Equipment monitoring
The ProSmart wireless machine health monitoring system, from ITT Monitoring and Control monitors all types of rotating equipment. It brings real-time remote monitoring to equipment previously monitored by handheld data collection equipment.
The device continuously monitors machine health using inputs from vibration, temperature, oil condition and level, fluid flush and leak, pressure and speed, together with patented algorithms, to create Smart Alarms that notify users of machine condition via cell phone, pager, e-mail and a Web-based browser. 315/568-2811; www.ittmc.com.
Thermoplastic valves
GF Piping Systems offers thermoplastic cor-rosion-resistant valves in ball, butterfly and diaphragm body styles, as well as check valves, pressure-regulating valves, tee valves and other specialty valves. Sizes range from 1/4 to 24 inches. The butterfly valves are double eccentric, ensuring good frictional behavior, low wear, long service life and low maintenance. The diaphragm valves include a variety of valve bodies, diaphragm materials and end connectors. 800/854-4090; www.gfpiping.com.
Sewage pumps
Patterson Pumps Company offers H2O Works Type F sewage pumps for applications where sludge or other unscreened solids up to 8 inches complicate pumping. The pumps are available in sizes from 12 inches to 48 inches, and custom alterations for special requirements can be made. Type F units are available in 17 standard models and numerous custom configurations. All include a self-cleaning ring that prevents clogging. Capacities range from 500 to 100,000 gpm, with heads to 150 feet. Type F pumps also are available with a sealing arrangement that requires no flush water. 706/886-2101; www.h2oworkspumps.com.
Energy saver
The iQpump $aver application from Yaskawa Electric America is available on Apple iTunes for iPhone (OS 3.0 or later) and iPod Touch. This mobile application estimates energy savings when using an iQpump Intelligent Pump Controller on centrifugal pumps instead of conventional volume control methods. The device regulates pump speed to match system demand, allowing the pump to work at its best efficiency point. 800/927-5292; www.yaskawa.com.
Low noise
Sound-attenuated pumps from BakerCorp can be used where noise is a factor. At 67 dBA, the unit ranges from 4 to 8 inches and handles solids up to 3 inches. The pumps operate at up to 2,000 rpm and at flows from 200 to 2,600 gpm.
The units include a double-wall diesel fuel tank compliant with UL Standard 142 with fluids containment, DOT trailer, and enclosures of 14-gauge steel with lockable doors. The digital control system is housed in a NEMA 4X polycarbonate enclosure. The waterproof controller fits environmentally sensitive applications or harsh conditions. Floats or pressure transducers measuring liquid or pressure levels allow for automatic unattended operation. The control panel can be integrated with an autodialer. 800/225-3712; www.bakercorp.com.
Level controller
The PSL pump station level controller from Greyline Instruments Inc. uses a non-contacting ultrasonic sensor, isolated 4-20 mA output and six programmable control relays for pump control, pump alternation and level alarms. An automatic pump run-time logging and reporting system helps operators to plan pump maintenance and identify lazy pumps before they fail.
Each unit includes a software program. Operators can prepare and save calibrations in advance and download to the PSL directly through its password-protected RS232 interface. They can also dial up pump stations through regular phone lines and modems to adjust calibration and observe level and relay states in real time. Calibration and relay set points can be changed through a built-in keypad. 888/473-9546; www.greyline.com.
Engine-driven configuration
Gorman-Rupp Company offers Ultra V Series pumps with an engine-driven configuration. The units have high pressure, flow and efficiency. Low-maintenance features include shimless adjusting, atmospheric vents, and self-cleaning wear plates. Engine-driven models are available in 3-, 4- and 6-inch sizes for flows up to 2,050 gpm and maximum head of 175 feet. The pumps are powered by air- or liquid-cooled diesel engines, all of which meet the latest EPA Tier emission standards. 419/755-1011; www.grpump.com.
Centrifugal trash pump
The HT self-priming, multi-purpose centrifugal trash pump from Thompson Pump & Mfg. Co. is well suited for dewatering. The cast-iron pump has rubber-lined wear plates and dry-running, abrasion-resistant tungsten carbide mechanical seals with viton elastomers. It is quick to self-prime and requires little maintenance. Each model includes two or three vane impellers in sizes from 3 to 8 inches, with capacities up to 2,600 gpm and heads to 142 feet. 386/944-4145; www.thompsonpump.com.
Chopper pump
The Series 5300 Chopper pump from Fairbanks Morse uses an enclosed impeller with a rugged cutting profile. Contoured cleanouts are standard on both the pump suction and the volute to provide immediate access for removal of large objects without disturbing suction or discharge piping. The cutter bar, impeller and rear backplate are made of hardened steel. Horizontal and vertical configurations are available. 913/371-5000; www.fmpump.com.
