River Water Pumps for Swiss-German Energy Supplier

A quarter of a century has passed since the PCK Refinery in Schwedt/Oder, Germany (PCK Raffinerie GmbH) renovated its sewer systems, the so-called main sluice. In 1997, two approaches were pursued and compared with each other.

In recent years, the composition of wastewater has changed considerably, and pumping of untreated raw wastewater has become more and more challenging. Pump hydraulics which were used in the past without any problems and with satisfactory results, are becoming clogged more and more often.

Government initiatives to reduce emissions are gathering momentum, especially with many countries aiming for net carbon zero by 2030 or 2050. The building and construction sector is a particular focus, as it accounts for a significant amount of global energy- and process-related CO2 emissions, approximately 37% in 2021(i).

Irrigating large areas of agriculture involves the use of vast quantities of water, often at times when temperatures rise and water can be in short supply. To be wholly effective, irrigation needs a controlled and measured programme that ensures equal distribution and conservation.

International companies in the vegetable oil production market are closely linked to agriculture. The daily production of large quantities of oils requires a smooth production chain – starting with the farmer who cultivates the fields. Today, the most important oil crop in the world is soybean oil.

Ebara (Thailand) Limited (ETL), part of EBARA Corporation, received an order from the Bangkok Municipality for a total of four pumps for the Klong Prem Prachakorn Drainage Project.