The unseen heroes of clean water are getting sharper — and smarter. Step into the world of cutting-edge asset management solutions designed to safeguard our vital water and wastewater infrastructure. These innovations include non-contact radar level sensors for accurate water level monitoring in various applications and conditions. Advanced separators are also being introduced, designed for efficient processing with low lifecycle costs and flexible installation options. Additionally, smart screening systems are emerging to manage headworks effectively, equipped to handle extreme weather conditions and tough debris. Systems like those below demonstrate a significant advancement in the industry's approach to asset management and sustainability.
Boerger Bioselect
The Boerger Bioselect separator is designed for efficient manure separation. It offers low life-cycle costs, and is turnkey from a single source —– including the separator, pump(s), control unit, or stationary or mobile skids. It includes a profile auger with counter bearing for no auger screen contact. It provides continuously variable dry matter content, and is the largest Separator in the market at up to 600 gpm. 612-435-7300; www.boerger.com
Automation24 VEGAPULS C 21
The VEGAPULS C 21 from Automation24 is a noncontact, radar level sensor utilized frequently in wastewater management applications. The device has been used to monitor water levels in pumping stations and for monitoring flow in open channels and dams. It is made of resistant and durable materials to help it survive harsh industrial environments, dealing with environmental factors like a humid environment, condensation on the sensor body and foamy water. It has a measuring range of up to 50 feet and outputs a radar frequency of 80 GHz to keep a narrow 8-degree beam angle. This sensor has features that can be edited through the VEGA software, either via Bluetooth on smartphones or on a computer for more nuanced tweaks to see the true level and flow of the water that is being treated. 800-250-6772; www.automation24.com
Duperon FlexRake IQ
The Duperon FlexRake IQ platform provides real-time smart screening for maximum resilience at the headworks. It tackles high peaking factors due to extreme weather and difficult debris like flushable wipes, first flushes and settled solids. This is accomplished by system improvements and a sequence of operations that automatically responds in real time to optimize the screen field. The reimagined design focuses on smart enhancements to the raking device to manage heavy solids loading events with four times increased debris removal capacity, improved grit and rock handling and greater solids capture. During peak flow conditions, it adjusts the bar screen opening itself to provide additional hydraulic capacity and safety factor, matching the best capture rate to the flow volume in real time. 800-383-8479; www.duperon.com
