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July 6, 2017
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Locomotive train washing bay systems
Locomotive train washing bay systems

Our arch locomotive wash systems are very robust with high efficiency pumping systems, stainless steel control panels, galvanized arch piping, and stainless steel nozzles.

It can be designed with multiple arch systems for wetting, washing, and rinsing. For our three-arch system, the train passes through an initial wetting arch with a dilute soap mixture at a very slow speed. The train then moves through the wash arch, which sprays wash water with soap around the full circumference of the locomotive as it passes. At the exit end, the locomotive passes through the rinse arch, which sprays rinse water around the full circumference of the locomotive.

Nozzles in the arches are sized to provide more intense cleaning on the undercarriage and front while minimizing intense water intrusion on more sensitive areas of the locomotive. Depending on the application, total wetting, wash and rinse duration can run between 2-10 minutes.

Locomotive High Efficiency Pumping System
Locomotive High Efficiency Pumping System

These locomotive wash systems can be designed for manual or automatic operation. For a manual system, an onsite operator turns on and off the pump stations for the arches as the locomotive passes.

For an automated system, industrial infrared photocell systems are installed at the entry and exit of the wash building or arches to monitor train movement. The automated control system initiates the wetting, wash and rinse processes and automatically cycles the pumps as needed.

Depending on the application, the locomotive wash equipment provided may include:

  • Skid-mounted high-efficiency pump stations with heavy-duty wash and rinse pumps
  • Water supply tanks with level switches for pump safety and fill control
  • Industrial photocell system for start/stop
  • Traffic light for engineer to view
  • Master control system to manage pumps, chemical metering pumps, photocells, and lights
  • 360-degree arch systems with frames
  • Stainless steel manifolds and stainless steel nozzles
  • Soap metering system to manage soap concentration in wash system
  • pH control systems to manage pH fluctuations due to acids and cleaners
Locomotive Washing Systems
Locomotive Washing Systems

Additional controllers are available that would enable the wash process to start only for those locomotives that desired to be washed, while permitting other trains to traverse the building without starting the wash cycle.

Following the washing, the wash water can be treated for discharge to the sewer or reclaimed for re-use.


June 9, 2017

Port Authority Wash System Case Study

transportable equipment room for port authority

Problem: An international engineering design firm working with a Port Authority contacted us to help them design an equipment and truck wash. The Port had an old wash pad that was too small and old wash equipment that no longer worked very well. The Port needed a larger pad and updated washing and water treatment equipment to accommodate the washing of their existing fleet.

They had the option of either building the wash system with either a closed loop wash water treatment system or a sewer discharge treatment system since they had sewer access but it was quite a distance to the sewer connection.

Solution: Wash Bay Solutions helped the engineering firm develop the design for the wash pad, solids settling system, the wash system and two options for water treatment. For both options, we designed the wash and treatment systems to be installed in a portable transportable equipment room to make it simple and cost effective to install. Requests for Quotations were put out for both options and the electric hot water pressure washing system with the SPT-10 Clarifier oil water separator for sewer discharge turned out to be the most cost effective for this particular location with in the port.

We coordinated with the construction company while they were building the wash pad, settling system and sewer connection line. When they were ready, we shipped up the 20’ transportable equipment room (TER-20) and helped them install it in place and get it up and running within a couple days time!

equipment room and oil water separator

wash pad and settling system design


June 9, 2017

Case Study – Rental Equipment
portable equipment room

Problem: An equipment rental company specializing in heavy-duty construction equipment needed to build a wash bay for their haul trucks, dozers and construction vehicles. They had limited inside space in a leased building so they needed a to put all of the equipment inside a portable equipment room that they could pick up and move if needed. Due to their location in a remote area with no sewer connection, they needed a closed loop wash water treatment system.

The company called and asked us to build a heavy-duty, self-contained washing system and help them design the wash pad and solids settling area.

