Membership Roster and Product Reference Guide

SWPA is “Forging the Future of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Industry.”

Submersible Wastewater Pumping Systems Users And Specifiers Guide 2017 NEW for 2017

FREE TO SWPA MEMBERS! Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 1

Membership Roster and Product Reference Guide

SWPA is “Forging the Future of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Industry.”

Submersible Wastewater Pumping Systems Users And Specifiers Guide 2017

Digital copies of the 2017 Submersible Wastewater Pumping Systems Users & Specifiers Guide are available without cost at www.swpa.org. 2 SWPA

"Forging the Future of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Industry”

Published by the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association, (SWPA) a national trade association serving the submersible wastewater pump industry, 350 North LaSalle Street, 9th Floor | Chicago, IL 60654. Phone: 847.681.1868 | FAX: 312.475.9022 | E-Mail: [email protected] | Web Site: www.swpa.org

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Today’s Association Trends

SWPA’s Strategic Concepts incorporate the trends having the greatest impact on trade Associations today include a changing leadership role; value and return on investment; responsiveness; change loops (actions that result from other actions); consolidations and mergers; globalization; and image building. These trends are directly related to each other. Within that context, SWPA has created a Strategic Vision, Strategic Intent, and a Mission Statement to meet the Association’s purposes and objective, as defined in its bylaws.

Strategic Concepts

In the Conduct of the affairs of any trade Association, there are three critical functions, which the elected leadership must address if the Association is to prosper and grow. The First is the need to identify the common self-interests of the membership and the industry, there- by creating a vision for the Association. The Second is to develop, update and approve programs to serve those needs as the dynamic compo- nents of a strategic plan. The Third is to implement the strategic plan and monitor progress as staff and volunteer leaders carry those programs forward.

SWPA’S Strategic Vision

Our Strategic Vision for SWPA is an Association that thrives by assuming a leadership role through: • Information (providing access), • Technology (easy dissemination of the information), • Membership (people will continue to join because of a sense of community) and • Interaction (Associations provide the opportunity to interact face-to-face).

SWPA’S Strategic Intent

SWPA’S strategic intent is to be the respected voice of the submersible wastewater pumping systems industry to influence the industry and the public.

SWPA’S Mission Statement

The mission of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association is to enhance the global wastewater environ- ment by informing, educating and providing leadership in the design, procurement and operation of submersi- ble wastewater pumping systems.

SWPA’S Purposes and Objectives

SWPA’S purposes and objectives are to promote increased use and consumption of Industry Products, to promote and provide for the welfare of the industry and to engage in all lawful activities appropriate for an industry trade association. 4 SWPA

Using This Roster And Product Reference Guide

This publication is a submersible wastewater lift station Users’ and Specifiers Guide to the members of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association and the products they manufacture and sell.

he SWPA Membership Roster and Product Reference Guide includes basic industry information as well as general information about the Association and its programs and services and member company listings Tby category – Pump Manufacturers, Component Manufacturers, and Associate Members. Each listing includes the company's main address, phone and fax numbers, Web Site, Product or Service Codes (see below), and sales and technical contact information.

The SWPA Membership Roster and Product Reference Guide also contains descriptive information about the Association’s current and planned Technical Resources. our unique educational and training programs – all based on “The Systems Approach.” – and advertising from SWPA member companies.

Product Categories And Codes

The following product codes are used in this publication to identify the types of submersible pumps and component parts and accessory items manufactured and sold by SWPA’s member manufacturers and the services provided by the association’s Associate Members.

Submersible Pumps (AP) Axial Flow Pumps (GP) Grinder Pumps (TP) Turbine Pumps (CP) Centrifugal Pumps (IP) Industrial Pumps (OP) Other Pumps, as specified (DP) Dry Pit Submersibles (SH) Solids Handling

Component Parts and Accessories

(AC) Access Covers (GR) Guide Rail Systems (SS) Stainless Steel Enclosures (AT) Alternators (LA) Lift Station Accessories (VA) Valves (BS) Basins, Fiberglass (PC) Phase Converters (VFD) Variable Frequency Drives (CC) Cords/Cables (PM) Phase Monitors (WW) Wet Wells (CP) Control Components (PS) Pipe Penetration Seals (OO) Other component parts and (CT) Control Panels (PB) Poly Basins and Accessories accessory items, as specified. (EM) Electric Motors (SE) Seals Service Categories and Codes

The following services codes are used by SWPA to identify the services related to Industry Products provided by SWPA’s Associate Members.

(CE) Consulting Engineering Firm (PUB) Publisher (SYSTP) System Packager (DIST) Distributor (REP) Rep Organization (O) Other Services as Specified (SVSTA) Service Station Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 5

Contents

Today’s Association Trends ...... 3 Strategic Concepts ...... 3 SWPA’s Strategic Vision...... 3 SWPA’s Strategic Intent...... 3 SWPA’s Mission Statement ...... 3 SWPA’s Purposes and Objectives...... 3 Using This Roster and Product Reference Guide...... 4 Product and Services Categories and Codes ...... 4 Membership Opportunities...... 6 Introduction...... 7 How SWPA is “Forging the Future of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Industry”...... 8 The Submersible Wastewater Pump Story...... 12 Selecting Submersible Pumps...... 14 Dry Pit Submersible Pumps...... 15 “The Systems Approach”...... 16 Educational Training Programs ...... 18 Standards for Submersible Pump Applications ...... 22 Standards Setting Organizations...... 24 SWPA’s Technical Resources...... 25 Technical Resources Under Development...... 29 Notes on Operation and Maintenance ...... 30 SWPA Technical Resources Order Form...... 31 Pump Manufacturer Member Listings...... 32 Pump Manufacturer Members are manufacturers of submersible wastewater pumps for municipal and industrial applications that can efficiently handle solids. Periodic Station Checks and Inspections...... 34 Typical Submersible Pump Station...... 35 Component Manufacturer Member Listings ...... 36 Component Manufacturer Members are manufacturers of component parts and accessory items for submersible wastewater pumps and systems utilizing such pumps. SWPA’s Industry Community...... 38 Associate Member Listings ...... 39 Associate Members are non-manufacturers providing services related to Industry Products and/or who provide services to users of Industry Products. Advertisers’ Index...... 43 Member Company Profiles and Advertising ...... 44 6 SWPA

Membership Opportunities

SWPA is “Forging The Future Of The Submersible Wastewater Pump Industry” with a wide array of membership benefits and an extensive list of membership services.

SWPA brings value in a changing world. Membership is your vital connection to industry trends, outlooks and new business opportunities. As a SWPA member, you’ll… 1 Learn from your peers and expand your professional network. 1 Interact and network with other industry leaders. 1 Sharpen your skills and build relationships. 1 Keep up with new laws and regulations and how they impact the industry. 1 Assist in creating guidelines and tutorials that impact the industry. 1 Increase your clout. 1 Save time and money and find business partners. 1 Anticipate and prepare for the future. 1 Receive unique industry outlooks unavailable elsewhere.

The many benefits and services of SWPA membership are available to:

Pump Manufacturers - Business enterprises which are actively engaged in either the manufacture and sale of or the sale on substantially a nationwide basis in the United States of America of one or more Industry Products. (For membership purposes, SWPA defines Industry Products as: “submers- ible wastewater pumps that can efficiently handle solids.”)

Component and Accessory Manufacturers - Firms, partnerships, corporations or other types of business enterprises which are actively engaged in the manufacturing of parts or equipment distrib- uted on a nationwide basis for the types of submersible wastewater pumps manufactured by Pump Manufacturer members.

Non-Manufacturers (Associate) - Distributors, rep organizations, service stations, systems pack- agers, consulting engineering firms, trade publications and others providing services related to sub- mersible wastewater pumps for municipal and industrial applications and/or who provide services to users of those products.

To learn more about SWPA Membership Opportunities,visit the SWPA Web Site at www. swpa.org or contact SWPA Headquarters at 847.681.1868. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 7 IN TRodUCTION

HE SWPA Membership wastewater pumps and wastewa- Roster and Product ter lift stations and grinder pumps TReference Guide presents The SWPA Membership and grinder pump stations. basic industry information and Roster and Product information about the Association Reference Guide is published SWPA’s educational train- and its programs, services, and annually as a service to the ing programs. Two times a activities. In addition, it includes submersible wastewater pump year, SWPA holds their Pumping information about SWPA’s industry. It is a submersible Systems and Controls Training member companies — the prod- wastewater lift station and Seminars. These two-day events ucts the Association’s Pump Grinder Pump User's and are packed with educational, and Component Manufacturer Specifiers Guide to the indus- hands on training. Educational Members sell and the services training is on a host of Industry provided by SWPA’s Associate try and SWPA’s members and specific topics and also includes Members (non-manufacturers), contains a wide variety of making this publication a true useful information. keynote speakers and topic pre- submersible wastewater pumping senters who are leaders in the systems users’ and specifiers’ Water and Wastewater Industry. guide. description about how submersi- In 2013, the Program was expand- See page 4 for information bles have come to dominate the ed to included “200 Level” cours- about how to this publication, municipal lift station market. es for those who wish to expand including the product codes used their knowledge and participate in to identify the types of submers- Dry Pit Submersibles. An more advanced, intense training. ible pumps and component parts explanation of dry well submersi- These programs may also qualify and accessories manufactured bles and the distinct advantages for CEU credits and attendees and sold by our Manufacturer they offer over conventional dry receive SWPA technical resources Members as well as the codes pit installations to both the install- and a course manual that includes used to identify the services er and the installer and the user. all of the presentations. related to Industry Products* How “The Systems Approach” provided by SWPA’s Associate Selecting Submersible Pumps. Optimizes Performance. “The Members. This publication also – A primer describing the con- Systems Approach” is a method includes industry information as sidered in selecting submersible that promotes better design well as information about SWPA’s wastewater pumps for municipal major programs and activities, as though more comprehensive and industrial applications. follows: understanding of how all the com- ponents in a system interact with Test Standards Applicable Who We Are and What We each. To Submersible Pump Do. This Guide contains descrip- tions of the Association’s mission, SWPA’s Technical Resources. Applications — There are a objectives, purposes, and informa- Created by knowledgeable indus- number of National Standards tion about SWPA’s distinguished try experts, these include unique applicable to submersible pump history and long list of achieve- books, pamphlets, white papers, applications. Most are American ments as well as an account of and other materials about sub- National Standards Institute how and why the Association mersible (ANSI) documents, published by is “Forging the Future of the the Hydraulic Institute (HI). Submersible Wastewater Pump *For Membership Purposes, SWPA Industry”. SWPA’s “Industry defines Industry Products as¨ submersible wastewater pumps that can efficiently Community” — SWPA created The Submersible Waste- handle solids.” its Associate Member category Water Pump Story. A brief See Introduction, Page 11 8 SWPA

How SWPA Is “Forging The Future Of The Submersible Wastewater Pump Industry”

s the association is dependent factors. This is accom- “Forging the Future The Submersible plished by better understanding of Aof the Submersible Wastewater Pump wet well design, hydraulics, and Wastewater Pump Industry” Association (SWPA) is a all the components that make up by publishing a wide range of national trade association these systems. technical resources, presenting representing and serving Within that context, our pro- unique educational training sem- manufacturers of submers- grams and activities are focused inars, working with recognized ible wastewater pumps for on these three areas: Standards Setting Organizations, municipal and industrial and offering other programs and applications, manufactur- Industry Guidelines – Working services, it is creating new initia- ers of grinder pumps for with Standards Setting and Code tives to meet today’s – and tomor- Residential and Commercial development organizations to row’s – informational and training applications, manufactur- encourage wider acceptance of needs. ers of component parts and submersible pumps in wastewater accessories for submersible applications. These efforts are SWPA is the industry’s leader in wastewater lift stations and aimed at developing voluntary providing accurate, up-to-date, grinder pump stations, and product guidelines for effective technical information about: firms providing services to product use. users of those products. • Submersible wastewater Education – Informing speci- pumps and the component fiers and users about the work- parts and accessories in lift ings and benefits of submersible stations using solids-han- SWPA’s dedicated members dling pump systems. and staff have worked diligently wastewater pumps, representing to position the Association as the the interests of members of the • Grinder pump stations for premier resource for technical Association in the public interest. residential and commercial information on submersible applications and the compo- Promotion – Encouraging the nent parts and accessories in wastewater lift station systems use of submersible wastewater those installations. and grinder pump stations. pumps in municipal and indus- The technical informa- trial applications to increase their Now in its fourth decade of serv- tion created and distributed by acceptance and build the industry. ice to the submersible wastewater SWPA is based on “The Systems pump industry, SWPA is recog- Approach” and is intended to SWPA’s Pump Manufacturer nized as the spokesperson and the meet the needs of those who Members are manufacturers of premier informational and train- design, build, install, service, submersible wastewater pumps ing resource for the submersible maintain and operate lift stations for these markets. They repre- pump segment of the wastewater using solids-handling pumping sent the bulk of U. S. shipments industry and looks proudly upon systems in municipal and industri- of Solids-Handling, Dry Pit its long legacy of service. al applications and grinder pumps Submersible, and Grinder Pumps. SWPA attained that status by in residential and commercial creating and utilizing a compre- applications. SWPA’s Component hensive network of resources. By Manufacturer Members are mobilizing those resources, The “The Systems Approach” manufacturers of component Association has built an impres- optimizes performance by pro- parts and accessory products for sive list of achievements and moting the proper design of a sub- submersible pumps and pump- accomplishments. mersible pump lift station, which ing systems. They supply pump depends on many mutually inter- manufacturers as well as the after- Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 9 market. uted throughout the world. SWPA’s Associate Members Strategic Partnerships – Most The Handbook is available in are non-manufacturers who pro- recently, SWPA has developed a e-book format on SWPA’s website vide services related to Industry series of Strategic Partnerships at www.swpa.org. with other industry Associations, Products, including distributors, organizations, and publishers to Publishing the Field Start- rep organizations, consulting help its members prosper and suc- Up and Check-Out Procedures engineers, systems packagers, ceed. Manual for Submersible Sewage service stations, and publishers. In these Partnerships, the Lift Stations -- A practical, 28- Association chooses to align itself page text that presents step-by- SWPA is the focal point of the with respected partners that are step procedures, based on equip- passionate about their respective industry's communications net- ment available, for putting a new organizations and committed to a work, providing a forum for pool- lift station into operation or tuning ing of skills and know-how, and wider range of influence through augmented networking opportuni- an existing stations…a distinctive facilitating the exchange of infor- ties. These relationships enhance “How To” guide with explana- mation on common problems, SWPA’s membership and mem- tions for field personnel. issues and concerns. bership services and benefits by allowing the Association to offer Creating a Statistical Reporting SWPA maintains a data center, more tools and contents to help Program that provides quarterly providing information to the trade them thrive and prosper. data on Solids-Handling, Dry Pit and consumer press, industry- We have a distinguished his- Submersible by discharge size, related business groups, users, tory, a wide ranging record of and Grinder Pump shipments service and a long list of achieve- and members. by Horsepower, as well as semi- ments and accomplishments annual data on the destinations of including: SWPA serves the entire submers- those shipments. ible wastewater pump industry. The Submersible Sewage Producing an Annual Industry One of our most important goals Pumping Systems (SWPA) Outlook Survey – Each Fall, is to increase the acceptance and Handbook, 4th Edition (2012) SWPA conducts a survey of its sales of Industry Products.* — a 248 page technical volume that was developed by a task members to gather information about expected industry per- SWPA represents its mem- force of industry experts. This unique publication familiarizes formance for the coming year. bers with groups involved in the and assists those responsible for Included are forecasts of pump selection, installation, and use designing, installing, maintain- shipments by types and sizes and of Industry Products* — includ- ing, and operating lift stations projections for a wide range of ing engineers, specifiers, users, using submersible solids-handling component parts and accessories Standards Officials, and Code pumps. for submersible wastewater lift Authorities. The Fourth Edition is expanded stations and grinder pump sta- and revised. It includes a new tions. The survey also solicits SWPA assists its members by chapter on Submersible Motors, information on the expected providing information on subjects an expanded chapter on Grinder “drivers” of industry sales, new of general industry interest such Pumps in Pressure Sewers, a new product trends, and other informa- chapter on valves, updated charts as marketing trends and industry tion. and tables and much more. The “drivers.” 4th Edition will also be released Distributing “The Very in Spanish in 2015 SWPA is and has been a leader in The SWPA Handbook has been Versatile Submersible” – A video the growing submersible waste- “The Bible” of the industry since training program that was cre- water pump industry since its it was introduced in 1984 in a soft ated to inform viewers of the inception in 1976. cover version. There is no better advan-tages and multiple uses of *For Membership Purposes, SWPA reference tool. It has been pub- submersible wastewater pumping defines Industry Products as “submers- lished in hard cover format since equipment. ible wastewater pumps that can efficiently 1986. Since its launch, more than This eight-minute course was handle solids.” 30,000 copies have been distrib- designed for use at seminars, 10 SWPA schools, and other meetings and (FAQ’s) and Answers about This is an application and theo- discusses some of the ways this grinder pumps and pres- ry-oriented program where attend- versatile machine serves speci- sure sewers; and a series of ees learn to better understand fiers and users throughout the Definitions, Drawings and the basics of lift station controls, world. Common Terminology. control considerations and con- • Grinder Pumps in Pressure trols trouble-shooting. Publishing the SWPA Sewers, a primer to raise the The individual presentations Standardized Presentation awareness and describe the provide technical information, Format for Pump and Motor advantages of these products address practical user concerns, Characteristics. The format and how they are used. describe common troubleshooting includes the minimum informa- issues and present the tools avail- • A generic Training tion needed by a specifier or able to solve them in existing or Presentation entitled “An designer to adequately evaluate new control systems. Introduction To Grinder using specific equipment for an Since most pump systems last Pumps In Pressure Sewers” individual application. more than 15 years, excessive that can be used for a gen- Information is presented costs related to inefficiencies can eral information presentation in a consistent format to the or a training tool. This tuto- accumulate if left unchecked. designer or specifier can make rial is posted on the SWPA Optimum design and operation an informed comparison between web site (www.swpa.org) in efficiency are in the best interests different brands or types of a downloadable pdf format. of all facilities using submersible equipment. pumps, which rely heavily on A series of standardized pump/ Introducing state-of-the-art pumping systems for operation of motor definitions of the terms educational training programs critical processes. that the data represents is an where attendees hear and interact Inefficient pumping sys- important element of this SWPA with industry experts in the same tems can be large energy wast- Technical Resource. place, at the same time, and tap ers. Effective maintenance and into their extensive experience through system assessments can Creating a Grinder Pumps and wide-ranging expertise. keep pumps performing at their in Pressure Sewers Committee best. whose mission is: “To serve as a SWPA’s Semi-Annual 2-Day That is why both of these technical, marketing, and public Training Seminar is divided programs are based on “The relations information resource into two separate, but compli- Systems Approach” to the Design, center to the membership, the mentary tracks...The Pumping Construction, Operation and industry, the marketplace, and the Systems Training Seminar Maintenance. general public on grinder pumps Track provides a comprehensive The overwhelming success in pressure sewer systems.” description of pumping system of this unique, 2-day forum has The Committee’s primary design and how the many com- allowed us to further expand the goals are to develop technically ponents of a total submersible program to include a series of oriented products and services on pumping system influence and advanced topics. This additional pressure sewer systems and cre- affect each other. By attending Track will allow participants to ate and distribute marketing and these seminars, attendees learn take their learning to a higher level. public information materials such better system design though as these: understanding the impact of each Presenting additional training • A comprehensive Press component on the other and on programs on an “as needed” Information Kit which the total system. basis such as “Hydraulic Design includes a white paper Of Rotodynamic Pumps — An entitled “A Pressure Sewer SWPA’s Controls Systems Intensive Course For Hydraulic Overview – A Proven Training Track presents an Pump Designers.” Approach to Moving up-to-date roadmap to the rapidly- Wastewater from One Point changing world of pump station to Another”, a series of controls and control considera- Frequently Asked Questions tions. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 11

