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Greetings!
Welcome to our second edition of HNS SOLUTIONS. Thanks for signing up for our distribution list. In this issue, be sure to check out the "People on the Move" column that spotlights Anthony Genovese, the newest member of the HNS sales team. Anthony joined us on May 9 and will be calling on HNS customers all around the northeast. His solid background in the water/wastewater treatment industry makes him a real asset to our team and we look forward to working with him.
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Installations of Interest | |
Customer: P. Sala & Sons Construction, Inc.
- Site: Vineyard Commons Development,
 Lloyd, NY
- Challenge: Engineers for this new 55+ independent living community needed a reliable and dependable pump station.
- HNS Solution: HNS proposed an above-grade packaged duplex Smith and Loveless positive prime pump station, equipped with an Omni Site telephone dialer for all alarm conditions and Bio-Organic's Eco Catalyst to eliminate odors, fats, oils and grease. The Eco Catalyst was provided with a Precision Systems packaged fiberglass housing "Stormbox" which included a 15 gallon storage tank, fee
 d pump, heater and aerator blower with diffuser. The pump station was delivered to the site as a complete package, ready to install on top of the precast wet well with limited labor required. The Stormbox was delivered ready for installation beside the wet well.
Customer: Viceroy Builders of Horsham, PA
- Site: WAWA Convenience Store, Tinton Falls, N.J.
- Challenge: Development of the property was stalled because the site was not conducive to discharging the anticipated wastewater by gravity. Homes adjacent to the site had also experienced drainage problems. A pumping solution was required to meet NJDEP and local design parameters to allow the wastewater to drain on the site and remediate sewer flow problems of surrounding homes. A standby generator system was also required to provide stand-by power to the wastewater pump station during times of power outages.
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HNS Solution: HNS suggested a prefabricated fiberglass pump station with attached valve vault that included Ebara Model 50DGFMU62.2 quick disconnect grinder pumps, wet well trash basket, Control Systems Inc. duplex pump with transducer level control, and a Generac 25KW automatic stand-by generator system. A stainless steel hoist for removal of equipment from within the wet well area was also supplied for maintenance purposes.
Because the new store is located at a busy intersection, HNS selected equipment with a very low profile that would be pleasing to the eye for shoppers and neighbors.
The separate attached valve vault design was chosen to provide separation of the collection of wastewater and valves, thus minimizing inspection issues related to operation in a hazardous gaseous area.
HNS recommended the prefabricated pump station concept to eliminate onsite issues associated with construction and the contractor. Because the equipment is fabricated in a controlled setting where the fit and testing of individual components come together, it arrived at the site tested and ready to be installed and started up.
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| New Products | |
S&L's New TITAN MEM-BOX™ Can Double Your Capacity
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TITAN MEM-BOX
by S&L |
Smith and Loveless now offers its TITAN MBR™ membrane technology in an all-new retrofit unit called the TITAN MEM-BOX™ which effectively doubles your flow with little or no additional footprint. The compact design installs into existing aeration tanks (fiberglass, concrete or steel), regardless of side water depth of the existing basin or tank, making it more cost-effective than designing and constructing a new plant.
The TITAN MEM-BOX™ improves and lowers nitrogen, phosphorous, BOD and TSS discharge limits. The system is provided complete with tankage, Titan MBR™, PLC controls, all required piping and valves, recycle pump, chemical feed tank, air supply for scouring, and all the technical support needed during design and start-up phase.
Features:
- Engineered and pre-assembled in S&L's quality-controlled factory
- Compact design allows insertion into any aeration basin, concrete or steel
- Exclusive, S&L V-Crimp tankage coated with VERSAPOX® epoxy coating
- Contains robust, flate-plate TITAN MBR™ Membranes
- Maintains high permeability and consistent flux
- Clean in place without plant interruption
Click here for detailed specifications.
New Hydraulic Submersible Pump by Pioneer
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Hydraulic Submersible Pump
by Pioneer Pump |
"Set it and forget it" is how Pioneer describes its new hydraulic submersible pump. Designed for heavy sludge, sewage, trash and clear liquid applications, these pumps are available in a variety of different metallurgies and offer reliable handling of solids and clear liquid service.
"Use it anywhere" is how Pioneer describes the hydraulic power unit, which is available in engine-driven stationary or trailer-mounted packages so you can take them anywhere you need them. The power unit is also available in electric-driven configurations.
Pioneer hydraulic submersible pumps are ideal for storm water, dewatering, construction, municipal and mining applications.
Key Features:
- Indefinite run-dry capability without damage to the pump
- Heavy-duty, low-pressure, oil-lubricated bearing block with tungsten vs. silicon carbide mechanical seal to prevent pump leakage
- Variable engine speed allows for adjustable flow rates and less fuel consumption
Specifications:
- Size: 1.5''-18''
- Head: 700+ feet
- Flow: 20-18,000 GPM
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| Ask the Expert |
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Question: What is the correct way to maintain float switches?
