Reliable Protection Against Wipes and Blockages

The wastewater industry is crucial for maintaining a clean and healthy environment, and proper wastewater treatment is essential for the safety of our waterways. However, it faces challenges, such as dealing with wipes and other unwanted materials in the sewer system.

One such solution is the Vogelsang XRipper twin-shaft grinder, a powerful macerator that reliably shreds coarse matter in wastewater, thereby improving the efficiency of the wastewater treatment process and overcoming disruption to operations.

Down To Size

The Vogelsang XRipper is a cutting-edge technology that has revolutionised the wastewater industry. It is designed to reduce the size of stubborn material in wastewater, such as wipes, rags, plastics, and other debris. The XRipper's precision monolithic Ripper rotors allow high forces to be applied, making the cutting teeth powerful and efficient in shredding these materials into smaller pieces. This makes it easier for the wastewater treatment plant to process the water, which leads to a more efficient and cost-effective treatment process.

The XRipper XRC has been successfully installed at the Shannon Wastewater Treatment Plant. Ailish Gleeson, Plant Manager, says,

“The XRipper provides great value as it protects pumps and impellors from becoming damaged and the life span of the pumps improve due to this. It handles the rags and other material in the wastewater a lot better and more easily than previous products weʼve tried. Also, the Vogelsang customer service and sales department are always on hand.”

Less Maintenance and Costs

Another benefit of using the Vogelsang XRipper is that it helps to reduce maintenance and repair costs. The robust and durable design can handle even the most challenging wastewater environments. This reduces the need for frequent repairs and maintenance, which can be costly and time-consuming. At the same time, wear resistant components mean further reductions in operating costs. The Vogelsang XRipper is also easy to install and operate. It is a plug-and-play solution that can be integrated into existing wastewater treatment systems with minimal disruption. With a range of models in various compact designs, the XRipper can be installed even in very tight spaces. Once installed, the XRipper is easy to operate, with a user-friendly interface that allows operators to adjust the settings to suit their specific requirements. Stainless steel versions are also available, as well as submersible motors.

The XRipper has been successfully implemented at the Nigg wastewater treatment site in Aberdeen, Scotland, where it has proven to be reliable and efficient. Noel Gallagher of Kelda Water Services Grampian at the Nigg site explains,

"The Vogelsang XRipper is end user serviceable, enabling us to have the unit maintained on site by our own in-house engineers and back in service within a few hours. The monolithic rippers on the XRipper are not only easier to change than the traditional separate blades and spacers, they also give added robustness to the assembly meaning a reduction in the frequency of maintenance down times.”

In conclusion, the Vogelsang XRipper is an economical and efficient solution for the wastewater industry. It is easy to install and operate, environmentally friendly, and reduces maintenance and repair costs.

To learn more about Vogelsang Ireland and the XRipper, visit vogelsang.info/ie/xripper or contact them at 091 394 570 / ireland@vogelsang.info.

WoodCo Energy Case Study- The Watershed Leisure Centre, Kilkenny County Council

The Watershed Leisure Centre require a large quantity of heat (1650mwh) for its swimming pool and leisure centre. They were previously using gas which had become very expensive, was subject to carbon tax and they wanted to switch to a renewable source of heat.

WoodCo supplied a 500kW Wood Chip Boiler as part of an ESCO agreement. This means The Watershed pays for the heat it uses at an agreed price as part of a 15-year ESCO agreement and WoodCo own and maintain the boiler. Renewable heat is benchmarked against current gas prices and is guaranteed to be cheaper than gas. The Watershed had no capital outlay. The wood chip is sourced locally and delivered every 2 weeks. The Watershed requires 500 tonnes of wood chip per annum. This results in savings of 300 tonnes of CO2 per annum.