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PIA Executive Council 2024

Joel Neideck – Acting President TDA Pumps

Tracey Guida – Treasurer/Secretary

Alan Rowan – Councillor Executive Officer – Publications and Training, Life Member

Ken Kugler Executive Officer – Standards, Life Member

Steve Bosnar – Councillor Franklin Electric/Pioneer Pumps

Mat Arnett – Councillor Ebara Pumps

Michael Wooley – Councillor Tsurumi Pumps

Luke Biermann – Councillor Mechanical Seal Engineering

Tim Yakup – Councillor Regent Pumps

Alex Calodoukas – Councillor Pump Strategy

Keith Bowen – Councillor Xtron Pumps Australia

Acting President’s welcome

As the season of renewal arrives, it is my pleasure as the Acting President of Pump Industry Australia to welcome you to the spring edition of Pump Industry. Spring is a time of growth and opportunity, and this year, our industry is well-positioned to embrace the challenges and advancements ahead.

I’d like to take this opportunity to highlight a crucial resource available to all readers – the 6th Australian Pump Technical Handbook. This handbook is an essential piece of literature for anyone involved in our industry, providing comprehensive guidance on everything from pump design and selection to installation and maintenance. It is a must-have for staying informed and ensuring that you are following the best practices that underpin our industry’s success. This can be found at www.pumps.org.au

While you’re exploring the handbook, I also encourage you to take some time to browse our website. If you’re not already a member, consider joining our community to gain full access to a wealth of resources designed to support your work in the pump industry. From technical guides to industry news, our website is a hub of information that can help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field.

Our Councillors at PIA have been working diligently this year to give you the best direct link in our industry. Their efforts are focused on advocating for our members, driving innovation, and ensuring that we remain at the forefront of industry

developments. Their dedication to these goals is shaping a more robust and sustainable future for all of us, and I encourage you to stay engaged with the association’s initiatives.

Looking ahead, I’m excited to announce that our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Melbourne. This event is a cornerstone of our calendar, providing an invaluable opportunity for members to come together, review the past year, and set the agenda for the future. It’s also a chance to connect with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and collaborate on key issues facing our industry. Keep an eye out for further announcements regarding the specific dates and details, and I hope to see many of you there. New faces are always welcome to attend.

As we move through this season, let’s continue to work together to foster innovation, resilience, and excellence across our industry. The PIA is here to support you, and we are committed to providing the resources and opportunities you need to succeed. Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to Pump Industry Australia. I look forward to seeing many of you at the AGM and Annual Dinner in Melbourne, which this year will be held at Crown Casino on Tuesday, November 19. You will receive an email about this shortly.

Joel Neideck Acting President

Pump Industry Australia

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Contents

6COVER STORY

Resilient stormwater pump stations

10 PIA MEMBER NEWS

Moving to the next stage

Technology driving results

A legacy of innovation

16 ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Investigating energy savings

No wasted energy

Regulars

3PIA WELCOME

Acting President’s welcome

26 ASK AN EXPERT

No more waste in brewing beer

20 MOTORS, DRIVES AND PUMPS

Pumping into the future

Pump excellence anywhere, anytime

Gearing up

35 INDUSTRY INSIGHT

More paperwork for pump engineers

This document has been produced to international environmental management standard ISO14001 by a certified green printing company.

39 EVENTS

Heading west for WAME

41 INDUSTRY CAPABILITY GUIDE

28 PUMP SCHOOL

Operation of centrifugal pumps at reduced flows

30 PUMP TECHNICAL HANDBOOK

Pump Testing

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Resilient stormwater pump stations

How communities and governments work together after a natural disaster is critical to building resilience.

With populations growing and climate change becoming an ever-present issue, governments are looking to take a proactive approach to reducing the impact of future disasters. These departments seek to help communities recover faster and minimise the future shock on these vulnerable populations.

The New South Wales Reconstruction Authority (RA) is one example of such a department. It works with communities, businesses and all levels of government to complete essential planning and preparation work, reducing the impact of extreme weather events on cities and towns across New South Wales.

Staff work closely with emergency services and community leaders to understand what is needed to help affected communities recover. RA will also lead recovery efforts once the immediate threat has passed, in conjunction with community leaders and other partners.

It’s people like Geoff Waterhouse, the Program Director for the Northern Rivers Recovery & Resilience Program at RA, who are helping communities

recover from extreme weather events. He’s an electrical engineer by trade who found himself in hydrology works. The creation of a new stormwater pump station in Murwillumbah was the first major pump works program he worked on, and it provided him with significant learnings.

The need for investment

The new stormwater pump station was located on the corner of Dorothy and Williams Street in Murwillumbah.

Murwillumbah is a town in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales and associated with the Tweed Valley region. Tweed Shire Council undertook this project in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), RA, and the New South Wales Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).

“One of the biggest reasons for building this flood pump station was to assist in removing stormwater and excessive water,” Mr Waterhouse said.

“We get that within low-lying areas from storm fronts that come through the region. They usually provide a lot of rain,

so the pump station will help remove that excess stormwater.”

Murwillumbah has dealt with significant floods over the years, with the town being inundated at least seven times in the last 70 years. In the last 20 years alone, the people of Murwillumbah have had to deal with significant disruptions from floodwaters that cut off the town from the north and south.

“The Dorothy Williams area desperately needs this upgrade. The biggest impact of flooding has been on residents and the football club. The Murwillumbah Brothers Leagues Club exists for the community and has been a centre for rugby league for many years now.”

Another benefit of installing the new stormwater pump station is to improve evacuation times for people wanting to leave the area. It provides a path for people to leave safely – particularly the case when it comes to flood events that could breach the levees throughout the central business district.

“2022 was the most recent time Murwillumbah was flooded,” Mr Waterhouse said. “It didn’t breach the

It is important to keep worksites safe during periods of extreme weather. Image: New South Wales Reconstruction Authority

in the past. With climate change, our wet season seems to be especially wet.”

The stormwater pump station

The stormwater pump station was part of a broader strategy to mitigate and build resilience to natural disasters and the impact of climate change. It is located behind the Dorothy Street levee, which runs in an east-west direction.

During the 2017 flood, the Dorothy Street levee was overtopped by about 300mm at the peak of the event. This overtopping and significant local catchment flooding around Brothers Leagues Club filled the basin. This water impacted the Leagues Club and several homes around William Street. Peak water levels from this section of the Rous River appear to have exceeded one per cent of the annual exceedance probability (AEP) levels in this event.

“Williams is a brand new greenfield site,” Mr Williams said. “The pumps will sit in a manufactured concrete well that sits at about the five-metre

by the pump sets. This will allow us to control more water flow when required, particularly in an extreme weather event. An additional benefit is the option to control the velocity of each pump. It allows for better control and water flow throughout the system.”

The team has installed two vertical in-shaft submersible pumps from Flygt, part of the Xylem group. One of the issues facing the RA during the installation was ensuring product continuity across the approximately 100 pump stations within the Tweed region. The Flygt pump set manufacturer supports every pump.

“The idea is to keep everything in that commonality, which makes maintenance nice and easy,” said Mr Williams. “It also means that if we need spare parts, we can source them locally and very quickly.”

Project challenges

Any project of this magnitude is subject to risks and challenges, and this project was no different. Like any government

ground while looking at everything that needs to be done from a mitigation point of view,” Mr Williams said. “The goal is to try to lower that risk, so we worked with the principal contractor to ensure they had the capabilities and resources to undertake this work. We also needed to ensure that any work done would create higher risks through the design development process.”

As part of the product selection phase, the RA team undertook a rigorous design and development process before selecting the type and category of pumps. There was also considerable work put into the hydrology report.

“We needed to know how much water was going to stay in the area that we would need to remove under pressure,” said Mr Williams. “We measured that and compared it against the natural water flow. Once we looked at it relative to rainfall records and collection data, we could predict and forecast what a one per cent AEP event would look like in the

area. We can measure that in litres per second or cubic metres.”

In a water-soaked environment that can be subject to extreme conditions, it is vital to ensure that the pumps are durable for long-term use. The Flygt range of pumps is designed for these situations, which is one advantage. Mr Williams also looked to reduce risk in this situation.

“Durability, performance and capability were the three biggest requirements that we looked for,” he said. “That’s particularly the case when we are looking at an area subject to extreme stress and pressure during flooding events. As a general rule, we try to match product types where possible. That makes life significantly easier when it comes to maintenance, while also accounting for those rare situations where something might need an urgent replacement. With renowned manufacturers and distributors in the local area, we could ensure that they could support us in times of need.”

Benefits for community

It’s often the case that people do not appreciate the benefits of proper stormwater management until they are impacted by poor stormwater management.

“The major benefit or outcome for the community is seen when excess water is removed from an area that is usually prone to flooding,” Mr Williams said. “While an individual flood pump station will never stop all the flooding forever, it helps remove large amounts of water quickly, particularly as part of a larger stormwater management system.”

Keeping homes and businesses as dry as possible during extreme weather events is key to keeping the community happy. Looking at what he

has experienced, Mr Williams pointed to the Murwillumbah Brothers Leagues Club operating as an important business for the community.

“We’re always trying to help businesses and organisations like that open their doors every day that they can,” he said. “If we are doing that, it’s a huge outcome for the community and for us.”

Tri-partisan support

During an emergency and the subsequent recovery, all levels of government need to work together to help the community. The creation of the Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program (NRRRP) came from

Street in East Murwillumbah as well as on Wharf Street by the council chambers. We also have one of the largest pump stations under installation at Lavender Creek. There are also two civil projects that will help with the entry and exit points to the bridge across the Tweed Valley River.”

All the pump stations and civil works started in 2024, with the pump stations due for completion in the middle of 2025. The last two projects should be finished by the end of 2025.

“It’s important to note that most of the hydrology works for improving flood assets and pump stations is happening across the Northern Rivers, including

The RA’s Geoff Waterhouse discusses flood pumps improvements in Murwillumbah with Richmond MP Justine Elliot, NSW Parliamentary Secretary Janelle Saffin and representatives of the Brothers football club. Image: New South Wales Reconstruction Authority

Getting the right infrastructure in place is essential. Image: New South Wales Reconstruction Authority

Working together is essential when recovering from emergency situations. Image: New South Wales Reconstruction Authority

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Moving on to the next stage

“Technology. Passion. Support Our Globe” is the philosophy driving this manufacturer forward.

Ebara Pumps Australia has opened its newest location, a brand-new facility in Bayswater North, Victoria.

For over 40 years, Ebara Pumps have been sold and used in Australia to support a sustainable society and a growing economy. A subsidiary company of the Ebara Group, Ebara Pumps Australia was established in 2000 to better service the market with an increasing range of high-quality products. A strong network of nationwide dealers has been developed to support the sales and service of our extensive range of products.

The new location will enable Ebara to enlarge its stock capacity, expand its production capability and enhance its corporate organisation to provide a greater level of services to customers. This will meet growing business demands in Australia and allow Ebara to move on to the next stage.

Ebara will continue to generate the innovation our world needs as the pace of change accelerates, driven by our core passion for benefiting people and society.

1.Innovative hydraulic design technology

With over 120 years of experience in the pump industry and as the first centrifugal pump manufacturer in Japan, Ebara’s most remarkable capability is hydraulic design technology.

1-1. 3D inverse design method

Ebara produces high-efficiency and high-performance pumps that meet required operating conditions by using optimisation technology, combining the computational analysis of water flow inside the pump with the unique design methodology of the internal geometry of pumps through simulations under prescribed ideal flow conditions so-called 3D inverse design method. This unique design method has been applied

to the extensive range of Ebara Pumps to meet customer requirements of high pump efficiency and performance.

