Australian Water Management Review Vol. 1 2014 | Page 88

nov Mono - effeCtive WAste WAter
solutions for the AustrAliAn MArket
Since manufacturing its very first
progressing cavity pump in 1935,
NOV Mono has grown to become the
leading supplier of pumping solutions
to the Australian wastewater industry.
Decades of experience have gone into the
creation of a wide range of pumps and
associated products that are increasingly
becoming the number one choice for
utility providers, contractors and private
operators looking for a reliable solution
to their wastewater handling requirements.

NOV Mono’s position as the only Australian
manufacturer of progressing cavity pumps makes
it perfectly placed to understand the unique needs
of the country’s wastewater industry. Although
progressing cavity pumps lie at the heart of the
solutions that MonoTM provides, the company
combines them with other products such as screens,
grinders, pressure sewer systems and packaged
systems to provide integrated solutions that deliver
reliable and cost-effective performance.
Mono’s products and expertise can be used at
many different stages of the wastewater process.
Progressing cavity pumps are ideal for transfer
duties, with their smooth action ensuring a nonpulsing flow, while MonoTM Munchers can be used
to macerate any suspended solids. This protects
any submersible equipment further downstream,
increases pump efficiency, minimises downtime and
virtually eliminates solids disposal costs.
There are a range of MonoTM Muncher options
available, each featuring twin-shaft, slow speed,
high-torque grinders with a series of interleaving
cutters and spacers which create a ‘positive
displacement’ grinding action. The differential speeds
of the cutter stacks pull apart fibrous material, crop
and shear plastic into small pieces and crush any
brittle material, and they have helped the MonoTM
Muncher prove its efficiency and reliability in
numerous applications over the past 25 years. The
Munchers are often available on short, two-week
lead times from Mono’s Melbourne facility, and
can either be used in isolation, or combined with a
MonoTM progressing cavity pump to create a bespoke
packaged pumping system. These systems offer
many benefits, including the ability to pump over
long distances through small bore pipes, plus selfcleaning velocities and low power requirements.
Mono TM screens add another layer of protection
and are especially effective in handling storm water
surges. They allow water to pass, but retain any
solids in the main flow for maceration or removal.
They eliminate the need for an electrical supply to
be provided at this stage, and can be retrofitted into
existing facilities.
During the treatment process Mono’s transfer and
widethroat progressing cavity pumps are ideal
for handling sludge. Their controlled, positive
displacement action is well suited to dosing duties,
and they can handle dewatered sludge cake, primary
or secondary sludges and septic tank contents.
Anything up to 40% dry solids can be pumped
efficiently, and their rugged construction ensures

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reliable and efficient operation. Bio-waste handling
operations are also covered, as MonoTM leads the
world in developing pumping solutions specifically
designed for the harsh environments and demanding
duties found in this field.
Mono’s unique EZstrip™ technology is also incorporated
into many of its products. EZstrip™ allows an item of
equipment to be maintained in-situ, without the need to
remove any associated equipment or pipework, and this
dramatically cuts maintenance times and costs, while
increasing plant availability levels.
Acknowledging the particular challenges facing the
Australian wastewater industry, MonoTM has also
developed a smart alternative to conventional gravity
sewering options. The InviziQ™ Pressure Sewer
System (PSS) offers unlimited sewering possibilities
in any location, irrespective of terrain or environmental
sensitivity issues. Sewer networks can be created
using small diameter pipework in shallow trenches,
and this gives far greater freedom in network design
and layout. Advanced PCB-based technology and
adaptable software control the system and allow
upgrade, diagnostic and self-monitoring operations to
be carried out. InviziQ™ also uses two-way telemetry
for remote monitoring and to link multiple systems to a
centralised management system.
Australian customers also benefit from Mono’s
technical support services, and from the spares which
form a key part of the MonoTM offering. In addition
to parts for its own products, MonoTM offers a range
of Universal Parts which can be used with many
progressing cavity pumps from other manufacturers.
They are often backed by the same warranties as
the original MonoTM parts for MonoTM equipment,
so they offer a reliable and effective way to maintain
operating efficiency.
Mono’s market-leading position in Australia reflects
its position as part of the MonoTM Group, which
has 700 authorised distributors and 840 employees
around the world. This gives the company’s
Australian customers easy access to a wealth of
dedicated expertise gained in different waste water
industries around the world.
For more details please visit www.monopumps.com.au
or call 1300 333 138