Conference Papers | 2009 Conference Papers

WHY WE NEED AUTOMATED WELL WASHERS INSTALLED IN PUMP STATIONS

Brett McCasker, Director, Wise Waste Solutions

DOWNLOAD FULL PAPER (pdf 452 kb)

ABSTRACT

There are a number of problems associated with pump stations such as the accumulation of fats and grease on wall’s and components leading to disruptions to pumps and level sensors because of the build up of fats and solids. The other issue is that of confined space entry for the cleaning crews and the dangers they face from noxious gases and slippery working conditions. During a trial at a Pine Rivers pump station which was fitted with the new SR2 Automated Well Washer it was found that most of the problems and issue’s with that pump station were rectified within one month without the need for confined space entry or cleaning crews.