New Technology Slated for WEFTEC 2022

WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation’s annual Technical Exhibition and Conference, offers international water and wastewater professionals exposure to the newest products, along with water-quality education and training. This year’s event, from Oct. 8 to 12 in New Orleans, promises to show off some of the finest new products on the market for municipal water, industrial water and wastewater professionals. Below is a preview of some of the newest products that will be highlighted at this year’s show.

New Technology Slated  for WEFTEC 2022

Aerzen Rental Temporary Oil-Free Blowers

Aerzen Rental provides temporary oil-free blower packages engineered for aggressive rental environments with onboard variable-frequency drives, remote monitoring and outdoor builds with sound attenuating enclosures. The rental units are available for immediate deployment in the event of a production failure or shortfall to longer-term operational leasing and rent to own. 844-400-2379; www.aerzenrentalusa.com; Booth 843


AllMax Software Operator10

There are a lot of moving parts involved in operating a water treatment facility, and operational data can come from many sources, leaving operators with multiple databases and software applications housing the data needed to analyze plant efficiency and generate regulatory reports. Operator10 from AllMax Software is a centralized database solution to manage all operations data, with features that make data entry quick and easy. DataView data entry screens allow for manual data entry and review; Sampling Events store extra information associated with lab results, and OPC/DDE Interface and Historian Interface automate the collection of SCADA data. 800-670-1867; www.allmaxsoftware.com; Booth 622


Aqua-Aerobic Systems AquaPrime

The AquaPrime cloth media filtration system from Aqua-Aerobic Systems is designed as an economical and efficient solution for the treatment of primary wastewater. This system utilizes a disk configuration and OptiFiber PF-14 pile cloth filtration media to effectively filter high-solids waste streams without chemicals. This system is ideal for primary wastewater treatment due to its proven removal efficiencies and high-quality effluent, even under varying influent conditions. 815-654-2501; www.aquaprimefiltration.com; Booth 5647


Aqualitec Screentec

Screentec from Aqualitec is an automatic vertical bar screen designed for headworks, pump stations, lift stations, wet wells and manholes. It protects pumps from rags, wipes, plastics and other solids. It also prevents pumps from clogging up, extends their life cycle and improves wastewater treatment quality. Thanks to its vertical design, it fits into narrow and deep structures, avoiding costly structural changes. It doesn’t have any moving parts under grade level, providing easy and safe maintenance for the operational staff. 855-650-2214; www.aqualitec.com; Booth 2845


Asahi/America Type-21a SST

Asahi/America’s Type-21a SST flow control valve paired with the Series 19 Smart Pack actuator provides a cost-effective, high-accuracy flow control package. The characterized ball valve provides a modified equal percentage flow control with repeatable results across the span of travel. The actuator is capable of 0.01% accuracy of setpoint. The Series 19 actuator features 4-20mA control, fail-safe capability, ISO-mounting configuration and corrosion-resistant NEMA 4x enclosure. The Type-21a SST ball valve is available in ½- to 2-inch true union sizes, which is suitable for OEMs and skid manufactures where space is at a premium, but functionality cannot be sacrificed. 800-343-3618; www.asahi-america.com; Booth 929


BDP Industries Dual 4x10 Rotary Drum Thickener

The Dual 4x10 Rotary Drum Thickener from BDP Industries provides double the filtration area of a regular rotary drum, leading to higher thickening capacities. Each drum can function independently of one another, allowing flexibility for process and maintenance operations. This model can be used on all kinds of sludge types from both water and wastewater facilities. The dual drum design allows for a smaller footprint when compared to two stand-alone RDTs. Internally baffled thickening zones, fully stainless steel construction, and bearings outside of the enclosure are just a few of the benefits this equipment has to offer. 518-695-6851; www.bdpindustries.com; Booth 1829