Answer: Floats require occasional cleaning to get rid of grease and other debris, so it's important to install them where they can be easily and safely accessed. You can extend the life of the switch by carefully raising and cleaning the units, regardless of whether you have mercury or mechanical switch types. When cutting away any debris, be especially careful not to damage the cable. Any floats with stiffening, softening or bloating of the cable material should be replaced. Avoid dropping or banging the switches when returning the floats to the wet well because they damage easily. Finally, remember that mercury float switches require proper disposal. If possible, return them to the source where you purchased them. Otherwise, bring them to an appropriate hazardous waste disposal location.
Attention readers: Send us your job-related questions and let one of our HNS Experts give you our best solution. Submit questions to: newsletter@hnscompany.com.
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| People on the Move |
 Anthony Genovese is the newest member of the Hydra-Numatic sales team, working on Outside Sales. With a BSEE degree and 32 years of experience in the industrial equipment and pump industries, Anthony brings an invaluable combination of market and product expertise to HNS.
"My pump knowledge will assist on all forms of projects in wastewater, industrial, construction and commercial industries," Anthony said, "and being an engineer will allow me to review projects with a different understanding than the typical sales professional."
Anthony's path to HNS began with a position as technical advisor for Weda Pump right out of college. In this hands-on role, he traveled to major construction sites around the U.S. to write up specifications and assist with product planning and training. His career with Weda progressed steadily and at the age of 34, around the time when Weda was acquired by Svedala, he became the first American and youngest manager to head a company for this multi-national Swedish conglomerate.
Later in his career Anthony worked for Stanley Tools, ABS Pumps and Ebara International in a progression of sales and managerial positions. His professional accomplishments include an appointment to a White House committee for industry by Vice President Al Gore and election as Chairman of CPB bureau of CIMA.
Commitment to the customer is one of Anthony's hallmarks. One time he gave up a weekend to travel to the boonies of Texas in response to a customer's panicked phone call that "the dam in Del Rio broke and there's people die'n down there!" After an overnight flight and six-hour car ride, Anthony arrived at the empty site where he discovered that the dam was intact and no one had perished! It turned out the customer just wanted Anthony's help getting the site de-watered so he could save his 200-foot crane. Anthony toiled for 20 hours straight and the grateful customer rewarded him "Texas Style" with a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter back to Houston, a cowboy hat, a big check and the largest steak he has ever seen!
Looking ahead, Anthony concurs that the current economy is the greatest challenge to the water/wastewater treatment industry today. "There are many treatment plants that are undersized and out-dated, however, the funds to upgrade or built new projects are not available," he said. "Fortunately, technology has improved greatly and we can provide better process for less money. This will produce better ROI for towns and a cleaner environment for all of us."
When he's not in the office or busy coaching his sons' U11 and U13 travel lacrosse teams, Anthony enjoys biking, skiing, hiking, photography and reading. He lives in Newtown, CT, with his wife Vincenza and two sons Vincent and Nicholas, ages 9 and 12. |
| Calendar of Events |
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WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION (WEF)
WEFTEC 2011
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA
October 15-19, 2011
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| What is It? |  Test your product knowledge!
Identify this product and what it does and send us your answer. Stumped? Look for the correct answer in the next issue of HNS SOLUTIONS.
Email your guess to: newsletter@hnscompany.com
Answer to May's "What is It?"
This is a seal water filter element which is used to supply clean water to the mechanical seal of a S&L pump with a double mechanical seal. |
| HNS Contacts | |
For technical assistance, engineering advice, and practical, cost-effective solutions to your water and wastewater problems, call Hydra-Numatic Sales at 973-492-0181.
Sales Personnel
Robert Cornetto
X102
Cell: 973-769-2968
rcornetto@hnscompany.com
Stephen D'Achino
X101
Cell: 973-769-2460
sdachino@hnscompany.com
Michael Whelan
X103
Cell: 973-769-2199
mwhelan@hnscompany.com
Anthony Genovese
X104
Cell: 973-769-2113
agenovese@hnscompany.com
Service Personnel
Brian Cornetto
X109
Cell: 973-769-0352
bcornetto@hnscompany.com
Lou Stukenborg
X110
Cell: 973-769-1481
lstukenborg@hnscompany.com
Parts Department
Rose Burns
X105
rburns@hnscompany.com |
| HNS Product Line | |
Click here for a list of the fine manufacturers that HNS represents.
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We hope you are finding the information in HNS SOLUTIONS to be interesting and relevant. It you would you'd like to see your company featured in an upcoming issue, send us a suggestion for our "Installations of Interest" column or a question for "Ask the Expert." Remember that the HNS team is always available to help you with product information, engineering support and on-site repairs to resolve your water and wastewater problems. Call us anytime.
Sincerely,
Hydra-Numatic Sales
newsletter@hnscompany.com
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