Xylem Launches New Wastewater Pumping System

June 9, 2016
The Flygt Concertor was introduced at IFAT

Xylem, a global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most complex water issues, launched the world’s first wastewater pumping system with integrated intelligence at the IFAT 2016 trade show (May 30 to June 3, 2016). Flygt Concertor, a smart, sustainable, interconnected solution, advances the sustainability of the wastewater sector by offering flexibility and reduced overall cost of ownership while consuming less energy and ensuring consistent, clog-free wastewater pumping. The system senses the operating conditions of its environment and automatically adapts to pumping conditions to deliver optimal pumping performance.

“Flygt Concertor is another example of Xylem’s commitment to developing innovative and integrated designs that can meet the current and future challenges of the industry,” said Tomas Brannemo, president of Xylem’s Transport business. “This new solution represents a step-change in sustainable wastewater management solutions and is a real problem-solver, developed in close collaboration with our customers. Our recent report Powering the Wastewater Renaissance shows that the adoption energy efficient wastewater management technologies can dramatically slash electricity-related greenhouse gas emissions by almost half.”

There is a growing need for technology that optimizes the performance and management of pumping systems. Aging infrastructure, increased global urbanization and rising energy costs make sustainable wastewater pumping systems an urgent priority. By 2050, 70% of the global population will be living in cities—an urban wastewater challenge on a scale never experienced before. Frost & Sullivan’s report “European Smart Pumps Market for the Water and Wastewater Industry”* notes that a sustained focus on energy efficiency and a reduction in the total cost of ownership of pumps are likely to lead to increased demand for intelligent pumping solutions. Flygt Concertor can help address these complex challenges in a sustainable manner.

Field tests conducted around the world have validated benefits that Flygt Concertor delivers, including:

  • Energy savings of up to 70% compared to a conventional pumping system by consistently operating at the lowest possible energy level.
  • Reduced inventory of up to 80% due to flexible performance; the system self-adjusts or can be adapted to suit different conditions without changing the impeller or motor size. This versatility eliminates the need for pump station managers to keep large inventory stocks.
  • A built-in sump and pipe cleaning function delivering clog-free pumping and clean wet wells, saving up to 80% in vacuum cleaning costs
  • Compact design, reducing cabinet size by up to 50% compared to conventional designs

The name Concertor is derived from the Latin “concentare”, meaning “working together to orchestrate harmony”. Flygt Concertor combines IE4 motor efficiency, N-hydraulics, integrated power electronics and intelligent controls that work in harmony with each other, resulting in optimal pumping performance at the lowest cost of ownership.

* European Smart Pumps Market for the Water and Wastewater Industry, Frost & Sullivan 2014

Source: Xylem

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