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Superior efficiency in stream bypass applications thanks to PAC F Series Pumps

Stream bypass is an essential application for many types of construction projects. Generally, they are defined as an application where liquids from a body of water, such as a stream or a river, need to be rerouted for construction purposes. From bridge and infrastructure repair to protecting natural habitats and installing utility lines, these reasons can include multiple factors. With construction picking up across the globe, effective ways to ensure workers safety and project efficiency are as important as ever.

Essential components for stream bypass

During any bypass application there are many moving factors to keep in mind. Starting off with determining the flow rate during normal conditions. This gives you a rough estimate of what pump or combination of pumps you may need to handle the amount of water going through the stream at a specific location.

Stream gauge stations are a good resource for determining the flow rates and can even provide valuable insights into storm impacts on the stream. The water levels of the stream can however change due to heavy rainfall or other significant weather events in the area. The variance between normal conditions and possible storms adding water to the stream needs to be accounted for in the pump selection.

Additionally, when stream bypass is done in remote locations, the efficiency and reliability of the pump have a huge impact on the success of the project. Unexpected pump breakdowns can delay the project by months and cost the operating parties significant amounts of money.

In critical infrastructure operations, it is important to not only allocate pumps to the application that can handle the specific flow rates during storm and normal conditions but also have pumps on standby that can cover any pump failures and keep the project timeline moving. When operating in urban settings, it is also important to keep noise levels in mind. Sound attenuated pumps are the preferred choice for these kinds of conditions as they keep the noise operating to a minimum and can often even operate throughout the night.

How to choose the right pump for a stream bypass

Pump requirements adjust based on flow rates and other environmental settings, which means there is not one perfect pump for stream bypass. What does not change based on the individual applications is the need for reliable pumping solutions. Our pump portfolio offers a wide range of submersible and surface pumps that can be used for stream bypass and provide superior reliability and serviceability.

PAC F Series as the ideal pump for stream bypass

Our PAC F series is very commonly used pump range, with the PAC F44/F66/F88 range being ideal for many general dewatering and stream diversion projects. They are easy to transport, rapidly deployed, have a compact footprint, and our patented pump-end technology makes them ideal for a wide range of applications. When determining which pumps to use, it is also important to keep in mind that multiple pumps can be used in sequence to meet the specific flow and head requirements of the application.

Impact

When emergency strikes, it is important to get the pump up and running as fast as possible. Our PAC surface diesel pumps are engineered for tight job sites, superior maneuverability and ease of transport. Thanks to the compact footprint of our pumps, they can be deployed in no time. When combining that with our dry priming technology, which allows the pump to be set up and primed in a matter of minutes, the time from receiving a call to having the water diverted gets kept to a minimum.

With customer friendly serviceability features such as the hinge door design, customers have access to all essential pump parts which significantly decreases service time. This in turn leads to increased uptime and improved utilization of the pump and directly affects the ROI in a positive manner. Additionally, our SAIL technology helps guarantee the lifespan and ease of serviceability of the internal components of the pump end.