Solution: We had worked with this client for years so we were well aware of the washing and solids handling complications associated with heavy construction equipment. With input from the client, our engineers designed a wash pad design and solids settling system that fit into a rather tight footprint.

All of the wash equipment including a closed loop wash water reclaim system, an electric pressure washing system, and a demucking system was installed in a 40’ Transportable Equipment Room (TER-40) and located adjacent to the wash pad. This saved building costs, preserved valuable warehouse space and will allow them to move the entire system to a different facility if needed.

wash pad design

transportable equipment room


April 19, 2017

C 130 Wash Bay System
C 130 Wash Bay System

What we have been working on…C-130 Aircraft Washing

A major engineering firm contacted us to help them develop a complete wash bay system for C-130 aircraft. To accommodate both the military’s washing specifications and maximize the washing process, we helped design a very effective aircraft washing system with a combination of foaming, washing and rinsing equipment.

When the foaming process is desired, the operator moves a portable foamer to the desired location near the aircraft. After selecting either hot or cold water for the foamer from the remote switch at the reel, the operator can spray thick foam up to a height of approximately 40 feet to reach the highest point on the aircraft.

For washing and rinsing the aircraft, the operator will use either the pressure washer or water cannon on either side of the aircraft and select either hot or cold water. They can be used separately or at the same time, and use either hot or cold water independently of the other.

All of the hose reel systems include remote control capabilities, and the system can be programmed to permit a combination of foaming, washing or rinsing to occur at any one time.

All of the wastewater from the foaming, washing and rinsing operations will be treated by a closed loop wash water reclaim system. The reclaim system will filter and disinfect the water, and store the clean, recycled water so that it is available for use for all washing, rinsing, and foaming applications as desired.

The recycling system includes a fresh water bypass manifold system that enables the operator to manually switch the entire system over to fresh water if necessary or desired. It also automatically replenishes itself to maintain a minimum volume of water to make up for any losses to the system from evaporation or carry-off.

A stainless steel evaporator is included in the system design to serve two functions: elimination of excess water accumulation in the overall system and to periodically dispose of water in the system to allow for fresh water addition to maintain optimum water quality. Both of these functions are programmed to automatically occur, and can be adjusted to meet the preferences of the system operator.


September 16, 2016

Used Truck Wash Water Reclaim System

100 GPM Closed Loop Wash Water Reclaim System
The VR-100TW heavy-duty closed loop recycling system is a self-contained multi-media filtration system, capable of feeding 50-100 gpm to the demucking systems and pressure washers.

This equipment has been re-furbished following less than a year’s use at an industrial washing facility. It is priced to sell or available for lease.

RE-FURBISHED EQUIPMENT – For Sale or Lease

100 GPM Closed Loop Truck Wash Water Reclaim System

100 GPM Truck Wash Water Reclaim System – The VR-100TW heavy-duty recycling and reclaim system is a self-contained closed loop multi-media filtration system, capable of cleaning 50-100 gpm of wash wastewater so that it re-used by the truck wash.

It incorporates an extremely efficient filtration process utilizing fully automated solids filtration and proprietary blended activated carbon polishing filtration. The system is designed to be completely closed-loop with no external discharge to the sewer or surroundings.

Standard Features:

  • Stainless Steel Construction
  • High-Efficiency Pumps
  • Corona Discharge Ozonation System
  • TSS & FOG Reduction
  • Multi-Stage / Multi-Pass Filtration
  • Pressurized Blended Carbon Polishing Filter
  • Auto-Backwashing Filters
  • NEMA 4X Control Panel with PLC controller
  • (2) 850 gallon poly water management UV protected tanks with float switches
  • All pumping and control equipment installed on heavy-duty skid, to minimize installation time

Optional Features Available:

  • SCADA and remote monitoring
  • Transportable equipment rooms
  • Rain Diverter Systems
  • Rain Water Harvesting Systems
  • ORP / pH control systems

At Wash Bay Solutions, our emphasis is on quality. These systems are exceptionally well-engineered and designed for heavy-duty commercial and industrial operations. Simple to operate and maintain, they will run for years in the harshest environments.

