Coal slurry pumping is one of those fluids we get calls about consistently at Wastecorp. Our Mud Sucker diaphragm pump products are frequently the focus of discussion when we talk about transferring flocculated coal slurry, transferring slurry from coal barges and cleaning out tanks. Phil S. from Campbell County Wyoming is employed in the coalmine equipment supply sector Phil’s question is: Continue reading
“We are looking for a new pump technology that will transfer water with oil from shallow collection basins underneath escalators in our subway system. The pump transfers fluid to a gravity oil/water separator prior to discharge. This area has minor base flow of Groundwater with rain infiltration, sediment and some solids. The basin, while shallow, covers an area that can contain 1,000 gallons during a rain event. Continue reading
Navin writes: Our NJ base petroleum tank desludging company has been advised by our consulting engineering firm to seek out a suitable diaphragm pump manufacturer to pump out heavy viscous petroleum sludge with some percentage of inorganics. The engineers have advised us that diaphragm pumps are suitable for this application because of its ability to run dry without damage to the pump. Please confirm this is the case. We are looking for a fleet of portable units as compact as possible that we can tow with our Toro Workman HD vehicles that we use on site. Generally, we are looking for the unit to have a 200 gallon containment tank, an explosion proof motor, control panel and industrial hosing. Please advise if you can help. Continue reading
When we process fish for digestion, there are settling fish bones and scales at the bottom. We need a pump with enough suction to pull the bones from a 2″
opening when we transfer from the digestion tank to the finishing tank. Continue reading
With summer in full swing, one of the more popular themes this year is customers starting local water hauling and water transportation companies. Usually in these circumstances, the business charges coOne of the more popular themesmpanies or municipalities for supplying water for any number of uses including filling swimming pools and providing potable water for areas where there is none; like construction sites. A few weeks ago Frank F. from Portland, Ohio contacted Wastecorp with the following question: Continue reading
With summer also comes inclement weather, which can cause flooding, and other drainage issues for parks and sports fields. Continue reading
Hydraulic fracking waste mud pumping applications have become a hot topic around Wastecorp headquarters within the last year. Continue reading
We are interested in alternatives to our current line of air operated double diaphragm pumps for manufacturing porcelain toilets and sinks near. Our facility wants to reduce energy costs and power consumption for managing our pump fleets. The pumps we are looking for are diaphragm pumps with solids handling capability up to 1” with 40% solids at approximately 30 GPM. The slurry contains bits of ceramic and porcelain from the manufacturing process. The new design of our pump set up calls for three phase power. What do you recommend? Continue reading
I have a question: can the your mobile honey wagon pump outs be used to service portable toilets and porta pottys? If the answer is yes, how does it pump out the waste? We are having an outdoor arts festival in our town with about 2000 expected with at least 30 portable toilets spread out over 5 city blocks. What size of pump out would we need? Continue reading
Pumping out waste motor oil, gear oil and other fluids like coolant, and grease can be easy for auto repair jobs, boat service and repair and tractor service for farms and utility vehicles. The Wastecorp waste collection systems store old engine fluids in a waste tote tank and can be outfitted with mobile systems like the model you see here. Continue reading
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