Insertion valves
EZ2 Insertion Valves from Advanced Valve Technologies have a removable valve bonnet and a built-in isolation valve for easy installation. The valve bonnet allows either a permanent insertion valve or a temporary line stop. The bonnet may be used as needed for other projects. Installation requires only one excavation, and the compact components install in less than one hour. Installation on 16-inch pipelines is provided by company-authorized installers and is typically done within four hours. The device installs under pressure, maintains pipe integrity and meets AWWA material specifications (C-509-09). 877/489-4909; www.avtfittings.com.
Screw pumps
Schreiber LLC incorporates the Archimedean screw pump concept in its tube-mounted and open-flight screw pumps. The concept provides variable capacity at a constant speed up to its design maximum. The tube-mounted pumps transport liquid inside a stationary tube, simplifying structure design and eliminating grouting. The factory-assembled units can be set at a fixed angle, or the lower end can be supported by a hoist to vary the pump angle and for maintenance access.
The open flight pumps transport liquid using a concrete trough and are typically installed at a 30- or 38-degree angle of inclination. Schreiber screw pumps use a single-row spherical roller, self-aligning, combination radial/thrust lower support bearing with a minimum L-10 life of 100,000 hours. The lower bearing lubrication system is simple and reliable, requiring only a transparent oil reservoir and feed tube to provide oil by gravity. A simple flanged bearing provides radial support at the upper shaft. 205/655-7466; www.schreiberwater.com.
Self-priming centrifugal pumps
Gusher self-priming centrifugal pumps have a large-volute design that allows them to re-prime automatically without suction or discharge check valves. Self-priming is achieved with the pump casing only partially filled with liquid, and with a completely dry suction line. Maintenance is simplified with complete access to the pumps’ rotating assembly. 800/548-1234; www.usabluebook.com.
Seal-less pump
The dry-running, self-priming, seal-less MiniPump from Eccentric Pumps LLC comes in three sizes with flow capacities from 1 gph to 2 gpm. The pump runs in both directions and creates high vacuum for suction lift applications. 404/816-760; www.eccentricpumps.com.
Level transmitter
The lift station level transmitter with Birdcage design from Blue Ribbon Corp. is designed for low-maintenance operation in lift station or raw sewage level applications. A 3-inch diameter sensing body eliminates plugging. The Birdcage design includes an all-welded stainless steel body coupled to a jacketed polyurethane cable. An integral vent tube provides a barometric reference, and a hydrophobic vent filter protects against moisture. 716/773-9300; www.blueribboncorp.com.
Shaft grounding ring
The 841 bearing isolator shaft grounding ring from AEGIS protects heavy-duty motor bearings from harmful VFD-induced shaft currents and contaminants and is suited for IEEE 841 motors controlled by variable-frequency drives. 866/738-1857; www. est-aegis.com.
Corrosion-resistant collars and couplings
Shaft collars and couplings for pump drive and structural systems from Stafford Mfg. Corp. are offered in 303 and 316 stainless steel, brass, bronze and other materials for various power transmission and structure system requirements.
The corrosion-resistant collars come in one-piece, two-piece and set-screw styles in sizes up to 16 inches inside diameter. Couplings are available in one-piece, two-piece and three-piece styles up to 6 inches inside diameter. All can be modified with special bores, keyways, mounting holes, flats, hinges and threads. 800/695-5551; www.staffordmfg.com.
Quick stator removal
Smart Stator Technology (SST) from Seepex enables quick removal of the stator and of any blockages without the need to remove the stator or discharge pipes. Progressive cavity pumps no longer have to be removed from the installation for maintenance. A built-in adjustable stator provides for longer service life of the rotor and stator. 937/864-7150; www.seepex.com.
Grinder pumps
Environment One Corporation offers high-flow 3F Series and high-head 3H Series grinder pumps. The heavy-duty pumps are suitable for high-flow applications. 3F Series pumps are available in 3 and 5 hp; 3H Series pumps are available in 3, 5 and 7.5 hp. Simplex and duplex stations are available. 518/346-6161; www.eone.com.
Sewage transfer
Grundfos S Range Pumps are heavy-duty, long-lasting submersible and dry-pit submersible sewage pumps. The units can be used for transfer sewage on any scale and are available in ratings from 15 to 700 hp, and up to 108 psi and 30,000 gpm. 630/236-5500; www.grundfos.us.