Call us at 800-453-8639 for pricing information.


September 15, 2016

Used Demucker System

 

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This equipment has been re-furbished following less than a year’s use at an industrial washing facility. It is priced to sell or available for lease.

DM-1000 Heavy Washing Demucking System

RE-FURBISHED – For Sale or Lease

DM-1000 Heavy Washing Demucking System
DM-1000 Heavy Washing Demucking System For Sale or Lease

DM-1000 Heavy Washing Demucking System has been designed and built for heavy industrial washing applications such as construction, mining and oilfield services.

Using fresh or recycled cold water, the DM Series demucker can quickly and effectively clean large trucks, dozers, steel tracked vehicles or any vehicle loaded with heavy mud, clay, or muck!

This demucking system uses only 20 gpm which is about 1/10 of the amount of water used in the traditional water monitors or water cannons.

Buy or Lease a demucking system
Buy or Lease a demucking system

Standard Features:

  • Stainless Steel Frame
  • Emergency Stop System
  • NEMA 4X Control Panel
  • High-Efficiency Diaphragm Pumps
  • Pressure Gauge
  • Long range adjustable stream to cone, wand/gun assembly
  • Installs with other washing and recycling systems
  • Minimal Service Attention
  • Utilities required Power: 480V 3 PH 30 Amp
  • Approximate dimensions: 5’ L x 2’ W x 2’ H

Additional Features Available:

  • SS Retractable Hose Reel
  • Remote Motor Control
  • Water Storage Tank

Call us at 800-453-8639 for pricing information.

Fast and effective cleaning while saving time and water – a win-win situation!


June 14, 2016

Our new 60 gpm nozzle and trolley assembly
Our new 60 gpm nozzle and trolley assembly

Problem: A mining company was washing and de-icing their large mining equipment with a 150-200 gpm water cannon monitor system. In the summer, washes typically averaged 1-2 hours, using 9,000 to 24,000 gallons per vehicle.

In the winter months, however, the company used the same water cannon monitor system to defrost the equipment and then wash it. Defrosting in the depths of winter could often take up to 10 hours which added an additional 90,000 to 120,000 gallons per vehicle!

The company called Wash Bay Solutions and asked us to develop a heavy-duty washing solution that would greatly reduce their water usage.

Solution: With input from the client, our engineers enhanced our existing demucking system with a new nozzle design to produce our 60 GPM @ 1000 PSI Mighty Monitor system.

The key to this system is our specially designed, multi-directional, 60 gpm @ 1000 psi nozzle. These nozzles are trolley-mounted so they can ride along I-beam systems, immediately adjacent to the vehicle. Specialized hose trolley systems attached to the nozzles allow the operator to wash the 60-ton mining vehicles almost single-handedly!

These nozzles are trolley-mounted so they can ride along I-beam systems, immediately adjacent to the vehicle.
These nozzles are trolley-mounted so they can ride along I-beam systems, immediately adjacent to the vehicle.

Results: The client is very happy the ease-of-handling, range of movement, and washing power of the new design. They are able to wash their large trucks quickly and effectively, using less time and about 1/10 of the amount of water than they did with the water cannons.


June 6, 2016
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land management and forestry
Effective cleaning, therefore, is critical to reducing the transport of invasive plant species that have the potential to upset the natural balance of plant life and wildlife.

Many land management and forestry companies utilize a multitude of equipment ranging from bulldozers to light utility trucks. Work is often in off-road locations where equipment is exposed to many different elements and collects solids rather quickly, including mud, debris, seeds and spores. Cleaning this equipment is vital to having a successful operation since too many solids can foul the equipment and cause extended periods of down time.

