Epoxy coatings
Dura-Plate® 235 Multi-Purpose Epoxy and Dura-Plate UHS Primer from Sherwin-Williams Industrial & Marine group are corrosion resistant coatings for plant structures in light, moderate or severely corrosive environments including immersion service. The multi-purpose epoxy is VOC-compliant and can withstand application temperatures ranging from 0° F up to 120° F.
Sherwin-Williams Co.
Cleveland, OH
Tel: 800-524-5979
Web: www.sherwin-williams.com
Filtration, separation system
Pall Corp. and Aqua-Aerobic Systems have joined forces. By combining Pall's expertise in filtration and separation processes with Aqua's biological reactor designs, a unique separations technology is now available for wastewater reuse applications. This process also increases the capacity of active wastewater treatment plants.
Pall Corp.
East Hills, NY
Tel: 516-801-9104
Web: www.pall.com
General Service Pumps
Patterson's Type "A" Horizontal Split Case Pumps are engineered, built and tested to move clear water or low viscosity clear liquids at moderate heads. Their rugged, simple design contributes to extended service life, reduced maintenance costs and minimum power consumption. Fabricated parts are standardized and accurately machined for true alignment. They are available in capacities from 50 to over 100,000 gpm, with single stage heads to 550 feet and two stage heads to 1,150 feet, or in custom sizes.
Patterson Pump Company
Toccoa, GA
Tel: 706-886-2101
Web: www.pattersonpumps.com
Air-operated pinch valve
Red Valve's Type A Pinch Valve features a full-port opening and straight-through flow path to eliminate turbulence when open. The simple, two-piece body acts as a built-in pneumatic actuator. Fabricated elastomer sleeves offer wear resistance and seal on entrapped debris. Double-Wall and Cone Sleeves are also available for extremely abrasive and high-pressure applications.
Red Valve Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
Tel: 412-279-0044
Web: www.redvalve.com
GIS, water modeling
Geographic information system (GIS) software developer ESRI and water modeling software developer DHI Water & Environment of Hørsholm, Denmark, have entered into an alliance that enables DHI to integrate ESRI's ArcGIS platform into its new generation of software products for dynamic water modeling. The water modeling packages for sewers, water distribution systems, rivers, and water resources include Mouse, Mike Net, Mike SWMM, Mike 11, Mike SHE, and Mike Basin.
ESRI
Redlands CA
Tel: 909-793-2853
Web: www.esri.com
UV disinfection
The LPX ultraviolet disinfection series from Suntec Environmental incorporates low pressure, high output lamp technology that provides higher disinfection levels with fewer lamps than the traditional low pressure, low intensity disinfection systems. The systems feature modular racks and an automatic mechanical cleaning system.
Suntec Environmental, Inc.
Concord, Ontario
Tel: 905-669-4450
Web: www.suntecuv.com
Cengrifugal pumps
Grundfos has expanded its small multistage centrifugal pump line, with the introduction of the CR1s, CR1, CR3 and CR5 pumps, providing new sizes with greater flow range. The new pumps will provide nominal flow rates from one half gpm through 45 gpm. The line includes the company's LiqTec™ Sensor, which automatically stops the pump when it detects an absence of liquid, reducing dry running.
Grundfos Pump Corp.
Olathe, KS
Tel: 913-227-3400
Web: www.grundfos.com
Chemical metering pump
Watson-Marlow Bredel offers its new 323 pump, which is ideal for chemical metering. The pumps can handle harsh chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite, ferric chloride, alum, sodium bi-sulfite, caustic, aqueous ammonia, polymer, and many others. In addition, the pump will not vapor lock from hypochlorite off-gassing. Because the pump's tube is the only replacement part, tube change-over can be completed in three seconds, making the pump virtually maintenance-free. A typical pump rebuild costs less than $15. The pump is reversible, offers turndown ratios of 20,000:1, and requires no pulsation dampeners, strainers, or back pressure valves.