1-2. Low axial thrust

impeller, Shurricane™

The static pressure imbalance between an impeller’s front and back shroud causes an axial thrust load on the pump, which reduces the motor’s bearing life. Ebara’s patented impeller design, “Shurricane™,” is applied to Ebara Vertical Multistage Pumps (EVMS Series). Shurricane™ maintains high efficiencies and significantly reduces the axial thrust load, meaning that any standard IEC motors can be used, and bearing life is ensured.

2. High quality hydroformed one piece volute casing

Hydroformed pump casing.

Ebara also developed the unique production process of pump casing, called hydroforming. This innovative production method uses a highpressure fluid (up to 1200 bar) to form the metal perfectly smooth, highly flowing, and without welding points. This innovative production method enables the one-piece volute casing to obtain high pump efficiency and reliable quality. This unique design method has been applied to the extensive range of Ebara Stamped Stainless Steel Pumps, such as the 3 Series.

3. One million cycles endurance test

Ebara Pumps are manufactured to the highest quality standard and achieve reliable operating performance through rigorous technical evaluation criteria and control programs that involve the whole manufacturing process.

The endurance test, which involves one million cycles of pressure pulsations, is applied to the product development stage of Ebara Pumps to ensure the highest reliability in the pump industry.

For more information, visit ebara.com.au

Low axial thrust impeller, the Shurricane™.

3D inverse design method. Images: EBARA PUMPS

Technology driving results

WEG is expanding its product range to offer complete monitoring and data analysis capabilities.

WEG has already introduced two wireless smart sensors that can be used with a simple smartphone interface or a gateway. It is well known that by monitoring the performance of critical equipment through condition monitoring, it’s possible to detect early changes in equipment, providing end-users with enough time to take the necessary steps to avoid unexpected downtime.

But what has changed significantly in recent times is the development of smaller, smarter, cheaper sensors and inexpensive support systems that can provide more practical visibility to the number of machine data points with comparably little investment.

Top factors for real outcomes

WEG has considerable experience in understanding how to achieve real outcomes for maintenance and reliability teams. It ultimately comes down to several essential factors.

Condition monitoring must be easy to install and set up, reducing set-up time and labour costs. The systems need to integrate with a range of existing assets and follow site practices, further minimising onboarding and maintenance problems. Data loggers must be robust and account for dust and water ingress with a suitable IP rating.

The data itself must be secure, and end-users must have strict controls over it. The reports that come out of the collected information need to be understood, from basic monitoring to highly complex diagnostics. That data needs to be broken down into its constituent parts to ensure maximum visibility.

It’s also essential to understand the financial aspect of such a program. Companies may baulk at the initial upfront cost, but such assessments

need to take on board the benefits of improving safety, productivity, and finances.

How WEG plays a role

Considering these factors, WEG is introducing an additional patented technology to its wireless condition monitoring suite for use with the WEGscan.

In a system where the sensors are already performing periodic measurements of vibration, temperature, power consumption, motor efficiency, bearing health and running hours, WEGsync technology combines the synchronous vibration measurement of multiple sensors for the asset’s phase and structural deformation analysis.

Simply put, the data from multiple sensors is synchronised and analysed, allowing the specialist to concentrate on the immediate outcomes rather than the measurements themselves. This saves time, and the overall monitoring process becomes less expensive.

Smart technology is revolutionising maintenance and scheduled downtime for pump users.

Flexibility in data capture

The sensors can be easily fitted to a great variety of machines and fixed locations if necessary, becoming a strategic resource for any maintenance or engineering team measuring temperature, vibration, functional hours and real-time operations, as well as for machine health trending or operational deflection shape information as required.

In addition, the WEG Motion Fleet Management (MFM) platform offers access to modules such as “motor specialist” and “exchange”, which provide access to advanced algorithms for more complex failure and energy consumption analysis and any data integration with the customer’s systems.

Plant productivity, efficiency, planning, and profitability are the intended outcomes. From the basics of alarms and data viewing from a smartphone app to analysis and data sharing through the WEG MFM platform, WEGscan can be adapted to any site’s needs and practices.

For more information, visit weg.net/au

The WEG ODS system ensures that pumps are maintained at the best possible level, with problems identified early. Images: WEG

A legacy of innovation

Franklin Electric evolved from its WWII roots to become a global

the first electrical engineer. Since its humble beginnings as a small motor manufacturing company, Franklin Electric has grown into a global leader in the water and fuel systems industry.

Early beginnings

Franklin Electric’s journey began with the production of a backpack generator designed to power radio equipment

fuelling applications.

In 1962, Franklin Electric established its presence in Australia to support the local water industry. This began a long-standing commitment to providing water systems solutions to the Australian market.

Global consolidation

In 2020, Franklin Electric took a significant step towards global

Electric Australia and Pioneer Pump Holdings Australia merged to form Franklin Electric Australia New Zealand. This new entity operates two critical facilities: a warehouse and assembly facility in Dandenong South, Victoria, and a fabrication assembly and test facility in Sunshine West, Victoria. A logistics warehouse in Ravenhall, Victoria, also supports operations.

Expertise and product range

One of Franklin Electric’s most significant assets is its wealth of experience. With hundreds of years of combined expertise, the company’s staff is well-equipped to assist customers with a wide range of pumping applications. This extensive knowledge base ensures that Franklin Electric can provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client.

Today, Franklin Electric offers an expansive range of products, including:

• Surface mount pumps: ISO, split case, multi-stage, small and large centrifugal motor pumps

• Progressive cavity pumps: mono and self-priming ranges

• Solar pumps and equipment: catering to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions

• B elow ground pumps: submersible turbine, line shaft, bore hole and dewatering pumps

These products are designed to handle everything from small volume, low head applications to extremely high volumes (up to 2500 LPS) and discharge heads exceeding 300 meters. This comprehensive product range makes Franklin Electric one of the largest

suppliers of pumping and associated products globally.

Commitment to innovation

Franklin Electric’s commitment to innovation is evident in its continuous efforts to improve and expand its product offerings. The company’s relocation in 2013 from its original headquarters in Bluffton, Indiana, to a new global headquarters and Centre of Design Excellence in Fort Wayne, Indiana, underscores this dedication. This state-of-the-art facility serves as a hub for research and development, ensuring that Franklin Electric remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the industry.

Global reach

Franklin Electric’s global footprint is extensive, with manufacturing and distribution facilities in numerous countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, the UK, and the United States. This widespread presence enables the company to serve clients worldwide, providing

reliable and efficient water and fuelling systems solutions.

The company’s primary markets include water transfer and grey water systems, clean water systems and fuelling systems. Franklin Electric has the expertise and products to meet diverse needs, whether it’s a submersible pump for a clean well water system or an industrial water pump for a larger application.

Franklin Electric’s journey from a small motor manufacturing company to a global leader in water and fuelling systems is a testament to its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Franklin Electric continues to set the standard for excellence in the industry with a rich history, extensive product range and a global presence.

As the company moves forward, it remains dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers, ensuring that “Moving Water is Our Business” is more than just a slogan –it’s a promise.

For more information, visit franklinelectric.com.au

Leading fluid

path solutions provider expands Australian presence with new Perth office

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is celebrating the opening of its new Perth office, the company’s second in Australia.

Previously operating solely out of its Sydney office, WMFTS has been a leading provider of fluid path solutions for the past 13 years. This new Perth office brings the Watson-Marlow team closer to its Western Australia-based customers so that it can further enhance its quality of service.

This new Perth base is located in Belmont, and is focused on directly supporting, selling, servicing and repairing WMFTS solutions.

Elie Elazar, Country Manager at Watson-Marlow Australia, said, “We’re delighted to strengthen our presence in the market with the opening of our second office in Perth. We put the customer at the heart of everything we do and with our Perth site, we are making sure that we can truly partner with them on their fluid path challenges.”

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Sustainability is a vital component of wastewater management, and is increasing in importance.

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No wasted energy

Given wastewater management is a challenging and highly dynamic industry, improving environmental outcomes is a key focus for facility managers.

In the dynamic landscape of pump and wastewater management, efficiency isn’t just desirable — it’s imperative.

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Efficiency and cost savings

At the core of SEW-EURODRIVE’s DR2C motors lies a dedication to efficiency. The DR2C series slashes energy losses by up to 40 per cent, translating directly into end-user benefits of substantial operating cost savings. One of the key features is low inherent mass inertia. This reduces energy usage during acceleration while benefitting net energy usage over extended operation periods.

With tonnes of water processed at most plants and multiple stages

of purification, essential equipment like motors and geared motors are an important consideration. SEWEURODRIVE has facilitated many water treatment operations, a standout example being a treatment plant in North East Victoria. Since water quality in this region was ever-changing, the plant system required the flexibility to adjust the motor speed in response to the varying conditions.

Versatility and easy integration

Compatibility with SEW-EURODRIVE’s modular systems enhances the versatility of DR2C motors. These motors seamlessly adapt to diverse mounting topologies, whether paired with central MOVITRAC® advanced inverters or decentralised MOVIMOT® advanced units from the MOVI-C® automation system.

Adaptability to dynamic load requirements

Pump and wastewater systems often face fluctuating load demands. The DR2C motors, with their dynamic

capabilities and high power density, adjust seamlessly to varying operational conditions. This adaptability ensures optimal performance and energy efficiency across a wide range of applications, including full or partial load operations.

Space and installation flexibility

In facilities where space is at a premium, the compact design of DR2C motors proves invaluable. These motors offer a smaller footprint than traditional counterparts, facilitating easier installation and retrofitting into existing infrastructure without compromising performance. The DR2C motors can have a frame size up to two times smaller than comparable power IE3 asynchronous motors!

Regulatory compliance and sustainability

Efficiency isn’t solely about financial benefits; it’s about reducing environmental impact and meeting stringent energy efficiency regulations.

By curbing energy consumption and minimising carbon footprints, these motors help organisations navigate regulatory landscapes while promoting a cleaner, greener future.

Reliability and reduced downtime

Unscheduled downtime is a costly occurrence in any industrial setting. With robust quality features, the DR2C motors ensure reliable and continuous operation while minimising maintenance needs and optimising uptime. This reliability is crucial for maintaining seamless operations in critical pump and wastewater applications.

The DR2C represents the continued effort in futureproofing the processes, systems and operations of SEWEURODRIVE’s customers.

Extended warranty offerings, local service and support SEW-EURODRIVE confidently stands behind its products.

The DR2C motors are supported by extended warranty options, which signifies SEW-EURODRIVE’s confidence in their performance and longevity. This offer aims to provide peace of mind and safeguard investments in critical infrastructure for future users.

Beyond innovative technology, SEW-EURODRIVE prioritises customer support. With a robust network of local sales and service teams, including engineering specialists and maintenance experts, prompt assistance is always within reach.

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Pumping into the future

Pump Systems was established in 1984 and has been based in Canterbury, New Zealand. Quickly moving from its roots to expand its market to Australia, Pump Systems has become a noted supplier of wastewater pumps and processing equipment, specialising in chopper pumps, digester mixing systems, rotary drum screens and sludge heat exchangers. More recently, Pump Systems has recognised and services growing demands from the agriculture and biogas waste-toenergy sectors.

“We started as a small industrial pump supplier and service agent,” said Jarrod Marsden, Director of Pump Systems. “Since then, we’ve grown and streamlined our operations to focus on the industrial and municipal markets. Through these efforts, Pump Systems has been key in establishing a wide range of pump and wastewater process equipment brands in Australia and New Zealand.”