Introduction Continued from zations, service stations, systems of this “community.” page 7 packagers, consulting engineering Additional copies of this publi- firms, and others providing ser- cation in hard bound or electronic because it understands that it is format are available upon request vices related to Industry Products in need of balanced input from from SWPA Headquarters. The the entire submersible wastewater and/or who provide services to publication is also posted on the pumping system “community” users of Industry Products repre- SWPA Web Site at www.swpa. and that distributors, rep organi- sent a vitally important segment org.

SWPA has once again partnered with Pumps & FREE TO SWPA MEMBERS! Systems Magazine to create the SWPA Training Resource Center, an on-line/on-demand video training curriculum accessible from either www.swpa.org or www.pumpsandsystems. com. Participants will earn SWPA Certificates of completion, which may be submitted for CEU/PDH credits. The site will also serve as a repository for Industry News and Articles, Technical Articles, Case Studies, SWPA Manuals, Handbooks, etc. as well as a calendar of SWPA events. All of this will be included in your SWPA Membership dues. 12 SWPA The Submersible Wastewater Pump Story

ixten Englesson is credit- Growth of the market for ed with developing the first submersible wastewater pumping Ssubmersible wastewater Originally used in Europe, equipment has since been dra- pump in Sweden. That pump was submersible wastewater pumps matic, as an increasing number of manufactured in 1956 and had a became popular in the early specifiers and users learned of its 1960s when a guide-rail sys- discharge connection and level advantages. regulator It became popular in the tem was developed to lift There are two classes of sub- early 1960s, when a guide-rail the pump out of well pits for mersibles. One is the smaller system was developed to lift the easy maintenance and repair. unit, used in home and light com- pump out of well pits for easy This ended the dirty and mercial applications. These nor- maintenance and repair. sometimes dangerous task of mally handle up to 2-inch spheri- Submersible pumps offer these sending people into the wet cal solids and range from 1/3 to 2 advantages: pit. Submersibles are now the horsepower. These are commonly • Low initial cost since they dominant pump in the munici- called "sewage ejectors". involve only one pit and pal lift station market. less auxiliary equipment is Larger submersibles are dis- required than for dry well/ cussed here. They handle 2-1/4 wet well installations. and for industrial sump or process inch and larger solids and have a minimum of 3-inch discharge. • Low operating costs based effluent applications. on Life Cycle Costing They are used in municipal and (LCC). Submersible Wastewater industrial applications, for pump- ing all types of wastewater. • Safe and quiet installations. Pump Manufacturers have improved the performance of their • A minimum of unsightly products to a very high degree, Advantage of Submersibles above-ground equipment. optimizing design as well as Submersible wastewater pumps • Reliable operation over a manufacturing techniques. Today, have a number of advantages to long life. submersible wastewater pumps users. are highly efficient, extremely ubmersible ift tation A S L S reliable, long-lasting machines. One of those major advan- includes not only the pump-motor One common use for small tage is low initial cost. In unit, but also sophisticated elec- pumps is to move effluent from wastewater pumping applications, trical and mechanical controls, a tank to disposal in septic tank only one pit is necessary, which piping, and a wet well with access systems. Large and small units are frame and cover. reduces initial investment. There used in a variety of ways in the Submersible pumps are also is no need, in most installations, home, farm, motel, school, widely used to handle suspended for ventilation, lighting, or other marine, commercial building, solids effectively and efficiently. equipment, which is normal for industrial plant, and municipal dry pits. Flooding problems are wastewater and stormwater sys- Submersible Solids-Handling also eliminated. tems. Wastewater Pumps operate Submersible pumps have been under water, are flood-proof, and A second important advan- proven over more than a half- are designed for single, wet-pit tage is low operating cost. century, disproving those skeptics use. They can be removed easily Compared to above-ground who originally asked how an elec- for maintenance. They operate pumps, for example, submersibles tric motor-powered pump "could efficiently and quietly, are safe to are more efficient. Submersibles install, and perform reliably for run under water". Submersibles have the obvious hydraulic advan- many years. are now used around the world to tage of working in the water These pumps are used prima- pump clear water, raw water, and and not some distance above it. rily for wet-pit wastewater lift wastewater. Millions are in daily stations use. Submersibles never lose prime. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 13

Submersibles have safety and direct-coupled, extra-heavy duty up to 100 HP or larger. noise reduction benefits, too, units, which operate under water Variable speed units are also since the working installation is and have a solids-handling capa- available with the use of variable well below ground level. There bility. frequency and voltage power sup- is less chance for accidents from While single pumps (simplex plies. Again, depending on the an exposed motor and there is a systems) are often installed, most application, motors operating on minimum of noise when the pump applications require two pumps 200/208-volt, 230-volt, 460-volt, is operating. (duplex installations) to insure 575-volt and higher are available. continued operation if one pump Motors may be single-phase or With Submersible Pump fails, to minimize wear on one three-phase, as specified. Single- Applications, there is a mini- pump and equalize it between phase units are usually limited to mum of above-ground equipment two, and to provide extra capacity 10 horsepower. Thus, submersi- -- usually only the control box in times of extraordinary loads. bles can be tailored to specific and a frame for use in attach- A submersible pumping system requirements. ing the hoist for removal of the consists of the motor-pump unit Capabilities: Like any pump, pumps. There is no unsightly together with automatic electrical submersibles can also be tailored pump or any need for a pump controls. to the capacity requirements of house. the particular installation. For Moreover, because wet wells System Controls. Controls example, a specifier can ask for a are designed so incoming waste- can be simple or complex, high dynamic head, or can accept water scours the bottom, there is depending on the application. a lower head and obtain a higher little chance of emitting offensive The latter may consist of an entire gallons-per-minute flow rate - or odors. factory-packaged station enclosed can get both a higher head and a in a steel or fiberglass tank ready higher flow rate by increasing the But the most striking advan- for installation and pipe-electrical horsepower rating. tages of submersibles are hookup. Typically, dynamic heads range reliability and long life. Submersibles are being speci- from 15 to 300 feet. Flow rates Submersibles are designed to fied increasingly in applications range from 10 to 2,500 gpm and operate efficiently under water. where self-priming, dry pit, larger pumps produce 10,000- Submersibles run only when need- straight centrifugal, vertical gpm or more. The pump-motor ed, reducing wear and power bills. extended-shaft, and pneumatic unit can be tailored to installation Suction pipe clogging and net ejector pumps once dominated. needs. Many larger pumps can be positive suction head (NPSH) Discharge Size: Depending used in conjunction with a vari- problems are also eliminated. on the impeller design, a 4-inch able speed drive (VSD) to further The water cools the motor natu- discharge pump will normally fit the performance to the applica- rally, adding to its life span. Field handle spherical solids from 2- to tion. service is simple and sure. 3-inches. And, submersible pump manu- Each manufacturer’s litera- Control panels are engi- facturers report that fewer than ture specifies the maximum sol- neered for the particular installa- one-half of one percent of the ids size, which can be handled tion. The heart of the control sys- pumps they ship are returned for by a particular pump. Normal tem for submersibles is the liquid replacement. discharge sizes for larger sub- level control, which activates and Submersible wastewater pumps mersibles range from 3-inches to deactivates the pump(s) at speci- are the fastest-growing products 14-inches and larger. The pump fied levels within the wet well. in the fast-growing wastewater selected should be sized to the The simplest control system and solids-handling field. application. contains an On-Off magnetic con- Motors: Submersible pump tactor and disconnect. Systems Pump Features. Here’s an intro- motors can be sized to the appli- normally have three sets of con- duction to the selection and use of cation. They are normally avail- trols -- one for turning off the this fast-growing product. able in 850, 1150, 1750, and even first pump, one for turning on the Description: Submersible 3450 RPM designs, on 60-cycle pump, and one for the high liquid wastewater pumps are vertical, power. Horsepower ratings range alarm. 14 SWPA

Duplex systems usually alter- trols are needed for a particular major cost savings to the user. nate pumps on each successive application, and then manufacture Complete packaged wastewater cycle. Duplex systems may also the control panel to this specifi- lift stations are available. These include an override control, which cation. All are built to NEMA packages include everything from brings in the second pump when (National Electrical Manufac­ the tank to the pump-motor unit, in-flow is unusually heavy or in turers Association) Standards guide rails, piping and valves, all case of failure of the first pump. and in accordance with the NEC controls, etc. – and are shipped Control panels are installed (National Electric Code). ready for installation. above ground, and usually con- Wet pit installation is a major Access frames and covers tain: pump disconnects; across- advantage of submersible waste- are available for either wet pit the-line starters with overload water pumps. Only one pit is or sump allocations. They are protection; hand-off-automatic required. The pump is usually designed so the cover can be selectors, elapsed time meters, and installed on guide rails. locked safely in the open or alarm systems for indicating high closed position. level conditions in the wet-well. Servicing. If field service or Traffic-bearing covers are also In addition, duplex systems replacement is needed, the pump available. provide for automatic sequencing is easily lifted to the surface using Many submersible pumps are and alternating of pumps. guide rails. being used as replacements in Alternation allows for equal When lowered into position, older systems. run time and wear of the the pump outlet flange automati- For example, numerous sub- pumps. Alarm systems vary but cally seats with the discharge pip- mersibles pumps were used to can be visual, audible or remote ing. There is no need for wrench- replace typical, non-submersible monitoring by telemetry devices es, special tools, or for anyone to centrifugal pumps after events or telephone lines. enter the pit. like Hurricane Katrina at waste- Most submersibles can be ser- water treatment plants and pump Pump manufacturers will assist viced in the field without disturb- stations in the New Orleans area. designers determine which con- ing the piping. This represents a

Selecting Submersible Pumps

ubmersible Centrifugal Pumps come in different designs, each with specific characteristics and capa- bilities to meet various operating conditions. Pump capacity is determined primarily by the speed, size, Sand design of its impeller, which creates liquid head and flow through its rotating motion. Other fac- tors in capacity are friction, leakage, and shock losses. The volute -- or stationary part of the pump -- guides the liquid being pumped through the discharge opening. The size of the impeller passages and the clearance between the impeller and the volute allows for the passage of solid particles in the liquid. When pumping wastewater, a major design criteria is the ability of the pump to pass solids. Submersible wastewater pumps are often rated by the maximum size of a solid that they can pass (“sphere size”.). This is a very rough measure of a pumps’ ability to handle solids bearing liquids, in that the type and quantity of solids varies considerably between liquids. Most solids found in wastewater are compressible and can easily be broken apart, therefore limiting the value of the “sphere size” criteria. Until a standardized test for solids bearing liquids has been developed, user experience is the best base for matching a suitable pump design to an application. The design of the approach piping and the sump should be done in a manner to minimize the deposi- tion of solids. A minimum approach flow/velocity of about 2.5 ft/sec (0.8 m/s) is required in the suction piping to prevent solids from settling and combining with other solids to form a larger solid with a size capable of clogging the pipe, valve, or pump. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 15