Watson-Marlow Bredel
Wilmington, MA
Tel: 800-282-8823
Web: www.wmbpumps.com.
Industrial stroboscope
Palm Strobe, a removable, re-chargeable battery pack stroboscope, is offered by Monarch Instrument. The patent-pending design provides unlimited continuous use of this inspection light. A joystick tuning button provides rapid and precise frequency selection for instant stop-motion inspection.
Monarch Instrument
Amherst, NH
Tel: 800-999-3390
Web: www.monarchinstrument.com
AC drive
The new GT 3000 Low Voltage AC drive from ASIRobicon is designed to meet a wide variety of process requirements for AC motors 3 hp to 800 hp. Along with built-in software macros for customizing the drive to the end user's process parameters, the system's Process Tolerant Protection Strategy (ProToPS™) offers improved performance that extends the life of the motor.
ASIRobicon
New Kensington, PA
Tel: 724-339-9500
Web: www.asirobicon.com
Odor neutralizer
Ecosorb® Natural Organic Odor Neutralizer from Odor Management Inc. breaks down and eliminates harmful gases, including hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, ammonia, ethyl mercaptan and methyl mercaptan. A broad spectrum odor neutralizer, the product is used in a variety of settings, including wastewater treatment plants. The product is typically diluted with water and sprayed into odorous areas in an atomized mist.
Odor Management, Inc.
Barrington, IL
Tel: 800-662-6367
Portable water supply
Aquasonics Inc. has announced the introduction of a new portable desalination and power unit, the WAPTU module, which is capable of co-generating 1,200 to 5,000 gallons of purified fresh water per day, and 30 to 100 kwh of electricity from a variety of fuels. The units, weighing less than 2000 lbs., are ideal for providing temporary water and electricity following a flood, earthquake or other disaster where basic infrastructures are not functioning.
Aquasonics Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-723-1369
Web: www.Aquasonics.com
Pest control
GatorGuard is a life-sized floating replica of an alligator head that is designed to scare birds and small animals away from water bodies such as wastewater lagoons and ponds. The floating replica moves around with the wind and waves. Mirror-backed flashing eyes reflect the sun from changing angles. This movement and change make it difficult for birds to acclimate to a fixed pattern. The guard is made of weather-proof urethane foam with a UV protected coating.
Bird-X Inc.
Chicago, IL
Tel: 800-662-5021
Web: www.bird-x.com
Turbidity measurement
Mettler-Toledo Ingold has introduced a new full range turbidity transmitter (Trb 8300) together with a selection of turbidity sensors for all major applications in the wastewater industry. The transmitter offers three independent parameter sets to cover the requirements of different applications, a full text menu guide, and three different procedures for application-tailored calibration routines.
Mettler-Toledo Ingold
Woburn, MA
Tel: 978-939-6338
Web: www.mt.com/pro
Video surveillance
The new SR2 Video developed by ALCO Engineering provides a means to integrate video surveillance with SCADA systems. The system combines digital remote wireless video technology with a scalable, open architecture to provide seamless surveillance management across any IP network. The system is available as a complete package of intruder surveillance, critical data monitoring, and quality control supervision.
ALCO Engineering
Cranston, RI.
Tel: 401-467-4448
www.alcoengineering.com
O&M manual software
CAE Consultants has released O&M Writer 6.0. This updated version of the O&M Writer features support for more video formats, higher resolution screens, Windows XP and compatibility with FileMaker 6.0. The software offers a relational multimedia database to create Operations & Maintenance manuals and safety manuals. Perfect for the small plant where the plant engineer must do it all, this program is menu driven and allows the user to fill in the blanks daily, at his/her own pace until the manual is complete.
CAE Consultants Inc.
