Lutz-Jesco, a prominent German manufacturer known for its dosing and motor-driven pumps as well as a variety of products for drinking water treatment and supply, is set to participate in the Water Africa 2024 trade fair in Ghana. The event, scheduled from June 26 to 28, will gather utility leaders, engineering consultants, contractors, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, senior government officials, and representatives from funding agencies and non-governmental organizations worldwide. The fair aligns with the Ghanaian government's goals for water and sanitation, as noted by the organizers.
Heinz Lutz, CEO of Lutz Holding, highlighted the critical issue of global water scarcity: "A refreshing sip of cold water at the turn of a tap is nothing but a dream for many. 2.2 billion people worldwide currently have no access to clean and safe drinking water. Around half a billion of them live in Africa. These people live under the constant danger of catching life-threatening diseases, which in the worst case can develop into epidemics." Lutz emphasized the necessity for international action to ensure universal access to clean drinking water.
In response to these challenges, Lutz-Jesco has developed innovative technologies to enhance water treatment efficiency, which will be displayed at the Water Africa 2024 trade fair. Among these technologies is the Memdos Smart, a stepper motor dosing pump designed to improve water quality in small wastewater treatment plants and waterworks.
Steffen Roth, Head of Development at Lutz-Jesco, explained the functionality of the Memdos Smart: "The pump performs a number of functions, including the introduction of flocculants into the water. These agents serve to combine impurities and suspended matter into larger particles which are easier to separate." Roth further detailed the significance of precise dosing in water treatment, noting that the Memdos Smart is equipped with a microprocessor-controlled stepper motor. Unlike standard motors, this motor can run asynchronously, operating at higher speeds during priming to draw in liquid quickly with stronger negative pressure, and at lower speeds during controlled discharge. This results in an almost constant supply stream, enabling gentle, low-pulsation, and precise chemical dosing for water treatment. The Memdos Smart is available in eight performance levels, with supply streams ranging from 2 to 180 liters per hour.
Additionally, Lutz-Jesco will present its B3 Battery, a new battery-powered drum pump designed to offer mobility and energy independence for water and wastewater management in remote areas with limited infrastructure. The B3 Battery is equipped with a brushless 320-watt DC motor, providing a delivery capacity of up to 180 liters per minute and a delivery head of 11.8 meters of water column.
Michael Raabe, Head of Sales at Lutz Jesco GmbH, remarked on the B3 Battery's capabilities: "With the new B3 Battery, we have succeeded for the first time in making the performance of a battery-operated drum pump comparable to that of cable-connected models." One battery charge can empty a 200-liter drum 14 times in approximately 15 minutes. At a lower speed, it can pump out a 1000-liter IBC container 5.8 times in 51 minutes. The pumping station is available in various versions to handle a wide range of chemicals used in water treatment, including a polypropylene (PP) version for sodium hydroxide and a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) version for chloric acid.
Lutz-Jesco's participation in Water Africa 2024 underscores its commitment to addressing global water challenges through advanced technology and innovation.
