This pump-as-turbine (PAT) station is the first of its kind in South Africa. The installation at Leliefontein uniquely uses the same set of pumps to pump water and generate electricity by reversing flow through the pumps.
It’s goal is to increase the supply of potable water to Wellington to 60Ml/day. It has also achieved 320MWh in annual generation and delivered 44 days of free pumping. This project won “The Most Outstanding Project in Water Engineering” award at the SAICE.
This project took place at Durban Harbour, one of the busiest ports in Africa. It was an ambitious initiative to relocate the sewer pump station at Mahatma Gandhi Road, in order to accommodate widening of the the harbour.
The project reached completion after three years of industry-leading innovations and world-class project management, and has since won multiple awards.
Through the use of technology developed by US-based Voltea, Hidro-Tech built a solution that treats borehole water for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
The aim is to not only alleviate the customer’s dependence on the municipal water supply for its daily operations, but also provide other benefits, including high recovery, reduced chemical and energy consumption, and minimal maintenance, compared with traditional reverse osmosis plants.
The water treatment plant has an impressive capacity of 1000 m3/day.
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The refurbishment project for the Motherwell and Stanford Road Pump Stations in Port Elizabeth significantly upgraded their mechanical and electrical capabilities. The project involved installing two new 1890 m³/hour pump sets at Stanford Road and relocating an existing pump to Motherwell, enhancing their transfer capacities. This upgrade, which included comprehensive control and instrumentation improvements, ensures the stations’ operational efficiency and reliability, meeting current and future water demand in the region.
We have successfully implemented an innovative water reuse system for Mediclinics in South Africa, targeting the substantial water wastage from their washing machines. Our state-of-the-art solution effectively captures and treats the discharge water, removing all solids and chemicals, allowing the water to be safely reused in the washing process. This system operates with an impressive return rate of over 85%, significantly reducing water consumption and associated costs for the hospitals. Our expertise in sustainable water management not only supports environmental conservation but also delivers tangible cost savings for our clients, showcasing our commitment to advanced, eco-friendly engineering solutions.
