OPTIFLOW 270® Baffle System
With more than 2,500 PISTA® Grit Chamber installations worldwide, Smith & Loveless continues to advance the science of grit removal with the patent pending OPTIFLOW 270® Baffle System for the PISTA® 270™.The OPTIFLOW 270® Baffle System brings previously unachieved grit removal efficiencies to new PISTA® 270™ Grit Chambers, improving …
Technical Overview
The Baffled Hydraulic Vortex PISTA® Grit Removal Chamber Sizing Equation© 6, 7 is as follows: Equation 5 Here, is the minimum size of grit particle that will separate from the flow. r w is the critical radial separation distance, f(R), which is defined by the distance where the
Grit Removal Chamber Comparison Vortex vs. Stacked Tray
Compare wastewater grit removal technologies - Smith & Loveless vortex PISTA® vs stacked tray systems, sloped floor models and even aerated grit chambers.
Pista® Grit Removal System | Wastewater Grit Removal …
Summary: High removal efficiencies originate from the PISTA® Grit Chamber's unparalleled hydraulic design, including its flat chamber floor, patented and low-energy axial-flow propeller. The state-of-the-art PISTA® brand is the most-specified in …
Achieve Superior Grit Removal for the Lowest Total Cost …
PISTA ® 360 ™ completely unique from all other grit removal systems, which rely on less efficient settling properties and larger tank sizes. Offering the lowest life cycle costs for superior grit removal, the . PISTA ® 360 ™ delivers tremendous value for plant investment and rises above all other grit removal systems in these critical areas:
Unparalleled Vortex Grit Removal
PISTA® offers flexible application for true grit removal, whether from domestic sewage in …
Grit Pumping Equipment
SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ Priming System for PISTA® Grit Removal System. Freeze Protection for PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump. Temps: down to -30°F (-34.4°C) Design: Corrosion-resistant, weather-proof construction: PISTA® Grit Pump - Flooded Suction. Flows: Up to 500 GPM (32 lps) Power > 40 Hp (30 kw) Pumps: 4" - 6" (100 - …
Grit Removal
PISTA TRAPS. The Lektratek crossflow grit extractor mechanism is ideal for the removal of grit from sewage entering the treatment works and has been designed on both the retention and constant velocity principle. Sewage entering the hopper-bottomed tank is kept at a constant velocity by rag free paddles rotating in the same direction.
PISTA® Grit Removal System
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Since pioneering the first flat-floor vortex grit removal system, S&L Engineering leads the water industry in advanced grit removal research and development. We emphasize the combination of CFD analysis with the practical approach of internal and field testing. These thorough engineering approaches lead to a vast array of state-of-the …
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the efficiency of grit removal. The PISTA® Grit Chamber offers more discrete separation and superior handling of organics. Specific design features surrounding the inlet baffle when used in conjunction with the coanda ramp, upper chamber and other velocity control mechanisms should not be altered. When sufficient grit is accumulated in the storage
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PISTA - Grit Chamber by Smith & Loveless Inc.. High removal efficiencies originate from the PISTA 360 Grit Chamber's unparalleled hydraulic design, including its flat chamber floor, patented and engineered V-FORCE BAFFLE and low-energy axial-fl...
PISTA® Control Panels
After 24/7 of reliable service for 20+ years, the weather and environment can take its toll on the vacuum priming panel for the top mounted PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump or the Control Panel for the entire PISTA® Grit Removal System. In either case, Smith & Loveless can assist you in replacing and upgrading either panel.
Q&A: Getting The Grit Out With Hydraulic Forced Vortex …
Grit removal efficiency testing conducted later in the year revealed the system is removing 99 percent of all grit, including fine grit particles down to 100 microns. The effectiveness of the retrofit baffle system for 270-degree chambers has been best demonstrated at a very large Texas treatment plant processing 150 MGD.
Grit Removal
Grit and other solid materials are a costly component of both process water and wastewater, clogging systems, reducing efficiencies and causing abrasion damage and wear that lead to increased cleaning, maintenance and repair. What is Grit Removal? Grit removal is the process used to remove sand, silt and grit from water.
Important Design Factors for Designing a Grit Removal …
Purchase price is just one factor when determining the cost of your grit removal system. While not always the least expensive option, the forced vortex grit chamber with V-FORCE BAFFLE ™ offers the biggest bang for your buck. And, with both footprint and grit removal efficiency effecting the cost of your grit removal system, S&L's system is the clear choice …
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Combined with state-of-the-art grit handling system components, comprising grit …
SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ Priming System …
The SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ is now available for the PISTA® and in two models: outdoor or indoor.The clean and simplified SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ Prime Sensing System relocates the solenoid valve …
Grit Removal | Smith & Loveless, Inc.