Yonkers, NY
Tel: 914-963-3695
Web: www.municipalnets.org
Color, turbidity sensor
The CT-Cense™ from Dascore is a color and turbidity sensor that can measure critical water quality parameters in a distribution system. Color and turbidity are prime indicators of problems associated with distribution piping, wells, and low use zones. This sensor is packaged in a 36 mm stainless steel probe designed for insertion into pressurized distribution systems up to 230 psi and in pipes from 2 to 72 inches in diameter. It is available in 4-20 mA output or LonWorks® network variable format.
Dascore Corp.
Jacksonville, FL
Tel: 866-321-3804
Web: www.dascore.com
Biosolids pasteurization
Ashbrook Corporation has received US EPA Region 9 approval to beneficially use the product from the Eco-Therm™ Pasteurization process installed at the Hemet, CA, WWTP as Class A-EQ (exceptional quality) material. EPA Region 9 reviewed and approved the use of the belt filter press dewatered cake following pasteurization and anaerobic digestion. Pasteurization will save biosolids operating costs over previous Class B operations at the Hemet plant.
Ashbrook Corporation
Houston, TX
Tel: 281-449-0322
Web: www.ashbrookcorp.com
Sensor calibration
Sensotec has launched its Identity Technology plug, play & calibrate systems for its sensors and signal conditioning. The system is compliant to the soon to be published IEEE 1451.4 standard for connectivity of sensors and associated signal conditioning. The transducer electronic data sheet (TEDS) containing sensor specifications, calibration data and user defined location information is stored in the sensor. When connected to the SC2000 or any IEEE1451.4 compliant signal conditioning the sensor is interrogated for the TEDS information and automatically sets up and calibrates the signal conditioning with the sensor.
Sensotec, Inc.
Columbus, OH
Tel: 800-848-6564
Web: www.sensotec.com
Dewatering system
Super Products has introduced the Super Pak Dewatering system to its Camel line of Sewer and Catch Basin Cleaners. Super Pak allows the operator to compress the payload inside the debris body using the Camel's patented pusher plate to squeeze water out of the payload allowing the operator to take a dry load to the dumpsite. The option can also be retrofitted to most existing Camels with pusher plates.
Super Products
Milwaukee, WI
Tel: 800-837-9711, ext. 230
Web: www.superproductscorp.com
Epoxy coatings
Wear Guard™ epoxies from Devcon protect equipment from abrasion. These bead-filled coatings and linings cure rapidly at room temperature, allowing equipment to be returned to service in as little as 1.5 hours. They are ideal for pipe elbows, fans and housings, screens, chutes, hoppers, screw conveyors, slurry pumps, pneumatic conveying equipment, and many other applications. Wear Guard High Load and Wear Guard Fine Load are alumina ceramic bead-filled epoxy putties that will not run, drip, or sag when used on vertical or overhead surfaces.
Devcon
Danvers, MA
Tel: 800-933-8266
Web: www.devcon.com
Metering pumps
F-20 Metering Series Pumps from Hydra-Cell Industrial Pumps, Wanner Engineering Inc., pump up to 1 gpm at up to 1200 psi. They deliver linear flow with excellent repeatability and accuracy for dosing applications. These sealless metering pumps are self-priming and can run dry without damage, and are ideal for pumping harsh abrasive slurries, shear sensitive fluids and clean corrosive chemicals, among others. These pumps can be mounted closed or flexible coupled to an electric, gear, hydraulic or air motor.
Hydra-Cell Industrial Pumps, Wanner Engineering Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
Tel: 612-332-5681
Web: www.hydra-cell.com
Filter housings
Rosedale Products announces the release of its Quick Access Cover for Bag & Cartridge Filter Housings (QAC). The QAC filter housings feature a quick clamp and spring assisted hinged cover that allows the cover to be removed without special tools. These housings reduce element change-out time. The average time necessary to open and close a traditional eyebolt style housing is 15 to 25 minutes, while the average time it takes to open and close the QAC is only 5-15 seconds.
Rosedale Products, Inc.
