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The Scaletron Model 1020™ 5-Digit Controller is designed to provide accurate monitoring of water treatment chemicals when used in conjunction with the company’s line of drum, tank, platform, ton cylinder and spill containment scales. Available with one or two channels, each with 4-20mA standard, the controller can be configured to simultaneously monitor levels in two separate chemical containers independently. It provides accuracy at 0.1% to 0.25% of full scale capacity. Scaletron Industries Ltd., Plumsteadville, PA, 800-257-5911, www.scaletronscales.com

GF Piping Systems will display the new Type 514-519 High Flow Diaphragm Valve Series. The valve offers an optimized, turbulence-free flow geometry that provides significantly increased flow rate performance and lower energy consumption. These features expand the valve’s suitability for applications where diaphragm valves were previously not considered due to flow restriction. Cv values range from 3.9 to 116.8, depending on size and end connection. GF Piping Systems, Tustin, CA, 800-854-4090, www.gfpiping.com

Godwin Pumps will introduce its new high lift HL260M Dri-Prime pump at WEFTEC. Capable of flow rates to 4,760 gpm and heads to 500 ft, the 10”x 8” single-stage, automatic self-priming centrifugal pump can handle solids to 2” in diameter. The pump is offered with several engine options, including the standard 600 hp Caterpillar C-18 Tier 3 diesel engine with a standard Godwin PrimeGuard™ Controller for remote monitoring and programmable operations. Built with a cast iron pump volute, cast chromium steel impeller and nickel chrome cast iron wearplates, the pump is engineered for service in a variety of pumping applications including temporary lift station bypass pumping on high head force mains and high pressure potable water boosting, in addition to other applications including tunnel shaft dewatering, hydro testing, pigging pipelines, and temporary fire systems. Godwin Pumps, Bridgeport, NJ, 856-467-3636, www.godwinpumps.com Booth 6339

Certa-Lok™ Yelomine is a PVC pressure piping system featuring high impact strength and ultraviolet protection, making it suitable for above-ground and buried applications. With its easy-to-assemble, high-strength restrained-joint design, the pipe can be used in applications like trenchless construction where conventional gasketed joints would pull apart. Certainteed, 866-284-7473, www.certainteed.com

Hach’s Flow Meter Products & Services group has released the new Hach FL900 Series Flow Logger with Marsh-McBirney Flo-Dar™ Sensor. The system provides users with a wireless (or standard) flow monitoring solution for municipal and industrial applications. The flow logger and sensor combine to streamline the flow monitoring process by reducing site time while increasing the safety of flow monitoring personnel. The FL900 logger features include instant verification of on-site operation/communication, real time alarms sent directly to email or mobile phones, and intuitive set up and data management software. Hach Flow, Frederick, MD, 800-368-2723, www.hachflow.com

ECO2 SuperOxygenation technology is an environmentally friendly odor and corrosion control solution that can be applied in force mains or upstream of headworks and primary clarifiers. The system dissolves pure oxygen at >90% absorption efficiency into wastewater under pressure to achieve DO concentrations of 50 to >150 mg/L. It can help eliminate hydrogen sulfide odor and corrosion by dissolving enough oxygen in wastewater to maintain aerobic conditions which prevents the formation of hydrogen sulfide. The system can be added to current facilities in virtually any location or footprint. ECO2, Indianapolis, IN, www.eco2tech.com

Centrifugally cast, fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar Hobas pipe is inherently corrosion resistant and can last 100 years or more. Key applications are sanitary and storm sewers, potable water and corrosive environments. Leak-free, push-together joints help reduce installation time and costs. Benefits include inherent corrosion resistance, improved hydraulics, light weight, and high strength. Hobas Pipe USA, Houston, TX, 800-856-7473, www.hobas.com

Rotork all-electric, non-intrusive CVA control-valve actuators are available in linear and quarter-turn actions and eliminate the need for air supplies. They provide precise operation, advanced HMI capabilities, and fail-to-position protection as well as energy and maintenance savings. CVA actuators provide control-valve operation with repeatability and resolution performance at <0.1% of full scale. Rotork Process Controls Inc., Milwaukee, WI, 585-247-2304, www.rotork.com