Dry-Pit Submersibles

ubmersible pumps, orig- • Reduced vibration. inally developed for use • Simpler support design. Sin applications where the SWPA defines a Dry Pit pump unit will be submerged in Submersible Pump as: A sub- • Increased utilization of the pumped liquid, are now wide- mersible pump, originally available space. ly used in dry well stations where developed for use in applica- • Elimination of shaft losses. the wet well is separated from the tions where the pump unit dry pump chamber. • More efficiency. will be submerged in the pump liquid, being used in a dry Dry well submersibles offer SWPA members report that the well station where the wet distinct advantages over conven- dry pit submersible pumps being tional dry pit installations to both well is separated from the purchased today are getting larger the installer and the user. Their dry pump chamber. compact design, installation ver- in horsepower and discharge sizes satility, and resistance to damage and that coastal users are purchas- from flooding make them ideal solids handing line shaft pumps. ing more and more of these prod- for use in both new and retrofit Dry-pit submersibles are also ucts because of storm drainage. pumping stations. more efficient and more reliable. Ideal for either new stations or In today’s challenging environ- retrofitting existing stations, dry ment, municipalities are faced pit submersibles offer unmatched with financial issues due to an Dry-pit submersibles also offer versatility and flexibility for aging infrastructure and a reduc- installation advantages: submersi- tion in service personnel due to ble motor that will run wet or dry, wastewater pumping stations. funding reductions from federal, require little or no maintenance Their compact, self-contained state, and local budgets. and with no vibration problems design offers significant savings Large pump stations are typi- for the pump station. in installation costs over conven- cally the conventional dry-pit / tional, coupled dry pit pumps. wet-pit design with a motor locat- Dry-pit submersibles offer The fully submersible, inte- ed floors above the pump con- installation advantages: grated motor offers trouble-free nected by a shaft. This design requires increased • No damage from flooding. pumping, even in the event the dry well is flooded. With a wide manpower for maintenance and • No vertical shafting. can present problems with exces- range of sizes, motor powers, and • No coupling alignment. sive vibration to the pump, motor, impeller types available, dry pit and structure. The dry-pits are • No packing or seal water submersibles offer alternatives to prone to flooding as evidenced by leakage. conventional, coupled pumps in the weather in recent years. • No seal water. nearly every type of wastewater Manufactures have designed a pumping application. submersible motor that will run • No hazardous rotating com- wet or dry, require little or no ponents In summary, dry-pit submersi- maintenance and with no vibra- • No dry well cooling. tion problems for the pump sta- bles offer reduced initial costs, tion. reduced installation costs, and Dry-pit submersibles also offer reduced maintenance costs when system advantages: Dry-pit submersibles offer used as a replacement for con- municipalities reduced initial • Simpler controls. ventional dry-pit / wet-pit solids costs, reduced installation costs, • More frequent starts and reduced maintenance costs handing line shaft pumps. Dry-pit allowed. when used as a replacement for submersibles are also more effi- conventional dry-pit / wet-pit • Wider range of operation. cient and more reliable. 16 SWPA “The Systems Approach”

ubmersible wastewater maintaining a submersible waste- pump manufacturers have water lift station. Simproved the performance “The Systems Approach” opti- of their products to a high degree, mizes performance by pro- Most of the Association’s cur- optimizing design and manufac- moting the proper design of rent technical resources describe turing techniques. Today, sub- a submersible pump lift sta- the components of a lift sta- mersible wastewater pumps are tion, which depends on many tion and how they work. These highly efficient, extremely relia- mutually interdependent fac- descriptions are being expanded ble, long-lasting machines. tors. This is accomplished to include detailed information Submersible wastewater by better understanding of on how the components are inte- pumps, which are often purchased wet well design, hydraulics, grated into the system and how as individual components, provide and all the components that they interact with the other parts a service only when operating make up these systems. and pieces to make the total sys- as part of a total system. The tem work to peak efficiency and proper design of that system effectiveness. In addition, these — a submersible pump lift station pressure. current descriptions are being — depends on many mutually When transporting fluid, the expanded to explain how each dependent factors because these pump installation is sized to han- component affects the others such as the valves’ affects on the pump pumping stations are complex and dle a maximum flow, which, in and the pump’s affect on the their design requires considerable practice, often never occurs. The valves. engineering expertise. By better energy and materials consumed in By publishing and promoting understanding wet well design, accomplishing this task depend on “The Systems Approach” infor- hydraulics, and all of the compo- the design of the pump, the design nents that make up these systems, mation, SWPA is helping consult- of the installation, and the way “bottom-line” performance is ing engineers, specifiers, users, the entire system is operated and optimized. and others gain a better under- maintained. standing of the pump, valves, “The Systems Approach” control panels, VFDs, basins, To Understand a complex encourages careful analysis of the mechanical seals, and other com- pumping system like a submers- end-use requirements to deter- ponents and how they interact for ible wastewater pump lift station, mine if the pump and each of the optimum performance, minimum it must be realized that all of the system components is efficiently maintenance, and long life. system components are interde- sized and configured to meet the pendent and must be carefully end use-requirements; screen- This Focus on SWPA’s “Systems matched to each other and remain ing the system to help optimize Approach to Lift Station and so throughout their working improvement opportunities; Grinder Pump Station Design, lives. Those system components calculating life cycle costing for Operation and Maintenance of typically include the source and maximum energy efficiency; and Submersibles is encouraging and finding symptoms that could lead designation sumps or tanks, indi- promoting better system design to inefficiencies. vidual pipelines, pumps, valves, through a more comprehensive and items that control the rate or understanding of the impact of direction of flow. The Pump’s Task -- All pump- each component on each other ing systems are comprised of a This is why one of SWPA’s and on the total system. pump, driver, pipe system, and strategic initiatives is to expand SWPA’s efforts in this area operating controls. The pump’s its publishing and educational are helping consulting engineers, task in the system is to deliver a activities and promote “The specifiers, users, and others iden- liquid through pipes or ducts to a Systems Approach” when design- tify and understand what they remote point against the system ing, maintaining, operating, and must know about the total Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 17 system to select the proper com- “The Systems Approach” • Startup. ponents for a given design. assures matching multiple pieces • Operation and maintenance. of equipment for optimum per- benefits of “the systems formance. • Alternative uses for sub- approach” – “The Systems mersibles. Approach” promotes proper Engineering and Application design by: • Safety. Manual – This information is being incorporated into the • Station tune-up • Determining the proper development of a comprehen- • Wastewater quality. horsepower and impeller siz- sive manual, to be known as the ing of pumps. SWPA Submersible Wastewater • Determining the proper Pumping Systems Manual Component Standards and power requirements. (Engineering, Applications and Guidelines – Developing test Components Integration for Use standards and performance and • Sizing the wet well, frame in Submersible Wastewater Pump design guidelines for each compo- and covers, valves, and other Stations) ancillary equipment. nent of a lift station and present- It will be produced in sections, ing educational training programs and offered in a ring binder and “The Systems Approach” about each will be an integral part on CD, with each section capable determines system responsibility of these efforts in the years ahead. because: of being used as a textbook, as a users’ daily reference manual, or • Complex systems with mul- as training material. SWPA will continue its tiple component parts such The specific objectives of the strategic initiative of creating as pumps, control systems, project are to develop and present Technical Resources promoting valves, and special start/stop technical materials to consulting and focusing on “The Systems units require unit responsi- engineers, specifiers, and users, Approach” by working closely bility. that provides a comprehensive with established Standards and • Unit responsibility elimi- description of how all the compo- Code development organizations nates the questioning of nents of a total system impact and to create new Test Standards as cause of failure and isolates affect each other, including, but well as performance and design it under a single source. not limited to: guidelines for all of the compo- • Functionality of a submers- • Reduces the time element nents of a submersible lift station for repairs. ible pump. and grinder pump station. These • System planning and sizing. “The Systems Approach” opti- efforts will be aimed at develop- mizes performance of the pump- • Pressure sewer system ing voluntary product guidelines ing system because it assures that guidelines. for effective product use. the matching of multiple pieces of The Association continues equipment will operate to provide • Specifications, layout draw- to work with Code develop- the best performance. ings, and system application information. ment organizations to insure the “The Systems Approach” Industry’s needs are met. • System components and establishes a standard format for “The System’s Approach” how each impacts with the submittals and approvals since it: is also being used as the basis other components in the • Provides standard pump system. for the Association’s expanding charts. educational and training pro- • Wet well and dry well con- • Provides pump test stand- grams, including its Semi-Annual siderations. ards. Pumping Systems Training • Provides engineering, appli- • Odor control. Seminar and Controls Training cation and operations • Conventional and alternative Seminar as well as its on-line manuals. treatment systems. training programs. 18 SWPA Educational Training Programs

s an essential element submersible wastewater pumps…. of its strategic initiative the typical installation of seals as to promote “The Systems As an essential element of it relate to submersible pumps; A its strategic initiative to Approach” (see page 16), basic seal components and ter- promote “The Systems SWPA’s comprehensive educa- minology; seal styles and types; Approach” SWPA presents tional and training programs focus standard mechanical seal materi- two semi-annual training on this approach. als, and common causes for seminars – A Pumping mechanical seal failures. Systems and Controls SWPA and Pumps and Systems Training Seminar, as well Magazine produce a multi-part AC Motors For Submersible as a new, state-of-the-art Pumps – The focus of this ses- webinar series on the systems on-line/on-demand Training sion is on the construction, rating, approach to lift station design. Resource Center through and application of submersible CEU/PDH credits will be issued a partnership with Pumps & for completion. The webinars Systems Magazine. motors…motor construction fea- will be presented free of charge. tures including basic design of For more information, contact the motor, winding and insulation SWPA Headquarters at 847-681- materials, and cooling systems … Attendees learn about better sys- 1868 or visit www.swpa.org. motor ratings such as efficiency, tem design through understanding power factor, torque, etc…explo- the impact of each component on Semi-Annual Pumping Systems sion proof motors, and insulation the other and on the total system. Training Seminar – Following classes. The featured presentation that its introduction in 2002 SWPA’s sets the stage for the entire pro- Pumping Systems Training Electrical Starting Methods gram is entitled “The Systems Seminar fast became an industry For Submersible Pump Approach to question: “What event, attracting consulting engi- Stations – During this session, is The Systems Approach” and neers, designers, specifiers, users, attendees learn the considera- Construction, describes, in Lift distributors, reps, product manag- tions for the selection of electrical Station Design,Operation and ers, technical managers, engineer- starting equipment for submers- Maintenance.” This presenta- ing managers, sales and marketing ible pump systems. The most tion answers the details, how managers, product specialists – practical approaches of direct it benefits the design engineer, and many others with an interest across the line start, reduced volt- manufacturer, sales representative, in the design, applications, and age, and variable speed systems contractor, and the end user. use of submersible wastewater as they relate to “The Systems The program typically includes pumping systems for municipal Approach,” are emphasized. sessions such as these: and industrial applications from as far away as Alaska, Mexico Applying Variable Frequency Lift Station Valving – The ses- and Puerto Rico. sion addresses the design and selec- Drives (VFDS) to Submersible This one-of-a kind program tion of check valves, air valves, Pumps – This session describes presents a comprehensive descrip- and plug valves for wastewater lift how pumps operate in variable tion of pumping system design stations. The types of valves on speed applications and what is and how the components of a the market is examined and, more critical for successful variable total system influence and affect importantly, how they interact with- speed pump stations. Discussions each other. in the system is analyzed. focus on the proper pump selec- The proper design of these sys- tion, potential for energy savings, tems depends on many mutually Mechanical Seals f­or rules of thumb for VFD appli- dependent factors because they Submersible Motors – cations, NEMA MG1 part 31 are complex and require con- Attendees learn about the use of requirements and other aspects siderable engineering expertise. mechanical seals as they apply to of applying VFDs to submersible Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 19 motors. – A Controls Training Seminar This modern pump and con- – in 2008. This in-depth program trols technology can help munici- Pump Station Control is designed for water and waste- palities weather economic crisis Considerations – The typical water pump station service per- and save precious dollars. elements of pump control panels sonnel, pump station opera-tions SWPA’s Controls Training and an overview ofomponents and personnel; water and wastewater Seminar, too, is a one-of-a kind options available is presented. service personnel who work with program and provides a an up- submersible wastewater pumping to-date roadmap to the rapidly- An Overview On The Basics systems on a daily basis and those changing world of pump station Of PLC Controls – Attendees who work for Pump/ Rep Service controls and control considera- learn how they are used, how they organizations. tions and related topics. come about, and where they’re This is also an ideal education- The featured presentation that going. This session also provides al opportunity for representatives sets the stage for this program is an introduction to PLC technol- of submersible pump manufactur- also on “The Systems Approach” ogy by illustrating its evolution ers, submersible lift station com- but focuses on controls and con- from its earliest beginnings to ponent manufacturers, distribu- trol considerations. its modern state. Also provided tors, service shops, and consulting The program typically includes is insight into where the field is and specifying engineers who sessions such as these: going, and what can be expected. need a better understanding of the Included in this session is a dis- basics of controls and controls Schematic Training, Symbols, cussion of benefits, applications, trouble-shooting. and Troubleshooting – An HMI, SCADA systems, common To gain the most from this introductory look into reading and networks, and the IEC-61131-3 program, attendees should have a interpreting electrical schemat- Program Standard. basic knowledge of controls. ics. Topics covered include basic This Program is application electrical theory, definitions of Design Example – This session and theory oriented and is ben- common schematic symbols and puts it all together by presenting eficial to anyone who needs to their usage, and schematic nota- a step-by-step example of how-to understand the basics of lift sta- design a typical, small, circular tion controls, controls applica- tion standards. Techniques for wet well pump station. tions, and controls troubleshoot- troubleshooting a control system ing. The individual presentations using the electrical schematic pre- sented. Grinder Pumps In Pressure provide essential technical infor- Sewers – A primer to raise mation, address practical user the awareness and describe the concerns, describe common trou- Enclosure Solutions That Factor in the Environment advantages of these products and bleshooting issues and the tools – This session highlights many to report on how they are used. available to solve those issues in enclosure solutions Attendees control systems already installed may not have thought of before Case Histories – During this as well as updates to existing but after participating in this ses- systems and planned new sys- session, representatives from sion, will help be better prepared tems and feature demonstrations, SWPA member pump and com- to select the best enclosure at the hands-on problem-solving and ponent manufacturer member best price for the application and companies – the industry’s leaders start-up procedures. environment required. – describe particularly challeng- Attendees learn about State-of- ing or unusual installations. the Art Control Systems and con- Motors, Motor Starting trol considerations to give water Options and Motor Semi-Annual Controls and wastewater operators and Protection Alternatives – Training Seminar – SWPA engineers total command over This session begins with an over- introduced its Second Annual their systems that was unimagina- view that helps Attendees under- educational and training program ble only a few short years ago. stand AC motors and AC motor 20 SWPA operations and teaches them applications, the interconnectiv- sive experience and wide-rang- how to evaluate motor ratings, ity required, and the benefits of a ing expertise. SWPA Technical including efficiency, power factor, consistent control platform, across Resources are provided and torque, etc. Other important motor the water system enterprise. there’s a special Media Area. and motor-related covered include motor compatibility with controls, Dedicated Pump Controllers CEU Credits are Available motor starting options and motor – This session begins with – SWPA issues certificates to protection. an explanation of the term Attendees at its Annual Pumping “Dedicated Controllers” and then Systems Training Seminar and goes on to address selection crite- Variable Frequency Drives itsAnnual Advanced Controls ria and discusses advantages and (VFDS) with Submersible Training Seminar for completion Pumps – Its all about energy ... disadvantages of using a dedi- of the course for submission to and so much more. Learn how cated pump controller. their respective state agencies for submersible pumps, like most CEU credits. pumps, are being controlled Pump Station Managers, from VFDs which serve multiple Communications and SCADA Technical Resources are purposes for most applications – This session is divided into including speed regulation and three distinct sections: The first Included – Included in the reg- help eliminate or reduce inrush focuses on the key characteristics istration fees for SWPA’s two current which helps save energy. of a pump station manager and Annual Training Seminars are This session also teaches how when to use these types of con- copies of the Associations’ appli- today’s VFDs are getting smarter trollers. cable Technical Resources AND then ever before in that they can During the second section, we an a comprehensive Attendee offer application specific func- discuss the various types of com- Book with Session Summaries, tions, including constant pres- munications to a pump station Speaker Biographies and contact sure or constant flow control and control system. The final segment information, their PowerPoint pumping protection. presents an overview of the key Presentations, and other Industry components of a SCADA system. information and information Types of Controls/Control about the Association. Devices – This session reviews Start-Up and Tuning a Station – This is a wrap-up session that and describes devices used inside Special Media Area Offered control panels as well as external addresses mechanical and elec- – There is also a special “Media trical issues such as generator devices, types of controls includ- Area” at each of SWPA’s Semi- testing, the pump end, level meas- ing components typically found Annual Training Seminars where urement, starter types, tuning to in control panels such as phase SWPA’s Pump Manufacturers and minimizing starts and stops and monitors, alternators, electron- Component Parts and Accessory forcing alternatives, the required ics, etc. and their application plus Manufacturers display their troubleshooting approaches and paperwork for starting and/or tun- products and provide complimen- troubleshooting techniques for ing a station, and related issues. tary product literature and other these controls and control devises. As a reference tool, Attendees receive a complimentary copy of resource information related to the programs’ contents. Programmable Logic SWPA’s Startup & Field Check- Controllers (PLC) and Their Out Procedures Manual for In another expansion of its edu- Applications – Building a Submersible Sewage Lift Stations. control architecture on a stable As a result of previous years’ cational and training programs in platform that can be scaled to the success, SWPA has combined support of "The Systems application requirements is criti- both programs into a semi- Approach," SWPA has expanded cal in Life Cycle Cost manage- annual, multi-day forum – its partnership with Pumps & ment, reliability, maintainability, Attendees hear and interact with Systems Magazine and created the and overall system viability. numerous experts and their peers SWPA Training Resource Center This session also covers key in the same place, at the same (TRC). The SWPA TRC is an areas of PLC/Process Control time, and tap into their exten- on-line/on demand technical Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 21 resource that includes video and more. SWPA members can News and Technical Articles, curriculum on such Important view these 1-hour Training Case Studies, SWPA Manuals, Industry topics as: The Systems Videos, complete with Q&A at handbooks and more. Approach to Lift Station Design, the end and the ability to send Operation & Maintenance, SWPA additional questions free of Grinder Pumps & Pressure charge. Non-members will pay a Sewers,Variable Frequency fee. Once a course is completed, Drives (VFD's), Pump System SWPA will issue a Certificate of Optimization, Cavitation and Completion, which you may sub- Air Entrainment — an advanced mit to your local governing body course, SCADA — an advanced for CEU/PDH Credits. course, Motors, Valves, Safety and Enclosures, Controls 101, The site also includes Industry

