PUMPS AND DRIVES RESOURCES

• Hurricane Sandy Emergency Floodwater Drainage

  The devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast U.S. surprised some, but the people at Xylem were not among them. Xylem’s dedicated water professionals stood ready to fight the surging seawaters and torrential rainfall that threatened thousands of homes and commercial properties in Sandy’s path.

• Creek Culvert Bypass Helps New York State Avoid A Major Road Closure

  Mayfield Creek in Fulton County, New York, is an arterial body that flows out of Great Sacandaga Lake for approximately four miles through farmland and the upstate countryside. At several points along the way, the creek runs through culverts and under bridge structures, as highways and local roads intersect its path. During an inspection, it became clear that one major culvert – 140 feet long, 15 feet tall and running under heavily traveled Route 30 – had outlived its expected life. The 10-guage corrugated steel structure was deteriorated and needed to be repaired – with as little disruption to Route 30 traffic patterns as possible.

• Temporary Bypass Helps City Of Auburn, New York, Divert Stream Water Safely And Efficiently

  The Owasco Outlet in Auburn, New York, is a waterway that flows from the north end of Owasco Lake through five counties before connecting to the Seneca River. Over time, portions of the Owasco Outlet were contaminated with coal tar. A byproduct of burning coal, the coal tar had been buried throughout the grounds of a former manufactured gas plant located along the waterway during the 1800s, eventually leaching into the surrounding sediment.

• Xylem’s Quick Response Restores Critical Water Supply To North Carolina Community During COVID-19 Outbreak

  There is never a good time for a municipality to encounter problems with its water supply. But during the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak – when handwashing and sanitation are essential to maintaining public health – a reduction in water supply to residents quickly becomes critical.

• Greener Pastures Ahead For Pumps

  Energy-saving pumps will be ever more present in 2021 as investment in eco-friendly infrastructure continues to grow.

• Trenchless Technology Poised To Advance Infrastructure Resiliency

  As one of many ripple effects of COVID-19, capital investment in water and wastewater infrastructure is expected to see some setbacks due to reductions in revenue and cash flow during the pandemic. But a recent report highlights a brighter picture for the growth of trenchless technology in pipeline repair expenditures, thanks to its cost-effective approach for meeting pent-up demand.

• Pump Selection 101: Understanding Essential Criteria To Maximize Reliability And Efficiency

  Pump systems play a critical role in keeping our world in motion. However, specifying parties can often overlook opportunities to improve pump system reliability and efficiency. This can happen when designers or engineers fail to consider new demands placed on the system since installation or understand the benefits of available options.

• Using Variable Frequency Drives To Consistently Improve Pump Performance

  In clean water pumping applications that experience variable demands throughout the day, efficiently sizing and running pumps through their daily cycle requires a delicate balance in process design. Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are a valuable tool for matching pump output and energy consumption closer to actual demand. Here are some important points for evaluating and choosing the best VFD solutions.