Entering the chopper pump industry

In 1993, Pump Systems formed a relationship with the manufacturers of the first chopper pump at Vaughan Company. These pumps were developed in 1960 to avoid the historical problem of clogging in manure pumps.

“We sold our first chopper pump in New Zealand in 1993, followed by Australia in 1994,” Mr Marsden said. “We

have been supporting the Australian and New Zealand markets ever since with our highly experienced and factorytrained sales and projects team.”

More than 25,000 Vaughan chopper pumps have been installed worldwide, a testament to the company’s innovative approach over the decades.

Chopper pumps work by chopping all incoming solids before they pass through the pump. Since handling solids-laden wastewater and sludge can be challenging at times, chopper pumps do the job that conventional cutter and grinder pumps cannot.

“These pumps provide trouble-free operation in the most challenging environments that an operator might experience,” Mr Marsden said. “We often find those environments in wastewater treatment plants and other industrial waste processes. The Vaughan pumps ensure that any solids in suspension do not cause any clogging or blockage problems. That protects the pump and ensures that downstream processes and components can continue operating at high efficiency.”

Representing top brands

Pump Systems is the authorised representative for Vaughan Chopper Pumps and supplies the Rotamix Process Mixing Systems in New Zealand and Australia. It also provides products for municipal wastewater

treatment plants, food processors, abattoirs, fishing vessels, and pulp and paper mills.

“We are well-known for providing high-end pumping and mixing systems that exceed performance requirements,” Mr Marsden said. “These machines are energy-efficient, offer long-term reliability and are easy to operate and maintain.”

Pump Systems also works with Lackeby Sludge/Water Heat Exchangers. Lackeby Products is a division of the Lackeby Water Group in Sweden and is known for its sludge heat exchangers.

“The unique design is based on a modular principle with large circular sludge channels,” Mr Marsden said. “The channels provide a large throughput area that keeps pressure losses low and minimises the risk of clogging.”

This commitment to providing highquality machines sees Pump Systems continue to operate at the cutting edge of the industry. Working with world-class suppliers, Pump Systems remains at the forefront of advancing wastewater management solutions across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring sustainable development and operational excellence for its valued clientele.

For more information, visit pumpsystems.co.nz and chopperpumps.com.au

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Pump excellence anywhere, anytime

Pumps are an integral part of modern life, and end-users choose to purchase solutions from experts who are committed to customer satisfaction.

There’s a famous saying: ‘A jack of all trades is a master of none.’ This expression can be applied to companies that stretch themselves too thin by trying to supply many products across varying industries. The pump industry is not immune to this, but Roto Pumps stands out as one company that maintains a laser focus on its core focus as a manufacturer of high quality pumps. With a reputation for reliability and innovation, Roto Pumps is dedicated to advancing pumping technology and delivering exceptional value to industries that depend on precision and durability in their fluid handling systems.

Indian expertise

Established in 1968, Roto Pumps is India’s pioneer manufacturer of progressive cavity pumps. It has more than 50 years of experience providing high-quality, efficient and reliable pumping solutions to a wide variety of industries. Roto Pumps has been pivotal in the evolution of manufacturing in the subcontinent, with the vast majority of global pump manufacturers now partnering or owning plants in India and China.

The willingness to embrace cuttingedge technologies has significantly increased the precision and efficiency of their products. Roto Pumps has

incorporated advanced engineering techniques and state-of-the-art machinery into its manufacturing processes. Adopting high-tech solutions has enabled Roto Pumps to produce components with tighter tolerances, higher reliability, and improved performance.

Similarly, research and development (R&D) investment has fuelled innovation within the Indian pump industry. Prioritising R&D to drive the development of new technologies and solutions has resulted in highly efficient, durable, and customised pumping solutions that cater to diverse industrial needs.

Roto Pumps has exported its pumping solutions to more than 50 countries worldwide, demonstrating its dependability as a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality equipment.

Roto Pumps has been supplying directly to Australia since 2001 – its first warehouse outside of India. With its head office in Dandenong, Victoria, and satellite sales managers in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, Roto Pumps’ reach is steadily growing as end-users recognise its high-quality products and expertise.

A focus on satisfaction

Sacrificing expertise is not a concern for Roto Pumps. Its focus on pumps

has enabled it to hone its industry knowledge and establish itself as a pumping expert prioritising customer satisfaction.

Roto Pumps’ world-class research and development have enabled it to develop customised, state-of-the-art pumping solutions. With its singular focus on pumps, Roto Pumps has helped cement itself as a market leader. Roto Pumps is so committed to customer satisfaction that at its Dandenong head office, the team takes worn or damaged pumps from customers and completely rebuilds them like new.

Roto Pumps has also adopted a customer-centric approach, focusing on tailoring solutions to meet specific client requirements. It exemplifies this by offering customised pumping solutions and responsive after-sales support. An extensive network of distributors and channel partners pairs seamlessly with its optimum levels of spare parts across the country.

With its extensive knowledge of pumps, Roto Pumps understands industry needs and is committed to delivering high-quality pumping solutions to the global market.

For more information, visit rotopumps.com.au

Image: ROTO Pumps

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Features:

•Robust construction for prolonged life and reliable performance

• Adaptable for challenging underground environments, available in fixed station configurations for single lift or staging along with portable packaged solutions

• Forge a direct connection with the manufacturer, ensuring personalised support, reliable service, and unparalleled product knowledge

It’s critical to have the right pump infrastructure in place, particularly within a wastewater facility. Image: Regal Rexnord

Gearing up

When looking to improve the performance of wastewater facilities, it’s critical to understand the products that can achieve this goal.

Regal Rexnord seeks to create a better tomorrow with sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. For the people who work for Regal Rexnord, that means creating innovative solutions while focusing on customer needs. Regal Rexnord employees like Greg Josephson, the Marketing and Distributor Manager, and Rex Sinclair, the National Product Manager, drive positive outcomes internally and externally.

“We got involved collectively with Regal Rexnord through the power transmission and industrial power train industry, and we are now part of the company,” said Mr Josephson. “We can offer full end-to-end powertrain solutions with the company’s size now.”

Supporting wastewater

Regal Rexnord’s product range is exhaustive, with over 60 brands supplied. Regal Rexnord can provide

a full range of intermediate power transmission products.

“It doesn’t matter what the job is,” Mr Josephson said. “We can support massive pumps pulling water out of a river, a slurry pump on a mine site or a submersible unit that needs a constructed gearbox within a wastewater plant.”

The last example is particularly noteworthy. Bauer Gear Motors is a brand under the broad Regal Rexnord corporate umbrella. Bauer’s wide product range includes helical geared motors and shaft-mounted geared motors, among other products.

The BX series includes unparalleled standard features, including hollow shafts in the smallest sizes. The IP68 design geared motors are most suitable where conveying or transporting grey water, waste, river or rainwater and all types of sludge-containing water in communal or industrial areas is required.

The BK series is frequently used in agitators, extremely wet areas, or completely submerged underwater.

Customised solutions

Regal Rexnord’s business involves providing customised solutions to its clients. It’s a fundamental part of the company’s work. Mr Josephson sees the world as one of entrepreneurial expansion. Society has moved past when everyone bought the same product and is now looking at how to get the most from their processes.

“Regal Rexnord seeks to provide solutions for its clients by looking at the entire product catalogue,” Mr Josephson said. “We need to work with our clients to understand their processes and provide the component parts that they need. By doing that, we create an effective solution that achieves the client’s goals.”

He pointed out that they can

communicate with partner brands across the globe to obtain the individual parts needed for a solution.

“It would not be unusual to have German engineers on one phone, US engineers on a second phone and Chinese staff on a third phone. It’s an opportunity for us to work across multiple brands to provide solutions for our clients.”

The future for Regal Rexnord Businesses, big and small, want to streamline their processes. It is products like the BK Series of submersible bevel geared motors from Bauer Gear Motors, working in conjunction with other products from the Regal Rexnord umbrella, that provide customised solutions, both now and into the future.

“There’s no need to go to multiple suppliers to get a complete system,” said Mr. Josephson. Companies can come to us, and we can provide solutions specific to an application or its objectives. That’s how we can make a difference for customers.”

For more information, visit regalrexnord.com

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Bauer Gear Motors has produced the BK Series of submersible bevel geared motors, ideal for wastewater applications. Image: Regal Rexnord

No more waste in brewing beer

In this edition of Ask an Expert, we look at the benefits of a groundbreaking system solution for spent grain transfer for breweries.

Q: Can you explain what this system is and how it benefits breweries?

A: The Smart Air Injection (SAI) system of a renowned pump manufacturer is an advanced solution designed to enhance the efficiency of transporting brewing by-products, particularly spent grain. This system significantly reduces the consumption of compressed air, a major energy expense in conventional methods. By combining an open hopper progressive cavity (PC) pump with pneumatic dense phase conveying, the SAI system efficiently transfers spent grain over long distances with controlled air pulses. This leads to considerable energy savings and contributes to breweries’ sustainability goals.

Q: How does the SAI system compare to traditional methods of handling spent grain?

A: Traditional pneumatic systems for handling spent grain are energy-intensive as they use continuous compressed air. These systems are prone to blockages and require a lot of energy to move the by-products over long distances. The SAI system, on the other hand, uses a discontinuous method where spent grain is moved in plugs with intermittent air pulses. Additionally, it minimises pipeline wear due to lower flow velocities, further enhancing system efficiency and longevity.

Q: Can you discuss the environmental impact of using the SAI system in breweries?

A: The SAI system’s reduced air consumption directly translates to lower electricity usage, which helps breweries reduce their carbon footprint. The SAI system aligns well with sustainability initiatives by halving the time required for spent grain transfer and cutting air usage by more than half.

It reduces energy costs and supports breweries in achieving their carbon reduction targets, making the brewing process more eco-friendly.

Q: How does the SAI system handle variations in the moisture content of spent grain?

A: One of the key advantages of the SAI system is its flexibility in handling media with varying moisture content, ranging from 60 to 85 per cent. This adaptability ensures that the system maintains high efficiency regardless of the moisture levels in the spent grain.

Q: Can you elaborate on the integration capabilities of the SAI system with existing brewery operations?

A: The SAI system is designed for easy integration in breweries. Its advanced control technology can seamlessly fit into current processes without requiring major overhauls. This ease of integration makes it a versatile and practical solution for breweries looking to modernise their spent grain handling operations while maintaining operational continuity.

Q: What feedback have you received from breweries that have implemented the SAI system?

A: Feedback from breweries has been overwhelmingly positive. They appreciate the significant reduction in energy consumption and the associated cost savings. The improved efficiency and reduced transfer times have also been highlighted as major benefits. Breweries and operators have noted the system’s reliability and reduced maintenance needs due to lower pipeline wear. Overall, the SAI system has proven to be a valuable investment for breweries aiming to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency.

Vila, Managing Director of SEEPEX Australia, is a progressive cavity pump expert. He has been involved with pumps for over 40 years. Peter spent the first five years repairing pumps and the following 35 years in technical sales, 20 of which have been with SEEPEX progressive cavity pumps. For more information on progressive cavity pumps, please contact SEEPEX Australia on 02 4355 4500 or at info.au@seepex.com

Air consumption reduced up to 80%

SEEPEX’s Smart Air Injection (SAI) is the cost saving solution that energy-efficiently transports spent grain with a variable wetness content of 60-85% and at distances of up to several hundred meters. SAI offers numerous benefits for your brewery and distillery.