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Standards For Submersible Pump Applications

pproval of an American these pages, contact the individu- National Standard al sponsoring organizations at the Arequires verification by There are a number of addresses and web sites listed on ANSI (the American National National Standards applica- page 24. Standards Institute) that the ble to submersible pump appli- requirements of due process, cations. Many are American Some Other ANSI/HI consensus, and other criteria for National Standards Institute Standards that apply to Rotodynamic (Centrifugal) approval have been met by a (ANSI) documents, published Pumps Include: Standards developer. Consensus by the Hydraulic is established when, in the judg- Institute (HI). ANSI/HI Number/Name of ment of the ANSI Board of Standard: Standards Review, substantial agreement has been reached by 1.1-1.2 – Centrifugal Pumps for ANSI/HI Centrifugal Pump Test Nomenclature and Definitions. directly and materially affected Standard (ANSI/HI 11.6), this interests. 1.3 – Rotodynamic (Centrifugal Standard was initiated by a SWPA Consensus requires that all Pumps for Design and Test Standards Subcommittee, Application. views and objections are consid- ered, and that a concerted effort was processed and approved for 1.4 – Centrifugal Pumps for has been made toward their reso- submittal to ANSI by HI, and is Installation, Operation and lution. The use of an American now accepted and utilized by all Maintenance. National Standard is completely segments of the pump industry. 1.6 – Centrifugal Pump Tests. voluntary. The ANSI Canvas The Standard underwent 5.1-5.6 –Sealless Centrifugal process requires that a Standard be review in accordance with ANSI’s Pumps for Nomenclature, reaffirmed on a five-year cycle. five-year review procedures, and Definitions, application, opera- after 6 years, the updated test tion and Tests. The ANSI/HI Standard for standard was officially issued in 9.1-9.5 -- Pumps – General Submersible Pump Tests 2012. Guidelines for Types, Definitions, (ANSI/HI 11.6-2012) provides Applicatiom, Sound, Measurement valuable information on proce- ANSI/HI 11.6-2001, 2012 and Decontamination. dures for centrifugal submersible Submersible Pump Tests, 9.6.2 – CEntrigugal and Vertical pump performance testing. describes submersible pump tests Pumps for Allowable Nozzle Loads. ANSI/HI 11.6-2001 was and covers terminology and these developed through collaboration types of tests: 9.6.4 – Centrifugal and Vertical Pumps for Vibration Measurement between SWPA and the Hydraulic • Performance test. and Allowable Values. Institute (HI). This Standard was • Hydrostatic test. 9.6.5 – Centrifugal and Vertical created to meet one of the long- • Net Positive Suction Head standing, major challenges in the Pumps for Condition Monitoring. (NPSH) test. wastewater pump industry: the 9.6.7—Effects of Liquid • Submersible motor integrity development and acceptance of a Viscosity on Rotodynamic Pump test test standard written specifically Performance. • Vibration test. for submersible pumps. It was 9.8 – Pump Intake Design. updated in 2012. • Instrumentation. • Model test. 11.2-12.6 –Rotodynamic (Centrifugal) Slurry Pump The Appendix to the Standard ANSI/HI Submersible Pump (Including Slurry Pump Test) Tests primarily apply to tests of presents formulas and examples. centrifugal submersible pumps Factory Mutual (FM) driven by induction motors. For further information about Standards are typically used for Fundamentally based on the this Standard and others listed on explosion proof pumps. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 23

Component and Other • mSS SP-96, Guidelines on UL698A. The hazardous locations Standards – There are Terminology for Valves covered by this standard are Class also Standards that apply to and Fittings I, II, III Division I hazardous Component parts and accessories • mSS SP-128 Ductible (classified) locations as defined for submersible pumps and solids- Iron Gate Valves by NEC article 500.The circuit handling lift stations as well as for extensions that go into hazardous • mSS SP-136 Ductible grinder pumps in pressure sewer locations are typically control cir- Iron Swing Check Valves systems and the component parts cuits. This Standard requires the and accessories in those installa- panel to include intrinsically safe Control Panel Standards -- and physical barriers for separa- tions. These include Here’s a brief summary of the pri- tion of the circuits that are going mary Standards and Codes used into the hazardous location. Valve Standards by SWPA Member Control Panel Manufacturers that are applicable NEC Article 500 covers electri- The American Water Works to Industrial Control Panels. Association (AWWA) publishes cal requirements for equipment the following Standards that and wiring for hazardous (classi- UL508A is titled Industrial fied) locations, Class I, II, and III. apply to Valves used in Pumping Control Panels (published by Systems. Underwriter’s Laboratories). The NEC Article 409 is titled • anSI/AWWA C504-06, requirements in this Standard Industrial Control Panels and con- Rubber-Seated Butterfly cover industrial control panels tains requirements for industrial Valves intended for a variety of uses. control panels for general use. It covers panels intended to be • anSI/AWWA C507-05, This article does contain refer- installed in ordinary (non hazard- Ball Valves ences to other applicable NEC ous) locations in accordance with articles. For example article 409 • anSI/AWWA C512-07, Air the National Electric Code (NEC) references article 500 – 505 for Valves (NFPA 70). equipment in Hazardous (classi- • anSI/AWWA C517-05, fied) locations. Eccentric Plug Valves The Canadian Standards cov- ering these same types of panels • anSI/AWWA C518-01, The NEC may require equip- are C22.2 No 14-M95 Industrial Swing Check Valves ment to be listed and labeled. Control Equipment, C22.2 This means that the product must • anSI/AWWA M51, No. 94-M91 Special Purpose be reviewed and approved by an Manual of Practice for Enclosures, and C22.2 73-1953 organization that is acceptable Air Valves Electrically Equipped Machine to the authority having jurisdic- • aSME B16.10, Face-To- Tools and published by the tion and meets other require- Face and End-To-End Canadian Standards Association ments spelled out in the NEC. Dimensions of Valves (CSA). Organizations such as UL, CSA, TUV, ETL and others meet these The Manufacturers Industrial Control Panels requirements. These organizations Standardization Society that are intended to be installed require the listed equipment to (MSS) publishes the following in hazardous locations as defined have a label which identifies the Standard that applies to Valves by the NEC must meet an addi- organization which provided the used in Pumping Systems. tional set of requirements. These approval. requirements are defined in UL • mSS SP-58, Pipe Hangers Standard UL698. A list of the major Standards and Supports Setting Organizations whose • mSS SP-71, Gray Iron Panels that are not installed in a work impacts on SWPA, its mem- Swing Check Valves hazardous location, but have cir- bers and the submersible waste- • mSS SP-92, MSS Valve cuit extensions that go into haz- water pump industry appears on ardous locations, are covered by User Guide the following page: 24 SWPA

Standards Setting Organizations

Listed below are the major standards setting organizations whose work impacts on submersible wastewater pumps, lift stations and their components as well as grinder pumps in pressure sewers for residential and commercial applications and their compo- nent parts and accessories. For additional information on applicable standards, contact these organizations directly.

ASMA – American Society of IEEE – Institute Of Electrical & Mechanical Engineers Electronics Engineers, Inc. Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990 445 Hoes Lane P.O. Box 1752, Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331 Phone: 212/591-8530 | Fax: 212/591-7196 Phone: 800/678-IEEE (4333) | FAX: 732/981-9667 Web Site: www.asme.org Web Site: www.ieee.org

merican ational ANSI – A N MSS – Manufacturing Standardization Society Standards Institute 127 Park Ave., NE, Vienna, VA 22180 25 W. 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036 Phone: 703/281-6613 | FAX : 703/281-6671 Phone: 212/642-4980 | FAX: 212/302-1286 Web Site: www.mss-hq.org Web Site: www.ansi.org

NEMA – National Electrical AWWA – American Water Works Manufacturers Association Association 666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235-3098 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 184, Rosslyn, VA 22209 Phone: 303/794-7711 | FAX ; 303/347-0804 Phone: 703/841-3200 | FAX: 703/841-5900 www.awwa.org Web Site: www.nema.org

CSA – Canadian Standards NEC – National Electrical Code Association Published by NFPA – National Fire Protection 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Association (NFPA) M9W 1R3 P. 0. Box 9101, 1 Batterymarch Park Phone: 416/747-4000 | FAX: 416/747-4149 Qunicy, MA 02269-9101 Web Site: www.csa-intl.org Phone: 617/770-3000 | FAX: 617/770-0700 Conformance to applicable CSA Standards is Web Site: www.nfpa.org required in Canada for virtual all Standards is required to sell in that country NSF International P. O. Box 130140, NSF Building FM – Factory Mutual Research Corporation 789 N. Dixboro, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike, P. 0. Box 9102 Phone: 734/769-8010 | FAX: 734/769-0109 Norwood, MA 02062 Web Site: www.nfs.org Phone: 781/762-4300 | FAX: 781/762-9375 Web Site: www.fmglobal.com UL – Underwriters Laboratories 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 HI – Hydraulic Institute 6 Campus Drive, 1st Floor North, Phone: 847/272-8800 | FAX: 847/272-8129 Parsippany, NJ 07054-3802 Web Site: www.ul.com Phone: 973/267-9700 | FAX: 973/267-9055 Conformance to applicable UL Standards is Web Site: www.pumps.org required in the U. S. for virtually all installation. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 25

SWPA’s Technical Resources There are a number of Technical Resources and informational items you can use to learn more about submersible wastewater pumps and the submersible wastewater pump industry; obtain essential information for specifying submersible wastewater pumps, and assist you with the design, installation, and proper operation of submersible wastewater pumping systems and grinder pump stations. The most significant of these resources are published by SWPA and are described on the following pages.

The “Bible” of the industry A must for A distinctive “How To” since 1984…there’s no better understanding and using Guide with explanations reference tool. pressure sewer technology. for personnel in the field.

SWPA’s Current Technical Resources For ordering information, see page 31.

SWPA’S TECHNICAL RESOURCES, described A Glossary of System Terms and a Glossary of below, are based on “The Systems Approach” to the Electrical Terms are included. Design, Construction, Maintenance and Operation Also included is a variety of resource materi- of Lift Stations and Grinder Pump Stations. als, including friction loss tables for various pipe and fitting configurations and SWPA’s Standardized Submersible Sewage Pumping Systems (SWPA) Presentation Format for Pump and Motor Handbook – 4th Edition Characteristics – an evaluation tool that presents the minimum data needed to evaluate using a specific The SWPA Handbook is a landmark publication. pump for a specific application is also included. It presents fundamentals and addresses some of the SWPA Handbook is intended to familiarize and more sophisticated aspects of submersible wastewa- assist those responsible for designing, installing, and ter pump systems and their components. This unique operating lift stations using submersible solids-han- publication presents more than 80 tables, charts, dling pumping systems. It emphasizes the design, diagrams, photographs, and other visuals to greatly installation, and operation of a system of carefully enhance its value. integrated components. 26 SWPA

Here are descriptions of The Chapters, are less economical and less feasible. Glossaries, and Appendixes This SWPA Technical Resource is a must for Fundamentals and Components – Wet wells. understanding and using pressure sewer technology. Types and sizes of stations. Site selection considera- It describes the use of pressure sewer technology to tions. solve challenging wastewater disposal requirements where other methods may be less economically fea- Sizing the System – Planning the sewage system. sible or environmentally acceptable. How to size the lift station. Extremely low operating and maintenance (O&M) Selection of Submersible Pumps – Submersible costs have been documented. Data is now available system components. Factors in selecting the right from a plethora of successful systems -- some in pump. operation since the early 1970s. By taking advan- tage of the experience which these systems offer, Grinder Pumps and Pressure Sewers a new system can be planned which will provide – Applications. Advantages. Design crite- excellent performance, high reliability, and reason- ria. Equipment. Construction. Operation and able O&M costs. Maintenance. Controls for Submersible Pumps – Power It describes: Supply; Voltages and Phases available and Why?; • The keys to understanding the differences Standby Power Sources; Motor Controllers; Level between conventional gravity sewer systems and Control Systems; Hazardous Area Applications; pressure sewer systems, the piping network and Operation Sequences, Auxiliary Equipment; the reduction of solids size in the wastewater. Auxiliary Equipment; and Grinder Pump Controls. Pressure sewer systems use grinder pumps to Variable Speed Pumping – Basic information. reduce the solids present to particles, which can Considerations and design guidelines about vari- easily be moved through small diameter pipes. able speed pumping and variable frequency drives. • The use of pressure sewer system technology to Descriptions of each contributing component of the solve challenging sewage disposal requirements variable speed pumping system, how it interacts with where other methods may be less economically other components. Advantages and disadvantages feasible or environmentally acceptable. of applying such a design to submersible pumping • How the application of grinder pumps and pres- equipment. sure sewer systems is a cost-effective, permanent Dry Pit Submersible Pumps – General answer to allow more sites, existing and new, to Description; Advantages; Applications; Pump have access to a public sewer system. Station Design; Pump Mounting Arrangements; and Electrical Design. Pressure sewer systems using grinder pumps are par- Mechanical Controls and Components – Valve ticularly useful in new construction of subdivisions types and uses. Selecting access covers. and second home communities and in existing com- munities with aging septic tanks. Installation and Start-Up – Preparatory steps. The problems of aging septic tanks and unsatis- Equipment. Start-up, including pump and control factory soil conditions and an increased emphasis system testing. on environmental issues can be economically solved Operation and Maintenance – Procedures for with pressure sewers. Pressure sewers are compat- periodic maintenance and troubleshooting. ible with other collection system techniques...... The advantages of each technology can be blend- Glossaries – System and electrical terms. ed into site-specific designs using grinder pumps, Appendixes – Pump and electrical system refer- gravity systems, large submersible pumping stations, ences, including friction loss tables. and force mains. There is virtually no limit to the type of discharge point to which a pressure sewer Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewers using grinder pumps can be connected.

