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They revolutionized the market for small and midrange wastewater pumps. And now they are going to do the same for large pumps. Flygt N-pumps cut costs in two ways. First, they slash energy bills, in some cases by up to 50 percent. Second, they radically reduce the number of service call-outs. This is why Flygt N-pumps are the markets most efficient submersibles for pumping contaminated water. Flygt N-pumps maintain incredible efficiency month after month because fibrous material cannot build up on the impeller. We call it sustained efficiency. Flygt N-pumps have excellent non-clogging properties, practically eliminating the risk of blockages. Higher efficiency plus non-clogging performance may sound too good to be true. But after nearly 10 years, small and mid-range Flygt N-pumps continue to win market share. And the outlook is similar, if not better, for large Flygt N-pumps.
How it works
The secret behind the award-winning N-technique is the combination of a swept-back leading edge and a relief groove in the volute. Nothing to get hooked on The leading edge on most impellers is axial. This is the ideal shape for rags and other long stringy material to wrap themselves around. To avoid this problem, we flattened and swept back the leading edges of the impeller. Relief groove To help really stubborn material pass through the impeller, we developed a relief groove. As the impeller turns, rags are forced into this spiral-shaped groove. The combined action helps to tug material from the impeller into the volute where it is free to be pumped away.
Cuts energy costs by up to 50 percent Large savings can be made when pumping contami nated water. This is because Flygt N-pumps give you high efficiency, day after day, week after week we call it sustained efficiency. Eliminates build-up and efficiency loss The problem with conventional impellers is the gradual build-up of stringy material. Over time, the passage in the impeller narrows, reducing the amount of water it can pump. So, as the impeller gradually clogs up, efficiency drops. As you can see in the table below, the N-technique sustains efficiency at its original rated level month after month.
N-pump running continuously Conventional pump running intermittently The two-stage action is designed to prevent rags and other fibrous material from accumulating on the impeller. Stage one: the leading edge is swept back, so theres nothing rags can get caught on. Conventional pump running continuously
The red line shows how efficiency decreases when a conventional wastewater pump clogs during continuous operation. The green line illustrates how a conventional wastewater pump running intermittently also suffers from low efficiency due to clogging. Temporary efficiency gains may be achieved through back-flushing. The blue line shows the sustained efficiency of the Flygt N-pump.
Stage two: rags get fed into the relief groove as the impeller turns, pulling them from the impeller and forcing them into the volute where they get pumped away. 3
By combining increased pumping capacity with the self-cleaning properties of the N-technique, ITT Water & Wastewater have opened up new possibilities for cost-effective operation in all kinds of applications: Wastewater pumping Raw water pumping Cooling water Sludge handling Storm water handling Industrial effluent handling Irrigation Process water Get it right from the start. Use WebFLYPS, our proprietary pump selection software, to specify the right pump and SECAD to optimise pump station design. Flygt submersibles operate directly in the pumped liquid. This means low construction costs because Flygt pumps dont require a special housing or a super structure. Operating submerged also means that our pumps take up very little space, are quiet and do not need extra cooling. Flygt submersibles are smaller than non-submersible pumps because motor and hydraulics are integrated in one compact unit. Thats why pump stations for submersibles are smaller and less complex to build.
NP For semi-permanent wet well installations: the pump is installed with twin guide bars and a discharge connection.
NS This installation makes the pump easy to move around with either a flange that connects to a discharge pipe or a hose coupling.
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NT A vertical, dry-pit or in-line installation with flange connections for suction and discharge piping.
NZ A horizontal, dry-pit or in-line installation with flange connections for suction and discharge piping.
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At ITT Water & Wastewater, we design and manufacture all seals and electrical motors ourselves. Its the best way to ensure the level of reliability and performance our customers expect. Long-life seals Seal surfaces must be able to withstand friction under high pressure and poor lubrication for thousands of hours. Only a few materials are able to cope with such conditions without cracking, seizing up or suffering unacceptable levels of wear. Thats why we use, as standard, a tungsten carbide especially designed for ITT Water & Wastewater. Its a material that provides excellent protection against both corrosion and wear. This in turn leads to longer service intervals and safer operation. Mechanical face seals are normally cooled by the pumped media, but this isnt always the case. To avoid overheating of the outer seal when running dry (Flygt pumps are equipped with double seals), the seal compartment has been designed to dissipate heat quickly and efficiently.
Class H quality Inside all Flygt N-pumps youll find a squirrel cage induction motor, made to Class H specifications. Stator windings are trickle impregnated with resin and rated at 180C (355F), allowing up to 15 starts per hour. The maximum temperature rise in a Flygt pump is limited to a NEMA B rise of 80C (176F). This ensures a significant increase in the operational life of the motor windings. Better heat transfer In Flygt motors, heat losses are concentrated around the stator which, since it is surrounded by water, is easier to cool than the rotor. Heat transfer is also encouraged because the stator is heat-shrink fitted.
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What can ITT Water & Wastewater do for you? Integrated solutions for uid handling are offered by ITT Water & Wastewater as a world leader in transport and treatment of wastewater. We provide a complete range of water, wastewater and drainage pumps, equipment for monitoring and control, units for primary and secondary biological treatment, products for ltration and disinfection, and related services. ITT Water & Wastewater, headquartered in Sweden, operates in some 140 countries across the world, with own plants in Europe, China and North and South America. The company is wholly owned by the ITT Corporation of White Plains, New York, supplier of advanced technology products and services. www.ittwww.com