Smith & Loveless Articles
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Design Considerations For Packaged MBR Systems
6/22/2020
Applying Membrane Bioreactors (MBR) in lieu of conventional activated sludge systems delivers higher effluent quality while eliminating secondary clarification processes. These systems incorporate flat-sheet or hollow-fiber membranes with pore sizes measured in micrometers or nanometers, which allow for complete retention of solids inside the treatment system.
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Above Ground Pumping Revolutionizes Texas School District’s Operations
3/24/2020
For most small to medium-sized operations groups like Klein Independent School District in the suburbs of Houston, the conventional choice of submersible wastewater pumps holds little wisdom. Above-ground pump stations reduce exposure to designated confined spaces, and associated safety requirements, allowing these groups to operate in a more convenient and cost-effective manner.
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Refinery Treats Groundwater Contamination While Saving Precious Facility Space
3/20/2020
A large, Midwestern oil refinery installed two identical, 110’ diameter S&L Model R OXIGEST® treatment systems to solve a groundwater treatment problem on-site. Each plant incorporates aeration, clarification, and effluent holding, treating peak flows of 7.2 MGD combined; 4.3 MGD in each plant.
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California Collection System Marks Eight Years Of Non-Clog Pumping
3/16/2020
Six wastewater pumps in operation, serving multiple resort locations, for eight total years. What does this equation add up to? ZERO pump clogs, once you factor in X-PELLER® Non-Clog Impellers.
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Non-Clog Pump Impeller Passes “Flushables”, Rags, and Even a Rubber Chicken
1/28/2020
Designed for vacuum primed and flooded suction Smith & Loveless pumps, the X-PELLER Impeller features a mono-port design that effectively expels problem flushables and other large items up to 3” (7.6 cm). Wipes, rags and other stringy materials are no problem, even in low flow conditions, and even with today’s energy-efficient, low-flush toilets. With new hazards found in today’s collection systems, sewage/wastewater has become less dilutable and therefore prone to clogging. But the X-PELLER solves the problem and eliminates the need to tear apart a pump to unbind the impeller.
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Self-Sufficient WRRF Completes In-House Grit Removal Upgrade
12/18/2019
Aging, inefficient aerated grit facilities at North Davis Sewer District’s (NDSD) treatment plant headworks not surprisingly caused the typical headaches of poorly performing headworks: downstream process tanks filled with grit and process equipment wore much faster than it should. And not surprisingly, it became a costly hassle for plant staff with annual basin cleanouts.
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Vacuum Primed Pump Stations Vs. Self-Priming Pumping Stations
11/27/2019
Both Smith & Loveless Vacuum Primed Pump Stations and competing self-priming stations are able to prime themselves by pulling water into the pump volute. However, the vacuum prime design of S&L EVERLAST™ Wet Well Mounted Pump Stations and Recessed Wet Well Mounted Pump Stations offer better performance, maintainability and reliability compared to self-priming competitors. Click to read some of the reasons why the Smith & Loveless pump station and its vacuum prime pump are superior.
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12-Year Cost Study Compares CAPEX/OPEX For 53 Pump Stations
11/27/2019
Asset management is critical in maintaining and evaluating equipment crucial to the successful operation of a utility. A key aspect is the collection of complete, meaningful data and the ability to easily evaluate the data.
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A Cost-Based Assessment Of Leading Grit Removal Systems
11/26/2019
"How much grit is my grit removal system removing?” is becoming one of the more frequently asked questions at Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) and wastewater treatment plants. The intrinsic problem of grit and its scouring activity means that efficient grit removal is fundamental for protecting and optimizing downstream WRRF treatment processes and equipment. Advancements in cutting-edge treatment technology, including membrane systems, and the critical need to maximize equipment investments places an even greater emphasis on effective grit removal.
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TITAN MBR™ Provides Private Developers With Automated Operation And Compact Footprint
7/30/2019
The packaged Smith & Loveless TITAN MBR™ Membrane BioReactor (MBR) provides commercial and private developers the most cost-effective solution for enhanced wastewater treatment and water reuse. Enhanced to make operation even more automated and simpler, and regular maintenance even safer and less frequent than any other membrane system, the new TITAN MBR™ features more compact models with the ability to achieve customized effluent goals and water reuse efficiently.