February saw the installation and commissioning of a replacement Archimedean screw pump at Thurles Wastewater treatment plant. Measuring over 7m in length, this giant is one of two screw pumps capable of delivering raw sewerage at a flow rate of 130 liters/second into the main wastewater works. Supplied on this occasion by Landustrie BV of Holland, FM Environmental removed the older screw pump, and safely installed to provide at least another 30 years of service. The installation includes an “ECO-Friendly” lower bearing, which is lubricated for life; the benefit of which means that no grease pump or grease lines are required, therefore easier and quicker installation, corrosion free cast iron housing, no electric parts, and no spare parts are required due to its 3-dimensional self alignment.
Applications for the screw pump are countless:
waste water treatment plant influent pumping stations
waste water treatment plant intermediate pumping stations
return sludge pumping stations
irrigation projects
drainage projects
reclamation of wetlands
circulation within aeration systems
wild water tracks in fun parks
industrial applications
storm water applications
For similar applications, please contact FM Environmental.