YOUR BENEFITS WITH SAI

y Air consumption reduced by up to 80%

y Minimal operating expenses due to fewer energy costs

y Optimal conveying process increases overall process reliability

y Long distance transport of up to several hundred meters

y Flexible operating point to easily transport media with varying wetness-content

y Increased process efficiency due to reduced throughput times

y Simple integration into existing automation and control systems

Operation of centrifugal pumps at reduced flows

Centrifugal pumps can operate over a wide range of capacities, from near zero flow to well beyond the rated capacity. However, there are certain minimum operating flows which must be imposed on centrifugal pumps for either hydraulic or mechanical reasons. Four limiting factors must be considered: radial thrust, temperature rise, internal recirculation, and shape of the power curve.

For sustained operation, it is important to adhere to the minimum flow limits recommended by the pump manufacturer.

The thermodynamic problem that arises when a centrifugal pump is

An ITT Goulds process pump, built by Kelair Pumps. Image: Kelair Pumps

operated at extremely reduced flows is caused by the heating up of the liquid handled.

The difference between the power consumed and the waterpower developed represents the power losses in the pump, except for a small amount lost in the pump bearings. These power losses are converted to heat and transferred to the liquid passing through the pump.

If the pump were to operate against a completely closed valve, the power losses would be equal to the shutoff power. Since there would be no flow through the pump, all this power would go into heating the small quantity of liquid contained in the pump casing. The pump casing would heat up, and a certain amount of heat would be dissipated by radiation and convection to the atmosphere.

However, because the temperature rise in the liquid pumped could be quite

rapid, it is generally safer to ignore the dissipation of heat through radiation and the absorption of heat by the casing. Calculations for determining the temperature rise in the liquid are available from Kelair.

The maximum permissible temperature rise in a centrifugal pump varies over a wide range, depending on the type of service and installation. The minimum capacity based on thermodynamic considerations is then established as that capacity at which the temperature rise is the maximum permitted.

There are also hydraulic considerations which may affect the minimum flow at which a centrifugal pump can operate. In recent years, correlation has been developed between operation at low flows and the appearance of hydraulic pulsations both in the suction and in the discharge of centrifugal impellers.

It has been proven that these pulsations are caused by the development of an internal recirculation at the inlet and discharge of an impeller at certain flows below the best efficiency capacity. The pump manufacturer’s recommendations on minimum flows dictated by these considerations should always be followed.

The NPSHR curve becomes increasingly unstable at low flows. As a rule of thumb, do not operate pumps at flowrates lower than that equivalent to the left-hand end of the NPSHR curve. This rule must be considered in conjunction with other issues detailed in this section.

Ensuring you have the right pump for the right application involves a thorough set of considerations.

Consult a knowledgeable pump supplier like Kelair Pumps to discuss your pumping requirements.

Article courtesy of Kelair Pumps Australia “When Pump Knowledge Matters” Phone 1300 789 466 or visit kelairpumps.com.au

PUMP TECHNICAL HANDBOOK Pump testing

Our ongoing series from the PIA’s Australian Pump Technical Handbook investigates why and how pump testing is used.

FACTORY PERFORMANCE TESTS

Pumps are tested for a variety of reasons, not all of which are solely to meet the customer’s test requirements.

The final user’s interest in the machine is generally confined to the following:

a. T he total head at the duty flow.

b. T he power consumption at the duty flow and head directly indicates the pump efficiency.

c. Suction performance, defined by NPSH.

d. Th e mechanical integrity of the machine.

The customer may also be interested in the following:

e. T he level of noise emitted by the machine.

f. T he vibration level of the machine.

g. A f unctional check on auxiliary equipment.

h. Th e starting capability under simulated site conditions.

i. To verify the curve shape and rise to zero flow.

AS/ISO9906:2018 covers the Australian Standard for pump

performance testing and is a direct adoption of ISO9906:2012, Rotodynamic pumps – Hydraulic performance acceptance tests – Grades 1, 2 and 3.

It should be noted that the ANSI/HI 14.6-2016 standard is harmonised with the ISO standard, so testing under either standard will enable a similar test result.

Where required and specified, ISO and HI/ANSI standards are available to provide guidelines for acceptable test levels for pump noise and vibration testing. BS EN ISO 20361 provides guidelines on noise tests, and Europump has also published Pump vibration standard guidelines.

The centrifugal pump test standard applies to water or liquids with similar viscosity. Since a centrifugal pump may eventually be pumping viscous liquid, ISO 17766 provides conversion factors to predict its actual site performance.

PUMP TEST TOLERANCES

The allowable tolerances and error limits are clearly defined in the separate testing grades allowed in the standard.

For information about selecting suitable acceptance grades, refer to section 10.3 of the Australian Pump Technical Handbook.

Every measurement is inevitably subject to inaccuracies, even if the measuring procedure, the instruments used and the analysis directives fully comply with prevailing acceptance rules. The test standards consider these inaccuracies (errors of measurement) when determining an allowable tolerance.

The test code expresses the rules for deciding whether a pump meets the guaranteed conditions of a contract. These rules vary greatly for Grade 1, 2, and 3 tests, and the allowable errors in the measuring equipment used for Grade 1 tests are more stringent than those required for Grades 2 and 3.

The verification of each guarantee shall be accomplished by comparing the results obtained from the tests with the values guaranteed in the contract, including their associated tolerances.

All tolerances are percentages of the values guaranteed.

While the test standard nominates default acceptance grades for various industries and pump kilowatt ratings, the most common test is Acceptance Grade 2B.

For a pump performance test, the guarantee point (duty point) must specify a guaranteed flow Q G and a guaranteed head H G . Unless specified in a contract, the power or efficiency is an optional guarantee value. Power is directly measured, while efficiency is a derived value.

In verifying if a guaranteed Grade 1B, 1E, 2B or 3B condition is met a tolerance cross with the horizontal line ±tQ × Q G and the vertical line ±t H x H G is drawn through the guarantee point. Similarly, Grades 1U and 2U guaranteed conditions are met by an L with the horizontal line +tQ x Q G and the vertical line +t H× H G drawn from the guarantee point.

The guarantee on the head and flow rate has been met if the H–Q (measured head and flow) curve cuts or at least touches the vertical and/or horizontal line (see Fig.2 for Grade 2B acceptance).

The efficiency shall be derived from the measured H–Q curve, which is intersected by the straight line passing through the specified flow rate guarantee, head guarantee, and the zero of the Q-H axes, and where a vertical line intersects the efficiency curve.

The guarantee condition on efficiency (n G) is within tolerance if the efficiency value at this point of intersection is higher than or at least equal to n G x (1t n), as per Fig 2.

When it is contracted to be tested, a measured NPSHR value shall not exceed the guaranteed NPSHR value.

To determine the complete hydraulic performance of a pump, it is necessary to measure the following:

a. Rate of Flow: This can be done using classical venturi flow meters, orifice plates, volumetric measuring tanks, weirs, electromagnetic meters, or velocity measuring devices used in

a known cross-sectional area of the pipe. A throttle valve on the pump discharge controls the flow rate.

b. Suction and Discharge Pressure: Pressure gauges, transmitters and transducers are the most common devices for direct pressure measurement. Often, gauges in factory test facilities read directly in metres of water, deleting the need to convert a kPa pressure reading into metres of water head. Pressure tappings should be placed in a parallel section of pipe located at a distance of two diameters from the pump flanges. Grade 1 requires four tapping points around the pipe, whilst grades 2 and 3 only need one tapping on the horizontal centreline. The height of the gauges above or below the pump datum must be included in the head calculation. Most factory pump tests eliminate this by positioning the suction and discharge gauges at the same height (via flexible tubing), whereby the correction becomes zero. The pump datum is the shaft centreline for horizontal pumps. As the total pressure in the suction and discharge pipes includes a velocity head component, these must be calculated and included in the total head.

c. Power Measurement: The majority of pumps are driven by electric motors. The normal method for determining the pump input power is to measure the motor input kW using a suitable power analyser. The pump input power is then calculated using motor efficiency figures corresponding to the actual load. Where the pump is not directly coupled, e.g., belt or gearbox drive, consideration needs to be made for additional drive losses.

d. Speed of Rotation: Optical frequency response tachometers are the most common method for measuring the pump input speed (r/min). Reflective tape is attached to the pump shaft to trigger the optical response device. If a speed-changing device, such as a belt drive or gearbox, is used between

the driver and pump, the loss of this device must be known to arrive at the pump’s input power. Modern variablespeed devices, such as frequency inverters, have electrical losses that need to be considered to arrive at the total input power.

It should be noted that the rotation speed is not usually a guaranteed performance value. However, it is a significant value to know, especially for performance diagnostic evaluation either while testing or later on site. Whenever possible, a manufacturer’s test on an engineered pump should be at the specified rated speed and power. Under these conditions, NPSHR tests can clearly determine the zone of suction instability or onset of cavitation. This is particularly important where low NPSHA conditions exist at the site.

Where pumps cannot be tested at the rated speed, e.g., high-head pumps such as boiler feed units or units with variable speed drives, problems may be encountered where testing facilities require performance testing. In many such cases, reduced speed tests are conducted, and the affinity laws, as described in Section 6.4 of the Australian Pump Technical Handbook, are used to translate the test data to reflect the performance at the actual site operational speed. When it is agreed between the purchaser and supplier, the test standard allows test speeds to be within 50 to 120 per cent of the specified rotation speed (actual site operational speed).

In most instances, the pump is installed on the test bed coupled to its own driver, and both are mounted on a combined baseplate. Thus, the behaviour of the entire unit can be monitored during factory tests. Manufacturers outlay considerable capital to provide and maintain an adequate test facility. While testing costs are relatively expensive, the potential improvement in plant/station reliability outweighs and justifies these additional costs. If the reliability of operations is improved and there is a reduction in standby equipment results, then the cost will be justified. Specifying a factory test provides baseline data that will be available for all future analyses of a pumping system.

SITE TESTS

Many clients specify testing of pumps after initial installation at the site to prove the guaranteed performance.

If a pump has been factory tested and further tests are required after installation, reproducing the factory test results can often be difficult. Often, instrumentation and the layout are such that accuracy of measurement is not possible, and the results can differ greatly from those obtained in the factory test facility. Actual site testing should be regarded more as part of the unit’s commissioning. This means ensuring

that the unit operates satisfactorily both mechanically and hydraulically. The commissioning personnel should also ensure that the driver is not overloaded. Most often, site tests are performed using pressure gauge readings in kPa or bar, so it is important to convert these readings into metres of head and include the velocity head in the suction and discharge pipes and the height of the gauges relative to the pump datum.

PUMP TEST LAYOUT, REPORT AND CALCULATIONS

Typical Pump Performance Test Layout

• Figure 1 shows typical pump performance test report.

• Calculations have been included for point 1 of the test sheet.

• Figure 2 shows a typical performance curve and verification of a Grade 2B guarantee on flow rate, head and efficiency.

• Figure 3 shows a typical test rig layout.

Fig 1 – Typical Test Performance Test Report

Fig. 2 Typical Test Performance Curve

Figure 1. A typical pump performance test report. Images: Pump Technical Handbook

Figure 3. A typical test rig layout.

Figure 2. A typical test performance curve.

