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Leading water management solutions provider, Asset International ltd, has launched two new products targeted specifically at the water industry at IWEX 2010.
The company, which is part of HS Utilities group, manufactures the largest HDPE pipes on the market and has introduced a miniature wastewater treatment plant and a new flow control chamber into its product range.
The miniature wastewater treatment plant, known as a WehoPuts, is designed for use by private developers and water companies. It is a bio-chemical domestic wastewater treatment system, ideal for developments of just several houses, small communities and commercial premises and is intended for year round use.
Wastewater is directed into the WehoPuts treatment plant without the need for any separate pre-treatment. The treated water then flows, or is pumped, to the discharge point. The WehoPuts treatment plant uses the sequenced batch reactor principle (SBR), which treats and purifies one batch of wastewater at a time.
The management of the process is carried out automatically through the control unit and is equipped with a system which can also be ordered with GSM remote control, using a mobile phone transmission to operate the system.
The treatment plant is delivered readymade and simply requires connecting up prior to commissioning.
The treatment plants come in a variety of sizes from WehoPuts 15 to WehoPuts 1200. The model name indicates the number of people and quantity of wastewater that the treatment plant is designed for, which is calculated on the basis of a requirement of 150 litres per person per day.
The Wehoputs’ rigid, compact construction allows for prompt installation, saving time, the need for heavy installation equipment and therefore money.
Managing director at Asset, Simon Thomas, said: “The WehoPuts is the most advanced product of its kind available on the market globally. It is most ideal for houses and communities in remote areas that are not connected to the sewerage infrastructure. It means the water can be treated onsite and discharged to the water course.
“The GSM remote control also facilitates the supervision and control of the treatment plant operation. This will benefit those wanting to have control of the system remotely, rather than having to constantly man the process.”
The second product being launched by Asset International Ltd at IWEX is the WaReg flow control chamber which is designed for use whenever there is a necessity to limit the onward flow of a surface or foul water drainage system.
The WaReg also optimises the attenuation system, this is the chamber which stores water rather than letting it be released into a river in times of heavy rainfall. It will then release the water slowly back into the system when a storm subsides.
Working in partnership with Swedish company Wapro AB, Asset is the UK’s only licensee for WaReg and will be manufacturing and selling the prefabricated unit, which is housed inside a Weholite pipe, to UK customers.
Once delivered to site, the unit is lowered into position, the inlet and outlet pipes are connected and the chamber is ready to use. The WaReg comes in a variety of sizes with a wide range of flow rates. It is adjustable which makes it the most unique product available on the market.
Simon added: “The WaReg uses the proven robust chamber of a Weholite pipe, rather than a traditional concrete surround for the chamber. It is prefabricated and lightweight, making installation quick, easy and efficient. As with a Weholite pipe, is more durable than other traditional materials and is therefore more cost effective."
“We’re really excited to be introducing two new products at this year’s IWEX which will offer our customers even more choice for their water management solutions."
“We are constantly looking at ways to improve and diversify our range to offer the latest and revolutionary products on the market. The WehoPuts and WaReg will hopefully see not only our offerings increase but the company grow as a result.”
Severn Trent Water is using the largest plastic pipe available on the market to help reduce pollution as part of a sewer improvement project in south Birmingham.
Water company Severn Trent in consultation with Barhale Construction plc has chosen Weholite, the high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe manufactured by Asset International Ltd, to reduce the risk of pollution to the River Rea.
When complete, the £3.3 million large-scale project will upgrade the existing sewerage system through Cannon Hill Park near Edgbaston, Birmingham. This will include improving its resilience in storm conditions by rebuilding an overflow chamber and adding a storage tank. This will reduce the amount of overspill into the river during storm conditions and improve the water quality of the River Rea.
500 metres of 3.5 metre diameter Weholite pipe will be laid in 47 metre long rows interconnected by nine manifold sections to form a storage tank during periods of bad weather. The end pipe will act as the primary entry point for the water. The inlet will then release the water into eight adjacent pipelines. The tank incorporates a sewage pumping station to return flows into the sewerage system.
Severn Trent’s original design considered using a concrete specification for the new storage chamber. However, due to cost and the length of time this would take to construct, the company looked for an alternative material. By using Weholite instead of concrete, the project saved 2,600 tonnes of CO2 when the overall process, including manufacture, transportation and the laying of the pipes, is considered – helping to contribute to Severn Trent’s carbon reduction targets.
Contractors Barhale will be laying the pipes for Severn Trent. Barhale site manager, Roger Light, said: “Weholite pipes are lightweight and therefore easy to lay. By using plastic rather than the original concrete specification we’ll be able to reduce the time spent on site by six months.
“Also a number of health and safety issues are removed for us as there is much less requirement for heavy-lifting machinery on site for installation.”
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