Since the early 1970s, pressures sewer systems Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewers features have been an effective method to move residential numerous photographs, charts, graphs and other wastewater through the small diameter pipes of a visuals as well as sections on: wastewater collection system where other methods Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 27

• A General Description of Grinder Pumps in Watch Displaying Seconds and a Pressure Gauge Pressure Sewers In addition to the step-by-step procedures to put a • Advantages To Using Pressure Sewer Systems lift station into service, the Manual also includes: • System Design Criteria • A listing of periodic station checks and inspec- • Equipment Requirements tions; • Up Front Planning • Notes on operation and maintenance, • Installation and Start-Up • A sample Start-Up Report Form, • Operations and Maintenance • A drawing showing a typical submersible pump station. In its Appendix, Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewers includes a Pressure Sewer Systems Glossary; • SWPA’s Common Terminology for the Grinder Pump definitions, Drawings and Common Components of a Typical Submersible Pump Terminology; a Basin Installation Reference Guide, Station; and an extensive Bibliography of additional sources • Glossaries of System and Electrical Terms. of information about these products. • A listing of selected standards setting organiza- Start-up and Field Check-out Procedures tions. Manual for Submersible Sewage Lift Stations This practical, 28-page Manual includes procedures for flow and performance evaluation based on n Also Available n equipment available. Based on field research, SWPA’s Technical A CD-ROM with BOTH the Submersible Committee determined that a “how to” training Sewage Pumping Systems (SWPA) Handbook guide with an explanation of “here’s why you’re Fourth Edition AND the Start-Up and doing it” for use when starting up a submersible sewage lift station was needed for personnel in the Field Check-Out Procedures Manual for field. This Manual was developed in response to Submersible Sewage Lift Stations that need. SWPA’s Start-Up and Field Check-Our Procedures Manual for Submersible Sewage Lift The Very Versatile Submersible – This Stations describes different levels of procedures, SWPA Training Video discusses some of the ways based on equipment typically available to start-up this proven machine serves pump specifiers and personnel in the field, to be used in conjunction with users throughout the world. It is... the pump manufacturers start-up and check-out doc- • An eight-minute presentation that describes the ument and Pump Instruction and Operation Manual versatile submersible as “a finely tuned machine – not in place of it. designed to operate within the liquid being It presents step-by-step procedures to put a lift pumped. It moves suspended solids as well as station into service and lists start-up and check-out liquids. The submersible takes little space...oper- procedures at three separate levels, based on equip- ates at a high hydraulic efficiency ...and is easily ment available. These are: maintained and serviced.” • Using a Multimeter. • A video training tool aimed at informing the • Using a Multimeter and a Clamp-On Ammeter. viewer of the advantages and multiple uses of • Using a Voltmeter, a Clamp-On Ammeter, and a submersible wastewater pumping equipment. Megommeter. It also presents: Distributors, contractors, specifiers, users, waste- water facilities managers, regulatory agencies, stand- • Procedures for flow and performance evaluations ards setting organizations, classes at engineering were also developed based on equipment avail- schools, and others interested in learning more about able. These procedures are: submersible wastewater pumps for municipal and • Flow Evaluation Using a Watch Displaying industrial applications can use “The Very Versatile Seconds Submersible” to provide sound background informa- • Performance (Flow and Head) Evaluation Using a tion or as a discussion starter. 28 SWPA

Standardized Presentation Format for Pump language, indicating conformance with the SWPA and Motor Characteristics* – SWPA has Standardized Presentation Format. developed a Standardized Presentation Format for Pump and Motor Characteristics for a pump or fam- By using the SWPA Standardized Presentation ily of pumps. Format, pump manufacturers present data in a The required information included in the pres- consistent arrangement so the designer or speci- entation format is the minimum data needed by a fier can make an informed comparison between specifier or designer to adequately evaluate using a different brands or types of equipment. A major specific submersible wastewater pump for a specific component of the presentation format is a series of application. Standardized Pump/Motor Definitions developed SWPA members may use the Association's Logo by the Association. They define the terms that the with the designation “Approved Curve and Data data represent. (Motor characteristics terms are as Format” in conjunction with statements that their defined by NEMA motors and generators No. MGI- performance curve(s) provide a minimum number of 1978, NEC-1990, IEEE Std. 100-1992.) data categories and the minimum design information as recommended by the Association. Pump manu- Common Industry Terminology – As part of its facturers, at their discretion, may include additional Common Terminology Project, SWPA has devel- information. SWPA assumes no responsibility for oped a “Master List” of System and Electrical defi- any other manufacturer claims made relating to the nitions and a series of drawings with call-outs and pump performance curve(s) or for the correctness of accompanying nomenclature related to submersible the information presented. wastewater pumps, submersible wastewater pump The following statement is to be included on any stations, and grinder pump stations: performance curve(s) carrying the SWPA Member • System Terms and Definitions1* Logo. “SWPA Data Categories Presented – Data on 1 this sheet supply design information as the minimum • electrical Terms and Definitions * recommended by the Submersible Wastewater Pump • common Terminology and Definitions of Association (SWPA) and is defined in accordance a Typical Submersible Lift station1* with SWPA’s Standardized Definitions for Pump and • common Terminology and Definitions Motor Characteristics. The accuracy of the data is for a Typical Grinder Pump Station1 the responsibility of (company name).” At the pump manufacturer’s choice, the presen- Press Information Kit about Grinder Pumps in tation may be in a one-page or two-page format, Pressure Sewers* – SWPA’S Press Information including a performance curve(s) and the minimum Kit On Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewer Systems pump and motor data design as recommended by includes a white paper entitled “A Pressure Sewer SWPA. Overview – A Proven Approach to Moving Each company seeking approval to use the Wastewater from One Point to Another”, a series of “Approved Curve and Data Format” logo, is Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) and answers required to file a formal application which includes about grinder pumps and pressure sewers, and a a Statement of Compliance, attesting that the com- compilation of Grinder Pump Definitions, Drawings, pany’s Chief Engineer or Technical Manager: “Has and Common Terminology. reviewed our performance curve(s) and appropri- Grinder pumps are used to power small diameter ate minimum data as prescribed by SWPA and to pressurized sewer systems in areas where gravity the best of our ability and knowledge all sheets for piping is uneconomical or impractical. Grinder sys- which we are seeking approval to display the SWPA tems work especially well in hilly or rocky terrain. Member Logo are in compliance with the SWPA They sharply reduce construction and equipment recommendations for minimum data to be included costs. and that the data is presented as defined by SWPA’s In fact, grinder pumps make it possible to serve Standardized Pump/Motor Definitions.” many developments and communities in terrain Each application and accompanying curve and where service was previously impractical. data presentation is reviewed by the Association’s Technical Committee to insure that the minimum The White Paper’s Executive Summary begins recommended data and information are included. by saying: “For many years, pressure sewer systems Those that meet the minimum requirements are have been an effective method to move residential then permitted to use the logo and accompanying wastewater through small diameter pipes to collec- Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 29

tion facilities where other methods are less economi- – Pump Manufacturers, Component Manufacturers, cal or less feasible.” and Associate Members. Each member company The keys to understanding the differences listing includes the company's main address, phone between conventional gravity sewer systems and number, fax number, Web Site, Product and Service pressure sewer systems are the piping network and Codes, as well as sales and technical contact infor- the reduction of solids size in the wastewater. mation for each company with phone numbers and e-mail addresses. There are 21 FAQs (and answers) that include definitions, cost and power explanations, system The SWPA Membership Roster and Product descriptions, life expectancy and other topics of Reference Guide also includes advertising from interest to engineers, builders, developers and home- member companies, information about the current owners. The definitions and drawings establish a and planned Technical Resources published by the common terminology for centrifugal and progressing Association, and our unique educational and training cavity style grinder pumps. programs – all based on “The Systems Approach.”

An Introduction to Grinder Pumps in Additional copies are available upon request from Pressure Sewers* (New) – A generic Training SWPA Headquarters or on www.swpa.org. Presentation designed to be used as an introduc- tion to pressure sewer systems to educate engineers, builders, developers, homeowners, young consulting * These items are downloadable from the SWPA Web Site engineers inexperienced in grinder pump systems at www.swpa.org and system design, industry groups without knowl- edge of grinder pump systems and others. 1. SWPA recognizes and acknowledges that there is other Submersible Wastewater Pumping Systems appropriate nomenclature for many of these terms and termi- Users and Specifiers Guide – A submersible nolog., However, to coordinate and insure the consistency of wastewater lift station Users’ and Specifiers Guide terms, terminology and definitions within all SWPA publications to SWPA’s manufacturer members and the products as well as between SWPA publications and accepted Industry they produce and sell and our Associate Members Standards and guidelines, the Association uses terms, terminol- and the services they provide. It includes basic ogy, and definitions from this “Master List”. industry information as well as general information about the Association and its programs and services. It includes member company listings by category

SWPA Technical Resources Under Development o expand its publishing efforts to meet ponents and how they interact to produce a system the current, ongoing, and future needs of to create optimum performance, minimum mainte- T the industry it serves, and in accordance nance, and long life. with its strategic initiatives, SWPA is developing new Technical Resources based on “The Systems Visit the SWPA Web Site at www.swpa.org for Approach.” information and special pre-publication offers on Submersible wastewater pump stations contain a these Technical Resources as they near publication. number of complex interdependent components that Submersible Sewage Pumping Systems (SWPA) must be properly matched to each other to ensure Handbook 4th Edition – with over 30,000 copies long, satisfactory and economic life. sold world wide, the 4th Edtion of “The Industry Because of this need, when in print each of these Bible” was released in the fourth quarter of 2012. publications will present fundamentals with an It includes a new chapter on Motors, expanded emphasis on the design, construction, installation, information on the Fundamentals & Components operation and maintenance of a system of carefully to “The Systems Approach,” updated information integrated components. Using this approach will on Selection of Submersible Pumps, a completely assist consulting engineers, specifiers, users, and new chapter on Grinder Pumps in Pressure Sewers, others gain a better understanding of the interaction updated charts, tables and more. Look for a version between the pump, valves, control panels, VFDs, in Spanish coming soon. An e-book version is also basins, mechanical seal materials and other com- available at the Association’s website, www.swpa.org. 30 SWPA

Submersible Sewage Pumping Systems (SWPA) These publications will be tutorial/ guidelines, Handbook – Condensed Edition – A tutori- providing the reader with specific information about al/guideline, based on the Submersible Sewage “What you need to know when specifying, design- Pumping Systems (SWPA) Handbook, 4th Edition ing, constructing, operation and maintaining” the that will serve as an introduction to the design inter-dependent components in a submersible waste- and proper application of submersible wastewater water systems. pumps and the many inter-dependent components They will present fundamentals with an emphasis and accessories that are used in solids-handling lift on the design, construction, installation, operation, stations and grinder pump stations. It promotes an and maintenance of a system of carefully integrated increased understanding of submersible pump design components and will contain technical and special- and the proper application of these products. ized information intended to be used by profession- als who design, install, operate, and maintain sub- System Component Guidelines (separate publica- mersible wastewater pump stations; qualified design tions on major components in a wastewater pumping engineers, professional installers; and others. system) – SWPA initiatives also call for creating a series of publications based on the Association’s Submersible Wastewater Pumping Systems established product codes and “The Systems Manual (Engineering, Applications and Component Approach,” that will be performance based tutorials/ Integration for Use in Submersible Wastewater guidelines for designing, installing, operating, and Pump Stations) – This upcoming SWPA Technical maintaining the major components in a submersible Resource will be a comprehensive manual covering wastewater pumping system. These publications all aspects of a submersible wastewater pumping will provide descriptive information on the compo- system, including the entire design, operation, and nents in the system and how those components inter- maintenance of a lift station and will be based on act with, impact upon, and affect each other, includ- “The Systems Approach.”… and a compilation of ing equipment guidelines, in a standardized format. SWPA’s Technical Resources – including reference Each publication in the series will utilize compo- materials, guidelines, tutorials, training materials, nents of the SWPA Common Terminology Project. and other informational items.

Notes on Operation and Maintenance

egular inspection and preventive maintenance will insure continued, reliable operation of the entire submersible pump station. All stations, pumps, and operating equipment should be inspected at least Ronce a year, and more frequently under severe operating conditions. All equipment in the station should be backed by manufacturers’ service manuals. This material should be carefully read and filed and should be consulted whenever servicing is required. In conducting regular inspections and preventative maintenance, be sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations (pump, control panels, valves, etc.). Note and read all safety precautions before performing any operation or maintenance procedure and take appropriate safety precautions to minimize the risk of accidents in connection with any service work. Before starting work, make sure the pump and the control panel are isolated from the power supply and that neither can be energized. Like all products using electrical current, submersible wastewater pumps can result in harm if not used with extreme caution and in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and in accordance with local building codes and ordinances. For additional information on Operation and Maintenance, including: A “Trouble Checklist” of com- mon problems and their probable causes, Safety Precautions and Recommended Inspections consult Submersible Sewage Pumping Systems (SWPA) Handbook – 4th Edition. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 31

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Pump Manufacturer Members

SWPA’s Pump Manufacturer Members are manufacturers of submersible wastewater pumps for municipal and industrial applications that can efficiently handle solids.

Crane Pumps & Systems Franklin Electric (Little Giant) 420 Third Street, Piqua, OH 45356 9255 Coverdale Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46809 Phone: 937/214-5325 n FAX: 937/773-9715 Phone: 888-885-8989 n FAX: 260-827-5654 Web Site: www.cranepumps.com Web Site: www.franklinengineered.com / Products: CP, DP, GP, IP, SH, TP, OP (Sewage www.littlegiant.com Injector and Effluent Pumps), AC, AT, BS, CC, CP, Products: CP, GP, IP, SH, AC, AT, BS, CC, CP, CT, EM, GR, LA, PC, PM, PS, PB, SE, SS, VA, CT, GR, LA, PC, PM, PB, SE, SS, VA, VFD VFD, WW, OO (Liquid Level Controls) Sales Contact: Twain Glaser, Technical Contact: Chuck Drake, Product Manager 717/504-2625. [email protected] Submersible Pumps. 937/615-3578 cdrake@ Technical Contact: Jessie Hinther, 405/440-1390. cranepumps.com [email protected] Sales Contact: Walt Erndt, VP/GM Technical Contact Little Giant: Randy Tucker, 937/778-3504. FAX: 937/778-5969. 405/440-1347. [email protected] [email protected] The Gorman Rupp Co. EBARA 600 S. Airport Rd., Mansfield, OH 44903 Phone: 419/755-1011 n FAX: 419/755-1251 1651 Cedar Line Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29730 Web Site: www.grpumps.com Phone: 803 327-5005 n FAX: 803 327-5097 Products: DP, IP, SH, OP (self-priming Web Site: www.pumpsebara.com centrifugal, rotary gear), CP, CT, LA Products: CP, DP, GP, IP, SH, OP Sales Contact: Vince Baldasare, Sales Manager, Sales/Technical Contact: Customer Service Engineered Systems. 419/755-1271. 803/327-5005. [email protected] FAX: 419/755.1208. [email protected] Technical Contact: Vince Baldasare

Environment One Corporation 2773 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, NY 12309 oulds ater echnology a ylem n G W T X Phone: 518/346-6161 FAX: 518/346-6188 Brand Web Site: www.eone.com/sewer 2811 East Bayard Street, Suite A Products: GP, CT Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Sales Contact: Chris Greco, Director of Sales Phone: 315/239-2980 n FAX: 315/568-7644 [email protected] Web Site: www.completewatersystems.com Technical Contact: Clark Henry, VP of Engineering. Products: CP, GP, IP, SH, TP, AC, AT, BS, CC, CP, [email protected] CT, EM, GR, LA, PS, PB, SE, SS, VA, VFD, WW Sales Contact: William Gell, Product Manager, Wastewater. 315/239-7004. [email protected] Technical Contact: Joe Steinberg, Asst. Product Manager, Wastewater 315/239-2419. [email protected] Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 33