Learn About PISTA® Vortex Grit Removal. Grit Removal. Grit removal is a crucial process in wastewater treatment that plays a vital role in enhancing the efficiency and longevity of treatment systems. As wastewater flows into treatment plants, it often carries a variety of solid particles, including sand, gravel, and other abrasive materials ...
Grit Removal
Grit Removal In Australia, we represent Smith & Loveless Inc, which has taken the concept of the PISTA® grit chamber and developed it into the highest efficiency grit removal system in the marketplace. The latest Smith & Loveless grit …
PISTA Grit Removal System
— PISTA® Grit Removal System Page 2 The flat-bottom PISTA ® Grit Chamber (Figure 1, Page 1) works on the principle of a forced vortex. The incoming flow is straightened in the inlet flume to minimize turbulence at the inlet of the chamber. At the end of the inlet flume is a ramp that produces a Coanda effect, which causes
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The PISTA® Grit Chamber solves grit removal problems whether it is sewage, water, or …
PISTA Grit Screw Conveyor
PISTA® Grit Removal System Components & Scheme Unparalleled Innovation For 30+ Years 1973 - PISTA® Grit Removal System (270º) 1974 - PISTA® Grit Screw Conveyor 1981 - 50 MGD PISTA® Grit Chamber 1982 - PISTA® Grit Turbo Grit Pump (4") 1982 - 175 GPM PISTA ® Grit Concentrator 1984 - 70 MGD PISTA® Grit Chamber 1988 - 360º …
Unparalleled Vortex Grit Removal
The PISTA® Grit Removal System maintains the highest proven grit removal effciencies on the market over a wide range of daily flows. In fact, Smith & Loveless—backed by the experience and evidence of more than 2,000 system installations—publishes its removal efficiencies for a range of grit sizes, including fine grit. The PISTA®
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Concentrator (Table 7) and one of four PISTA® Grit Dewatering Devices (Tables 8, 9, 10 and 11). This total PISTA® Grit Removal System will produce some of the best grit removal efficiencies and dewatering capabilities on the market today. Table 6 RECOMMENDED FOR ALL PISTA® GRIT CHAMBER MODELS GENERAL INFORMATION PISTA® …
PISTA 360
The PISTA® 360™ Grit Chamber is equipped with the V-FORCE BAFFLE™, which is an integral flow control baffle for both the inlet and outlet of the main chamber.The V-FORCE BAFFLE™ is designed to direct the inlet flow into the chamber in a manner ensuring the proper vortex flow and to prevents short-circuiting, allowing for a full 360° rotation …
PISTA Grit Removal System
the PISTA® Grit Chamber and comparing its benefits to another conventional system: the aerated grit chamber. PISTA® Grit Removal Systems All models of the PISTA® Grit Removal System work on the principle of a forced vortex. The incoming flow is straightened in the inlet flume to minimize turbulence at the inlet of the chamber.
Grit Removal Research Center | Smith & Loveless Inc.
Smith & Loveless' new Grit Removal Research Center (GRRC)—the first of its kind in the industry—is now open to the visiting public and features a fully functional 4.0 MGD (15,000 CMD) Grit Removal System for the purpose of advancing S&L's grit research, developing and displaying grit removal technologies and improving grit testing services.
PISTA® Grit Sand Removal System | Smith & Loveless Inc.
The PISTA ® Sand Removal Chamber significantly lessens space requirements, while removing 95 percent of river and surface water intake particles from 300+ microns down to 100 microns. The technology is proven in more than 2,700+ Installations, including for …
The PISTA® Grit Fluidizer: Complete Your Grit Removal …
The Complete Smith & Loveless PISTA® Grit Removal System Diagram The PISTA® Grit FLUIDIZER ® is designed to work with the rest of the components available in the PISTA ® Grit Removal System. A mixture of components from several manufacturers not designed to work together with the PISTA® Grit Chamber guarantees grit problems.
PISTA VIO Grit Removal Chamber
The PISTA VIO achieves 95% grit removal efficiency of particles down to 100 microns in size, across all flow conditions. Its flow maximizer baffle and tunnel system create an effective vortex flow pattern, while the effluent flume counteracts the effect, significantly reducing grit bypass. With a 5:1 turndown capability, the PISTA VIO ...
PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Washer
The PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Washer uses TRI-CLEANSE TECHNOLOGY™ to match the high fine grit removal efficiency of the chamber and to produce clean grit while minimizing the odor caused by putrescible organics and …