PUMP TECHNOLOGY
Power down, pump smarter
According to a European Commission report, pumping systems account for nearly 22 per cent of the energy consumed by electric motors worldwide and approximately 8.7 per cent of global electricity. Energy savings of up to 50 per cent can...
Does Europe spend more on flood damage repair than prevention?
By Oliver Guglielminetti, Global Product Manager - Pumps Water & Wastewater, and Ove Fjordmand, Denmark Country Manager, Sulzer.
Flooding is now considered the costliest natural hazard in Europe with river and sea flooding costing billions of euros a year. Widespread...
Seal-less pump technology can balance emission cuts with cost-efficiency
By Dirk Martin, Apateq
The water and wastewater industries must achieve greater sustainability while managing the globally increasing demand for clean water. Dirk Martin from Apateq explains how seal-less pump technology can play a pivotal role in meeting these needs.
The...
Underground giant lowered deep into Edinburgh chamber
Footage shot during a major Scottish Water operation in Edinburgh has provided a rare glimpse of an underground giant vital in keeping the city’s wastewater network flowing.
‘Foul’ screw pump at a glance
Weighs in at nine tonnes
...
Harnessing AI: how smart pumps are future-proofing facilities
By John Calder, Technical Director, Dura Pump
As AI technology continues to reshape industries, the UK water sector is one of many exploring its potential applications. AI-driven monitoring is starting to make a cautious entrance to the world of smart...
Almodington lane rising main
When a rising main burst in the middle of a field, it caused significant disruption to seven surrounding pumping stations. Selwood was contacted to provide a quick and effective solution to manage the flow of sewage while repairs were...
An environmentally responsible solution to a polluting foundry application
A large-scale manufacturer of resin sand mixers, facing concerns over the efficiency and environmental impact of its equipment, turned to global dosing pump specialist SEKO for a multi-purpose solution.
Within the foundry industry, resin-coated sand has for many years been...
5 Reasons to Switch from a Progressive Cavity Pump to a Rotary Lobe Pump
In wastewater applications, operators and engineers often have different reasons for using certain types of pump technology as it applies to various applications. One example of this is treatment plant personnel switching from a progressive cavity pump to a...
Experience SEEPEX Pumping Solutions at The World Biogas Expo
Improve biogas plant efficiency and reliability with SEEPEX’s advanced progressive cavity pumping technology. Join SEEPEX at Stand B25 during the World Biogas Expo, 10-11 July, held at the NEC Birmingham, to explore our innovative solutions for the biogas industry.
Enhanced Biogas Operations...
Data-driven blockage detection and pump systems cut pollution for Anglian Water
Anglian Water has applied Ovarro’s data-driven early-warning technology across all rising main sewers, meaning bursts and blockages are detected before serious pollution occurs.
Anglian Water pledges in its 2025-2030 draft business plan to eliminate serious pollution and reduce total number...
Overcoming chemical dosing challenges in wastewater treatment
By Adeel Hassan, Product Manager at Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
Wastewater treatment providers face the challenge of effectively handling a variety of treatment chemicals, as well as external factors such as increasing demand and the drive for sustainability. Adeel Hassan,...
Chelmsford WRC
Anglian Water’s Chelmsford Wastewater Recycling Centre (WRC) was operating normally until a problem with their Archimedes screws arose.
These screws are responsible for transporting Return Activated Sludge (RAS) from a lower chamber to a high chamber to be treated further...
Variable Speed Drives: Why aren’t we unlocking their full potential in modern pump systems?
At the core of modern buildings, fans, pumps, cooling towers, and humidification systems account for an average of 40% of energy costs. This substantial consumption signals a huge opportunity to invest in technologies that will optimise these systems and...
5 Reasons to Switch from a Progressive Cavity Pump to a Rotary Lobe Pump
By Wayne Carrington, National Accounts Manager, Vogelsang
In wastewater applications, operators and engineers often have different reasons for using certain types of pump technology as it applies to various applications. One example of this is treatment plant personnel switching from...
Experience SEEPEX Pumping Solutions at The World Biogas Expo
Improve biogas plant efficiency and reliability with SEEPEX’s advanced progressive cavity pumping technology. Join SEEPEX at Stand B25 during the World Biogas Expo, 10-11 July, held at the NEC Birmingham, to explore our innovative solutions for the biogas industry.