Notation

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����+*,-. Barometric Pressure, millibar

p/ =p01234 5!"#$% ×/7.9 : m gauge

p9 Outlet Head, m gauge

e3 Drive Efficiency (decimal), determined by percentage load on the motor

e5 Pump Efficiency (decimal)

e5 = ;< ⁄ ×$ >?×/79

e@ Overall Efficiency (Pump and driver total Efficiency) (decimal)

e@ =e5 ×e3

EkW Motor input power kW

H Total Head m

Metres H=p9 −p/ +Z+ v9 9 −v/9 2g

Pump Input Power (KilowaNs) =EkW×e3

L/sec Flow rate reading = L/s

v/ Fluid Velocity at inlet gauge point p/ (m/s)

Inlet Velocity v/ = 1273×L/s d/ 9

v9 Fluid Velocity at outlet gauge point p9 (m/s)

Outlet Velocity v9 = 1273×L/s d9 9

Velocity (DifferenKal) head (m) = A&&BA' & 9C

g AcceleraKon due to Gravity (9.80 m/s2 refers to local gravity at the locaKon of test)

ρ Density, Water at 19°C = 998.4kg/m3

NPSH NeN PosiKve SucKon Head at Pump Datum (m) v/9 2g +z/

NPSHA =Barometric pressure(m) +p/ Vap.press+

kWh/1000 litres KilowaN hours per 1000 Litres EkW kWh⁄kL= 3.6×L/s

SUMMARY

This chapter details how the Australian Pump Test Standard operates, how to select the correct test grade for your requirements, and how to translate the test results recorded to determine if these results meet the

Test conditions

d1 Inlet (Pipe) Diameter (mm)

d2 . Outlet (Pipe) Diameter (mm)

z 1 Inlet gauge height from pump datum (m)

z2 Outlet gauge height from pump datum (m)

Z Corrections for gauge height to pump reference plane (m) =Z1- Z2

°C Water Temperature (°C)

Driver details

Motor efficiency Efficiency at rated loads (as decimal)

V Rated Motor Voltage (Volts)

Rated Amps Rated Full Load Motor Amps

Rpm Speed of rotation, Pump Revolutions per Minute

Refer to Chapter 15 of the Australian Pump Technical Handbook for a sample calculation.

requirements of your test grade chosen, ensuring that a successful pump test is undertaken. It also provides comprehensive guidance on pump test tolerances. It outlines the acceptable deviations in pump performance from stated specifications. By correctly

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More paperwork for pump engineers

Ron Anstall from United Pumps is examining new regulations across the east coast, advocating for all PIA members.

Engineers can find themselves working in multiple jurisdictions just by the nature of their work. An engineer in Albury might be called upon to work on a project in Wodonga, or similarly, an engineer in Tweed Heads might be offered a contract in Coolangatta.

However, under existing regulations in Queensland and Victoria, someone providing professional engineering advice could be in trouble if they are not registered in each state.

“I’ve been working for a long time as an engineer, and I’d like to think that my peers respect me,” said Mr Ron Astall, former PIA President and United Pumps Senior Engineer. “The need to register in those states initially felt like a slap in the face. However, it could mean the cowboys and pretenders could get weeded out of the industry.”

This registration extends to any engineer working professionally in relevant states, and the fee is around $300. The engineer does not need to work or reside in the state to be affected.

“Consider a well-credentialled engineering consultant based in and operating wholly from the US,” said Mr Astall. “Should they design a pumping station in Victoria, they must be registered appropriately in Victoria.”

Engineers must be registered if they provide professional engineering services for Victoria under these new regulations. ‘For Victoria’ is defined as a project or purpose in Victoria, specifically related to or connected to Victoria in some way.

“I spoke to some of our suppliers and asked if they were aware of this regulation,” Mr Astall said. “They were not aware, but it did not worry them because their engineering work was being done in Los Angeles. They were shocked to realise that since the work was for Victoria, they would need one of their engineers in Los Angeles to be registered or have someone in their Victorian office registered to sign off on the work.”

Ron Astall in United’s test bay with a custom engineered 985 kW pump, recently designed and manufactured by United in Melbourne. Images: United Pumps

of assessing people’s qualifications and putting them on the National Engineering Register.”

The requirement that mechanical engineers adhere to these regulations will be of particular interest to the pump industry. Mechanical engineers need to be registered in their field and have their registration endorsed to work in the building industry if necessary. The guidelines state that mechanical engineers in the building industry can work with mechanical systems. That includes vertical transport, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC-R), smoke control, thermal and environmental systems, and systems to aid people with disabilities.

Do I really need to do this?

Engineers can be exempt from registration in two situations. They can be exempt if they provide professional engineering services under a registered professional engineer’s direct supervision or only per a prescriptive standard.

A prescriptive standard is defined as a document that states procedures

or criteria for carrying out a design, or a construction or production activity, relating to engineering and the application of which to the carrying out of the design, or the construction or production activity, does not require advanced scientifically based calculations.

“There are many prescriptive standards out there,” Mr Astall said. “The pressure vessel code (AS 1210-2010 Pressure Vessels) could be followed step by step. Similarly, some calculation methods have been set up within my area of expertise to calculate various facets of pump design. You can get the answer if you follow them step by step.”

There are four criteria for determining whether a standard is a prescriptive one. It requires the prescriptive standard to be a document that states procedures or criteria for carrying out the design, construction, or production activity to which it relates. It also needs to require little or no engineering judgment to apply the stated procedures or criteria and not require advanced scientifically

based calculations to use the stated procedures or criteria.

“The big question is whether an engineer has the technical training to understand the concept of garbage in, garbage out,” said Mr Astall. “They need to recognise that the outcomes do not match what is expected. All our engineers are degree-qualified, so they know what they are doing. Having now gone through the assessment and registration process, there is nevertheless a high degree of satisfaction and a feeling of achievement ”

In Mr Astall’s opinion, a national register of engineers could be a better solution to this situation.

“I’m worried about the spectre of having to apply for registration individually in each state and territory,” he said. “If you are on the National Engineering Register, that should cover the whole country. It seems unfair to have to separately register in each jurisdiction and go through a separate police check for each one. I think there should be one point of registration for Australia.”

Keynote speakers and panels are regularly among the highlights of WA Mining Conference and Exhibition. Images: Prime Creative Media

Heading west for WAME

The WA Mining Conference and Exhibition is back – here’s what’s happening at the show in 2024.

Perth has long been the centre of mining in Western Australia, with tens of thousands of people directly employed by the industry. With significant resources within Western Australian soils, events like the WA Mining Conference and Exhibition provide numerous opportunities to present products and services to key decision-makers.

The WA Mining Conference and Exhibition will integrate the innovation and research ecosystem while addressing the social and environmental standards driving a more sustainably conscious industry. The expanded exhibition will showcase technical and digital innovation across every aspect of the mining value chain while illustrating the economic importance of mining to Western Australia and its contribution to the resource technology sector.

Show Director Siobhan Rocks said the 2024 event is designed to connect mining industry businesses.

“Western Australia is an important market for the mining industry, and we’re focusing on connecting buyers to that market. We’re making it so they don’t have to come all the way over to the eastern seaboard to talk to people within mining communities.”

It is the ultimate event for mining and engineering professionals,

showcasing the technical and digital evolution transforming the mining industry in Western Australia. WA Mining gives attendees a blueprint to solve operational pain points while listening to industry-leading experts in this highly targeted conference.

“Understanding the needs of the Western Australian mining industry, we are excited to expand the show’s offering,” Ms Rocks said. “Attendees will be able to find a whole range of solutions for mining, including advanced technology and equipment on display.”

Conference highlights

WA Mining Conference will provide engineers, mine managers, site superintendents, HSE managers, exploration managers and operations managers with the technological insights that will shape the future of the mining industry in Western Australia.

Of note is the expansion of digitalisation and automation in the sector, which will continue to push the industry into new frontiers. The WA Mining Conference will examine these new technologies and applications and draw insights from digital experts across a variety of sectors that will have applications in mining. Cyber security managers, technology heads, and chief technology officers will be in

attendance as they look to discover the technological changes that will have a positive impact on the sector.

“This year’s event will welcome leaders from mining companies, government and all the key bodies in Western Australia as part of our speaker lineup,” Ms Rocks said.

Industry and stakeholder engagement is paramount to the success of the mining industry. The WA Mining Conference will investigate social license to operate for projects and explore the most effective ways to limit the environmental impact of mining in Western Australia. Environmental managers, stakeholders, and community engagement managers will hear from industry and government experts.

It will also allow mining equipment, technology, and services (METS) suppliers to engage with a highquality audience of mining industry professionals.

There are many opportunities to get involved in the WA Mining Conference and Exhibition. The conference allows companies to showcase their business as technical leaders in the Western Australian mining industry, and attendees will engage with a high-quality audience of professionals looking to evolve, adapt, and improve their mining operations.

Prospect Awards

The Prospect Awards will be a major highlight of WA Mining Conference and Exhibition. They are amongst the most esteemed and prestigious awards for the Australian mining and minerals processing industry. For more than a decade, the Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been one of the few national awards programs to stop, look at what the mining industry is doing, and reward those who are excelling and going above and beyond, recognising and rewarding innovation.

The categories are:

• I ndigenous and Community Engagement Award

• E xcellence in IIOT Application

• E xcellence in Environmental Management & Sustainability

• E xcellence in Mine Safety, OH&S

• Project Lead of the Year

• Safety Advocate of the Year

• I nnovative Mining Solution

• M ine Project Success of the Year

• O utstanding Mine Performance

• D iscovery of the Year

For more information, visit waminingexpo.com.au and prospectawards.com.au

The exhibition will be packed again with new technology and services to support the mining industry.

PUMP INDUSTRY CAPABILITY GUIDE 2025

Welcome

Celebrating its tenth year, the Pump Industry Capability Guide welcomes me as its new editor at a time when the industry must rise to meet new challenges and seize the chance to explore fresh opportunities.

The challenges of rising inflation and supply chain shortages affect all sectors. Nevertheless, the broad scope of pump applications works in the industry’s favour. As Australia pushes to meet its net-zero goals and the cost of living rises, the need for energy-efficient, sustainable pumping solutions increases. This clearly presents opportunities for our industry to lead the transition to renewables and support the demands of a shifting economy.

For nearly a decade, the Pump Industry Capability Guide has stood out as a unique and invaluable tool for end-users. It provides detailed entries on specific pump suppliers and services, all in one location. Its user-friendly design makes it easily accessible, whether you’re at home or out on site, and it’s an essential part of day-to-day operations.

The Pump Industry Capability Guide is your compass in the complex world

of pumps. Its user-friendly layout is designed to make finding the right service, product, or company as quick and easy as possible. You can navigate the guide using the indices that separate companies by industry, services and products, making it a breeze to find what you need.

In addition to the print guide, all listings are available online at pumpindustry.com.au/directory. The f ully searchable format allows you to type in a keyword, category, or product, and the site generates a list of all the relevant pump companies.

It’s a privilege to lead the Pump Industry Capability Guide, a publication that is committed to maintaining and building on its reputation for quality and accuracy. I take great pride in ensuring that it continues to be an important resource that you can rely on in your day-to-day operations. I wish you a bright and successful 2025, and I look forward to our continued journey together.