BioSafe Systems SaniDate 15.0

SaniDate 15.0 from BioSafe Systems oxidizes bacteria and odor-causing organisms in sewage and effluent water on contact and breaks down into water, oxygen and acetic acid. It is designed to operate with equal efficacy as chlorine or hypochlorite and exhibits higher oxidization potential than common halogen chemistries. It is EPA-registered for wastewater disinfection and is compatible with most existing chlorination or UV disinfection systems, which may help avoid costly expansions. It doesn’t require quenching and lowers health and environmental safety concerns compared to liquid or gaseous chlorine. 888-273-3088; www.biosafesystems.com; Booth 1213


Blue-White Industries FLEXFLO M5

The FLEXFLO M5 peristaltic metering pump from Blue-White Industries will accurately dose chemicals from 0.0124 to 540 gph at motor speeds of just 75 rpm. This not only serves to greatly increase tube life, but it’s also energy-efficient. As it’s all-inclusive, it doesn’t require external components. The chemical-resistant enclosure houses an energy-efficient BLDC motor, premium control boards and all connections (manual, remote analog/digital, EtherNet IP, Modbus TCP/IP, PROFIBUS). Its roller assembly reduces pulsations by 80%, and pump tube assemblies are dual channel and deliver excellent tube life. It is ideal for installs with high chemical demand. 714-893-8529; www.blue-white.com; Booth 1817


Bright Technologies, Division of Sebright Products, Belt Filter Press

The compact 0.6-meter skid-mounted belt filter press from Bright Technologies, Division of Sebright Products has stainless steel frame and roller construction as well as radius wedge zone and wing roller for sludge dewatering. Components include a sludge pump, polymer system and wash-water booster pump. Options include a sludge flowmeter, air compressor and discharge conveyors. The compact walk-around skid design can be utilized in as little as a 10-by-20-foot floor area. Rates of 25 to 50 gpm make it ideal for small applications or when a processor has outgrown dewatering containers. 800-253-0532; www.brightbeltpress.com; Booth 5045


CCI Piping Systems WrapidSeal Manhole Encapsulation System

The WrapidSeal Manhole Encapsulation System from CCI Piping Systems consists of an engineered primer and a wraparound, heat-shrinkable sleeve designed specifically to seal joints and prevent groundwater from entering a collection system. It features quick installation, with the heat-activated material supplied in bulk rolls. It offers complete joint coverage, a positive external seal, corrosion protection, high tensile strength and elongation, excellent abrasion resistance and long-term protection against soil stresses, acidity and freeze-thaw cycles. 800-867-2772; ccipipe.com; Booth 4101


Charter Machine Sentry Press 

Charter Machine’s three-belt Sentry Press offers maximum flexibility with an independent gravity deck, a positive pressure wedge zone and an eight- or 15-roll pressure section. Independent drives of the gravity deck and pressure sections allow for better operational control and potentially higher throughput. It is designed with stacked rollers in the pressure section to give a full 205-degree wrap on every roller, and can be configured horizontally as well. Presses are available in 1.2, 1.7 and 2.2 meters wide. Center Pivot Tracking extends belt life and can be controlled pneumatically or hydraulically. The perforated roll has 89% open area, which allows for maximum water drainage. 732-548-4400; www.chartermachinecompany.com; Booth 729


Cla-Val Model XP2F

The Cla-Val Model XP2F is an all-encompassing data acquisition instrumentation package option available now for any Cla-Val control valve. This also has flow calculation data, is a differential pressure-based solution and comes complete with pressure transmitters, a valve position transmitter and flow calculation module. It is IP68 rated and comes with a 12-24 volts DC input along with four analog inputs and outputs with the abilities to accept additional field instrumentation and retransmit measurements to PLC/SCADA via 4-20mA signals. It is supported by a nationwide staff of field and factory personnel to provide trouble-free implementation. 800-942-6326; www.cla-val.com; Booth 3905


CUES grout vehicle-mounted system

CUES grout vehicle-mounted systems enable long-term defense against inflow and infiltration of groundwater into structurally sound sewer systems. CUES offers a full line of portable, truck- and trailer-mounted grout rehabilitation systems for mainline, manhole and lateral joint sealing with the latest CCTV equipment and decision support software for television inspection. Condition assessment and subsequent rehabilitation are accomplished with one system. Sealing packers are available for mainline and lateral assets. Units can be configured to run urethane, acrylamide and acrylate-based grouts. Systems can be mounted in a dry freight box for export. The graphical user interface  leads the technician intuitively through the grouting process. 800-327-7791; www.cuesinc.com; Booth 519


