A client required a reliable dewatering solution for managing dam water containing silt and light solids. The system needed to efficiently move large volumes of water over long distances while maintaining low maintenance requirements and high operational uptime in the demanding environment.
Key Challenges
Handling variable water quality with fine silt and light solids. Maintaining pump performance and priming reliability in remote, hot, and dusty conditions. Ensuring the pump set was durable, transportable, and easy to service on site.
All-Pumps Solution
- All-Pumps supplied a Cornell solids handling dewatering pump set specifically engineered for the application
- The Cornell pump was selected for its efficiency, solids-passing capability, and rugged cast construction, ideal for intermittent solids and fine silt
- The pump set was built and assembled by All-Pumps with a focus on reliability and ease of operation, featuring:
- Heavy-duty base frame and coupling guard for safe and stable operation.
- Engine-driven configuration suitable for remote, power-limited areas.
- Optimised suction and discharge layout for quick installation on-site.
- Each unit underwent comprehensive workshop testing to verify duty performance and ensure readiness for field conditions.
The Outcome
The deployed system has delivered consistent dewatering performance, efficiently managing dam water levels with minimal operator intervention.
All-Pumps continues to provide comprehensive after-sales service and technical support, including:
- Scheduled maintenance and field service assistance.
- Spare parts supply and rebuild support.
- Technical performance reviews and system optimisation.
Results Included
- Reduced downtime due to robust pump design and build quality.
- Efficient solids passage with minimal clogging or wear.
- Simplified maintenance through All-Pumps’ modular build and service access design.
Overall, the system provided reliable and cost-effective operation for dewatering requirements.