Enhanced Biogas Operations...
SEEPEX’s Advanced Pumping and Digital Solutions at the Water Equipment Show
Discover SEEPEX progressive cavity pump technology, advanced Digital Solutions and CARE services at the upcoming Water Equipment Show on May 16th. As proud Gold sponsors, SEEPEX will present a wide range of innovative solutions designed for the water and...
Selwood install temporary pumping station to mitigate pollution
The background
A 350mm diameter sewer which runs through a wooded area on the bank side of a watercourse in County Durham collapsed in March 2021, causing water course pollution. Selwood were contacted by ESH Construction, working on behalf of...
Between the harmonics: addressing power quality issues in pumping stations
Power quality is critical to every industrial environment, especially wastewater sites where critical equipment is at stake. However, the issue of harmonics and noise is common at pumping stations and can cause damaging interference. John Mitchell, of CP Automation,...
20% energy reduction with advanced power management
With an ever increasing need for companies to manage and reduce their CO2 emissions, Dutch water engineering pioneer Vanderkamp offers a solution that ensures the most efficient use of our resources: a new generation of innovative power management systems...
Control techniques experts discuss the future of water sustainability
Brett Mernin, Bruce Grobler and Jose Giacomoni, long-time specialists of the use of variable speed drives (VSDs or drives) in pumping applications, look at the challenges facing the modern water and wastewater industries as well as the importance of...
Rotherwood Avenue Lock Gate
Mackenzie Construction called upon Selwood, a long-standing partner of Mackenzie Construction, to support them in a project for their framework partner Scottish Canals.
Background
The water around the lock gates at Rotherwood Avenue in Glasgow needed bypassing to allow for maintenance...
Turnbull and Selwood team up for multi-billion pound nuclear project at Hinkley Point C
EDF Energy is building two nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations that will together produce low-carbon electricity for around 6 million UK homes.
Hinkley Point C is...
SEEPEX to showcase cutting-edge pump technology and digital ecosystem at the Water Equipment Show
Experience SEEPEX's revolutionary progressive cavity pump technology and advanced digital solutions at the upcoming Water Equipment Show on May 11th. As a Silver sponsor, SEEPEX will showcase a wide range of innovative technologies designed for the water and wastewater...
Cornerpiece Overpump
When Covid-19 restrictions were lifted and people started to take holidays in the UK, Wales had an influx of tourists which highlighted a shortfall in the amount of potable water available.
A plan was drawn up to upgrade strategic Water...
A non-fouling solution to avoid pump failures resulting from grease accumulation
In wastewater measurement, accurate readings are essential to ensure proper pump operation. If such a measurement system fails, unhygienic wastewater can overflow and pollute the environment.
The pump systems themselves can also suffer damage if operated incorrectly on the basis...
A commitment to cleaner, greener operations drives Wessex Water’s major improvement project at water recycling centre
Wessex Water’s commitment to minimising the environmental impact of its operations was a key driver behind its decision to carry out major improvement works at a major Water Recycling Centre (WRC).
Wessex Water’s Engineering and Sustainable Delivery (ESD) team, delivering...
Water engineers Vanderkamp take temporary pump solutions to the next level
Vanderkamp Pumps are building a solid reputation in the UK – not only for their tailor-made pump and pipework supplies, but also for their quality cutting-edge engineering designs.
The company was established 30 years ago in the Netherlands and let’s...
HVO solution keeps pollution and disruption to a minimum during hospital works
Selwood, renowned as the UK’s leading pump rental solutions provider, constantly innovates to find the most efficient and sustainable solutions for customers. The company was an early adopter of more environmentally HVO fuel, which is now an option for...
The future for pumps, IIoT and Industry 4.0
The second decade of the fourth industrial revolution has brought with it a fascinating, fast-moving development within the manufacturing and industrial automation sectors.
This technological growth, commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT), is a meeting of smart...
Energy efficient system delivers optimum savings
With energy consumption accounting for nearly 90% of the lifecycle of a pumping system, it makes sense to take advantage of the latest technology to achieve significant savings.
Franklin Electric, renowned worldwide for excellence and innovation, is helping customers do...
