Currenta is the manager and service provider of Chempark in Leverkusen, Germany. In 2009 they started a modernization project to replace existing filter press installations. Aquachem approached Currenta and presented an idea to use fully automatic filter presses instead of belt filters. Aquachem started piloting the process with fully automatic filter presses fed by Flowrox LPP-T hose pumps. In 2016 Currenta placed an order for eight fully automatic filters with eight Flowrox LPP-T65 hose pumps.
Reliable Flowrox Pumps Paired with Automated Flexible Filtration
“We have been using Flowrox pumps since 2009. They insure steady and reliable feed which is essential for our unique fully automatic filter solutions. With Flowrox, our high-end equipment operates smoothly. What attracted me to Flowrox was excellent representation, technical performance and top quality which matches our high quality standards,” states James Babbé, the CEO & Founder of Aquachem GmbH in Senden, Germany. “Reliability of equipment is the key. If pump does not work, filtration equipment does not run either. Pump is the heart of the movement,” Babbè adds. Flowrox LPP-T hose pumps allow continuous monitoring and are easy to incorporate into any control system.
Superior Performance and Excellent Support
“We are familiar with superior performance of Flowrox pumps. We have been extremely satisfied with operation and reliability of the pumps. When Aquachem suggested using eight Flowrox LPP-T pumps on their filter feed installation, we had no objections,” explains Michael Schulte, Technical Foreman of incineration plants at Chempark leverkusen, Currenta. “These filters handle entire waste produced at the Chempark site. Application is very abrasive and requires high performance and resilience from the process equipment. As in any startup we have faced some challenges. However, on rare occasions when a pump has failed, we have always received excellent and immediate support from Flowrox,” Babbé tells.
Flexible Production Through Automation
Filters and pumps need to adapt fast to changing process conditions. Chempark is a large area and Currenta provides services to various operations and its different demanding applications. “Filtration plant isolates solids from wastewater generated by flue-gas scrubbing. Slurry varies as we have numerous types of waste from multiple producers. Filtration plant needs to adapt to continuous process changes receiving non-homogeneous feed from flue-gas scrubbing, yet offer 100% reliable and safe operation. It is a demanding application as the filtrate needs to be clean enough to be released back into the process or the river Rhine,” Schulte explains. “I could recommend Flowrox pumps for any filter feed applications,” Babbé complements.