Using a combination of laser profiling, underwater sonar profiling and high-resolution HDTV imaging, the Flyeye pipeline inspection system from Cues collects and processes data on internal pipeline conditions including debris level, ovality, H2S erosion, lateral location, and damage without requiring flow diversion, flow interruption, or manhole ring removal. Reports and video images provide a complete data package to rank risk and evaluate defect severity. The floatation platform is designed to operate in pipelines from 39” to 120” diameter with 25 to 75% flow (100% flow with the special float). Cues Inc., 800-327-7791, www.cuesinc.com

The Hach NITRATAX™ sc UV Nitrate analyzer offers in-situ continuous nitrate analysis using advanced ultraviolet (UV) absorption technology. By continuously measuring the UV light absorbed by nitrates, the instrument eliminates the need for reagents, sample conditioning and frequent calibrations. With few moving parts, the analyzer is simple to operate and maintain. The analyzers can be used to ensure consistent water quality, keep discharge waters clean, comply with regulatory requirements, and safeguard the environment. Hach Co., Loveland, CO., 800-227-4224, www.hach.com/wastewater

Smith-Blair has added the Flange-Lock to its joint restraint product line. The product is a mechanical joint flanged coupling adapter with a Cam-Lock™ joint restraint. It can be used to connect and restrain flanged to plain end pipe. These are particularly useful when piping water and wastewater treatment plants. The adapter allows the pipe to completely pass through for easier installation. It is designed to fit 3” through 48” ductile iron or 3” through 36” ductile iron OD PVC pipe. Smith-Blair Inc., Texarkana, AR, 870-773-5228, www.smith-blair.com

The OCV ValveMeter Lite is an electronic flow measurement system that can be added to any OCV control valve, ranging from 4” to 24”. By adding this system, the electronic unit will give the ability to measure flow through the adapted valve. The user may access the information via digital display on the front of the electronic unit; a 4-20 mA analog output; or an RS232 digital output for the flow rate, totalizer count, measurement scale, and other information. OCV also offers other electronic units for more complex applications. OCV Control Valves, Tulsa, OK, 888-628-8258, www.controlvalves.com

Pentair Technical Products’ Hoffman brand H2OMIT™ Thermoelectric Dehumidifier and UL 4X Listed Vent Drain is designed to protect sensitive electrical and electronic equipment from damage caused by condensation. The thermoelectric dehumidifier removes moisture from the air within an enclosure, continuously controlling condensation formation on components and the enclosure walls. As this moisture collects and pools, it exits through the one-way vent drain, providing a comprehensive moisture removal and elimination solution. Pentair Technical Products, Anoka, MN, 763-421-2240, www.pentairtechnicalproducts.com

Vacuum pump

Thompson Pump is introducing a new oil-less vacuum pump series which offers dry-running operation and eliminates the need for lubricating oil and all related oil accessories. Available as diesel or electric-driven, the 4” to 18” automatic priming, centrifugal pumps provide flows to 11,000 gpm, heads to 200 feet and up to 4” solids-handling capabilities. The pumps offer extremely high air-handling capabilities and fast priming. They can be used in a variety of applications from sewage bypass pumping to wellpoint dewatering. Thompson Pump, Port Orange, FL, 800-767-7310, www.thompsonpump.com

Superior Tank Co. is a family owned corporation that designs, manufactures, supplies and installs bolted steel storage tanks for the potable water, wastewater, fire protection and crude oil industries. Tank capacities range from 10,000 to 2.5 million gallons. The tanks are designed to AWWA, NFPA, FM & API specifications. Superior Tank Co., Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 909-912-0580, www.superiortank.com

Severn Trent Services offers the MicroDynamics® OCS 660 open channel ultraviolet system. The system is suited for disinfection of secondary and tertiary wastewater effluent. Unique features of the microwave UV include a three year lamp warranty; no electrodes used in the lamps; no electrical connections in the water for safer operation; quartz sleeve remains the same temperature of the water, leading to less fouling; and the system allows unlimited on/off capability, flow pacing ability. Severn Trent Services, Colmar, PA, 215-997-4000, www.severntrentservices.com