Eagle Microsystems PS-2000 Multifunction Controller

The Eagle Microsystems PS-2000 is a multifunction controller capable of being configured as a process controller, sensor monitor and data logger. It can fulfill a large number of tasks that would normally require multiple separate instruments. This is accomplished by its ability to accept a wide variety of input signals and the availability of up to 10 user-configurable relays. The multifunction controller uses a color touchscreen interface allowing for intuitive operation and configuration. 610-323-2250; www.eaglemicrosystems.com; Booth 5938


Elode Electro-Osmosis Dehydrator              

Electro-Osmosis Dehydrators from Elode can reduce a plant’s sludge disposal cost by 60% and produce drier sludge cake that is acceptable to landfill. This compact machine can easily retrofit in line with many existing presses. This dewatering machine does not use thermal heat energy to pull water away from your sludge cake. It is so efficient the sludge cake never gets too hot to the touch. It uses electrical potential difference in the sludge cake to separate water in their process and it works on 95% of municipal wastewater plant sludge cakes tested. That is done without any chemical, polymer, heat, nor mechanical press. 201-568-7778; www.elodeusa.com; Booth 729 


Emerald Coast Mfg. WAVE

The WAVE from Emerald Coast is an all-climate, heavy-duty vacuum wastewater sampler. The ABS/acrylic case provides superior weather protection, according to the maker. Its 7-inch color touchscreen grants ease of programming and status viewing. This refrigerated sampler provides composite sampling with high accuracy, and the powerful vacuum system will lift nearly 30 feet. It is completely user-friendly. Sample size can be programmed, and the system will automatically adjust to ensure an accurate repeatable sample. 850-469-1142; www.emeraldcoastmfg.com; Booth 6242


Envirosight ROVVER X

ROVVER X from Envirosight is a sewer inspection platform that empowers operators to run inspections, view and record video, and log observations and generate reports. Twelve wheel options enable it to inspect lines from 4 to 96 inches and travel up to 1,640 feet into pipe. Its six-wheel drive navigates past obstacles, and overlapping wheels climb offsets with ease. Its Flexspection sewer video platform adds new capabilities. Three video resolution options (1080p HD, 720p HD and SD) allow operators to change file size and resolution on each job depending on the storage available and detail required. 866-838-3763; www.envirosight.com; Booth 5547


Flomatic Valves Model 408S6 Ball Check Valve

With today’s increasing use of nondegradable sanitary products, Flomatic Valves offers a solution to meet the harsh complexities of congested wastewater systems: the AIS-compliant Model 408S6 Ball Check Valve. It is AIS compliant and designed according to AWWA C508 standard lay lengths. The self-cleaning model has no sharp edges or snag points, helping to prevent clogging from nondegradable sanitary products. There are no moving parts except for the Buna-N vulcanized metal ball. 800-833-2040; www.flomatic.com; Booth 6873


Gorman-Rupp Eradicator Plus

Gorman-Rupp is offering Eradicator Plus solids reduction technology for select Super T Series self-priming centrifugal trash pumps. The Eradicator Plus product was designed for the most extreme-duty applications in the municipal, industrial and agricultural markets. For liquids containing trash bags, wipes, mop heads, hair, industrial byproducts and agricultural wastes, it is ideal when cutting and tearing of organic solids entering the pump is required. Based on the same principles of the Eradicator Solids Management System, Eradicator Plus models are the most aggressive in the Super T Series product lineup. 419-755-1011; www.grpumps.com; Booth 917


Halliday Products Series F Flushmount Floodtight Covers

Series F Flushmount Floodtight Covers from Halliday Products are made from highly durable aluminum and stainless steel, and feature EDPM compression gaskets, spring assists and stainless steel cam locks. They are structurally designed to support a 25-foot column of water. 800-298-1027; www.hallidayproducts.com; Booth 2951