Grundfos/Water Utility Pentair 3905 Enterprise Court 5500 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55416-1261 Aurora, IL 60504 Phone: 763/545-1730 n FAX: 763/656-5400 Phone: 630/236-5500 n FAX: 630/236-5511 Web Site: www.pentair.com Web Site: www.grundfos.com Products: AP, AC, BS, CP, DP, GP, IP, SH, TP, OP, Products: CP, DP, IP, SH, AC, BS, CC, CP, CT, CC, CT, EM, GR, LA, PC, PM, PB, SE, SS, VA, EM, GR, LA, PM, PB, WW VFD, VW Sales Contact: Rob Montengro, Vice President Sales Contact: Joe Jackson, Vice President of Sales. Sales. [email protected] 913/748-4202. FAX: 913/748-4025 Technical Contact: Russell Smith, Business [email protected] Development Manager, Wastewater. 224/500-6388 Technical Contact: Barry Jongsma, Manager, [email protected] Product Engineering. 913/748-4153. FAX: 913/371-6969 [email protected] Nicole Osborne, Product Marketing Manager. Homa Pump Technology 419/281-9225. Fax: 888/207-0597. Fountain Lake Commerce Park, 390 Birmingham [email protected] Blvd., Ansonia, CT 06401 Phone: 203/736-8890 n FAX: 203/736-8899 Web Site: www.homapump.com Sulzer Pump Solutions (US), Inc. Products: CP, DP, GP, SH, OP (Choppers), AC, BS, 140 Pond View Drive, Meriden, CT 06450 CC, CP, CT, EM, GR, LA, PB, SE, SS, VA Phone: 203/238-7000 n FAX: 203/238-0738 Sales Contact: John Lord, Business Development Web Site: www.sulzer.com Manager. [email protected] Products: AP, CP, DP, GP, IP, SH, AC, BS, CP, CT, Technical Contact: Ryan Sura, Senior Application GR, LA, PC, PM, PB, SE, SS Engineer. [email protected] Sales Contacts: John Everhart, Reg. Head Sales Americas. 203/238-2700. FAX: 203/238-0738. [email protected] KSB, Inc. 4415 Sarellen Road, Richmond, VA 23231 Phone: 804/222-1818 n FAX: 804/226-6961 Weil Pump Company Inc. Web Site: www.ksbusa.com W57 N14363 Doerr Way, P.O. Box 887, Products: AP, CP, DP, GP, IP, SH, TP, O (Mixed Cedarburg, WI 53012 Flow Submersible) Phone: 262/377-1399 n FAX: 262/377-0515 Sales Contact: Sherry Heinly, Marketing Manager, Web Site: www.weilpump.com Ext. 8353. [email protected] Products: AP, CP, DP, GP, IP, SH, AC, AT, BS, CC, Technical Contacts: Dr. T. Ravisundar, Vice CP, CT, EM, GR, LA, PM, SE, SS, VA, VFD, WW President Technical Services. Sales Contact: Tim Bade, Sales [email protected]. [email protected] Steve Lundgren, Vice President of Sales. Technical Contact: Jeff Plaster, Applications [email protected] Engineer. [email protected]

Mody Pumps, Inc. 2166 Zeus Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93308 Phone: 661/392-7600 n FAX: 661/392-7601 Web Site: www.modypump.com Sales Contact: Barbara Taire, Inside Sales. 661/392-7600. FAX: 661/392-7601 [email protected] Technical Contact: Paul Aguilar, Service and Operations Manager. 661/392-7600. FAX: 661/392-7601 [email protected] 34 SWPA

Xylem Flygt Products 14124 South Bridge Circle, Charlotte, NC 28273 Phone: 704/409-9750 n FAX: 704/409-9800 Web Site: http://www.flygt.com/en-us or www. xyleminc.com/us Products: AP, CP, DP, GP, IP, SH, TP, OP (Choppers) AC, BS, CC, CP, CT, GR, LA, PM, PB, SS, VA, VFD, WW Sales Contacts: Lisa Riles, Business Development Manager, Wastewater Pumps. [email protected] Bob Domkowski, Engineering Consultant. [email protected]

Zoeller Engineered Products 3649 Cane Run Road, Louisville, KY 40211-1961 Phone: 800/928-7867 n FAX: 502/774-3624 Web Site: www.zoeller.com Products: CP, DP, GP, SH, AC, AT, BS, CT, GR, LA, PB, PS, SS, VA, WW Sales Contact: Steve Doolittle, Product Line Manager. Ext. 8215. [email protected] Technical Contact: Andrew Ulliman, Product Engineer. Ext. 8130. [email protected]

Periodic Station Checks and Inspections

eekly station checks should be performed and data recorded in the Station Log Book. Certain visual inspections should be made, amperage readings should be taken and recorded, and megohmmeter Wchecks should be made. It is recommended that a Station Log Book be created to record and maintain this data, based on the needs and specifics of the individual station. There is no universally accepted format for a Station Log Book and no pre-formatted forms for recording station data. Whatever format is used, it is recommended that the Station Log Book be kept at the station in the control panel. A daily planner type book, available in most office supply stores, offers an ideal format for a Station Log Book. For most stations, a standard, wirebound book, 4-7/8” x 8” page size, dated for a full year, with one weekday per page, Saturday and Sunday combined, is sufficient. This format and size is ideal to use for recording station information and maintaining a record of periodic maintenance done on the station. The lined format allows space for comments about the station’s operation which need to be noted. This might not be easily accomplished on a pre-formatted form. The value of the Station Log is in consistently uti- lizing the book and noting all important information so it can be used for analysis and comparison. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 35

Typical Submersible Pump Station 36 SWPA

Component Manufacturer Members

Component Manufacturer Members are manufacturers of component parts and accessory items for submersible wastewater pumps and systems utilizing such pumps.

Flomatic Corporation Rockwell Automation, Inc. 15 Pruyn’s Island Drive, Glens Falls, NY 12801 1201 South Second St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Phone: 518/761-9797 n FAX: 518/761-9798 Phone: 414/382-2000 Web Site: www.flomatic.com Web Site: www.rockwellautomation.com/ Products: VA industries/water Sales Contact: Nick Farrara, Vice President of Sales. Products: CP, CT, VFD 518/832-6767. FAX: 518/761-9798. Sales Contact: Christa Bankay, Commercial Project [email protected] Manager. 519/244-5320. [email protected] Technical Contact: Brian Allen, Design Engineer. Technical Contact: Kelvin Hurdle, Manager, 518/761-9797 EXT 238. FAX: 518/761-9798 Business Development. 602/697-7372 [email protected] [email protected]

Motor Protection Electronics (MPE) Schneider Electric (Square D/ 2464 Vulcan Road, Apopka, FL 32703 By Schneider Electric) Phone: 407/299-3825 n FAX: 407/294-9435 8001 Knightdale Blvd., Knightdale, NC 27545 Web Site: www.mpelectronics.com Phone: 919/217-6464 n FAX: 919/266-4460 Products: AT, CP, LA, PM Web Site: www.schneider-electric.com Sales Contact: John Evans, President Products: CP, CT, PC, PM, VFD, OO (soft start- [email protected] ers, motor starters, circuit breakers, disconnects, Technical Contact: Chris Parker, Engineering programmable logic controllers, sensors and other [email protected] electrical and electronic devices used in conjunction with the submersible pump industry). Sales Contact: Jack Creamer, Segment Manager- Ohio Electrical Control, Inc.2395 Pumping Equipment, Pumping Equipment. 919/217- Rock Rd., Ashland, OH 44805 6464 or [email protected] Phone: 419/289-1553 n FAX: 419/289-5555 Technical Contacts: Siva Kanesvaran, Application Web Site: www.oecinc.net Development Engineer. 919/266-8605 or Products: AT, CP, CT, LA, PC, PM, SS, VFD, OO [email protected]. Sales Contact: Jennay Cacchio, Operations Manager. Chris Thomas, Application Development Engineer 419/289-1553. [email protected] 919.266.8604 or [email protected] Technical Contact: Dave Baker, Engineering Supervisor. 419/289-1553. [email protected] Sales: Leslie Blankenship, Manufacturing Manager. [email protected]

SJE Rhombus 22650 County Highway 6, P.O. Box 1708 Detroit Lakes, MN 56502 Phone: 888/434-5753 n FAX: 218/847-4617 Web Site: www.sjerhombus.com Products: AT, CP, CT, LA, PC, PM, SS, VFD Sales & Technical Support: Loran Knudsvig, Sales Director, Standard Products. Cell: 218/850-0961. Office: 218/847-1317 Ext. 3404. [email protected]. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 37

Topp Industries Inc. Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. P.O. Box 420, Highway 25 North 905 Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Rochester, IN 46975 Phone: 630/941-7600 n FAX: 630/941-8042 Phone: 800/ 354-4534 n FAX: 574/223-6106 Web Site: www.valmatic.com Web Site: www.toppindustries.com Products: VA Products: AC, BS, GR, LA, PS, PB, SE, WW, OO Sales Contact: Diane Meyer, Marketing Manager. (Structural Foam Basins and Prefabricated Lift 630/993-4022. FAX: 630/993-4087. Stations) [email protected] Sales Contacts: Ed Kelso, Sales. Technical Contact: Ed Gardner, Account Manager. 574/224-8653. [email protected] 630/993-4018. FAX 630/941-8042 Timothy Merkel, Outside Sales Manager. [email protected] 419/908-7612. [email protected] Technical Contact: Judy Terry, Engineered Sales and Customer Service. 574/224-8653. [email protected]

U.S. Synthetic 1260 S. 1600 West, Orem, UT 84058 Phone: 801/235-9001 n FAX: 801/235-9141 Web Site: www.ussynthetic.com Sales Contact: Dan Bagley, Business Development. [email protected] 38 SWPA

SWPA’s Industry “Community”

WPA created its mined geographic market area or Associate Member cat- industry segment as agreed upon Segory (non-manufactur- SWPA created its Associate between the distributor and the ers) because the Association Member category because the manufacturer(s) they represent. understands that it is in need of Association understands that it is Traditionally, the most profitable balanced input from the entire in need of balanced input relationships are those with exclu- submersible wastewater pumping from the entire submersible sivity of representation. system “community” and that wastewater pumping systems Through strong distribution, a distributors, reps, consulting and “community” and that manufacturer can reach vast mar- specifying engineering firms, ser- non-manufacturers represent a kets armed with the local knowl- vice stations, systems packagers, vitally important segment of edge and other intangibles outlined publishers, and others provid- this “community.” below without in-house overhead ing services related to Industry of a direct sales force. The costs Products* and/or who provide of the sales process is primari- services to users of Industry ly shouldered by the distributor Products represent a vitally community of interest and includ- during the pursuit of the sale, important segment of this "com- ing end-users; to broaden influ- thus allowing the manufacturer munity." ence associated with submersible to invest more heavily in prod- The “community of interest” wastewater pumps; and to bring uct development and production and influence associated with new resources and experience to improvements. these products is much larger than the Association and help achieve Distributors earn sales (and the manufacturers of the pumps a better balance of interest. therefore profits) through the and the component parts and This is of particular importance proper application of their accessories for lift stations and as SWPA develops additional resources which include engi- grinder pump stations. Standards, industry guidelines, neering principles (mechanical, To continue to be successful in educational training programs, hydraulic, chemical, and elec- today’s rapidly changing business and technical publications in trical), local system knowledge environment, associations like accordance with its strategic ini- (historical as well as predictive), SWPA need broad-based input tiative to promote “The Systems successful relationships (with to make sound decisions and to Approach”. engineers, contractors, owners, ensure that its programs and ser- etc.), and specific product capa- vices meet not only its members’ The Role of the Distributor bilities (by brand, style, etc.). expectations but also market The distributor relies upon expectations. One of the principal players these intangibles (intellectual To assist in promoting the in this “community” is the dis- properties) to secure sales of interests of the entire industry, tributor (or sometimes referred tangible products. In a market Associate Members are invited to as the rep), who plays a vital that seems commodity driven, to serve on SWPA’s committees, role in the application, sale, and wastewater pump sales are still an subcommittees, and working service of submersible wastewater engineered field. groups where their knowledge, pumps. expertise, and input are vital in Distributors don’t manufac- creating balanced educational and ture pumps and they may or may training products. not install pumps, but their role * For membership purposes, Their participation in these is nonetheless a vital one in our SWPA defines Industry Products as: programs and activities broadens market. It is the responsibility of Industry Products are defined as sub- SWPA’s perspective of to the full the distributor to sell pumps and mersible wastewater pumps that can submersible wastewater pump (end users, installer, etc.). efficiently handle solids. industry supply chain, the Distributors target a predeter- Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 39

Associate Member Listings

Associate Members are non-manufacturers providing services related to Industry Products and/or who provide services to users of industry products.

Alaska Pump & Supply, Inc. Brown & Caldwell 261 East 56th Ave., Bldg A, Anchorage, AK 99518 1600 Duke Street, Suite 310, Alexandria, VA Phone: 907/563-3424 n FAX: 907/562-5449 22314 Web Site: [email protected] Phone: 703/739-4212 n FAX: 860/528-8057 Company Description: DIST, SVSTA, SYSTP Web Site: www.brwncald.com Sales and Technical Contact: Terry Gorlick, Company Description: CE President. [email protected] Contact: Thomas Decker 703/739-4217. [email protected]

Allen’s Electrical & Plumbing 225 JC Cannady Rd., Statesboro, GA 30458 Burns & McDonnell Phone: 912/764-9975 n FAX: 912/681-2970 3650 Mansell Rd., Suite 300, Alpharetta, GA 30022 Company Description: O Phone: 770/510-4541 n FAX: 770/587-4772 Sales Contact: Barney Allen, Jr. Owner. Web Site: www.burnsmcd.com 912/682-2384. [email protected] Products: CE Sales Contact: Matt Bracewell, Regional Manager Water. [email protected] B&M Technical Services, Inc. 364 Industrial Drive, P.O. Box 48 Coloma, WI 54930 CDM Smith Phone: 715/228-7604 n FAX: 715/228-3418 One Cambridge Place, 50 Hampshire Street, Web Site: www.bmtechservice.com Cambridge, MA 02139 Company Description: REP, SVSTA, SYSTP Phone: 617/452-6000 n FAX: 617/452-8000 Sales Contact: Katie Gruber, Sales Manager. Web Site: www.cdmsmith.com 715/228-7604 608/547-9422 (Cell) Services: CE [email protected] Technical Contact: Ernie Sturtz, P.E., BCEE Technical Contact: Josh Gruber, Vice President. 850/386-9507. [email protected] 608/547-2407. [email protected]

Engineered Equipment Sales Blake Equipment Co., Inc. 1814 South Third Street, St. Louis MO 63104 4 New Park Road, East Windsor, CT 06088 Phone: 314/646-0074 n FAX: 314/646-0078 FAX: 860/243-3996 Company Description: REP Web Site: www.blakeequip.com Sales Contact: Michael D. Busse, President Company Description: DIST, SVSTA, SYSTP Sales and Technical Contact: Robert Klybas, Vice President. [email protected] G.A. Fleet Associates Christine Russo, Sales & Manufacturing. 55 Calvert St., Harrison, NY 10528 860/218-1006. Phone: 914/835-4000 Web Site: www.gafleet.com Company Description: REP, DIST, SYSTP, SVSTA, O Sales Contact: Jamie Saxe, Business Development Manager. 914/-381-7926. FAX: 914-835-1331. [email protected] 40 SWPA

