Self-priming sewage pumps installed at power station
10 May, 2017The asset owner at the Mount Piper Power Station was looking for a solution to the maintenance issues associated with his submersible sewage pump stations on the site.
Xylem launches Leopold Ultrascreen in ANZ
26 April, 2017Xylem has announced an exclusive agreement with Nuove Energie to distribute a cutting-edge tertiary disk filter system for wastewater re-use and discharge requirements in Australia and New Zealand.
Lismore City Council solves sludge-pump choking problems
01 April, 2017Lismore City Council was having chronic problems with its digester pump choking at its South Lismore sewage treatment plant.
Solving a gritty problem for wastewater treatment plants
29 March, 2017CST Wastewater Solutions introduces high-performance inlet screening and grit removal technology, suitable for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) operating in sandy environments throughout Australasia.
Breakfast seminar to introduce Flygt pumping systems
08 March, 2017Water technology company Xylem will be hosting an Insight Seminar at Adelaide Oval on 15 March, with Xylem brand Flygt set to introduce and showcase its latest developments.
Intelligently solving wastewater challenges in Victoria
02 February, 2017In July 2016, North East Water installed Xylem's Flygt Concertor system to solve a challenging wastewater issue and deliver clog-free pumping to Jordyn Terrace wastewater pump station.
Sports ground gets a solar-powered sewer
30 November, 2016Solar technology is being used to power a pressure sewer system at the Truemans Road Recreation Reserve on the Mornington Peninsula, futureproofing sports club facilities for the local community and opening up new possibilities for the provision of wastewater facilities in remote areas.
Wastewater pumping with integrated intelligence
16 September, 2016 by Stefan Abelin, Director, Project Management, Xylem Inc.Tomorrow's wastewater pump station will require more functionality, higher reliability and advanced data communication.
Plant upgrade enables irrigation via treated wastewater
15 September, 2016By upgrading the Gracemere sewage treatment plant, Rockhampton Regional Council has ensured that the local sports fields, golf club and grazing land are fully irrigated by wastewater — once treated — that is discharged from the plant.
Energy-efficient and safe wastewater pump for chicken plant
09 September, 2016A NSW chicken process plant went for safety and energy efficiency in selecting the wastewater pumps for its latest expansion.
Calix PROTECTA-Mag corrosion protection for manholes
28 June, 2016PROTECTA-Mag is a concentrated, controlled-viscosity, stabilised suspension of magnesium hydroxide. It prevents corrosion by raising manhole surface pH, thus inhibiting the formation of acid-producing bacteria.
Atlas Copco GHSVSD+ vacuum pump
30 May, 2016The GHSVSD+ vacuum pump is a dry pump that does not require any sealing water. It features Atlas Copco's latest variable speed technology, providing the ability to match the vacuum pump's speed to the demand of the sewerage system.
Do you have the most efficient wastewater pump?
12 May, 2016In selecting the most efficient wastewater pump, do managers of assets just look for the pump with the best hydraulic efficiency? If so, they may not be winning the pump efficiency game.
Blower technology solutions — minimise OPEX, maximise efficiency
18 April, 2016The largest operating cost for a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is energy. The largest of all WWTP energy consumers — running blowers for aeration. With energy prices continuing to rise, understanding the compressed air demand of your system and selecting the right blower to suit is critical.
Pentair Southern Cross SX Series Vacuum Pumps
05 April, 2016The SX Series Vacuum Pumps are operated by compressed air, offering an innovative solution for transferring solids and abrasive materials. The range's ability to handle solids of up to 80% of the pump's inlet/outlet diameter, with transfer distances of up to 1000 m on larger units, makes it a smart solution for difficult material transfer.
