Tag: Solids Reduction

Introduction In the landscape of municipal and industrial wastewater transport, the management of solids poses the single greatest threat to continuous operation. While standard non-clog centrifugal pumps are the workhorses of the industry, they are increasingly defeated by the modern waste stream. The proliferation of non-dispersibles—specifically synthetic wipes, rags, hair, and fibrous materials—has necessitated the […]

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 […]

Introduction The escalation of non-dispersible solids in modern wastewater—primarily synthetic wipes, rags, and fibrous materials—has fundamentally changed the operational baseline for municipal lift stations and treatment plants. Engineers are increasingly forced to move beyond simple solid-handling pumps to aggressive solids reduction strategies. A critical decision point in this defense strategy is the selection of Wilo […]

Introduction For municipal and industrial wastewater engineers, the management of solids—specifically the reduction of ragging, stringy materials, and debris—remains one of the costliest operational challenges. Unscheduled downtime due to clogged pumps or damaged downstream instrumentation costs utilities millions annually in labor and equipment replacement. When evaluating solids reduction technologies, engineers often face a critical fork […]

Introduction   The escalation of non-dispersible solids in municipal wastewater—specifically the “ragging” phenomenon caused by synthetic wipes—has transformed solids reduction from a luxury to a necessity. For consulting engineers and plant operators, the failure to adequately protect downstream pumps and dewatering equipment results in catastrophic downtime. Industry data suggests that unscheduled maintenance due to ragging […]