With a focus on energy-efficient systems and components that optimise the operation of existing biogas plants and contribute to a higher gas yield, Vogelsang is launching the HiCone, a new progressive cavity pump for use in biogas plants, at the World Biogas Expo on 29th and 30th March.
Developed to save energy during its use and significantly extend its service life, the HiCone pump features a conical form combined with an innovative setting not used before.
Vogelsang will be demonstrating a model of the new HiCone pump on stand D301 during the two-day exhibition. The team will be on-hand to answer any questions and explain its specific functions.
Jonathan Gutteridge, Managing Director for Vogelsang UK, said:
“With the HiCone, we are once again setting standards for progressive cavity pumps. We have met the demands of our customers for reduced life-costs and longer service times with the further development of our technology. We are pleased to be launching it at this year’s World Biogas Expo and expect a lot of interest.”
The main benefits of the HiCone are a lower electricity requirement and an automatic start-up, and its ability to readjust reducing the need for replacement parts.
Jonathan added:
“Another advantage for users is that they can view the status of the pumping elements in a real-time display. Instead of being surprised by a sudden failure, they can receive continuous information and plan for parts in advance.
“Our customers need technology that is long-lasting and can be flexibly adapted to differing pumping tasks and operating parameters. The HiCone gives them a highly efficient pump, which can be individually adjusted and readjusted.”
Specifics and benefits of the HiCone pump
HiCone progressive cavity pump: innovative adjustment system for a long service life
The HiCone progressive cavity pump with its innovative adjustment system, which Vogelsang is launching on the market at World Biogas Expo, stands for reduced life cycle costs thanks to its long service life and lower energy requirements.
The clamping between the rotor and stator can be adjusted during the pump’s entire service life at the touch of a button or from the control room at the click of a mouse. It can be quickly and easily adapted to different pumping tasks and changing operating parameters such as pressure, viscosity or temperature, and can be reduced to the minimum required level.
This means a service life that is 2 to 3 times longer and maximum efficiency with minimum power consumption. Jonathan said: “We have developed a revolutionary, patent-pending adjustment system that was not previously available on the market in this form. This once again underscores our innovation leadership in pump technology.”
Lower power consumption through intelligent start-up automation
In addition, the very high power consumption that usually occurs with progressive cavity pumps when starting up the pump, is reduced to a minimum by an intelligent automatic start-up system. This increases energy efficiency, especially for short pumping cycles. At the same time, this also reduces the costs for the power electronics.
Vogelsang has developed this innovative adjustment concept for all four sizes of the HiCone series. This means that the system can be installed in progressive cavity pumps even with high flow rates of up to 290 cubic meters per hour. As a result, for the first time ever, it is possible to individually adjust and readjust the pump for many applications in the biogas sector.
Unique on the market: QuickService concept also available in the upper performance range
The QuickService concept makes it easy to change parts without dismantling the outlet or inlet pipeline. In addition, a display also provides information about the wear status at all times. In use, this means no unexpected breakdowns. Service and maintenance work can be carried out according to schedule.
The robust progressive cavity pumps of the HiCone series reliably convey highly viscous and abrasive media, as well as media heavily contaminated with debris. This makes them suitable for almost all applications in biogas plants.
More gas, less power consumption: mechanical disintegration systems
At World Biogas Expo, Vogelsang will also be advising on the processing of structurally rich biomass by means of mechanical disintegration. Long-fiber and coarse input materials such as straw, grass or manure can be processed with the DisRuptor from Vogelsang. This reduces the amount of internal energy required and at the same time increases the gas yield. Vogelsang will also be providing information on other systems from the pumping and shredding technology segments.
