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Chris Graham, sales director at pump hire specialist, Sykes Pumps, discusses the need to consider sustainability alongside performance when deploying pumping equipment.


PUMPS, WASTE MANAGEMENT & WATER TREATMENT


Specifying pumps for the most challenging environment of all


rom devastating fires across southern Europe, to catastrophic flooding in Germany, the climate change emergency has been more evident than ever during the summer of 2021 and the threat it poses to the way we live are increasingly immediate. The UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, is due to begin in Glasgow on 31 October and the international gathering of world leaders and scientists is under pressure to take urgent and substantial steps to address both the causes and consequences of global warming.


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Chris Graham, sales director at pump hire specialist, Sykes Pumps


But change needs to happen at all levels, not just in treaties and political policy. Marginal gains can add up to a big difference, which is why so many individuals are committed to reducing waste, saving energy and acting more responsibly in their everyday lives. Small changes such as avoiding single use plastics, choosing alternatives to fossil fuels and recycling wherever possible, have all become part of a personal culture that is now also affecting how people make workplace decisions. Companies across all sectors are now actively considering where they too can behave differently to achieve a lower carbon footprint.


The Super Wispaset 150 Eco


Sustainability is no longer the preserve of eco-focused companies, nor is it a buzzword to which businesses can simply pay lip service. Increasingly, companies across many sectors, such as construction, manufacturing, and utilities, are being held to account by their customers on sustainability and expected to evidence the measures they are taking to improve their track record. As a result, sustainability policies must go beyond virtue signalling to provide measurable accountability for all aspects of a business’s operations, including its supply chain and the embedded carbon for operational activities. It’s a trend that we are seeing gather pace at Sykes Pumps. Increasingly, the fuel efficiency, risk of contamination and cleanliness of pumps is scrutinised alongside the performance and cost-effectiveness we can offer across our fleet.


Sykes Pumps Wispaset in situ


Suitable for a wide range of applications, such as clean and dirty water transfer, over-pumping, emergency sewer repairs, utilities, civil engineering, quarrying and wastewater (including sludge and site dewatering), the Super Wispaset 150 Eco provides flow rates of up to 78 litres per second, up to a maximum head of 27m and with solid particles of up to 52mm. Its modern technology means the new model meets more stringent environmental compliance obligations, including greater control over the ultra-fine, sub-micron soot generated during combustion processes.


The lower emissions profile has been achieved thanks to the specification of a smaller and more economical engine, which achieves fuel savings and lower emissions with only a marginally lower pumping output.


Our customers are keen to do the right thing by choosing the most sustainable solution to meet their needs, which has prompted us to invest in developing new solutions and extending our fleet with models that combine high standards of performance with improved environmental credentials.


Electric alternatives One of the ways in which we are


helping customers switch to a more environmentally-friendly approach to pump hire is by providing them with electric pumps as an alternative to diesel models.


Our new GP100E and GP150E electric pumps are an excellent example of this approach. Designed to help customers address tightening environmental legislation and the phase out of red diesel from April 2022, as well as assisting them in achieving their sustainability goals, these pumps have been designed to provide a clean, quiet and versatile alternative to diesel.


Offering excellent performance using an available power source, the new electric pumps have been engineered with advanced modern engines to reduce energy consumption, along with automatic priming and re-priming for maximum efficiency.


Both compact, lightweight pumps provide hours of quiet, unattended operation for continuous use across a wide range of applications across sectors including construction, civil engineering, quarrying, waste treatment and utilities. The GP100E is a 4” electric pump that enables customers to drastically reduce their carbon footprint without


compromising on performance with a flow rate of up to 42 litres per second and solids handling of up to 44mm.


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Meanwhile, the GP150E 6” electric pump can handle flows of up to 80 litres per second and solids of up to 52mm, while providing a similarly flexible and energy efficient solution. Service life is also a sustainability consideration and, like all Sykes Pumps models, the two pumps have been specified with hardwearing parts for a robust solution, even in harsh operating environments.


Lower emission diesel pumps


The GP100E and GP150E have both been designed with varied control options and compatibility with generators to enable flexible deployment, even where an existing electrical power source is not available. For applications where a diesel pump is the most viable option because of the lack of an electrical power source, there are also eco- friendly diesel options for hire customers who want to prioritise low emissions alongside performance. The Super Wispaset 150 Eco, which has recently been added to the Sykes Pumps fleet, is an excellent example. Designed to comply with the latest emissions requirements for non-road engines, the 6” diesel pump is suitable for customers who want to reduce their carbon footprint while retaining


performance and quiet operation. Read the latest at: www.bsee.co.uk ABOVE: Sykes GP150E electric pump


The Super Wispaset 150 Eco has also been designed to reduce noise pollution, with a noise level of just 65dBA at seven metres and its robust acoustic canopy features a reinforced, bunded partition to eliminate the potential for spillages.


Tackling the outcomes


of climate change The effects of carbon emissions and poor environmental practices are being addressed by green legislation, but tackling climate change requires a consistent approach to seeking out the most environmentally responsible solution for every specification decision. The GP100E, GP150E and Super Wispaset 150 Eco are just a few examples of the eco models available within the Sykes Pumps fleet. The general Sykes diesel range of pumps can also run on low carbon fuel to reduce pollution.


By deploying pumps that offer both performance and lower carbon emissions we can help tackle the outcomes of climate change events, such as flooding, high water tables and the need for improved water supply resilience, without contributing to the problem.


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