Gannett Fleming, Inc. Precision Pump & Valve Service, Inc. 207 Senate Ave., Camp Hill, PA 17011 P. O. Box 7027, 517 Old Goff Mountain Road, Phone: 717/763-7211 n FAX: 717/763-8150 Charleston, WV 25356 Web Site: www.gfnet.com Phone: 304/776-1710 n FAX: 304/776-0303 Company Description: CE Web Site: www.ppvs.com Sales Contact: Jeffrey L. Raffensperger Company Description: DIST, SERV 717/763-7212. [email protected] Sales Contact: James Landfried, Municipal Sales. [email protected] Technical Contact: James Lawson, Sales Harmon & Co., Inc. Engineering. [email protected] 195 White Oak Hill Rd., Poland, ME 04274 Phone: 207/998-8100 n FAX: 207/998-2484 Company Description: REP Preferred Sources, Inc. Sales Contact: Greg Harmon, President. 930 Culp Rd., Pineville, NC 28134 207/998-8100. [email protected] Phone: 704/504-3111 n FAX: 704/504-3499 Company Description: REP, SVSTA, SYSTP Sales Contact: Scott Taylor, Sales Manager. Milby Company 980/721-4872. [email protected] 6201 S. Hanover Rd., Elkridge, MD 21075 Technical Contact: Josh Amon, Vice President. Phone: 410-796-7700 n FAX: 410/796-7739 704/504-3111, EXT. 200. Web Site: www.milbycompany.com [email protected] Company Description: REP, DIST, SYST, SVSTA, O Sales/Technical Contact: Chris Lind, Business Development Manager. 512/858-7927. Pumps & Systems Magazine [email protected] 1900 28th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: 205/212-9402 n FAX: 205/314-8272 Web Site: www.pumpsandsystems.com Modern Pumping Today Company Description: magazine, website, 312 Lorna Square, Birmingham, AL 35216 e-newsletters, webinars, eblasts Phone: 205/795-0232 Editorial Contact: Alecia Archibald, Senior Editor. Web Site: www.modernpumpingtoday.com [email protected] Company Description: magazine, website, Editorial Contact: Jay Campbell, Editor. [email protected] Smith Pump Company, Inc. 301 M & B Industrial, Waco, TX 76712 Phone: 254/776-0377 n FAX: 254/776-0023 PennWell Web Site: www.smithpump.com 1421 S. Sheridan, Tulsa, OK 74112 Company Description: DIST Phone: 918/832-9237 n FAX: 918/831-9834 Sales and Technical Contact: L. Granger Smith, Web Site: www.waterworld.com President. [email protected] Company Description: Publisher Sales Contact: Dottie LaFerney, National Sales Manager. 512/858-7927. [email protected] Southeastern Pump Technical Contact: James Laughlin, Associate 1368 SW 12th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Publisher. 918/832-9320. [email protected] Phone: 954/781-8400 or 800/396-4182 FAX: 954/781-8434 Web Site: www.sepump.com Company Description: DIST, REP, SYST Sales and Technical Contact: John Veerling (M, T), President. [email protected] Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 41

Technical Sales Corporation Whitney Equipment Company 4621 N. Hale Ave., Tampa, FL 33614 21222 30th Drive SE, Suite 110 Phone: 813/876-9256 n FAX: 813/874-1194 Bothwell, WA 98021 Web Site: www.tsctampa.com Phone: 425/486-9499 n FAX: 425/485-7409 Company Description: DIST, SVSTA, SYST Company Description: DIST, REP, SVSTA, SYSTP Sales Contact: Ben Larsen, President. Sales/Technical Contact: Jason Morse. [email protected] 503/310-9893. [email protected]

Charles R. Underwood, Inc. WWEMA 2189 Everett Dowdy Road, Sanford, NC 27330 P.O. Box 17402, Washington, DC 20041 Phone: 919/775-2463 n FAX: 919/708-7232 Company Description: 0 Company Description: CE, DIST, SVSTA Contact: Vanessa Leiby, Executive Director. Sales Contact: Mitchell McCoy, Electrical Division 703/444-1777. [email protected] Manager. Technical Contact: Zach Purvis. 919/775-2463.

Watermark Engineered Product Sales, Inc. 17220 Harger Court, Noblesville, IN 46060 Phone: 317/219-4333 n FAX: 317/219-3370 Web Site: www.watermarkeps.com Company Description: REP, SYSTP Sales Contact: Brad Boyer, Owner. 317/219-4324. [email protected] Technical Contact: Joel Warden. 317/219-4325. [email protected]

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Advertisers Index

SWPA Member Advertising appears on the following pages in a standardized two-page format. a profile, including, a company description*, sales and technical contact persons and the company’s logo, appears at the top of the left-hand page with advertising on the bottom half of the left-hand page and the full right-hand page.

Crane Pumps & Systems...... 44 EBARA...... 46 Empowering Pumps...... 48 Environment One Corporation...... 50 G.A. Fleet Associates...... 52 Flomatic Corporation...... 54 Xylem Flygt Products...... 56 Franklin Electric Company...... 58 The Gorman Rupp Company...... 60 Goulds Water Technology a Xylem Brand...... 62 Grundfos Water Utility...... 64 Homa...... 66 KSB, Inc...... 68 Milby Company...... 70 Mody Pumps, Inc...... 72 Motor Protection Electronics (MPE) ...... 74 Ohio Electric Contol, Inc...... 76 Pentair...... 78 Pumps & Systems Magazine...... 80 Rockwell Automation, Inc...... 82 Schneider Electric/Square D...... 84 SJE Rhombus...... 86 Sulzer Pump Solutions...... 88 Topp Industries Inc...... 90 Val-matic Valve & Mfg. Corp...... 92 Weil Pump Company, Inc...... 94 Zoeller Engineered Products...... 96

* The individual company descriptions have been supplied by the advertiser. SWPA assumes no liability for the accuracy of any of the statements or claims presented in that information. 44 SWPA

Crane Pumps & Systems 420 Third Street Piqua, OH 45356 Phone: 937/214-5325 FAX: 937/773-2238 Web Site: www.cranepumps.com

Products: CP, DP, GP, IP, SH, TP, OP (Sewage Injector and Effluent Pumps), AC, AT, BS, CC, CP, CT, EM, GR, LA, PC, PM, PS, SE, SS VA, VFD, WW OO (Liquid Level Controls) Technical Contact: Chuck Drake, Product Manager Submersible Pumps. 937/615-3578. [email protected] Sales Contact: Walt Erndt, VP/GM of Municipal. 937/778-3504. [email protected]

Crane Pumps & Systems is a manufacturer of high quality pumps, systems, accessories and services. With brands you trust, we provide solutions for commercial building, residential building, industrial, municipal and military markets. With over a century of experience CP&S serves the ever changing needs in today’s pumping marketplace. Our commitment to excellence is carried through to the manu- facturing, sales, distribution and service components of our business. Finding solutions and creating better processes make CP&S who we are. Our slogan “Everyone. Everywhere. On time. Every time” fuels our employees to strive to bring the most durable and sustainable pumps to market. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 45 46 SWPA

EBARA 1651 Cedar Line Drive Rock Hill, SC 29730 Phone: 803/327-5005 FAX: 803/327-5097 Web Site: http://www.pumpsebara.com

Products: CP, DP, GP, IP, SH, OP Sales/Technical Contact: Customer Service 803/327-5005. [email protected]

Founded in 1912, EBARA Corporation is recognized as a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of industrial machinery with a predominant focus on the production of pumps, pumping systems and compressors. EBARA International Corporation (EIC), represents the North American portion of the global pump and fluid machinery manufacturer, encompasses three divisions, Cryodynamics, Fluid Handling and North American Custom Pump.

The Fluid Handling Division provides engineered pump, pump products and related services for the water, wastewater, sewage, commercial, building services, industrial, and municipal industries offering reliable product knowledge, application expertise and responsive support including aftermarket replace- ment parts services. EBARA remains the largest single brand pump company in the world and develops high quality, efficient products and key system components for the fields of water supply, energy and environmental issues. Recognizing the continued strain on infrastructures and water and wastewater facilities with increased maintenance, energy, and environmental demands and costs, EBARA strives to deploy the best water, wastewater pumps, products, and technologies to meet these requirements.

ENGINEEREDforPERFORMANCE EBARA Model DLKF series pumps are designed to tackle clogging challenges with enhanced passage capabilities for handling of fibrous waste. Key Features

• Reduces material caught on the vane tips • Increases inlet pressure which keeps debris moving instead of recirculating • E-liminator groove disrupts the accumulation of fibrous debris

EBARA International Corporation Fluid Handling Division www.pumpsebara.com ©2015 EBARA International Corporation, All rights reserved. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 47 48 SWPA

Empowering Pumps, LLC P. O. Box 2313 Tuscalousa, AL 35403 Phone: 205/391-8422 Web Site: www.EmpoweringPumps.com

Products: Magazine, websites, enewsletters Sales Contact: Charli Matthews, Publisher/President 205/391-8422. [email protected]

Founded in 2011, Empowering Brands is a digital media company that has created the leading online information and connection hub for the global pump industry, EmpoweringPumps.com. As strategic business partners to our clients, Empowering Brands creates tailored programs to support our clients’ marketing campaigns, providing flexible and responsive service. With broad industry knowledge and a respected brand, Empowering Brands provides best-in-class digital media, content development, and social media strategy to empower our clients to cost-effectively reach and engage with a diverse indus- trial audience across multiple market industry platforms. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 49 50 SWPA

Environment One Corporation 2773 Balltown Road Niskayuna, NY 12309 Phone: 518/346-6161 FAX: 518/346-6188 Web Site: www.eone.com

Products: GP, CT Sales Contact: Chris Greco, Director of Sales [email protected] Technical Contact: Clark Henry, Vice President of Engineering. [email protected]

Low-pressure, gravity-independent, contour-following sewage collection systems were pioneered by Environment One. E/One Sewer® systems have proven to be an economical and effective method of sewering otherwise difficult land areas, such as lakefront property, hilly terrain, very flat land, and areas with high water tables. At the heart of an E/One Sewer is the Grinder Pump, developed by Environment One. These units accept household sanitary waste, grind it into fine slurry, and pressurize it to permit transport through small-diameter pipes. E/One sewer systems serve more than 1 million end-users daily. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 51 52 SWPA

G.A. Fleet Associates 55 Calvert Street Harrison, NY 10528 Phone: 914/835-4000 Web Site: www.gafleet.com

Products: REP, DIST, SYSTP, SVSTA, O Sales Contact: Jamie Saxe, Business Development. Manager. 914/-381-7926. FAX: 914-381-7931. [email protected]

GA Fleet Associates serves Building Trades, Municipal, Transit, and After Market clients by providing equipment, systems, direction, and service for their projects. Our staff is comprised of degreed engi- neers, MBAs, and highly trained technicians ready to solve any technical or field problem.

We specialize in plumbing and fire protection pumping systems, the HVAC large pump market, and municipal water and waste pumping systems. We also work with airports and in the subway to facili- tate water drainage, heating and treatment needs.

The Fleet Pump & Service Group is dedicated to aftermarket equipment, with mechanics, technicians, service, parts, rentals, and service contracts. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 53 54 SWPA

Flomatic Corporation 15 Pruyn’s Island Drive Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: 518/761-9797 FAX: 518/761-9798 Web Site: www.flomatic.com

Products: VA Sales Contact: Nick Farrara, Vice President of Sales. 518/832-6767. FAX: 518/761-9798. [email protected] Technical Contact: Brian Allen, Design Engineer. 518/761-9797, Ext. 238 FAX: 518/761-9798. [email protected].

Flomatic is the leading worldwide manufacturer of valves — specializing in Air Valves, Automatic Control Valves, Check and Foot Valves. For more than 80 years we have been changing the industry and leading the market with distinctive patented products. We offer a full line of Check Valves for the water and wastewater market ranging from 1” to 30”. Our products have been installed in a wide vari- ety of applications with excellent results. Flomatic is an ISO 9001 and 14001 certified company with comprehensive manufacturing processes. As always, Flomatic is dedicated to providing their custom- ers with High Quality Valves Built to Last. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 55 56 SWPA

Xylem Flygt Products 14125 South Bridge Circle Charlotte, NC 28273 Phone: 704/409-9750 FAX: 704/409-9800 Web Site: http://www.flygt.com/en-us or www.xyleminc.com/us

Products: AP, CP, DB, GP, IP, SH, TP, AC, BS, CC, CP, CT, GR, LA, PM, PB, SS, VA, VFD, WW Sales Contact: Lisa Riles – Business Development Manager, Wastewater Pumps [email protected] Bob Domkowski – Engineering Consultant [email protected]

Xylem’s Flygt brand is the inventor and the world leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of heavy-duty electric submersible solids-handling pumps, axial flow high volume propeller pumps, mix- ers, flow generating equipment and monitoring and control systems. Flygt submersible pump products range in size from 1-hp to beyond 1,000-hp with the ability to handle wastewater and storm water flows to beyond 100,000 gpm per pump. Flygt’s N-Pump delivers sustained high hydraulic efficiency and is the premier innovative solids-handling pump technology in the wastewater industry. The result is the most consistent offering of proven equipment for the widest range of pumping and mixing appli- cations. Visit our website for more information at http://www.flygt.com/en-us. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 57 58 SWPA Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 59 60 SWPA

The Gorman-Rupp Company 600 S. Airport Rd. Mansfield, OH 44903 Phone: 419/755-1011 FAX: 419/755-1251 Web Site: www.GRpumps.com Products: CP, DP, IP, SH, OP (self-priming centrifugal, rotary gear), CT, LA, PM Sales/Technical Contact: Vince Baldasare, Sales Manager, Engineered Systems. Phone: 419/755-1271 FAX: 419/755-1208. [email protected]

A world leader in municipal sewage pumping systems. Manufacturing an extensive line of above and below ground packaged pumping systems as well as submersible pumping systems, booster stations, silent pumps, and controls. The pre-engineered systems include pumps, motors, valves, controls, etc. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 61 62 SWPA

Goulds Water Technology a Xylem Brand 2881 East Bayard Street Extension Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Phone: 315/568-7123 FAX: 888/322-5877 Web Site: www.goulds.com

Products: CP, GP, IP, SH, TP, AC, AT, BS, CC, CP, CT, EM, GR, LA, PS, PB, SE, SS, VA, VFD, WW Sales Contact: William Gell, Product Manager Wastewater. 315/239-7004. [email protected] Technical Contact: Joe Steinberg, Assistant Product Manager Wastewater. 315/239-2419. [email protected]

Goulds Water Technology is an integral part of Xylem Inc., a global leader in manufacturing pumps for residential, commercial, agricultural and municipal markets. The Goulds product portfolio includes sub- mersible, lineshaft turbine, jet pump, sump, effluent, sewage, centrifugals, VFD drives as well as a full line of accessories for those lines.