Ann Arbor, MI
Tel: 734-665-8201
Web: www.rosedaleproducts.com
CSO control
Red Valve's new Weirflex was designed for combined sewer systems (CSO's) and is a variation on the proven pinch valve principal. By closing from the bottom only, a weir is created that is used to control the rate of flow within a sewer line. This allows the user to maximize existing stormwater storage within the lines and prevent treatment plants from being over burdened, which leads to unwanted overflow events.
Red Valve Inc.
Carnegie, PA
Tel: 412-279-0044
Web: www.redvalve.com
Stator removal device
Moyno recently introduced the Moyno® Stator Removal Device, a maintenance tool that facilitates removal and reassembly of large stators and rotors. Designed to be portable within a plant facility and for use at either the pump location or in the maintenance shop, the device is compatible with all medium to large Moyno® 2000 Pump and 1000 Pump stators.
Moyno, Inc.
Springfield, OH
Tel: 877-486-6966
Web: www.moyno.com
Automation controller
Healy-Ruff's new Versatile Process Automation Controllers (V-PAC) are specifically designed for water and wastewater applications such as SCADA, telemetry, and variable speed pump control. Key benefits are derived from V-PAC's flexible I/O, integrated user interface, and a single software program for both ladder logic and display configuration.
Healy-Ruff
St. Paul, MN
Tel: 651-633-7522 ext. 239
Web: www.healyruff.com
Plastic basins, drains
Hancor has introduced a new product line, Drain-Rite plastic catch basins and in-line drains. The new products are manufactured from a specially formulated resin compound for durability. The PVC bodies are abrasion resistant and virtually immune to most types of corrosion.
Hancor, Inc.
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Tel: 800-537-9520
Web: www.hancor.com
Meter reading system
Itron has released Fixed Network 2.0, a scalable and flexible fixed network system for meter data collection. The system brings together Itron's wireless RF technology for "last mile" communications with flexible public network communications that provide communication and data transfer between locally installed concentrator devices and the host processor. Because Fixed Network 2.0 can plug into almost any available communications network (Ethernet, CDPD, broadband, PSTN, etc.), it reduces hardware and implementation costs, as well as the time it takes for a network to become operational. The system can also accommodate a private communications channel.
Itron Inc.
Spokane, WA
Tel: 509-891-3565
Web: www.itron.com
Screenings conditioner
Now the benefits of an in-channel augur screening system can be added to an existing mechanical bar screen installation. The Spiralift SC Screenings Conditioner is the latest addition to Franklin Miller's line of shaftless screw screening devices. The SC takes screenings from a bar screen and washes, de-waters, compacts and deposits them in a container for disposal. The units can be installed behind a new mechanical bar screen or as a retrofit to an existing installation. The SC unit uses a Taskmaster grinder to reduce solids to a small size.
Franklin Miller, Inc.
Livingston, NJ
Tel: 973-535-9200
Web: www.franklinmiller.com
Flow restrictor
The Tideflex® TFO Flow Restrictor stops cavitation in discharge-to-atmosphere applications. The TFO features a variable-orifice, Duckbill® design that creates a natural restriction, restoring pressure in the line. This protects the throttling valve and other process equipment. The restrictor is most often used on discharge lines through which process byproducts, such as dewatered sludge, are discarded into open tanks.
Red Valve Company, Inc.
Carnegie, PA
Tel: 412-279-0044
Web: www.redvalve.com
Turbine agitator
Chemineer offers the HT Turbine Agitator, which is ideal in harsh, demanding environments where reliability is a key consideration. The agitators are used in blending and motion, solids suspension, and gas dispersion applications among others. Product features include output speeds of 5 to 350 rpm; a compact, right-angle gear drive; 13 standard drive sizes from 1 to over 1,000 hp, and a variety of mountings, shaft seals, and impellers. Tapered roller bearings are service rated to over 100,000 hours L-10 life.
Chemineer Inc.
Dayton, OH
Tel: 937-454-3200
Web: www.chemineer.com