Lift station alarm
The I-Link Lift Station Notifier from SJE-Rhombus uses a Web-based gateway to collect and report system status and alarm events to a database via a cellular phone modem. The unit can be installed in new control panels or retrofitted. Two-way communication allows the user to monitor system performance and program system parameters from a PC. 888/342-5753; www.sjerhombus.com.
High-flow pumps
The ECO high-flow gear pump and ISOCHEM high-flow magnetic gear pump from Pulsafeeder Inc. operate at up to 1,750 rpm. A KOPkit is available to convert existing pumps to a high-flow model. 585/292-8000; www.pulsafeeder.com.
Portable flowmeter
The Arrow Hunter Plus-Handheld from ECHO Process Instrumentation Inc. is a clamp-on flowmeter used to verify pump flow throughput for liquids in up to 118-inch pipe diameters. It uses Dual DSP technology for high accuracy and repeatability and measures flow velocity. It can measure any municipal flow application, including low-flow chemical feed to large concrete-lined raw sewage pipes. The device has hazardous-area sensors. 850/609-1300; www.echopi.com.
Ragless impeller
The Lightnin Clean Edge Impeller from SPX Corporation fills needs where a ragless impeller is specified or required. The product remains free of fibrous debris while delivering blending performance equal to a hydrofoil impeller. The unit prevents rag accumulation and keeps the mixer operating smoothly at design power and without harmful vibration or tripping out due to overload. 888/649-2378; www.spxft.com.
AC pump drive
The ACS310 pump and fan AC drive from ABB is an energy-efficient unit with automatic features for controlling pumps in parallel, supervising inlet/outlet pressure, soft-start-and-stop (pipe-fill function) to reduce mechanical stress and water hammer, detection of underload and overload, and pump-cleaning sequence to prevent pump jamming. Sizes range up to 30 hp in a compact footprint.
Built-in PID controllers vary drive performance in response to changes in pressure, flow and other external data. The controllers can eliminate an external PLC, and help save energy and up-front costs.
A pump and fan control (PFC) modulates the speed of the main pump or fan and brings auxiliary pumps or fans online as necessary. The drive can manage switching between pumps or fans to share working hours evenly. Energy savings can be monitored using a built-in energy counter. 800/365-4357; www.abb.us/drives.
Non-clog submersible
The Amarex N pump from KSB Inc. is a cost-efficient non-clog submersible pump designed for continuous duty cycles. The pump has two true independent tandem mechanical seals to seal the shaft. The cable entry system is completely water tight and non-wicking and uses a plug and receptacle connection to ensure operator safety and fast installation and removal. The pumps use FM approved explosion-proof motors to Class I, Division 1, Group C and D and are available with a free flow impeller or with cutters. 804/565-8328; www.ksbusa.com.
Self-contained actuators
REXA electraulic actuators use a microprocessor-based, self-contained, electro-hydraulic principle. Each unit includes the motor, pump, oil, actuation cylinder and the logic controls to operate them. The only required inputs are the control signal and power source, and various options are available for both.
Stable, repeatable control, independent of load variations, is provided with high-pressure, non-compressible fluid in the actuation cylinder. Digital controls and direct-coupled feedback allow for immediate response and a variety of factory and user-settable attributes. The devices can be mounted on ball valves, butterfly valves, plug valves, gate valves and dampers. 508/584-1199; www.rexa.com.
Stand-alone drives
PowerFlex 7000 medium-voltage drives from Rockwell Automation incorporate embedded communications and significant commonality across multiple platforms, networks, operator interface programming and hardware. These general-purpose, stand-alone drives control speed, torque, direction, starting and stopping of standard asynchronous or synchronous AC motors. The air-cooled and liquid-cooled drives meet applications up to 34,000 hp. 888/483-4833; www.ab.com.
CTS delivery system
The CTS chemical treatment system from Fluid Metering Inc. is designed to deliver caustic soda and other pH adjusting chemicals for treatment of water and wastewater. The CTS features valveless piston technology. A single rotating and reciprocating ceramic piston accomplishes both the pumping and valving functions, eliminating the need for check valves and associated maintenance. Sapphire-hard internal ceramics ensure accuracy over time. The unit measures 15 1/2 by 13 1/2 by 7 inches and weighs 14 pounds. Fluids are contained in a NEMA 4X enclosure that can be wall-mounted. 800/223-3388; www.chloritrol.com.
Hydraulic drive
The S3T pump from Hydra-Tech Pumps can be driven by any open-center hydraulic source. It is lightweight and durable with a cast aluminum body and stainless steel impeller. It pumps up to 450 gpm and handles 2.5-inch solids. The compact unit can move product against heads of 70 feet.