All the best,

Chris Edwards Pump Industry Editor

Industry Index

BUILDING SERVICES/HVAC

Brown Brothers Engineers Australia 50 Franklin Electric 52 Kelair Pumps Australia 57 KSB Australia ............................................... 58 Pump Systems 62

C HEMICALS AND PHARMACEUTICALS

Kelair Pumps Australia 57

KSB Australia ............................................... 58

NETZSCH

FILTRATION

J.A.C.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Brown Brothers Engineers Australia 50

Hidrostal Australia 54 Kelair Pumps Australia 57

Hidrostal Australia 54

J.A.C. Pump Services ................................. 56

Kelair Pumps Australia 57

KSB Australia 58

NETZSCH Australia 59 NOV Mono Pumps 59

Regal Rexnord IPS ....................................... 62

SEEPEX Australia 63 Sulzer Australia 64

United Pumps Australia 65 PumpEng 61

OIL

AND GAS

Brown Brothers Engineers Australia 50 Franklin Electric ........................................... 52

Kelair Pumps Australia 57

KSB Australia 58

NETZSCH Australia 59 NOV Mono Pumps 59

Regal Rexnord IPS ....................................... 62

SEEPEX Australia 63 Sulzer Australia 64

United Pumps Australia 65

PLASTICS AND RUBBER

Kelair Pumps Australia 57

POWER GENERATION

Brown Brothers Engineers Australia 50 Flo-Max Pumps..........................................52

IRRIGATION

Brown Brothers Engineers Australia 50 Flo-Max Pumps..........................................52 Franklin Electric 52

Hidrostal Australia 54

Kelair Pumps Australia ................................ 57

MANUFACTURING

Brown Brothers Engineers Australia 50 Flo-Max Pumps..........................................52 Franklin Electric 52

J.A.C. Pump Services 56

Kelair Pumps Australia 57

KSB Australia ............................................... 58 Regal Rexnord IPS 62

SEEPEX Australia 63

United Pumps Australia 65 PumpEng 61

MINING

Brown Brothers Engineers Australia 50

Flo-Max Pumps..........................................52

Franklin Electric 52

J.A.C. Pump Services 56

Kelair Pumps Australia 57

KSB Australia ............................................... 58 Pump Systems 62

Regal Rexnord IPS 62

SEEPEX Australia 63

Sulzer Australia 64

PULP AND PAPER

Hidrostal Australia 54

Kelair Pumps Australia 57

KSB Australia 58

Regal Rexnord IPS 62

SEEPEX Australia 63

Sulzer Australia 64

WATER AND WASTEWATER

Brown Brothers Engineers Australia 50 Flo-Max Pumps..........................................52

Hidrostal Australia 54

J.A.C. Pump Services ................................. 56

Kelair Pumps Australia 57

KSB Australia 58

NETZSCH Australia 59 NOV Mono Pumps 59

Regal Rexnord IPS 62

SEEPEX Australia 63

Sulzer Australia 64

Product Index

Wrapflex and Omega

Not your average pump drive

• The benchmark in Elastomeric Couplings for Pumps

• Engineered materials and patented designs to increase longevity and reduce reactive load on equipment

• Flexible enough to accommodate moderate misalignment and vibration

• Split elements for ease of in-situ replacement

• Stocked in Australia for quick and stress free access

Orange Peel®

• Coupling and Shaft Guarding

• Configurable to fit most applications

• Powdercoated steel and Polyethylene variants

• Multiple sizes and styles

• Off the shelf availability

Pump family tree

From heavy-duty mine dewatering to precise chemical metering and dosing, the vast range of different pumps available on the market means there’s a pump configured to suit any application. There are many job-specific factors that will determine the right pump for you, including the design of the pump and mechanics of how it operates. But how are all these different pumps classified? Most pumps will fit into one of two main groups: rotodynamic pumps and positive displacement pumps. The following diagram is a useful tool to see the various types of pumps available and where they fit into the pump family tree.

Pumps Positive displacement

43 South

2/16 George Bellew Road Yaldhurst Christchurch New Zealand 0800 654 112 orders@43South.co.nz 43south.co.nz

Allight

12 Hoskins Road Landsdale WA 6065 08 9302 7000 marketing@allight.com allight.com

Australian Fluid Handling Unit 1 25–27 Burns Road Altona VIC 3018

03 9369 6200 salesvic@afhpl.com.au afhpl.com.au

Australian

Pressure Solutions

2/5 Millrose Drive Malaga Perth WA 6090

08 9209 3937 australianpressure solutions.com.au

Brown Brothers Engineers Australia

228 Atlantic Drive Keysborough VIC 3173

1300 4 BBENG info@brownbros.com.au brownbros.com.au

Angus Flexible Pipelines Australia

Unit 5/48 Business Street Yatala QLD 4207 07 3382 0434 sales.australia@angusfire.com angusflexiblepipelines. com.au

Batescrew Pumps & Valves Australia

189 Newell Highway Tocumwal NSW 2714

03 5874 2101 sales@batescrew.com batescrew.com

Assett Mechanical Engineering 61–65 Ashwin Parade Torrensville SA 5031 08 8234 2090 sales@amepumps.com.au amepumps.com.au

BKB Pumping Solutions

57 Greenhills Road Pakenham VIC 3810

1300 252 227 wayne.e@bkbgroup.com.au bkbgroup.com.au

Building Services and HVAC, Food and beverage, Irrigation, Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Water and Wastewater

Axial flow pumps, Borehole pumps, Centrifugal pumps, Chopper pumps, Couplings, Dewatering pumps, Engineering, Hoses, Motors drives and engines, Pressure pumps, Rotodynamic pumps, Seals, Slurry pumps, Submersible pumps, Transfer pumps, Valves

From small domestic pressure systems to large industrial process pumps, Brown Brothers Engineers provides a full range of pumps and pumping solutions to meet your needs.

Brown Brothers Engineers is the distributor for some of the world’s leading brand pumps, including

Lowara, HYDROVAR, Goulds Water Technology, Flygt and Wedeco in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS, and nationally for Layne Bowler and SAER.

As one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading pump suppliers for almost a century, we have gained a wealth of experience. We can guarantee that you will get the best pumping solutions the world has to offer because we only supply the world’s leading pump brands.

Our Australian operation not only includes the importation of a wide range of pumping equipment, but also the assembly, distribution, testing and custom-building of pumpsets and pumping systems. Our qualified engineers work closely with you and engineering consultants to select exactly the right pump or pumping system for your project. We also give superior after sales service, backed up by our dedicated service and testing facilities.

For more information about our services and solutions please contact us.

Melbourne: 228 Atlantic Drive Keysborough VIC 3173

Sydney: 211-215 Walters Road, Arndell Park NSW 2148

Brisbane: 50 Nestor Drive, Meadowbrook QLD 4131

Calpeda Pumps

3 Maritime Court Gillman SA 5013 08 8268 8880

sales@calpeda.com.au au.calpeda.com

Caprari Pumps Australia

1 Maritime Court Gillman SA 5013 08 8240 0767

sales@caprari.com.au caprari.com.au

Crusader Hose

22 Industry Place Bayswater VIC 3153

03 9720 1100

sales@crusaderhose.com.au crusaderhose.com.au

Cummins South Pacific

191 Boundary Road Laverton North VIC 3028

1800 931 181

1300cummins@cummins.com cummins.com

DTB International Pumping

41 Industrial Drive Braeside VIC 3195

1300 302 330 sales@dtbpumps.com dtbpumps.com

DAB Pumps Oceania

426 South Gippsland Highway Dandenong South VIC 3175

1300 378 677

info.oceania@dabpumps.com dabpumps.com

Dwyer Instruments

1/11 Waverley Drive Unanderra NSW 2526 02 4272 2055

info@dwyer-inst.com.au dwyer-inst.com.au

EagleBurgmann Australasia

16 Stennett Road Ingleburn NSW 2565 02 9605 0600 info@au.eagleburgmann.com eagleburgmann.com.au

Davey Water Products

6 Lakeview Drive Scoresby VIC 3179

1300 369 100 sales@davey.com.au davey.com.au De.mem-Stevco

Unit 10 Epping Business Park 53 Gateway Boulevard Epping VIC 3076

1300 336 364 vicsales@dememgroup.com demempumps.com

Ebara Pumps Australia

1 Jackstaff Court Bayswater North VIC 3153

03 9761 3033 sales.epa@ebara.com ebara.com.au Emtivac Engineering

170–174 Discovery Road Dandenong South VIC 3175

03 9768 3240 mwilkinson@emtivac.com emtivac.com.au

Drive Systems

8/32 Melverton Drive Hallam VIC 3803

03 9796 4800

info@drivesystems.com.au drivesystems.com.au

FITT Resources

27 Awaba Street Lisarow NSW 2250

1300 653 229

contact@fittresources.com.au fittresources.com.au

Flo-max Pumps

5/6 Stanton Road Seven Hills NSW 2147 1800 730 104

sales@flo-maxpumps.com.au flo-maxpumps.com.au

At Flo-Max Pumps we provide pump solutions. We have an extensive team of engineers to provide technical back-up across Australia and have a large manufacturing base for pump products and vacuum systems.

We strive to supply our clients with on-time, high-quality, recognised pump products as packaged equipment to their specifications with excellent after-sales service and spares.

Flowserve Corporation

5 Parker Street Castlemaine VIC 3450 1300 Flowserve (356 973) gsnoxall@flowserve.com flowserve.com

Fluid Engineering

32 Bridge Road Griffith NSW 2680 02 6962 9601

solutions@fluidengineering.com.au fluidengineering.com.au

Franklin Electric

106–110 Micro Circuit Dandenong South VIC 3175 03 9799 5000

meyre@fele.com franklin-electric.com.au

Building Services and HVAC, Irrigation, Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and Gas

Borehole pumps, Motors drives and engines, Solar pumps, Submersible pumps

Franklin Electric was established in Australia in 1962 to support the water industry.

Franklin Electric offers an extensive range of water pumps, submersible electric motors, VSD, controls and protective devices. It has earned the reputation as a technical leader in all of its specialties, with products being used in residential, industrial, agricultural, mining, municipal, commercial and fuelling applications.

No matter the project, Franklin Electric has a solution to meet your requirements.

MOVING WATER – MOVING FORWARD

Franklin Electric: 106–110 Micro Circuit, Dandenong South VIC 3175

Franklin Electric Pioneer Pump: 67 Proximity Drive Sunshine West VIC 3020

Global Water Solutions

553 Zhongshan Road Qingshui District Taichung Taiwan 43643 +886 972 054 466 info@globalwatersolutions.com globalwatersolutions.com

Hiblow

6/3 Marina Close Mount Kuring-gai NSW 2080 02 9457 8622 sales@hiblow.com.au hiblow.com.au

Blowers, Borehole pumps, Centrifugal pumps, Multistage pumps, Submersible pumps

Grundfos

Business Park Unit 2/4 Avenue of the Americas Newington NSW 2127 1300 337 733 ausales@sales.grundfos.com grundfos.com/au

Hiblow Australia has more than 70 years of experience in the pump industry and 50 years of experience in the blower industry.

Hiblow imports the range of air blowers from TTC in Japan and have had a long-term relationship. These blowers are used mainly in wastewater treatment plus research, medical, aquariums and water purification.

MAC3 float switches from Italy are another product we distribute throughout Australia.

Pump-wise, we are major distributors of Franklin, Sakuragawa, DAB, Bianco, Regent and Pioneer, plus we also sell Grundfos, Davey, Flygt, Onga, Southern Cross, etc.

We also have a well-stocked library of pumps from the last 50+ years and often assist with curves and details.

Our customer list covers many different companies and individuals due to our vast range on offer.

DECADES OF EXPERIENCE AND THE CONNECTIONS TO MATCH

With over 70 years of experience in the pump industry and 50 years of experience in the blower industry, Hiblow has a wide range of products that cover a variety of applications.

Hiblow imports and distributes air blowers, float switches and pumps, such as TTC air blowers from Japan, and MAC3 float switches from Italy. These blowers are used mainly in wastewater treatment as well as research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, aquariums and water purification.

Pump-wise, Hiblow also has a well stocked library of pumps from over the last 50 years, including products from Franklin, Sakuragawa, DAB, Bianco, Regent, and Pioneer, plus Grundfos, Davey, Flygt, Onga, Southern Cross, and more.