InfoSense SL-RAT

The Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool, or SL-RAT, from InfoSense acts as a force multiplier for municipal wastewater collection system operators. It does this by enabling a change from a reactive or time-based cleaning strategy to a condition-based cleaning strategy. The sewer system is screened programmatically, allowing for cleaning the right pipe at the right time. By changing to this method, hundreds of wastewater utilities around the globe have seen significant savings in terms of dollars, fuel usage, cleaning labor, flushing water and cleaning equipment utilization. 704-644-114; www.infosense.com; Booth 1229


Inovair IM-Series

Integrally-geared, high-efficiency Inovair IM-Series blowers cover applications from 15 to 500 hp. Their technology is robust, compact, and quiet, providing safety, performance, and reliability, even in the most demanding duty cycles. Service and support are highlights, and customers appreciate that maintenance is performed by the plant operators, meaning no costly maintenance contracts. 913-469-7244; www.inovair.com; Booth 2857


JDV Equipment Nozzle Mix System

The dual-zone Nozzle Mix System from JDV Equipment provides uniform mixing patterns that produce even distribution and a stable environment. It optimizes solids suspension and contact to promote efficiency in a wide range of applications. The system is designed with pumps installed outside the tanks and are typically chopper pumps or pumps incorporating in-line grinders. The high-velocity nozzles mounted inside the tank completely mix the tank contents. Applications include anaerobic digestion, biosolids storage, blending tanks, excess flow tanks, septage or leachate, anoxic zones, CSO handling, aerobic digestion, secondary treatment, and biosolids holding ponds. 973-366-6556; www.jdvequipment.com; Booth 2601


JWC Environmental Monster Metal Cutters

JWC’s Monster Metal cutters last twice as long as typical industry cutters and work in both abrasive and corrosive environments commonly found in wastewater treatment plants. It is available on select Muffin Monster, Channel Monster and Channel Monster FLEX units. A five-year warranty covering the cartridge and wear components is included on Muffin Monster units, while a three-year warranty is available for Channel Monster and Channel Monster FLEX units. 800-331-2277; www.jwce.com; Booth 3451


Keller America Econoline

The Econoline pressure transmitter from Keller America combines a media-isolated piezoresistive silicon sensor with signal conditioning electronics to provide a compact pressure transmitter with less than ±1% Total Error Band accuracy from 0 to 50 degrees C. The industry standard 4-20mA analog output is compatible with most existing monitoring infrastructure and SCADA systems and provides meaningful output in ranges from 30 to 10,000 psi. The design makes it suitable for use under harsh environmental conditions, including those with high levels of electromagnetic radiation and/or those involving aggressive media where small size, low weight and reasonable cost are required. Modular production provides short lead times and maximum versatility for customer-specific applications. 877-253-5537; www.kelleramerica.com; Booth 330


Komline-Wyssmont Turbo-Dryer

The Komline-Wyssmont Turbo-Dryer is a tried and tested dryer design for even, thorough and rapid drying using a system of rotating trays which material is transferred onto one after the other. This high thermal efficiency, low-maintenance dryer produces Class A Biosolids. It offers a small footprint and low operating cost. 800-225-5457; www.komline.com; Booth 2517


Ladtech System

Concrete and brick manhole risers are one of the leading causes of I&I. Constant traffic impact and freeze-thaw cycles cause this critical part of the system to crack and crumble. This is also where the majority of groundwater impacts systems. The Ladtech System addresses this issue by making the chimney riser section of the manhole uniform and completely watertight. Made from 100% recycled HDPE, sealed with butyl rubber sealant, the joints between the cone, risers, frame and cover are permanently flexible and watertight. Its H25 load rating ensures that traffic impact will not compromise performance. It is impervious to hydrogen sulfide, including slope rings and 1/4-inch spacers, allowing a precision installation. 877-235-7464; www.ladtech.com; Booth 4004


