June 9, 2017

Port Authority Wash System Case Study

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!

by Admin

June 9, 2017

Case Study – Rental Equipment

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.

by Admin

April 19, 2017

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.

by Admin

September 15, 2016

Used Demucker System

[highlight]Update: This product sold in April of 2019, call us now for a quote![/highlight]

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 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.

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!

by Admin

June 14, 2016

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.

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.

by Admin

June 6, 2016

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.

by Admin

February 19, 2016

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.

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

by Admin

October 8, 2015

[box type=”alert”]SOLD – NO LONGER AVAILABLE
PLEASE CALL 800.453.8639 FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON OUR PRODUCTS[/box]

RE-FURBISHED EQUIPMENT – For Sale or Lease

SPT-10 Clarifier Oil Water Separator System – The SPT-10 was designed for use in heavy industrial washing operations as a pre-treatment system to remove free oils, grease and high TSS from the waste stream. It is a two-part system designed to be simple to operate but very effective in its ability to remove oil and solids from the waste stream. The first clarifier section will trap and remove coarse amounts of oil from the waste stream and remove as much Total Suspended Solids (TSS) as possible. The plates will also capture larger bubbles of oil and liberate them from the waste stream before they get to the secondary oil water separator section. In that section, coalescing media will remove essentially all free and dispersed non-emulsified oils to an effluent concentration of less than 5 ppm. The entire system can be easily cleaned and maintained.

Standard Features:

1-10 GPM Capacity
Stainless Steel Construction

Advanced coalescing media designed to remove oil droplets greater than 20 microns
Projected plate inclined plates to direct the flow to the surface
Sludge hopper to capture and contain settleable solids.
Adjustable rotatable pipe oil skimmers
Air diaphragm transfer pump and pneumatic level sensor
Utilities Required: Air 14 CFM @ 40 psi
Approximate dimensions: 7’ L x 2’ 6” W x 4’ 10” H

Extra Feature Includes a Dual stainless steel floating skimmers

Extra Features Available:

pH Control System
Dual stainless steel floating skimmers
Ozone System to Control Odors, 120V

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

by Admin

October 8, 2015

[box type=”alert”]SOLD – NO LONGER AVAILABLE
PLEASE CALL 800.453.8639 FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON OUR PRODUCTS[/box]

RE-FURBISHED EQUIPMENT – For Sale or Lease

SPT-50 Clarifier Oil Water Separator System – The SPT-50 was designed for use in heavy industrial washing operations as a pre-treatment system to remove free oils, grease and high TSS from the waste stream. It is a two-part system designed to be simple to operate but very effective in its ability to remove oil and solids from the waste stream. The first clarifier section will trap and remove coarse amounts of oil from the waste stream and remove as much Total Suspended Solids (TSS) as possible. The plates will also capture larger bubbles of oil and liberate them from the waste stream before they get to the secondary oil water separator section. In that section, coalescing media will remove essentially all free and dispersed non-emulsified oils to an effluent concentration of less than 5 ppm. The entire system can be easily cleaned and maintained.

Standard Features:

1-50 GPM Capacity
Stainless Steel Construction
Advanced coalescing media designed to remove oil droplets greater than 20 microns
Projected plate inclined plates to direct the flow to the surface
Sludge hopper to capture and contain settleable solids.
Adjustable rotatable pipe oil skimmers
Air diaphragm transfer pump and pneumatic level sensor
Internal oil storage tank
Utilities Required: Air 30 CFM @ 40 psi
Approximate dimensions: 9’ 8” L x 4’ 10” W x 5’ 10” H

Extra Features Available:

Clarifier Oil Water Separator System For Sale or Lease

pH Control System
Dual stainless steel floating skimmers
3-way skimmer selector valve and piping manifold
Control panel, 4 float switches and wiring harness
Automated 2 and 3-way valve systems
Ozone System to Control Odors, 120V

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.

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

by Admin

September 4, 2015

Oil Water Separator — The system removes the floating oils from the top of the water surface and directs the water continuously into the oil water separator.

“Our washing operation used to dump 3,000 to 5,000 gallons of process water down the sewer each day because it was contaminated with petroleum oil and wax. Not only did we lose this water in the middle of the worst drought in history but the heat energy it contained as well. We also risked plugging up the city sewer system.

With the help of Wash Bay Solutions, we designed a system using a floating oil skimmer on a hose, a non-emulsifying air pump, and a coalescing stainless steel oil water separator.

The system removes the floating oils from the top of the water surface and directs the water continuously into the oil water separator. The unit produces water so clean that we can use it in our boilers and cooling towers. Zero water is now sent down the sewer.”

John
California

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Port Authority Water Treatment & Separator Washing System Design

Building a Wash Bay for Haul Trucks, Dozers and Construction Vehicles

C-130 Aircraft – Wash Bay System Development Project

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

DM-1000 Heavy Washing Demucking System

Used Demucker System

DM-1000 Heavy Washing Demucking System

RE-FURBISHED – For Sale or Lease

Standard Features:

Additional Features Available:

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

Mining Company Washing and De-icing Large Mining Equipment

Land Management & Forestry Industry

Typical washing and water treatment solutions include:

Low Flow Demucking Systems

Mighty Monitor System Features:

Mighty Monitor System Options:

MIGHTY MONITOR SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

SPT-10 Clarifier Oil Water Separator System

RE-FURBISHED EQUIPMENT – For Sale or Lease

Standard Features:

Extra Features Available:

SPT-50 Clarifier Oil Water Separator System

RE-FURBISHED EQUIPMENT – For Sale or Lease

Standard Features:

Extra Features Available:

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