With a vast range of products on offer, Hiblow’s customer list covers many different companies and individuals in the industry. Discover Hiblow’s extensive range at www.hiblow.com.au

Hidrostal Australia

52 Commerce Circuit Yatala QLD 4207 07 3801 8110

au.sales@hidrostal.com hidrostal.com

Food and Beverage, Irrigation, Mining, Pulp and paper, Water and Wastewater

Centrifugal pumps, End suction pumps, Pressure pumps, Rotary pumps, Screw pumps, Submersible pumps, Transfer pumps

Hidrostal Australia is a solelyowned subsidiary company of Hidrostal Holding AG Switzerland. Hidrostal is also the inventor and manufacturer of the “original” screw impeller pump, which has been field proven for 60 years. Due to their outstanding characteristics, Hidrostal pumps are used in

Hidrostal Pumps

 Inventors of the screw centrifugal impeller

 Field Proven for over 60 years

 Most advanced submersible motors in the market today (TUMA)

 40m Deep drive opera�on

 High efficiency, non clog capability

 Reliable robust construc�on

 Strong local spare parts availability

numerous municipal and industrial sectors. They pump the most diverse fluids and materials gently and with low pulsation.

Hidrostal pumps are successful in difficult applications and achieve outstanding results with respect to performance, energy efficiency, non CLOG capabilities and low lifecycle costs.

Hydro Australia

8 Minchington Road Morwell VIC 3840 03 5165 0390

hydroaustralia.com.au

Hydro Innovations

21–23 Clyde Street Rydalmere NSW 2116 02 9898 1800 hydroinnovations.com.au

ifm efector

Suite 3 745 Springvale Road Mulgrave VIC 3170

1300 365 088 sales.au@ifm.com ifm.com/au ITT Blakers

29 Paramount Drive Wangara WA 6065

1300 333 488 sales.blakers@itt.com blakers@itt.com

Pump Specica�ons

Discharge Sizes: 50 ‐ 700 mm

Head: 0.5 ‐ 90 m

Flow: 1 ‐ 4,000 l/s

Power: 0.1 ‐ 650 kW

Frequencies: 50 Hz, 60 Hz, VFD

Materials: Cast Iron, Duc�le Iron, Hi‐Chrome, Stainless Steel, Duplex

Free‐Flow Technology

Available Designs

Immersible

 Solu�on s provider.

Solutions provider

 Municipal and Industrial specialists

Hidrostal Australia Pty Limited

52 Commerce Circuit, Yatala, QLD, 4207

Email: au.sales@hidrostal.com

Phone: 07 3801 8110

Submersible

Bearing Frame

Ver�cal or Horizontal

Self Priming

Trailer Mounted

J.A.C. Pump Services

24 Enterprise Drive Tomago NSW 2322

02 4964 9777

admin@jacpumps.com jacpumps.com.au

Filtration, Manufacturing, Mining, Power Generation, Water and Wastewater

Borehole pumps, Centrifugal pumps, Consulting, End suction pumps, Horizontal split case pumps, Submersible pumps

Established in 2005, J.A.C. Pump Services provides water and wastewater solutions that assist the mining, municipal and industrial sectors. Customers benefit from installing the ‘best suited’ option for their needs, and J.A.C. Pump Services exists to provide the fluid transport industry with a capable and honest pump company with access to multiple suppliers. Our specialty is delivering entire turnkey water solutions to suit your needs. Whether its deep well dewatering, water/wastewater transport, preventative maintenance, or complete overhaul of your asset, the J.A.C. team has you covered.

Kelair Pumps

Gateway Estate 211–215 Walters Road Arndell Park NSW 2148 1300 789 466

kelair@kelairpumps.com.au

kelairpumps.com.au

Building Services and HVAC, Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Irrigation, Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and Gas, Plastics and Rubber, Power Generation, Pulp and Paper, Water and Wastewater

Axial flow pumps, Bearings, Borehole pumps, Centrifugal pumps, Chemicals pumps, Chopper pumps, Consulting, Couplings, Dewatering pumps, Engineering, Fire pumps, Hoses, Motors drives and engines, Positive

displacement pumps, Pressure pumps, Repair and aftermarket, Rotodynamic pumps, Slurry pumps, Submersible pumps, Transfer pumps, Valves

Kelair Pumps is a privately-owned pump company that commenced operations in 1975. Our mission is to provide our clients with a range of world renowned highquality products supported by knowledgeable staff.

We take pride in our pump knowledge and ‘When Pump Knowledge Matters’, our staff is second to none.

Kelair Pumps has an extensive range of both positive displacement pumps and centrifugal pumps for applications across all industries such as mining and mineral, oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, paint, power, and water and wastewater.

Our range of pumps includes

diaphragm pumps, air operated diaphragm pumps, gear pumps, peristaltic pumps, screw pumps, progressive cavity pumps, vane pumps and lobe pumps. We also offer water pumps, magnetic drive pumps, solids handling pumps and chemical pumps.

Kelair Pumps is also a leading supplier of fire pumps to the construction and plumbing industries for fire protection and building hydraulics.

As well as our comprehensive range of industrial pumps and fire pumps, Kelair Pumps has a range of sewage treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants primarily applied to human waste.

The products we supply are supported by our service division where a team of highly skilled service technicians can provide services for troubleshooting, repair

and

Head Office NSW Gateway Estate 211–215 Walters Road Arndell Park NSW 2148

VIC / SA

228 Atlantic Drive Keysborough VIC 3173

TAS

1/12 South Street Invermay TAS 7248

QLD / NT

50 Nestor Drive Meadowbrook QLD 4131

WA Unit 1/14 Crocker Drive Malaga WA 6090

Mackay 19–21 Titanium Drive Paget Mackay QLD 4740

KSB Australia

13 Hawkins Crescent Bundamba QLD 4304

1300 073 887, 1300 301 356 enquiries@ksb.com.au ksb.com.au

Building Services and HVAC, Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Irrigation, Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Pulp and Paper, Water and Wastewater Centrifugal pumps, Dewatering pumps, End suction pumps, Slurry pumps

KSB Australia is a leading supplier of pumps and valves, servicing the Australian mining, water and wastewater markets. Originating from Ajax Pump Works in 1939 and Forrers in 1988, the KSB Australia team have more than 80 years’ local industry knowledge, a vast network of distributors, four sales offices and two distribution/service centres.

With a commitment to first-class customer service, KSB Australia combines high-quality products and qualified employees to provide tailored solutions to customers across the country. Our team of project engineers, experienced sales personnel, knowledgeable product managers, reliable service technicians and first-class fabrication team are ready to provide a tailored solution for your next project.

For more information about our locations, please visit our website.

KSB Hope Valley 13 Investigator Drive Hope Valley WA 6165

KSB Essendon Fields Bell Business Centre, G18, 72 Hargrave Avenue Essendon Fields VIC 3041

KSB Netley 4/348 Richmond Rd Netley SA 5037 Australia

KSB Newcastle 50 Riverside Drive Mayfield West NSW 2304

Tough

LK Diesel

52 Woodlands Drive Braeside VIC 3195

03 9588 6900 info@lkdiesel.com.au lkdiesel.com.au

MAIRS Technology PO Box 3308 Caroline Springs VIC 3023

03 9028 8080 sales@mairstech.com mairstech.com

Maxijet Australia

32 McGregors Drive Keilor Park VIC 3429

03 9336 1000 sales@maxijet.com.au maxijet.com.au

things made even better: the new AmaRex

www.ksb.com.au

Netzsch Australia

Unit 1 14 Thomas Hanlon Court Yatala QLD 4207

02 9641 2840 07 3488 8183 nas@netzsch.com pumps-systems.netzsch. com/en-AU

Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Mining, Oil and Gas, Water and Wastewater Dewatering pumps, Peristaltic pumps, Positive displacement pumps, Rotary pumps, Slurry pumps, Transfer pumps

As a global specialist in complex fluid handling, our customers’ satisfaction is our top priority. NETZSCH has been developing, producing and distributing positive displacement pumps worldwide for more than 70 years.

With sales and service centres across Australia, we provide a high level of technical and application support, service and after sales. We keep local inventory of pumps and spare parts for prompt delivery to the Oceania market.

Our extensive know-how in applications ensures we offer you a reliable solution, which will secure and maintain production with longterm cost efficiency.

Your global partner for conveying complex media

With NETZSCH positive displacement pumps you can reduce wearing costs and downtime pump slurries with very high solids content transport very abrasive, dense and viscous media convey aggressive media save time and money with maintenance

NOV Mono Pumps

75 Frankston Gardens Drive Carrum Downs VIC 3201 1800 333 138 nov.com/Industrial

Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Mining, Oil and Gas, Water and Wastewater Borehole pumps, Dewatering pumps, Dosing/Metering equipment, Gear pumps, Grinder pumps, Lobe pumps, Peristaltic pumps, Positive displacement pumps, Progressive cavity pumps, Pressure sewer systems, Solar pumps, Submersible pumps

Pentair

1–21 Monash Drive Dandenong South VIC 3175 1300 137 344

au.sales@pentair.com www.pentair.com.au

Power Equipment

Polymaster

161 Karinie Street Swan Hill VIC 3585 1300 062 064 polymaster.com.au

Pomona Pumps

14 Jesmond Road Croydon VIC 3136 03 9722 8888

sales@pomonapumps.com.au pomonapumps.com.au

10–12 Commercial Drive Lynbrook VIC 3975 1800 069 469

info@powerequipment.com.au powerequipment.com.au

Centrifugal pumps, Motors drives and engines, Trash pumps

National Oilwell Varco is a leading provider of integrated production and process solutions to a variety of industrial markets. We combine our expertise of engineering with quality products, a global footprint and aftermarket support delivering solutions that meet our customer’s requirements.

Our history of providing progressing cavity pumps dates back to being issued one of the original licenses to manufacture MonoTM pumps. With in-house industry-specific expertise we understand the needs of our customers in many different industry sectors including water and wastewater, food and beveridge, agriculture and solar, chemical and pharmaceutical, oil and gas, minerals, mining plus paper and pulp.

Power Equipment is the exclusive authorised Australian, NZ, PNG and South Pacific distributor for Yanmar and John Deere diesel engines, plus a range of industry leading power brands.

An Australian-owned family business since 1990, Power Equipment leads the way in providing power solutions for a range of industries, and across a wide range of applications.

With more than 330 dealers nationwide and great after sales technical support, you know you’re in safe hands with Power Equipment.

PumpEng

22–24 Alex Wood Drive Forrestdale WA 6112

(08) 9434 9922

sales@pumpeng.com.au pumpeng.com.au

Manufacturing, Mining Consulting, Dewatering pumps, Engineering, Instrumentation, control and monitoring, Slurry pumps, Speciality pumps, Submersible pumps

PumpEng is an independent Australian company redefining underground mine dewatering with a focus on excellence, innovation and reliability. With 20 years of experience, we design, manufacture

and service dewatering pumps for global mining companies, using advanced materials and designs to meet the demands of modern mines. Renowned as a trusted OEM, PumpEng offers a comprehensive range of innovative pumping solutions, including the JetGuard®, Guardian®, Raptor®, ScatPump®, MetalVestTM and CanaryPump. Each pump is engineered to handle the toughest mining conditions, enhancing productivity, safety and reducing costs.

Our approach, known as “The PumpEng Way,” goes beyond supplying pumps – it’s a partnership. We provide site inspection services, data-driven solutions and quarterly reviews to ensure continuous improvement and optimal performance of your dewatering system. Our commitment to sustainability drives us to create eco-friendly solutions that

reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.

At PumpEng, we view every customer as a partner, dedicated to constant improvement and problem-solving. If you’re ready to explore innovative dewatering solutions and experience The PumpEng Way, we’re here to help, obligation-free.

