By Wayne Carrington, National Accounts Manager, Vogelsang
Wastewater treatment plants that use large amounts of power depend on technology and machines that don’t add to their already high energy consumption. But they can’t afford to install and run equipment that doesn’t run at a high level. Plants have to pump and treat huge amounts of water and media, weak machines that are energy-hungry and require excessive maintenance.
Vogelsang, which has a long history with working in the wastewater sector, has developed its latest progressive cavity pump – the HiCone – to solve these issues for treatment plant operators. Developed to save energy during its use and significantly extend its service life, the HiCone pump features a conical form combined with an innovative setting not used before.
Wayne Carrington, national accounts manager for Vogelsang UK, said: “With the HiCone, we are once again setting standards for progressive cavity pumps. We have met the demands of our wastewater customers for reduced life-costs and longer service times with the further development of our technology.
The main benefits of the HiCone are a lower electricity requirement and an automatic start-up, and its ability to readjust reducing the need for replacement parts.
Wayne added: “Another advantage for users is that they can view the status of the pumping elements in a real-time display. Instead of being surprised by a sudden failure, they can receive continuous information and plan for parts in advance.
“Treatment plant operators need technology that is long-lasting and can be flexibly adapted to differing pumping tasks and operating parameters. The HiCone gives them a highly efficient pump, which can be individually adjusted and readjusted.”
The clamping between the rotor and stator can be adjusted during the pump’s entire service life at the touch of a button or from the control room at the click of a mouse. It can be quickly and easily adapted to different pumping tasks and changing operating parameters such as pressure, viscosity or temperature, and can be reduced to the minimum required level.
This means a service life that is 2 to 3 times longer and maximum efficiency with minimum power consumption. Wayne said: “We have developed a revolutionary, patent-pending adjustment system that was not previously available on the market in this form. This once again underscores Vogelsang’s innovation leadership in pump technology.”