Of particular concern to industry professionals are the plant seeds and spores which are often transported in the mud and debris that is picked up by vehicles and equipment. Effective cleaning, therefore, is critical to reducing the transport of invasive plant species that have the potential to upset the natural balance of plant life and wildlife.

Typical washing and water treatment solutions include:

Mighty Monitor Demucking Systems (Water Cannons)
Our revolutionary heavy-duty Mighty Monitor systems only use 20-60 gpm – approximately 1/10 to 1/20 of the amount of water used in the traditional water cannons. Our systems combine increased pressure and specialized nozzles to ensure a quality wash. Using fresh or recycled cold water, our Mighty Monitors clean quickly and effectively, in half the time of a typical pressure washer.

Portable Wash Containment Pads
Robustly designed for range of industrial applications, our portable wash containment pads can provide an economical alternative to a conventional wash pad. Easily transported and assembled, these wash pads are ideal for remote locations.

Closed Loop Systems
Our Wash Water Treatment Systems are heavy-duty, multi-stage reclaim systems, engineered and manufactured for the heavy industries. They can be customized for particular application and locations.


February 19, 2016
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Low Flow Demucking System
Using only 60 gpm of reclaimed water, our Mighty Monitors will effectively remove heavy accumulations of dirt and mud – saving thousands of gallons of water per cleaning.

Get the power of a fire hose with a fraction of the water usage!

Robustly designed for heavy industrial applications such as mining and oilfield services, our MM Series Mighty Monitors are great for cleaning large haul trucks, steel tracked vehicles or any heavy equipment caked with mud, clay, ice, grass or muck.

For drilling and construction equipment applications, our 20 gpm Mighty Monitor system cleans quickly and effectively, in half the time of a typical pressure washer.

Our new 60 gpm nozzle and trolley assembly
Our new 60 gpm nozzle and trolley assembly

For mining applications, we have developed a revolutionary heavy-duty Mighty Monitor system to replace the standard high volume water cannons that have been used for decades. Our systems combine increased pressure and specialized nozzles to ensure a quality wash. Using only 60 gpm of reclaimed water, our Mighty Monitors will effectively remove heavy accumulations of dirt and mud – saving thousands of gallons of water per cleaning.

Fast and effective cleaning while saving time, water and water treatment costs – a win-win-win situation!

Mighty Monitor System Features:

  • 20-60 GPM Capacities
  • Uses only a fraction of water used in traditional water monitors or water cannons
  • Emergency Stop System
  • NEMA 4X Control Panel
  • High-Efficiency Diaphragm or Multi Stage Pumps
  • Pressure Gauge
  • Handheld Stream-to-Cone Gun & Wand
  • Trolley-mounted Multi-directional Stream-to-Cone Gun & Wand
  • Can use fresh or recycled water
  • Reduces the amount of water to be treated

Mighty Monitor System Options:

  • UL Listings
  • Remote Motor Controls
  • Optional Heating Systems
  • Optional VFD Systems
  • Optional Automated Wash Monitors
  • Industrial Grade Hose Reels and Stands

MIGHTY MONITOR SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

 

MM-20/1000 MM-30/60/1000
FLOW RATE, GPM 20 30 & 60
PRESSURE, MAX, PSI 1000 1000
MOTOR, HP 15 2 @ 30
PUMP TYPE DIAPHRAGM DUAL PUMP DIAPHRAGM
CONTROLS MANUAL/REMOTE MANUAL/REMOTE/VFD/ROBOTIC/PLC
GUN & WAND HAND-HELD STREAM-TO-CONE TROLLEY-MOUNTED MULTI-DIRECTIONAL STREAM-TO-CONE
HOSE 75’ @ ¾” ¾”D, LENGTH DESIGNED TO FACILITY LAYOUT
ELECTRIC 208/480/575 V 3 PH 50/60 HZ 208/480/575 V 3 PH 50/60 HZ
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS 18” W x 60” L x 24” H 36” W x 60” L x 24” H

Give us a call for more product information – 800-453-8639


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