Applications include:

Residential and Commercial Wastewater: Sump, effluent, and sewage pumps, complete lift stations, stock and custom control panels and accessories designed for residential applications. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 63 64 SWPA

Grundfos Water Utility 3905 Enterprise Court Aurora, IL 60504 Phone: 630/236-6900 FAX: Web Site: www.grundfos.us

Products: CP, GP, IP, SH, TP, AC, AT, BS, CC, CP, CT, EM, GR, LA, PS, PB, SE, SS, VA, VFD, WW Sales Contact: Rob Montenegro, Vice President Sales. [email protected] Technical Contact: Russell Smith, Business Development Manager-Wastewater. [email protected]

Grundfos is an innovative leader in wastewater pumping solutions and provide comprehensive market coverage through a number of marquee product brands, some with roots going back a century or more. Together, Grundfos, Yeomans, Chicago and Morris gives you access to a submersible range of pumps from the smallest grinder pump to the largest flood control stations, and we are leading the way with not only cutting-edge pump designs but all intuitive dedicated control systems. For more information on how Grundfos is “BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER” in pump design please visit www.grundfos.us Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 65 66 SWPA

Homa Pump Technology Fountain Lake Commerce Park, 390 Birmingham Blvd. Ansonia, CT 06401 Phone: 203/736-8890 FAX: 203/736-8899 Web Site: www.homapump.com

Products: CP, DP, GP, SH, OP (Choppers), AC, BS, CC, CP, CT, EM, GR, LA, PB, SE, SS, VA Sales Contact: John Lord, Business Development Manager. [email protected] Technical Contact: Ryan Sura, Senior Application Engineer. [email protected] Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 67 68 SWPA

KSB, Inc. 4415 Sarellen Road Henrico, VA 23231 Phone: 804/222-1818 FAX: 804/226-6961 Web Site: www.ksbusa.com

Products: AP, CP, DP, GP, IP, SH, TP, O (Submersible Pumps and Mixers) Sales Contact: Sherry Heinly, North America Region Marketing Manager. [email protected] Technical Contact: Dr. T. Ravisundar, Vice President of Technical Services. [email protected] Steve Lindgren, Vice President of Sales. [email protected]

KSB, Inc., a subsidiary of KSB AG, brings to the U.S. more than 140 years of global experience and competence of centrifugal pump technology that is designed for optimum reliability and maximized performance. KSB, Inc. supplies quality water and wastewater pumps and mixers i.e. submersible non-clog sewage, mixed flow, conventional dry pit sewage pumps and submersible mixers. In addi- tion to maintaining manufacturing, testing and repair facilities within the company’s headquarters in Richmond, VA, KSB is backed by an established network of sales and service locations to meet cus- tomers’ needs. KSB continues to increase presence with products and services throughout the U.S. to meet the customers’ demands. Like us on Facebook and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Visit our web site at www.ksbusa.com. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 69 70 SWPA

Milby Company 6201 S. Hanover Rd. Elkridge, MD 21075 Phone: 410/796-7700 FAX: 410/796-7739 Web Site: www.milbycompany.com

Products: REP, DIST, SYSTP, SVSTA, O Sales/Technical Contact: Chris Lind, Business Development Manager. [email protected]

Founded in 1932, Milby Company is the oldest, longest running company serving the water and waste- water industries in the Mid-Atlantic region. 71 SWPA 72 SWPA

Mody Pumps, Inc. 2166 Zeus Ct. Bakersfield, CA 93308 Phone: 661/392-7600 FAX: 661/392-7601 Web Site: www.modypump.com

Products: AP, CP, DP, GP, IP, SH, TP, O (Submersible Pumps and Mixers) Sales Contact: Barbara Taira, Inside Sales. 661/392-7600 FAX: 661/392-7601 [email protected] Technical Contact: Paul Aguilar, Service and Operations Manager. 661/392-7600 FAX: 661/392-7601 [email protected]

Mody Pumps®, Inc. is one of the fastest growing submersible pump manufacturers worldwide. We draw from almost half a century of experience in the submersible pump industry to deliver products that embody superior quality, reliability, peerless customer service and solid after-sales support. We serve the dewatering, municipal, industrial, marine, rental and waste management markets by offering a complete range of dewatering pumps and a full line of wastewater and sewage pumps. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 73 74 SWPA

Motor Protection Electronics (MPE) 2464 Vulcan Road Apopka, FL 32703 Phone: 407/299-3825 FAX: 407/294-9435 Web Site: www.mpelectronics.com

Products: AT, CP, LA, PM Sales Contact: John Evans, President [email protected] Technical Contact: Chris Parker, Engineering [email protected]

Motor Protection Electronics is a leader in the design and manufacturing of Industrial Controls. Founded in 1983, our philosophy is to manufacture Controls and Controllers that are easy to use. We offer a full line of Industrial Controls for the Water and Wastewater industry, along with excellent cus- tomer service, technical support, and product availability. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 75 76 SWPA

Ohio Electric Control, Inc. 2395 Rock Road Ashland, OH 44805 Phone: 419/289-1553 FAX: 419/289-5555 Web Site: www.oecinc.net

Products: AT, CP, CT, LA, PC, PM, SS, VFD, OO Sales Contact: Jennay Cacchio, Operations Managers. 419/289-1553 [email protected] Leslie Blankenship, Manufacturing Manager. [email protected] Technical Contact: Dave Baker, Engineering Supervisor. 419/289-1553 [email protected]

Ohio Electrical Control is ready to serve your control panel needs with our state-of-the-art 20,000 square-foot manufacturing facility. We are proud to have a full metal fabrication shop on site to make any modifications or to engineer any part needed to fulfill your order. OEC is a UL, CUL, and CSA Certified shop. We can build control panels to the UL508A and UL698A standards. Ohio Electric Control has a strong reputation in the water treatment industry. We are forging new relationships with industrial customers and currently forming a division which focuses on OEM controls. Our engineering staff is always ready to quote custom panels to meet your control needs. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 77 78 SWPA

Pentair 5500 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 600 Minneapolis, MN 55416-1261 Phone: 763/545-1730 FAX: 763/656-5400 Web Site: www.pentair.com

Products: AP, AC, BS, CP, DP, GP, IP, SH, TP, OP, CC, CT, EM, GR, LA, PC, PM, PB, SE, SS, VA, VFD, WW Sales Director: Joe Jackson 913/748-4202. FAX: 913/748-4025 [email protected] Engineering Manager: Barry Jongsma 913/748-4153. FAX: 913/371-6969 [email protected] Product Marketing Manager: Nicole Osborne 419/281-9225. FAX: 888/207-0597. [email protected]

Pentair’s Fairbanks Nijhuis line offers world class custom engineered solutions for the global pumping industry. Offering complete system solutions, Fairbanks Nijhuis globally serves the infrastructure, industrial, irrigation, oil & gas and fire protection markets.

Pentair’s Hydromatic line represents one of the most diversified lines of submersible sump, sewage, effluent, grinder, solids handling and self-primer pumps for the municipal, industrial, commercial, residential, domestic and international markets. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 79 80 SWPA

Pumps & Systems Magazine 1900 28th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: 205/212-9402 FAX: 205/314-8272 Web Site: www.pumpsandsystems.com

Products: magazine, website, e-newsletters, webinars, eblasts Sales Contact: Darrell Moody, Account Executive [email protected] Editorial Contact: Alecia Archibald, Senior Editor [email protected]

Pumps & Systems is the voice of the global pump and rotating equipment industry. For 22 years, it has served as the leading magazine for pump users worldwide, delivering relevant industry news coverage and powerful technical information to more than 40,000 BPA-qualified managers, engineers, operators and maintenance professionals. Pumps & Systems and its sister publication, Upstream Pumping, is avail- able for free to qualified subscribers in print and digital formats. Pumps & Systems is supported digitally by the No. 1 pump industry website, www.pumpsandsystems.com . The publication also offers newslet- ters with timely information: Pump Users Digest and Products for Pump Users. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 81 82 SWPA

Rockwell Automation, Inc. 1201 South Second Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 Phone: 414-382-2000 Web Site: www.rockwellautomation.com/industries/water

Products: Architecture & Software This segment contains key elements of the Rockwell Automation control and information platforms, software applications and automation components. Control Products & Solutions This segment consists of motor control products, solutions and services.

Sales Contact: Christa Bankay, Commercial Program Manager. 519/244-5320. [email protected] Technical Contact: Kelvin Hurdle, Manager, Business Development. 602/697-7372. [email protected]

Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and infor- mation solutions, helps make its customers more productive and the world more sustainable.

The PlantPAx™ Process Automation System leverages the core Integrated Architecture™ technologies and custom solutions for plant-wide control. Combined with intelligent motor control, PlantPAx can help you to reduce downtime, increase productivity, reduce energy use and improve safety. Predict and prevent maintenance issues, boost performance and protect your assets with process automation control from Rockwell Automation. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 83 84 SWPA

Schneider Electric (Square D by Schneider Electric) 8001 Knightdale Boulevard Knightdale, NC 27545 Web Site: www.schneider-electric.com

Products: CO, CT, PC, PM, VFD, OO (soft starters, motor starters, circuit breakers, disconnects, programmable logic controllers, sensors and other electrical and electronic devices used in conjunction with the submersible pump industry) Sales Contact: Jack Creamer, Segment Manager–Pumping Equipment. 919/217-6464 or [email protected] Technical Contacts: Siva Kanesvaran, Application Development Engineer. 919/266-8605 or [email protected]

Schneider Electric: Your partner for intelligent, energy-saving pumping applications

From the most basic application to the most complex project, Schneider Electric is committed to your success in the pumping marketplace. To meet the challenges in today’s complex market, you need more than an equipment supplier — you need a solutions provider.

Schneider Electric is an innovative partner committed to helping you solve your most complex chal- lenges while working with you to adopt the latest technology for your needs. We provide a broad range of cutting edge Control, Automation and power solutions that exceed expectations in the pumping industry. With 150 years of experience, we are dedicated to helping your company find a strategic edge in the market, whether you’re focused on water/wastewater, commercial and industrial building, industry, irrigation, or residential. We have the right solution for your application requirements and the expertise to make it work! For more information, visit www.schneider-electric.us/pumping. For more information, contact us at 888-778-2733 or visit www.schneider-electric.us/go/pump. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 85

Altivar Drives: Advanced energy management and performance in motor control For more than 30 years, Schneider Electric has supplied AC drives to ener- gy-intensive industries worldwide. Today, the family of Altivar Drives offers the most advanced and user-friendly variable-speed AC Drives and Drive Systems offering on the market. Featuring proprietary motor control algorithms to achieve optimal motor performance and complete scalability to match your application speed, size, and protection requirements, the complete line of Altivar products and solutions delivers the flexibility and performance to: • Optimize a broad range of utility and industrial applications including pumps, fans, compressors, material handling, hoisting, packaging, and material working. • Reduce energy costs by using proprietary energy saving technologies available only from Schneider Electric. • Improve uptime by simplifying installation, commissioning, and main- tenance by providing advanced diagnostics, industry-leading voltage ride-through capability, and seismic-qualified products and solutions. Altivar Process drives have been specifically designed for industrial pumping processes, including: • Irrigation • Mining & Minerals • Industrial • Buildings • Water/Wastewater • Residential • Oil & Gas • And more! For more information, visit www.altivardrives.com. 86 SWPA

SJE-Rhombus 22650 County Highway 6, P.O. Box 1708 Detroit Lakes, MN 56502 Phone: 888/342-5753 or 218/847-1317 Web Site: www.sjerhombus.com

Products: AT, CP, CT, LA, PC, PM, SS, VFD

Sales & Technical Assistance: Loran Knudsvig, Sales Director – Standard Products. Cell: 218/850-0961. Office: 218-847-1317, Ext. 3404. [email protected]

SJE-Rhombus® is a leading control solutions provider, combining 40 years of expertise in pump con- trols with the latest technology to deliver energy efficient, cost-effective products for a wide variety of residential, commercial, municipal, industrial and agricultural applications. No matter the application, SJE-Rhombus has a control solution to fit your needs, whether it’s a simple float switch or septic alarm system to control panels using embedded circuit board technology for advanced programming and monitoring of your system. And if we don’t have it in our standard catalog, we can design and build a custom solution to meet your exact specifications. With corporate headquarters located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, SJE-Rhombus does business globally from seven locations across the United States and Asia. SJE-Rhombus is a 100% employee-owned, privately held company. To learn more, visit www.sjerhombus.com. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 87 88 SWPA

Sulzer Pump Solutions (US), Inc. 140 Pond View Drive Meriden, CT 06450 Phone: 203/238-2700 FAX: 203-238-0738 Web Site: www.sulzer.com

Products: AP, CP, DP, GP, IP, SH, AC, BS, CP, CT, GR, LA, PC, PM, PB, SE, SS Sales Contact: John Everhart, Regional Head Sales America [email protected]

Sulzer offers the most advanced equipment for water production, transportation, wastewater collection and treatment for municipalities and industries. These products include submersible pumps, mixers, flow boosters, aeration systems, turbocompressors, and easy-to-use systems for monitoring and control. We have more than 100 years of application experience and manufacturing customer-oriented solutions using leading technology. The ABS XFP range of submersible wastewater pumps incorporated the first premium-efficiency IE3 motor designed and tested with IEC60034-30 together with optimized hydrau- lics - yielding the best total efficiency available on the market today. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 89 90 SWPA

Topp Industries Inc. P. O. Box 420, Highway 25 North Rochester, IN 46975 Phone: 800/ 354-4534 FAX: 574/223-6106 Web Site: www.toppindustries.com

Products: AC, BS, GR, LA, PS, PB, SE, WW, OO (Structural Foam Basins and Prefabricated Lift Stations) Sales Contacts: Ed Kelso 574/224-8653. [email protected] Timothy Merkel, Outside Sales Manager. 419/908-7612. [email protected] Technical Contact: Judy Terry, Engineered Sales and Customer Service. 574/224-8653. [email protected]

TOPP Industries, Inc. is the leading manufacturer in fiberglass pre-fabricated lift stations. TOPP has fiberglass tanks from 18” thru 120” diameter. Package lift stations are available with attached and unattached valve boxes, that allows the valves, controls and service personnel to be isolated from the wet well. TOPP also has specialists to assist with your specifications and drawings - contact one of our customer service representatives for more information. In addition to lift stations, TOPP also carries a complete line of polyethylene and structural foam basins for your individual needs. To learn more, visit www.toppindustries.com. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 91 92 SWPA

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. 905 Riverside Drive Elmhurst, IL 60126 Phone: 630/941-7600 FAX: 630/941-8042 Web Site: www.valmatic.com

Products: VA Sales Contact: Diane Meyer, Marketing Manager. 630/993-4022 Fax: 630/993-4087. [email protected] Technical Contact: Ed Gardner, Account Manager. 630/993-4018. [email protected]

Val-Matic is a leading manufacturer of Air Valves, Check Valves and Quarter Turn Shut-Off Valves for water/wastewater, power, industrial, fire protection and HVAC applications. Val-Matic offers six types of check valves including: Surgebuster®, Tilted Disc®, Dual Disc®, Swing-Flex®, Swing Check and Silent Check Valves to meet various applications. The line of shut-off valves consists of the Ener-G® AWWA Rubber Seated Ball Valve, the American-BFV® Butterfly Valve and the Cam-Centric® Plug Valve. Val-Matic is the first Air Valve manufacturer to have a complete line of air valves certified to NSF/ANSI 61 Standard for Drinking Water System Components. All Val-Matic products are NSF/ANSI 372 Certified Lead-Free by the Water Quality Association (WQA).For more information, visit our website at www.valmatic.com. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 93 94 SWPA

Weil Pump Company, Inc. W 57 N 14363 Doerr Way, P.O. Box 887 Cedarburg, WI 53012 Phone: 262/377-1399 FAX: 262/377-0515 Web Site: www.weilpump.com

Products: AP, CP, DP, GP, IP, SH, AC, AT, BS, CC, CP, CT, EM,GR, LA, PM, SE, SS, VA, VFD, WW Sales Contact: Tim Bade, [email protected] Technical Contact: Jeff Plaster, [email protected]

Weil Pump designs and manufactures centrifugal pumps for building, municipal, and industrial appli- cations. Weil Pump specializes in pumps for wastewater handling, condensation return, and hot and cold water circulation. Weil builds Submersible, Vertical and Dry Well type pumps. Sewage, Sump, Grinder, and Effluent models are available with standard or U/L XP motors — all air filled. Weil offers Vertical and Sumbersible models in stainless steel for corrosive applications. Removal Systems, Duplex Wastewater Valves, Control Panels, and Wet Well Covers provide a complete package. Visit our web- site at www.weilpump.com for additional information. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 95 96 SWPA

Zoeller Engineered Products 3649 Cane Run Road Louisville, KY 40211-1961 Phone: 800/928-7867 FAX: 502/774-3624 Web Site: www.zoeller.com

Products: CP, DP, GP, SH, AC, AT, BS, CT, GR, LA, PB, VA, WW Sales Contact: Steve Doolittle, Product Line Manager. Ext. 8215. [email protected] Technical Contacts: Andrew Ulliman, Product Engineer. Ext. 8130. [email protected]

For over 75 years, craftsmen from Zoeller company have been manufacturing quality, American made products. From their small residential submersible pumps to heavy duty industrial pump packages, you can put your trust and confidence behind Zoeller’s quick deliveries, competitive prices, and toll-free technical support. Users’ and Specifiers’ Guide 97 98 SWPA

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