Pentair Flow & Filtration Solutions introduced a new line of vertical turbine solids-handling pumps and a submersible chopper pump at WEFTEC 2016 in New Orleans, Sept. 26-28.The vertical turbine pumps with screw-type impeller (VTSH-SCR) from the Fairbanks Nijhuis brand are designed to pass solids, sludge, trash, and long, stringy materials. The pumps use a proven induced-flow impeller design, allowing for a wider variable-speed operating range than conventional solids handling pumps. This provides operators flexibility to adjust for unanticipated flow demand or suspension velocities without clogging.The pumps provide flows up to 3,500 gpm. The standard 316 stainless steel screw impellers and liner with
