Godwin Pumps To Exhibit At WEFTEC 2006 In Dallas
Providing independently powered pumping in one package, the Godwin Dri-Prime Backup System (DBS) goes into operation to prevent spills during an emergency which may be caused by primary power, switch gear, or sewage pump failures in the lift station. In addition, this backup pumping system also can be used for primary pumping needs when the lift station undergoes routine maintenance and repairs.
"Diesel or natural gas engines power the pumping systems," said John Michael Paz, president, Godwin Pumps. "So, you get two for one: pumping and power in one package."
Visit the WEFTEC Operations Maintenance Challenge on Tuesday, October 24, 9:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., Exhibit Hall F to see a mock Dri-Prime Backup System (DBS).
This year's competition is the second of four years to feature the Dri-Prime pump. The competition is designed to test the skills of a maintenance/operating team to respond to a lift station pumping outage. Specifically, a Godwin Dri-Prime 4-inch diesel pump will be used to respond to the need for an emergency backup pump at a lift station. The maintenance portion of the WEFTEC Operations Challenge is focused on the routine maintenance and operation of the pump in preparation for use at a lift station.
Specific features of the Dri-Prime pump make the use of the pump as a backup system possible. First, the Dri-Prime is an automatic self-priming pump capable of lifts to 28 feet of static suction. At no time is it necessary to add water to the pump to initiate priming. Additionally, with the auto start controller on the DBS, the pump works only when high level flows require it. Thus, with the DBS, there is no need to have labor at the site for pump watch.
In addition, the Dri-Prime is designed with an oil bath mechanical seal that enables the pump to run dry without damage. This is a key feature and benefit for projects with intermittent flow characteristics like the backup lift station application.
A new model Dri-Prime that has evolved from Godwin's high volume CD series of pumps offers elevated heads with solids handling capabilities without sacrificing high volume pumping capacity: the 6-inch CD160M. The pump handles flows to 1,900 gallons per minute and is used in municipal lift station applications, because of the ability to handle heads to 260 feet and solids to 3 inches in diameter. The pump also is used in other water/wastewater applications including process or storm water sewer bypass pumping, grit chamber and clarifier cleaning and emptying, and bypass pumping for sewer re-lining or pipe bursting jobs. In addition, two more models in the high volume/elevated head range are to be available soon.
For high head lift station and other high-pressure water/wastewater applications, the Dri-Prime range offers the HL Series of pumps with heads up to 600 feet. Two new models, the extreme high head HL130M and HL160M units, have been utilized successfully in lift station DBS in the last 6 months.
A new product for Godwin will be unveiled at the show this year: a complete line of portable, gasoline-powered Wet-Prime pumps. Available in dewatering, trash, plastic, and pressure models, Godwin Wet-Prime pumps are capable of maximum heads to 285 feet and maximum flows to 425 gallons per minute. Ideal for applications including construction dewatering, landscaping and irrigation, farming, remote firefighting, and marine construction, the Godwin Wet-Prime line is backed by the same dependable parts and service availability as Godwin's Dri-Prime, Heidra®, and Sub-Prime® lines.
SOURCE: Godwin Pumps