In the world of municipal wastewater, “clog” is a four-letter word that leads to expensive 3 a.m. emergency calls. As modern waste streams become increasingly laden with “flushable” wipes, fibrous rags and stringy debris, traditional pumps are struggling to keep up. Enter the NC200S Dri-Prime pump from Godwin Pumps, a Xylem brand — a machine engineered specifically to turn a municipality’s biggest headache into a nonissue.
The “NC” in NC200S stands for “non-clog”, integrating Flygt’s N-technology — a self-cleaning hydraulic design for sewer bypass and station maintenance. While standard impellers act like a vacuum that eventually chokes on hair and rags, the NC200S features a semi-open impeller and a relief groove. When debris enters, it is cleared away from the leading edges and guided through the groove and out of the pump. This prevents the buildup that typically leads to mechanical failure or a drop in flow rates.
“Temporary wastewater pumping systems are essential for safeguarding communities and ensuring the success of critical projects,” says Ken Albaugh, director of dewatering sales at Xylem. “The Godwin NC200S gives professionals the flexibility to efficiently manage both planned and emergency wastewater projects, providing measurable savings in time, cost and energy.”
Most pumps lose efficiency the moment they start clogging. Because the NC200S stays clear, it maintains its hydraulic efficiency throughout the entire job, which translates directly to lower fuel consumption and faster project completion. Plus, if crews aren’t spending hours manually deragging a pump in the middle of a bypass, they’re focusing on more productive tasks, drastically reducing the total cost of ownership by minimizing manual intervention. Featuring the Godwin Dri-Prime system, the NC200S offers automatic self-priming up to 28 feet. It can run dry indefinitely without damage, making it ideal for intermittent flow applications common in municipal networks.
The pump addresses key industry challenges, offering up to 16% higher efficiency compared to previous models, a smaller package design and engine that eliminates the need for diesel exhaust fluid, reducing maintenance costs and a 25% reduction in carbon emissions and fuel consumption. Xylem’s Field Smart Technology, standard on the NC200S, is a remote monitoring and control system that provides real-time operational data such as suction and discharge levels, engine performance and fuel levels from anywhere.
800-247-8674; www.xylem.com/dewatering
