Water & Wastewater Treatment

Polypipe launches Ridgitreat drainage treatment Sustainable drainage manufacturer Polypipe has added to its water treatment product range with the introduction of its new surface and sub-surface water treatment drainage system Ridgitreat. Ridgitreat comprises the popular Ridgidrain surface water drainage system, which is provided plain ended and perforated, wrapped in Permafilter geotextile and is available in sizes 100mm- 300mm. It provides surface water treatment when used in infiltration SuDS solutions, such as a filter drain, and is ideal as a first line of treatment in places susceptible to hydrocarbon pollution. www.polypipe.com/wms 40 | AUGUST 2015 | WWT | www.wwtonline.co.uk Nuts & Bolts Sourcing products, solutions and services Sykes Pumps launches Minivac Eco Pump Pump hire specialist, Sykes Pumps, has invested in developing the smallest, lightest and most fuel efficient addition to its range, with the launch of the Minivac Eco pump. Billed as the 'small pump with big pump features', the Minivac Eco is one of the few in its class to offer fully automatic self-priming. As a result, it provides a quick, simple and highly manoeuvrable first response pump for a variety of applications, which is quieter, more compact and more efficient than other 'mini' pumps on the market. Xylem extends N-Pumps Series Xylem has extended the range of the Flygt N-pumps series of submersible pumps from 310kW to 680kW, providing new levels of solids handling on raw unscreened sewage. Flygt N-pumps contain patented impeller technology which is designed with a swept- back leading edge, to move rags and other materials to the relief groove, where they are transported away by the hardened vane edge. This ensures that solids cannot build up within the impeller where they will reduce efficiency or cause a blockage. The N3531 impeller and insert ring are available in a choice of either grey iron, hard iron or duplex steel. www.flygt.com Centriforce Introduces Utility Underground Warning Mesh Centriforce has widened its product range with the addition of a range of high-quality detectable underground meshes. The brightly-coloured warning mesh incorporates traceable, stainless steel wires that run through the mesh's centre strip, so it can be detected by a Cat and Genny (Cable Avoidance Tool and Signal Generator). The mesh can be supplied in different colours and may be printed with logos and warning messages in any specified language. Conforming to EN12613, the detectable mesh is the latest addition to Centriforce's growing portfolio of utility protection products. www.centriforce.com Android App for Sensorex SAM-1 Smart Aqua Meter Sensorex's SAM-1 Smart Aqua Meter is now globally compatible with Android devices. Already popular with Apple iPhone and iPad users for laboratory and field monitoring, the SAM-1 measures and records pH, ORP, conductivity and temperature values. With the release of the Android app, Android smartphone and tablet users (Android version 4.0 and newer) can now use this powerful, portable water quality meter for accurate analytical measurements in environmental, educational, and industrial applications. The SAM-1 Smart Aqua Meter transforms smartphones or tablets into convenient and powerful pH, ORP, or conductivity/TDS meters with integral temperature measurement. www.Sensorex.com GE Upgrades Total Organic Carbon Analyzing Tools GE has made significant improvements to its Sievers InnovOx Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer, a tool that is designed to monitor, measure and control organics in wastewater and industrial process water. The new product enhancements allow the advanced TOC Analyzer technology to monitor organics using close to real-time data to monitor and optimise water processes for higher up-time and overall cost savings for customers. InnovOx analyzers include robust sample handling capability, industry leading Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) technology and simple maintenance and operation, all designed to enhance performance and uptime in challenging applications. www.geinstruments.com/ innovox

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