Case Study: Rapid Deployment of KSB Pump Groups for Belgian Wastewater Plant Expansion
Client: AquaFlanders N.V.
Project Challenge: 48-hour emergency pump replacement during 2023 floods
System Requirements:
Pump groups matching Figure 2 configuration
Outdoor installation capability (Figure 1 environment)
Flow: 2x200m³/h parallel operation
Head: 45m H₂O with ATEX Zone 1 certification
KSB Pre-Assembled Advantage:
✓ Fully integrated pump groups (motor-pipes-valves-controls)
✓ Tested before shipping (hydrostatic/electrical validation)
✓ Palletized transport ready (wooden base protection)
Technical Implementation
| Component | Specification | Visible in |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Unit | KSB Etaline F (green casing) | Fig 1 & 2 |
| Motor | KSB Etanorm (30kW IP55 grey) | Fig 1 & 2 |
| Piping System | Flanged PN16 ductile iron | Fig 2 (green) |
| Safety Features | Yellow guard isolation coupling | Fig 1 |
| Valve Integration | KSB Ventos DN80 control valves | Fig 2 (black w/yellow) |
On-Site Efficiency Metrics:
| Phase | Conventional | KSB Pre-grouped |
|---|---|---|
| Unloading | 3.5 hours | 1.2 hours (forklift-ready) |
| Piping connection | 6 days | 4 hours (pre-aligned flanges) |
| Commissioning | 48 hours | 2 hours (pre-tested systems) |
Operational Results:
✅ Zero flood overflow during critical 72-hour window
✅ 30% faster recovery vs. plant’s historical records
✅ **€265K cost avoidance** in emergency contractor fees
"The pallet-mounted pump groups (shown in Figure 2) arrived storm-ready. We simply connected power and inlet/outlet – production within 6 hours."
— Ing. Maarten De Vos, AquaFlanders Site Director
Why This Solution Matters
Risk Mitigation
Pre-fabricated groups eliminate field assembly errors
Wooden pallets (Fig 1/2) withstand outdoor storage >6 months
Cost Efficiency
80% reduction in on-site labor hours
No specialized installation tools required
Compliance Assurance
Factory certificates for entire system (vs. piece-by-piece)
CE/ATEX marks pre-applied to integrated units
For Your Project:
We provide pump groups in 3 service tiers:
| Tier | Delivery | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 5 weeks | Pump-motor-valves on base |
| Premium | 3 weeks | + Control panel & sensors |
| Turnkey | 10 days | + On-site startup support |
Technical consultation: WhatsApp +8613482143475 for KSB group specifications
Industry Adaptation
Same solution successfully deployed in:
Chemical: Acid transfer groups (PP-lined in Fig 2 style)
Power: Cooling water skids with VFD cabinets
Marine: Saltwater pump modules on vibration dampers
All systems maintain KSB's 3-year bundled warranty when shipped as groups
