Tag: Pump Clogging

Introduction In the realm of municipal wastewater treatment, the handling of thickened sludge, scum, and septage presents a persistent challenge: the increasing prevalence of non-dispersible solids. While engineers frequently turn to positive displacement technologies for these viscous fluids, Double Disc Pump Clogging and Ragging: How to Reduce Blockages remains a critical operational concern. Despite being […]

Introduction The operational resilience of a wastewater treatment plant or lift station is often determined not by its pumps, but by the equipment protecting them. With the rise of “flushable” wipes and non-dispersible textiles entering municipal collection systems, the phenomenon of ragging has transitioned from a nuisance to a critical operational failure mode. Industry data […]