Smith & Loveless Articles
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Getting The Grit Out With Hydraulic Forced Vortex Systems
8/17/2017
For wastewater treatment operations around the country, grit can be a major problem. If not addressed properly, it can gather in digesters, clarifiers, and aeration basins, requiring time-wasting removal by staff.
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Grit Removal System Design — How To Design An Effective System
3/13/2017
There are important tips to consider when designing grit removal systems, especially when different kinds of vortex systems are being considered. Baffled, flat-floor chambers, stacked-tray grit systems and sloped-floor, mechanically-induced vortex systems (MIVs) each have different nuances for sizing related to flow and the influent grit profile. The following short video shares two important tips to know in just two minutes.
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A Pumping Primer — Considerations For Prime-Assisted Wastewater Pump Stations
1/30/2017
Prime-assisted wastewater pump stations that house all mechanical and electrical components above-grade are a safe and cost-saving alternative to traditional or chopper submersibles, addressing confined space restrictions and improving operating efficiency and reliability.
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Advanced Grit Removal Resolves Plant’s Combined Sewer Challenges
11/22/2016
A Pennsylvania treatment plant upgraded its headworks to an innovative grit removal system that handles combined sewer storm surges, removes fine grit particles, and lessens maintenance on operations staff.
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S&L Launches Next-Generation EVERLAST™ Wet Well Mounted Pump Stations
8/31/2016
The EVERLAST™ Wet Well Mounted Pump Station represents the next generation of affordable, operator-safe and long-lasting S&L above-grade pumping systems. Featuring the top pumping technology (like the new RAPID JACK™ Quick-Clean Check Valve), new convenient package options, and the industry’s best warranty protection, EVERLAST™ is designed to provide users with a long, successful pump station life. Watch the video to learn more.
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How Footprint Impacts Grit Removal System Cost
6/1/2016
Footprint is a major factor in construction costs for new grit removal equipment. Learn more including footprint sizes for three of the leading technologies.
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An Answer For 'Flushables'
10/21/2015
In the past decade, wastewater professionals have been confronted with a drastic change in the debris coming through their facilities as consumer “flushables” have become a nightmare. Darby Ritter of Smith and Loveless discusses a potential solution.
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Smith & Loveless Launches New Line Of Above-Grade Pumping Systems
9/4/2015
This year at WEFTEC in booth #3648, Smith & Loveless continues its legacy of wastewater pumping innovation with the announcement of the EVERLAST™ Wet Well Mounted Pump Station series.
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Variable Wastewater Flows No Match For Fixed-Film Treatment System
7/23/2015
Fed up with a wastewater treatment system poorly equipped to deal with variable flow conditions, one retreat and camp facility thought FAST® and found a more effective and operator-friendly solution.
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Fixed-Film Treatment System Handles Fluctuating Population Changes With Ease
7/23/2015
A retreat and camp facility struggling with variable flow conditions and associated wastewater issues turns to a fixed-film treatment system designed just for that application. The results have far exceeded expectations: treatment quality surpasses permit levels and regular operation and maintenance requirements are at an all-time low.