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Double Disc Pumps and Municipal Sewage Pumping

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For years, we have been asking wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) what they like about double disc pumps and what they don’t like. We have even been compiling a database with what regions of the USA and Canada have success with this type of pump for sewage and which areas have had more challenges.

One of the things that most WWTP’s say is that there has been limited competition in the specifications put out for bid by municipalities and consulting engineers working on wastewater projects. As we all know a monopoly in the pump industry is seldom a good thing for quality, innovation and of course pricing for pumps and parts.

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New Condensate Pumps for NYC WWTP

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This was just the case for Coney Island’s condensate vacuum pump operations located less than one hundred feet from an inland waterway that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Salt water destroyed the existing Mud Hog diaphragm pumps, valve systems and electrical panels causing tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Diaphragm Pumps

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This comprehensive guide containts everything you need to know about diaphragm pumps. We'll explain how diaphragm pumps work, what they’re made of, and what they’re used for. We’ll also outline the different types of diaphragm pumps, review the installation process, and discuss routine maintenance – so you can get the most out of your pump.

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Advancements in Sewage Pump Technology

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Sewage pumps serve a vital function in both urban and rural areas. Pumps transfer household wastewater like septic waste, raw sewage, stormwater and more. Recently there have been several innovations in raw sewage transfer type pumps that typically serve the primary sludge process at wastewater treatment plants. This typically involves pumping the sewage from a digester to a belt filter press for further treatment. read more

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Food Waste to Energy Pumps: What You Should Know

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Our client is currently using progressive cavity pumps in a food waste to energy application. The problem is the seafood shells and other abrasive matter are destroying the rotors and costing the facility a fortune in repair costs. They are fed up and want another alternative. You were referred to us by another client who has used your plunger pumps with success for this application and suggested I call you.

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