Food Processing
Challenge:
A potato chip manufacturer needed two pump stations delivered on an accelerated timeline for facility construction to continue without delay.
Solution:
Excel supplied the below-grade components about a week after receiving key parts, keeping the project on schedule. Working alongside familiar project partners, Excel helped deliver an efficient, complete solution to meet operational requirements.
Pump Station Details:
2x Fiberglass Wet Wells, Duplex VFD Control Panel, Simplex Control Panel w/ NEMA Enclosure, Stainless Steel Trashbasket, Barnes Sewage Non-Clog Pumps, BARNES Submersible Chopper Pumps
EngineerG3 Water Engineers brings over 30 years of experience in Boise, combining process engineers and licensed operators with construction expertise to solve complex water and wastewater challenges with practical, cost-effective solutions. |
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PartnerWith a focus on innovation and sustainability, World Water Works combines engineering expertise with advanced technology to address complex wastewater challenges while supporting ongoing research in the field. |
The Challenge:
An Ohio-based potato chip producer needed two wastewater pump stations as part of a facility project with an expedited timeline. The underground components were needed as soon as possible to allow for construction crews to complete the foundational work for the installation and continue moving forward with assembly.
Beyond the project's timeline, the system also needed to support the demands of a food-processing environment. Wastewater generated during operation could contain byproducts such as potato waste, requiring a system designed to account for this and maintain consistent performance. The design also called for an intricate control panel system to meet operational requirements.
The Solution:
To support the construction schedule, EFG prioritized the below-grade components of both pump stations. Once the key components were received, the underground portions were assembled and shipped to the site within approximately one week. Delivering these elements early helped keep construction moving forward, preventing delays and allowing the facility to remain on schedule.
Both stations utilized fiberglass wet wells to provide a durable and corrosion-resistant solution for wastewater with a lightweight material to help simplify installation. The larger influent pump station was equipped with a stainless-steel trash basket designed to capture excess potato waste before it entered the pumping system, while the smaller, second station served as a drainage pump station.
Excel worked closely with project partners throughout the design and delivery process to ensure all demands were being accounted for. G3 Water Engineers provided engineering support, while N.E. Controls supplied the specialized Allen-Bradley control panels required for the facility. Both companies had worked with Excel on previous projects, and their working relationship allowed for smooth collaboration at this chip manufacturing plant. With the help of all involved, the team delivered a wastewater pumping solution that supported the facility's schedule, operational requirements, and long-term performance goals.