Lakeside Equipment Raptor Septage Acceptance and Septage Complete Plants 

Raptor Septage Acceptance and Septage Complete Plants from Lakeside Equipment remove debris and inorganic solids from municipal, industrial and septic tank biosolids. This heavy-duty machine incorporates the Raptor Fine Screen for screening, dewatering and compaction. Accessories include grit and rock removal as well as security access and automated accounting systems. With the addition of aerated grit removal, the septage acceptance plant is offered as the Septage Complete Plant (a slight variation of the Raptor Complete Plant). 630-837-5640; www.lakeside-equipment.com; Booth 2729


Park Process Sludge King II

The Sludge King II roll-off dewatering container from Park Process incorporates an engineered design that eliminates any trapped water in the bottom of the filter cake. The second center wall filter increases filter area by 33% producing drier cakes in less time. The plastic floor panels that cover the floor space between wall filters and center wall filters serve three purposes; they hold down the bottom of the filter elements, help to eliminate standing water and facilitate the dumping of filter cake. The inlet manifold is split into three separate inlets, each with a ball valve, allowing the incoming flow to be distributed evenly into the three compartments formed by the two center wall filters. 855-511-7275; www.parkprocess.com; Booth 1637


Pioneer Pump ElectricPAK

The Pioneer Pump ElectricPAK is a modular offering of electric-driven pump packages engineered to offer a fully streamlined experience for owners and operators. Each configured assembly includes a high-performance pump and electric motor that provides better flow, higher head and greater efficiency. The design also features a rigid motor stool that keeps the pump and motor permanently aligned, saving countless hours of alignment work and service time. Franklin Electric’s online specification tool, FE Select, allows users to configure and quote a full ElectricPAK that meets their application needs anytime and from any web-enabled device. 503-266-4115; www.pioneerpump.com; Booth 2936


Pulsed Hydraulics Large Bubble Mixers

Pulsed Hydraulics manufactures large bubble mixing systems that are used in lift stations to reduce FOG and odors. When installed in anaerobic/anoxic basins, the circular mixing created by the mixer granulates floc. The larger floc reduces the TSS count by an average of 20%, reducing nitrogen, ammonia and phosphorus. The mixers increase the efficiency of diffusers when installed in aeration basins, as they are vertical mixers that keep the small bubbles in suspension longer and transfer more oxygen. No in-basin maintenance or repairs are required. 800-641-1726; www.phiwater.com; Booth 4503


Saf-T-Flo Chemical Injection Saf-T-Seal

The Saf-T-Seal elastomeric duckbill tip from Saf-T-Flo Chemical Injection can be a timesaver when added to injection quills dosing sodium hypochlorite or ammonia. These chemicals are prone to forming deposits, which eventually lead to a clogged injection quill. The tip can be added to any 3/8- or 1/2-inch injection quill to help reduce tip clogging, extending maintenance intervals. 800-957-2383; www.saftflo.com; Booth 2012


SAVECO/Enviro-Care SEPCOM Vertical Screw Separator

The SEPCOM Vertical Screw Separator from SAVECO/Enviro-Care was engineered to dewater liquid/solid mixtures in which the ratio of liquid to solid fluctuates dramatically. The design includes two vertical screws manufactured from SINT-engineered polymers. This separator ensures there is no clogging or loss of plug during operation. Separation is performed by a flexible combination of gravity and mechanical compression. This flexibility allows the machine to separate the liquid phase from the solid phase of a wide range of materials where the percentage of the liquid inside the solids may be constantly changing. 815-636-8306; www.savecowaterna.com; Booth 4309


Sealing Systems Flex-Seal 2.0

Flex-Seal 2.0 from Sealing Systems is an all-purpose sealant that adheres to many surfaces and has over 800% elongation. It is designed to prevent I&I and to provide corrosion protection at the grade adjustment ring section or joint sections of manholes and catch basins. It is 100% safe and Prop 65 compliant. The internal seal is manually applied using a paintbrush, and the kit is designed to cover 12 vertical inches on a 27-inch-diameter manhole. 800-478-2054; www.ssisealingsystems.com; Booth 3928


