Minworth is said to be the largest sewage plant within Severn Trent’s region. The plant serves a population of around 2.5 million people in the Birmingham and Black Country areas.
Seepex’s MIP technology includes Rotor Joint Access (RJA) and Drive Joint Access (DJA).
RJA enables the pump’s compression zone to be moved over the stator, allowing access to the rotor universal joint and giving the ability to remove debris without extensive maintenance work, for example, removing pipework and the pump’s stator. With DJA, the pump baseplate is split into three sections (rotor/stator, pump hopper and drive end) enabling maintenance tasks such as replacing a worn auger or a mechanical seal to be completed safely without needing to dismantle the whole pump.
Seepex Digital Solutions provide a platform for pump performance monitoring, detecting potential issues with early warning notifications, and scheduling maintenance tasks. With the ability to track and analyse data on pump operation, tasks such as topping up mechanical seal quench pots are transformed from regular, time-consuming inspections into quick, planned interventions. Additionally, the monthly report provides an overview of pump performance, including a simple RAG status to identify any areas requiring further investigation.
Over the course of over a year, the Seepex pump has performed reliably and consistently, maintaining optimal performance levels as confirmed by advanced analytics. Thanks to Seepex MIP technology, maintenance staff can access and dismantle the pump, streamlining maintenance and reducing downtime.
Integrated Seepex Digital Solutions provide a platform for tracking pump performance and scheduling maintenance tasks in a preventative capacity, avoiding costly reactive maintenance and maximising process throughput and biogas production.