Technical Innovation of the Year – Products

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Awarded for the most innovative pump, pumping system or other pump related product (new or redeveloped) introduced onto the market within the last 12 months

Synchronous Motor and Drive Package, ABB
The new motors are based on an innovative rotor design, offering high efficiency and high power output. They use synchronous reluctance technology and are offered as a complete package together with a frequency converter and dedicated software. The rotor design makes it possible to make motors that are much more efficient and smaller than conventional induction motors. Designed without windings the new rotor has basically no losses at all, which keeps it uniquely cool.

GXS – Dry Vacuum Screw Pump, Edwards
Edwards is a leader in vacuum technology and a pioneer of dry vacuum pumping.  Its innovative compact GXS dry vacuum pump incorporates cutting-edge screw technology with a world leading high efficiency drive to achieve excellent vacuum performance and low cost of ownership. With advanced temperature control, exceptional reliability, low maintenance and long service intervals, the GXS is the most robust and economical vacuum pump for industrial applications and has set a new standard in dry pumping.

SOLOLIFT2, Grundfos Pumps
SOLOLIFT2 is a revolutionary range of sewage and wastewater domestic lifting stations from Grundfos.   The family incorporates 15 new features some of which are unique. The range offers superior reliability, increased performance and improved serviceability.  And the result? Here is a customer quote “Grundfos’ SOLOLIFT2 macerator range is a giant leap in wastewater disposal. It’s the most powerful, reliable and service-friendly lifting station on the market”.

Series 3 Rainwater Harvesting Pump, HydroForce Pumps
The HydroForce is the first pump made specifically for rainwater harvesting, such an essential process in making homes more sustainable. And it’s British-built. Reliability is essential; the HydroForce improves on existing submersible pumps with a bulkhead separating the pump from the electric motor and a pressure release gap to ensure water does not get into the motor. The pump is controlled by a dedicated intelligent PCB, double dry-run protection, pressure-sensitive water delivery and non-return-valve.

XHD Slurry Pump, ITT Goulds Pumps
Goulds XHD Extra Heavy Duty World-Class Lined Slurry Pump is a next-generation product that can handle the heaviest slurry under the toughest conditions. It is designed to provide maximum efficiency and wear life, be maintained even while running, and to require less downtime for service procedures with feature such as the adjustable suction seal ring, split stuffing box and quick change wet end. The pump’s short bearing housing is also easily adaptable to nearly any existing foundation with minimal piping changes. The XHD pump will enable mines and related operations to move slurry with improved reliability and at lower operating cost.

Wireless Machinery Monitoring System to ATEX Zone 1, John Crane
The DART system is an intrinsically safe (ATEX Zone 1) wireless machinery monitoring system that opens up a new market in low cost monitoring. Using a simple alarm dashboard view, complex vibration and temperature data from anywhere in the World can be automatically monitored from a standard PC via the Internet. We believe this is the first battery operated wireless machine monitoring system running offshore UK. Designed and manufactured in UK by John Crane.

Verderflex Dura Dosing System for Water and Waste Water Treatment, Verder UK
The Verder UK Ltd project team specialise in dosing systems. The system can dose both crystal and liquid formats of a chemical – which can reduce your site deliveries, costs and risk. For your peace-of-mind, Verder can provide a complete end to end service including consultation, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance. The system is ideal for the treatment of process effluent and sewage treatment.

Flygt Experior, Xylem Water Solutions UK
Flygt Experior™. Reliability, efficiency, and simplicity. Flygt Experior gives you the freedom to combine the most technologically advanced features and components, most relevant to your wastewater environment. So you actually have the option to select the most perfect pump possible for your needs. Flygt Experior incorporates state-of-the-art hydraulics, premium motors, and intelligent controls. In each case, only the products that meet the stringent Flygt demands of reliability and efficiency are selected. Flygt Experior is the stamp of approval that you are getting the best of the best. The result? State-of-the-art pumping that delivers the ultimate in reliability, efficiency, and simplicity.