The WesTech SuperDisc™ is an efficient microfilter provided in either stand-alone stainless steel tanks or for installation into concrete tanks. Filtration is achieved down to 10 micron with separation efficiencies of up to 98 percent. Applications include effluent polishing of wastewater, raw water filtration, water reuse, process water filtration, and cooling water filtration, among many others. WesTech Engineering Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, 801-265-1000, www.westech-inc.com

Assmann has introduced the new molded in Full Drain Outlet (FDO) assembly for tanks of 2,500 gallons and larger. This outlet provides the ability to drain the tank without the need for mechanically installed nozzles and can be used where heavy solids or salts may accumulate in the bottom of the tank. The FDO can help eliminate difficult maintenance work, stands up to virtually any service condition and is available with multiple expansion joint options. Assmann Corp. of America, Garrett, IN, 888-357-3181, www.assmann-usa.com

Because the Opti-Float® level detector from Cox Research uses fiber optic cable and light instead of copper wires and electricity, it can be used directly in explosive areas such as wastewater pump station wet wells. The float, cable and UL / CSA listed transceiver are durable and have been tested to over 1,000,000 operations. The level detector is constructed with all recyclable materials and is a suitable replacement for mercury floats. Using fiber optic cable, a beam of light is transmitted from an LED in a remote transceiver down to the float, where the beam makes and breaks depending on the tilt of the float. Cox Research, Baton Rouge, LA, 800-910-9109, www.coxresearch.com

Reline America has introduced its new Blue-Tek/AR3™ UV GRP CIPP liner. This state of the art technology uses various technical fabrics to create a liner with both incredible strength and a near frictionless veneer for improved wastewater flow and abrasion resistance. The liners are wetted out in a quality controlled manufacturing facility in order to provide liner consistency. They are available in lengths up to 1,000 ft and can be manufactured to fit any diameter from 6” to 48”. Reline America, 866-998-0808, www.relineamerica.com

Bilco’s Type J-AL aluminum access doors are now available with standard stainless steel hardware, enhancing the corrosion-resistance of the product and making it better-suited for corrosive environments. Available in a single- or double-leaf design and reinforced for 300 PSF or H20 loading conditions, the doors provide access to underground areas, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, commercial and institutional buildings, and public utilities. The channel frame design and built-in drain coupling allow the doors to be used in applications where water penetration into the opening is a concern. Bilco Co., New Haven, CT, 203-934-6363, www.bilco.com

Duke’s Root Control is a full-service root control company. Through application of its proprietary herbicide, Razorooter II, over 2,000 U.S. municipalities have benefited from extended pipe life, reduced SSO occurrences, and maximized asset value. The company can customize a root-control program that integrates CMOM into each municipality’s O&M plan. Its EPA-registered products do not negatively impact downstream treatment facilities and are shown to be non-cancer-causing (U.S. EPA R.E.D. Facts, July 1995). Duke’s Sales & Service, Syracuse, NY, 800-447-6687, www.dukes.com

Aqua-Aerobic Systems has added biological nutrient removal and automatic chemical addition capabilities to the IntelliPro® process management system. The system provides an essential link between operations, equipment and treatment goals with the added benefit of providing energy and time savings. It actively influences the treatment process by proactively responding to changes as they happen. The system can provide calculation of process parameters, instrumentation feedback, enhanced process variable trending and status response, process optimization through automatic adjustment of biological and chemical nutrient removal, online process support through the BioAlert™ notification and guidance system, as well as O&M support tools. Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Rockford, IL, 815-654-2501, www.aqua-aerobic.com/intelliPro.asp

Fluid Metering has introduced its new Chloritrol™ valveless metering system for injection of sodium and calcium hypochlorite in water treatment applications. The system has a valveless duplex pump design. The first pump head is high pressure and injects the sodium hypochlorite directly into the water main. The second pump head functions to remove out-gas bubbles from the inlet side of the high-pressure pump head. Fluid Metering Inc., Syosset, NY, 800-223-3388, www.fmipump.com

Iwaki America’s HRP Series metering pumps offer high-speed, accurate flow in a compact package. Designed specifically for OEM applications, the pump has been sized for easy integration into many types of systems. Several control options are available including proportional, 1:1 digital pulse following, and simple Start/Stop control. Two connection configurations enable the HRP pump to be customized for the application. Iwaki America, Holliston, MA, 508-429-1440, www.iwakiamerica.com