernization with SCADA/DCS integration
Pneumatic panels with process safeguards
Custom-engineered solutions with minimal downtime
Options
Aeration:
Angled dissolving tubes for faster saturation and less energy use
ANSI-standard recycle pumps with solids tolerance
Controls:
PLC/HMI panels with SCADA, DCS, and remote access
Alarming, trending, and historical data logging
Safety & Integration:
Pneumatic panels with interlocks and process protection
Integration into centralized plant systems
Applications
Under performing or aging wastewater systems
Energy-inefficient aeration or whitewater generation
Manual systems needing automated control
SCADA integration and digital monitoring rollouts
Competitor system retrofits
Why do system upgrades?
FRC’s upgrades extend the life and value of your wastewater equipment. Whether improving aeration, automation, or control, our brand-agnostic solutions deliver high ROI without the cost of complete replacement.
Upgrades FAQ
Q: What types of system upgrades does FRC offer?
A: FRC upgrades include aeration retrofits (angled air dissolving tubes), non-proprietary ANSI recycle pump replacements, SCADA-ready control panels, pneumatic safety panels, and brand-agnostic integrations.
Q: Can I upgrade a non-FRC wastewater system?
A: Yes. FRC’s solutions are compatible with many third-party designs. We frequently retrofit existing systems with improved components for better performance and automation.
Q: What’s the benefit of upgrading my recycle pump?
A: Replacing a specialty whitewater pump with a standard ANSI centrifugal pump reduces maintenance, lowers energy costs, and improves solids handling in recycle flow.
Q: Why replace my air dissolving system with FRC’s angled tube?
A: The angled air dissolving tube provides near-instant saturation of air into recycled water, improving whitewater generation and flotation efficiency while cutting energy use.
Q: What features are included in a SCADA control panel upgrade?
A: FRC’s upgraded panels support remote access, data trending, alarm notifications, historian integration, and seamless communication with DCS/plant systems.
Q: How long does a typical system upgrade take?
A: Most upgrades are engineered for minimal downtime. With prebuilt components and field-ready panels, many upgrades can be completed within a few days.