For more information, contact:

Australia (08) 9434 9922 22–24 Alex Wood Drive Forrestdale WA 6112

North America

1 (208) 749–7636 635 5th Avenue West Twin Falls ID 83301

Pump Engineers

11–13 Kennaugh Street Oakleigh East VIC 3166 03 9543 2011 info@pumpengineers.com.au pumpengineers.com.au

Pump Systems

Level 15 390 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3004 1800 121 452 sales@chopperpumps.com.au chopperpumps.com.au

Building Services and HVAC, Food and Beverage, Power Generation Centrifugal pumps, Repair and aftermarket, Rotary pumps, Vacuum pumps

Established in 1984, Pump Systems is a specialist supplier of wastewater processing technology. We are

exclusive Australasian agents for:

Vaughan Chopper Pumps and Rotamix Systems: designed and built in America since 1960, chopper pumps are severe duty, guaranteed non-clogging pumps designed to chop all incoming solids. Resilient to fibrous solids, Vaughan Chopper Pumps are often used where other pumps clog and block. This eliminates ongoing expenses associate with call outs to clear pump station blockages. Vaughan Rotamix is a tank mixing system that uses chopper pumps to feed in-tank directional mixing nozzles. This system offers guaranteed mixing rates to keep solids in suspension within the tank, as well as conditioning tank fluids, which prevents pipe and nozzle blockages while increasing biogas production. Vaughan Chopper Pumps and Rotamix Systems are used extensively across Australia and NZ. Lackeby Products: Swedish manufacturer of high-quality, stainless steel waste processing equipment including drum screens, various channel screen types, sludge heat exchangers, grit clarifiers and washers, shaftless screw conveyors and waste receiving stations.

We combine Vaughan’s nonclogging chopper pumps and Rotamix systems with Lackeby’s waste processing equipment, such as sludge heat exchangers and screening equipment, to offer high performance and reliable waste processing solutions.

Head office/warehouse: 1 McKechnie Street, Geraldine 7930 New Zealand

Pumpserv

Unit 3A/7–15 Gundah Road Mount Kuring-gai NSW 2080 02 9055 7955 sales@pumpserv.com pumpserv.com

Regal Rexnord

8–20 Anderson Road Smeaton Grange NSW 2567 02 4677 6000

sales.australia@regalrexnord.com regalrexnord.com

Food and Beverage, Irrigation, Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Pulp and Paper, Water and Wastewater

API process pumps, Axial flow pumps, Blowers, Centrifugal pumps, Compressors, Couplings, Dewatering pumps, Gearboxes, Slurry pumps, Speciality pumps, Vacuum pumps

We Create a Better Tomorrow By Energy Efficiently Converting Power into Motion™

At Regal Rexnord, our business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. For us, this means creating innovative solutions while focused on both customer needs and our commitment to sustainability.

Regal Rexnord IPS is home to many of the world’s premier power transmission brands including Falk, Rexnord, Svendborg, Centa, Stieber, Jaure, Twiflex, Witchita and many more.

The extensive range offers end-toend power train solutions for most industrial applications. Applications ranging from those in the heaviest mining environments to the clockwork intricacies of food and beverage manufacturing and onto wastewater treatment and wind farms.

Regal Rexnord is now the foremost global expert in Power Train Solutions.

Regent Pumps

1–7 Redwood Drive Dingley VIC 3172 03 9551 5111 sales@regentpumps.com.au regentpumps.com.au

Rezitech Services

109–111 Wedgewood Road Hallam Victoria 3803 03 8720 8600 shanetregear@rezitech.com.au rezitech.com.au

Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Irrigation, Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Pulp and Paper, Water and Wastewater API process pumps, Centrifugal pumps, Chemicals pumps, Chopper pumps, Dewatering pumps, Dosing and metering equipment, Multistage pumps, Peripheral pumps, Positive displacement pumps, Progressive cavity pumps, Repair and aftermarket, Rotary pumps, Single stage pumps, Slurry pumps, Speciality pumps, Transfer pumps, Trash pumps

services and professional project management.

Research and innovation are concentrated at the Germany and USA locations, while production facilities are in Germany, USA and China. This allows us to pool production competence and market expertise worldwide, reacting faster and responding individually to the wishes of our customers.

Roto Pumps

26 Deans Court Dandenong South VIC 3175 03 9794 5200 rotopumps.com.au

SEEPEX is a leading worldwide specialist in pump technology. Our portfolio comprises progressive cavity pumps, pump systems and digital solutions. SEEPEX also offers innovative solutions for the conveyance of aggressive or abrasive media with low to high viscosities. With major technologies, such as the patented Smart Conveying Technology AutoAdjust, we create complete solutions for use in the most important branches of industry. As a result, our customers profit from lower life cycle costs, higher productivity and optimised energy efficiency.

Our 24-hour helpline supports our customers at any time with fast, competent service. Thanks to the comprehensive range of services and more than 10,000 articles in stock, we can deliver original replacement parts worldwide on short notice.

Since 2021, SEEPEX has been part of the Ingersoll Rand Group, a global supplier of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR) driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities.

SAER ELETTROPOMPE

S.p.A

Via Circonvallazione 22, 42016 Guastalla (RE) Italy +39 0522 830 941 saerelettropompe.com

SEEPEX

Unit 1 47 Lake Road Tuggerah NSW 2259 02 4355 4500 info.au@seepex.com seepex.com

The modular design principle utilised by SEEPEX makes it possible to supply custom progressive cavity pumps for virtually any pumped media. From thin to highly viscous, with or without solids, abrasive or gaseous – our progressive cavity pumps dose and convey media gently and with minimal pulsation.

We are utilising our developments in the field of digitalisation in a targeted manner and across all market segments, in order to optimise production facilities and processes for our customers. In the process, our focus is on reducing operating costs, increasing productivity and ensuring environmentally friendly work procedures and processes. We support our customers with a global distribution network and assist them with personal advisory

Speck Pumps Australia

Unit 2/6 Glory Road Gnangara WA 6077 1300 207 380

sales@speckaustralia.com speckaustralia.com

Sterling Pumps

14 Sharnet Circuit Pakenham VIC 3810 03 5941 3400

sales@sterlingpumps.com.au sterlingpumps.com.au

Submersible Motor Engineering

9 Ryelane Street Maddington WA 6109 08 9452 2922 jayson@smeng.com.au smeng.com.au

Sulzer Australia

33 Enterprise Circuit Carrum Downs VIC 3201 03 9775 0522 info.water.au@sulzer.com sulzer.com

Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Irrigation, Mining, Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Pulp and Paper, Water and Wastewater

Axial flow pumps, Blowers, Centrifugal pumps, Chemicals pumps, Chopper pumps, Dewatering pumps, Pressure pumps, Repair and aftermarket, Slurry pumps, Submersible pumps, Transfer pumps

Sulzer specialises in solutions specifically engineered for the processes of our customers. We provide pumps, mixers, agitators,

compressors, grinders, screens and filters developed through intensive research and development in fluid dynamics and advanced materials. Our market focus is on supply, treatment and transport of water as well as wastewater collection and treatment, and specific general industries, such as mining, pulp and paper and fertilisers. Learn more at sulzer.com/applications.

Best-in-class pumping excellence

Sulzer specializes in solutions specifically engineered for the processes of our customers. We provide pumps, mixers, agitators, compressors, grinders, screens and filters developed through intensive research and development in fluid dynamics and advanced materials. Our market focus is on supply, treatment and transport of water as well as wastewater collection and treatment, and specific general industries, e.g., metal processing, pulp and paper and fertilizers. sulzer.com/applications

Superior Pump Technologies

Unit 23/31Governor Macquarie Drive

Chipping Norton NSW 2170 02 9727 0525

applications@sptaust.com.au sptaust.com.au

Sykes Group

42 Munibung Road Cardiff NSW 2285 1300 737 546 info@sykesgroup.com sykesgroup.com

Teco Australia

335–337 Woodpark Road Smithfield NSW 2164 9765 8145 sales.nsw@teco.com.au teco.com.au

Tapflo

13, 21–35 Ricketts Road Mount Waverley VIC 3149 1800 303 633 sales@tapflo.com.au tapflo.com.au

Techtop Australia

33–35 Gaine Road Dandenong South VIC 3175 03 9753 2222 sales@techtop.com.au techtop.com.au

Tsurumi Australia

8, 175 Campbell Street Belmont WA 6104 03 5941 3400

admin@tsurumipumps.com.au tsurumipumps.com.au

United Pumps Australia

31 Western Avenue Sunshine VIC 3020 03 9464 9500 unitedpumps@unitedpumps.com.au unitedpumps.com.au

Irrigation, Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and Gas

API process pumps, Centrifugal pumps, Chemicals pumps, Dewatering pumps, Lobe pumps, Positive displacement pumps, Progressive cavity pumps, Rotary pumps, Slurry pumps, Transfer pumps, Vacuum pumps

United Pumps Australia (U.C.P. Australia) is an Australian-based company specialising in the precision engineering of centrifugal pumps, primarily tailored for the oil and gas sectors.

UNITED PUMPS

SPECIALIST AUSTRALIAN

MANUFACTURER OF API 610 PUMPS

Repair, Re-manufacture and Re-design Service for ALL types of Centrifugal Pumps

Efficiency Improvement

Reconditioning

Restore Clearances

Re-engineering

Performance Testing

Services available include:

• Inspection and trouble-shooting

• Case build up and re-machining

• Shaft and bearing API610 upgrades

• Mechanical seal upgrades to API682

• Bearing housing and back cover retrofit

• Composite wear parts

• Tighter clearances

• Hydraulic re-rating

• Custom spare parts

• Rotating element balancing

www.unitedpumps.com.au

T: +61 3 9464 9500

31 Western Avenue, Sunshine Victoria 3020, Australia unitedpumps@unitedpumps.com.au

United’s core focus remains the design, engineering, manufacturing and servicing of premium API 610 centrifugal pumps. Our comprehensive range of services also include: manufacturing, performance testing to 2.5MW; repairs and specialised spare parts. United draws upon the heritage and expertise of its predecessors, Indeng Pumps and Harland Engineering Australia.

United is renowned for its robust heavy-duty design and unwavering reliability; and offers world leading pump technology supported by our Australian-based design team.

Watson-Marlow

15 Newlyn Street Belmont WA 6104 08 6156 7555 info.au@wmfts.com wmfts.com/en-au

Volvo Penta 07 3890 7615 andrew@seamech.com.au volvopenta.com

WEG Australia

14 Lakeview Drive Scoresby VIC 3179 03 9765 4600 info-au@weg.net weg.net/au

Welltech Total Water Management

61 Baile Road Canning Vale WA 6155 08 9353 1366 solutions@welltech.com.au welltech.com.au

Waterdos Instruments Australasia

Weir Australia

1 Marden Street Artarmon NSW 2064 1300 927 626 apac.minerals@mail.weir global.weir

WOMA (Australia)

16 Redemptora Road Henderson WA 6166 08 9434 6622 hpwater@woma.com.au woma.com.au

Xylem

14 Emporium Avenue Kemps Creek NSW 2178 13 19 14 solve@xylem.com xylem.com

Welling & Crossley

59 Export Drive Brooklyn VIC 3012 03 9316 9700 sales@wellcross.com.au wellcross.com.au

Underground Mine Dewatering Pumps.

Next Generation Tough.

PumpEng is on a mission to redefine underground mine dewatering, prioritising excellence at every turn. Our commitment to innovation, reliability, availability, and personalised support throughout the product lifecycle ensures every mine operator a good day at work.

PumpEng is an Australian-based global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with a rich history of supplying submersible pumps to the mining sector.