Setup requires no suction hose; the user simply connects the two hydraulic lines and the discharge hose. During operation, adjustment of the hydraulic input flow varies the pump speed to suit the job and ensures efficiency. The unit is fully field serviceable. 570/645-3779; www. hydra-tech.com.
Portable centrifugal pump
The DV-600c Power Prime pump from Rain for Rent has a maximum flow rate of 28,000 gpm; produces 96 feet of head; suction lifts up to 28 feet; and handles solids up to 5.25 inches. The portable centrifugal 30- by 24-inch pump has a 170-square-foot footprint. A 430-gallon integral fuel cell provides 22 hours of run time. 800/742-7246; www.rainforrent.com.
Regenerative blowers
TT regenerative blowers from FPZ Inc., offer tri-stage technology. Vacuums to 17 inches Hg and pressures over 12 psi can be obtained with the reliability and low noise levels of regenerative blower technology. Airflows over 500 cfm can be achieved. 262/268-0180; www.fpz.com.
Flotation pumps
EDUR special-flotation pumps from Shanley Pumps and Equipment Inc. are available for 500 gpm flotation applications. The pumps achieve separation efficiencies greater than 95 percent with enhanced float solids concentration. Pumps also are available in 316 stainless steel and 329 SS (duplex) construction. 847/439-9200; www.shanleypump.com.
Pump expansion unit
The Model 42X pump expansion unit from Time Mark Corp. is expandable up to six pumps when connected to the 42A pump controller. Four alarm inputs per pump are provided. 800/862-2875; www.time-mark.com.
Stainless baseplate
Smith & Loveless Inc. offers the DURO-LAST 316/Lean Duplex series 2100 stainless steel baseplate, available on all above-grade and recessed wet-well-mounted pump stations. The product eliminates baseplate painting and provides long pump station life and tough protection against the corrosive agents.
Existing wet-well-mounted pump stations can be retrofitted with these units to extend life for 25 more years plus. Through the DURO-LAST Model S Conversion program, an entire station structure can be upgraded without replacing the pumps, rotating assemblies and controls. It provides volutes, station piping, fiberglass hood with hood lift assist and hardware, wet well access entrance, control panel mounting struts with vacuum pump shelf, hood, blower and vents. 913/888-5201; www.smithandloveless.com.
Rotary lobe pumps
Rotary lobe pumps from Boerger are self-priming, valveless positive displacement pumps for the wastewater industry. There are 16 models in six series with flow rates up to 4,400 gpm. The screw rotor enables pulsation-free and smooth flow patterns. Flow is reversible by switching the rotation direction.
The timing gear is separated from the wetted pump parts by a fluid-filled intermediate chamber that quenches the mechanical seal. The pumps have solid, non-product-wetted shafts. A variety of materials allow customizing to the application. 888/726-3743; www.boerger.com.
Pre-packaged controller
Goulds Pumps offers the pre-packaged S-Drive simplex variable-speed pump controller with simple wiring, startup and programming. The controller comes in an outdoor NEMA 3R enclosure and is cUL listed to meet Canadian CSA safety standards.The system is designed for submersible well and aboveground centrifugal pumps.
The variable-frequency control adjusts motor speed to match hydraulic needs and saves up to 70 percent on energy compared with fixed-speed pumps. The same drive can be used for single- or three-phase power. 315/568-2811; www. goulds.com.
Chopper pumps
Vaughan Co. Inc. offers self-priming chopper pumps for lift stations, scum wells, portable cleanouts or retrofits of clogging pumps. A high-efficiency chopper impeller design allows priming up to 25 feet. The pumps cover a wide range of applications with flows up to 6,000 gpm. 888/249-2467; www.chopperpumps.com.
Solids handler
ITT Corp. offers Flygt A-C Series NSX Pumps with a Shearpeller designed to handle large solids in suspension, slurries, heavy viscous material, and gas-entrained liquids containing up to 25 percent air vapor. The cut-away inlet edge of the Shearpeller vanes permits air to enter unobstructed while the regeneration within the impeller inhibits vapor from collecting, thus preventing air binding. The pumps can be operated in vertical or horizontal configurations and will often fit existing systems without costly modifications. 203/712-8940; www.flygtus.com.
Metering pump
EMEC Americas Inc. offers the microprocessor-controlled MF Series metering pump that automatically calculates the parts per million of required chemical concentration based on the flow rate received from an inline meter. Since the calculation is not static to flow, the pump increases accuracy in critical chemical injections by dynamically adjusting the dosing as the flow rate changes. The unit handles flows from 0.025 to 15.85 gph at pressures from 29 to 363 psi. It includes liquid end options in stainless steel, polypropylene, acrylic and PVDF. 800/998-3632; www.emecpumps.com.
