These include Xylem’s Flygt Experior pump, which offers up to 50% energy savings compared to conventional wastewater pumps. The new intelligent controls, called Flygt SmartRun, were released this month and are available for purchase. The company also showed its dry pumping range, which features a flood-proof motor and ease of access to the pump which simplifies maintenance. Xylem’s Godwin NC series is a new range of non-clog pumps featuring Flygt N-technology. The company has also added three new sludge pumps to its flagship Flygt 2600 drainage range. The sludge pumps can reach flows up to 28 l/s (450 GPM) and heads to 38 m (128 ft) and are suitable for temporary sewage pumping, digester cleaning at wastewater treatment plants, light slurry transfer, open-pit and underground mine dewatering and emergency site drainage. Also on show were the Flygt Ready pumps designed for on-the-spot dewatering at construction or industrial sites, manholes or emergency situations. Flygt Griploc mechanical face seals will be available as a spare part in five different sizes in October 2012 and incorporated in selected Flygt drainage pumps, sewage pumps and mixers from November onward. Xylem’s Flygt APP 800 pump controller was also on display. It is specifically engineered to control water and wastewater transport systems. Within its water and wastewater treatment portfolio, Xylem also showcased Wedeco Spektron is a new addition to Xylem’s portfolio of ultraviolet (UV) and ozone disinfection solutions, the Flygt 530 submersible mixer for biological wastewater treatment applications and Wedeco’s new open channel ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system.