SEEPEX Smart Air Injection

Smart Air Injection is a SEEPEX customized system for pumping over long distances. The system uses compressed air and polymer injections to convey biosolids, or other media with a dry matter content of 20% to 40%, over distances of up to 1,000 meters. This combination ensures a low pressure level in the delivery line as well as low friction, which translates into a long life cycle and low operating costs. It integrates easily into existing automation and control systems; reduces the pressure rating of the pipework and valves; and is an enclosed pipework system, eliminating unpleasant odors or rainfall dilution. 937-864-7150; www.seepex.com; Booth 3109


Sulzer Pumps Solutions HST Turbocompressor

The HST Turbocompressor from Sulzer Pumps Solutions offers an advanced design with digitally controlled magnetic bearing technology and a premium efficient high-speed motor driven through a built-in frequency converter. It has no mechanical wearing parts or lubricants requiring minimal maintenance. This is made possible by electronically controlled magnetic bearing technology, which levitates the integrated rotor/shaft/impeller single-piece assembly along the self-diagnostic features of the active magnetic bearing controller. The result is a compressor with no performance deterioration over time and no need for scheduled maintenance. They are widely used in wastewater treatment plants and in low-pressure industrial processes. 203-238-2700; www.sulzer.com; Booth 3439


Vactor Mfg. H.A.L.O.

The H.A.L.O. hands-free accessory light option from Vactor was designed with safety and efficiency in mind. Explosion proof, waterproof and hands-free, it is an operator-oriented tool ideal for virtually all applications. It features up to 14 hours run time and a 50-foot retractable corded reel. It is available on the 2100i, Water Recycler, 2100i CB, iMPACT and Ramjet Truck Series. 815-672-3171; www.vactor.com; Booth 2429


Vaughan Co. Chopper Pump

The Vaughan  Chopper Pump is a centrifugal pump with the ability to chop all incoming solids prior to pumping. This durable product features dry suction lifts up to 22 feet, flows over 13,000 gpm, hydraulic efficiencies over 70%, discharge sizes from 3 to 16 inches, heat-treated and hardened components, direct- or belt-drive configurations, over 60 years’ field testing and optimization, and nonclog guarantees. 360-249-4042; www.chopperpumps.com; Booth 4017


VEGA Americas VEGAPLUS

The VEGAPLUS line of 80 GHz radar sensors from VEGA Americas uses precision focusing to deliver reliable measurements regardless of internal obstructions, changing temperatures, condensation or dust. The series is a standalone loop-powered sensor available as either a compact version with cable connection housing or with an IP68 housing and fixed cable connection. These sensors are easily adjusted via Bluetooth with a smartphone or tablet, making setup and diagnostics significantly easier. 800-367-5383; www.vega.com; Booth 1101


Wachs Utility Products valve maintenance systems

Wachs Utility Products manufactures valve maintenance systems and advanced pipe cutting solutions, including VITALS software that interfaces with desktop systems. Options include the Diamond Wire Guillotine series of pipe saws, handheld powered valve exercisers, valve maintenance trailers and valve maintenance skids designed to bolt down ready to run on flatbed trucks. Depending on specifications they may include power wash, vacuum, spoils tanks and VITALS-equipped ERV-750 and TM-7 HD Plus automated valve exercisers. 847-537-8800; www.turnvalves.com; Booth 1529


WinCan Sewermatics AI

Sewermatics AI from WinCan delivers quick, accurate automatic defect coding that gives a sewer inspection the productivity boost it needs to cut through backlogs and stay on pace. With direct access to results via WinCan Web, it works fast, processing inspection media in 5% of the playback time. A final quality check by a NASSCO-trained team ensures sewer inspection data is complete, certified and ready for analysis, all while the team is free to tackle other jobs. Schedule a free demo to learn how it can enhance a sewer team’s coding workflows. 877-626-8386; www.wincan.com; Booth 6648


Xylem Adaptive Mixer technology

With a traditional single-speed mixer, you have to operate at 100% capacity, regardless of how much thrust you actually need. Without the ability to control your mixing, you’re wasting energy, time and the opportunity to adapt to change. Using adaptive mixer technology, you can improve process resiliency, spend less on energy, reduce mixer inventory and increase mixer uptime. 855-995-4261; www.xylem.com; Booth 4528 



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