Hytrans, the world-leader in mobile water transport solutions for emergency response, details the hydraulic power pumping capabilities and other innovations
Ever been in a situation where you could not use your drafting pumps simply because you could not reach the water with the suction hoses? The answer is probably yes, and chances are you are not the only one experiencing this.
The threat of wildfires and flooding is increasing worldwide in recent years. Often endangering communities, homes, business and leaving a devastating impact on nature. In these situations, it often happens that the existing fixed water supply system cannot deliver the quantity of water needed or an explosion or earthquake caused the fixed system to be completely wiped away.
So, the question is not if your current system is enough, but whether it will still work when needed.
When this is the case, there is no other alternative but to get water from an open source like a canal, river, lake or even open sea. But, without the right equipment you are still helpless if you cannot get to the water to get the water.
The limitations of conventional pumping systems
Conventional pumping systems are drafting pumps. These pumps need to be placed close to the water side to enable them to draft water through hard suctions hoses. For large capacity pumping units this may require up to 8-10 parallel suction hoses. A demanding and time consuming job.
The problem with drafting pumps is that there is a limit to how far the water can be drafted. Besides, there is a limit as to how long the suction hoses can be and from what depth the water can be drafted from. Most important is the drafting height. It becomes nearly impossible to draft water from an open source if the drafting height exceeds 7.5 meters. And there is a price to be paid: the output capacity of the pump will only be 20-30% of its rated capacity. For example, a drafting pump with a rated capacity of 3000 lpm (800 GPM) at a 3 meters drafting height will only deliver 1000 lpm (260 GPM) when drafted from 5-7 meters. This is often not enough to fight large-scale fires effectively.
However, there is a solution! A pumping system whereby the drafting problems and access to open water is no longer an issue…
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