Wastewater treatment plant protection for central processing plants

Stop transient voltage damage in its tracks with DEHN’s solutions

Central processing plants (CPPs) are the backbone of your wastewater treatment plants, handling large volumes of sewage and running it through complex processes to produce safe, treated water for the public drinking supply.

Without proper safeguards, your CPP is vulnerable to electric disruptions that can lead to operational challenges and costly repairs. Protecting these essential operations from transient voltage threats, from lightning strikes to surges, is essential for maintaining their efficiency and reliability. 

But where do you start? DEHN has the answer – with more than 100 years of experience in preserving power quality across the globe, we can help you get your transient voltage protection up to speed.

Contact us to schedule a risk assessment today.

Transient voltage – a constant threat to central processing plants

Transient voltage events pose significant risks to your central processing plants, where the smooth operation of equipment is vital for an effective wastewater treatment process. These voltage spikes can be divided into two different categories: internal transient and external transient voltage.

Internal transient voltage spikes are common in central processing plants and account for approximately 80% of all transient voltage events. These spikes typically originate from the electrical noise generated by your plant’s own equipment and systems. 

They arise from internal operations such as switching, motor starts, and other actions that cause momentary overvoltage within your facility. 

Even though these spikes are often short-lived, they can significantly impact the performance and reliability of your plant’s infrastructure. Essential systems like pumps, control panels, and filtration units can be affected, potentially leading to operational inefficiencies and costly downtime.

External transient voltage events, although less frequent, still present substantial risks to central processing plants. These surges are caused by external factors such as lightning strikes, fluctuations in the power grid, or disturbances from other connected systems.

These high-energy surges can disrupt critical processes, leading to severe consequences like equipment damage, system failures, and even safety hazards. In extreme cases, they can affect the overall operation of your national or municipal wastewater treatment plants due to power interruptions and expensive repairs.

Protect your central processing plant from the damaging effects of both internal and external transient voltage. Reach out to DEHN today to request an assessment.

The costs of ignoring transient voltage

Neglecting to address transient voltage threats can have far-reaching consequences for your central processing plant. Here’s how transient voltage can impact your CPP if you fail to implement protective strategies before it strikes:

  • Operational Disruption: A sudden voltage surge can cause immediate failures in critical components of your CPP, such as pumps, control systems, and filtration units. This disruption can halt key processes like sewage treatment, and biological and chemical processes. This leads to delays in service and potential non-compliance with safety standards.
  • Equipment Damage: Central processing plants rely on sensitive equipment for managing and treating wastewater efficiently. Transient voltage can inflict severe damage on pumps, sensors, and other critical systems – damage that is expensive to repair and extends your system downtime. For example, a surge could damage a pump used for moving wastewater, causing a stoppage in processing and potentially that results in overflow issues.
  • System Integrity Compromise: The overall integrity of your central processing plant, including biological treatment processes, can be undermined by transient voltage. This impact can affect the efficiency of all your wastewater treatment processes and compromise plant safety. In severe cases, it could lead to system failures, increased maintenance needs, and potential hazards for your employees working in and around the plant.

Proactively protecting your CPP ensures that you maintain high standards of wastewater treatment and avoid costly disruptions. Request an assessment from DEHN today.

Products for protecting central processing plants

As an international engineering company leading the charge on power quality preservation for more than a century, DEHN knows what it takes to protect even the most sensitive and complex systems within your water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Our solutions are designed to be compliant with NFPA 780, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other industry standards and regulations so you can have peace of mind you’re covered from all sides. We offer the following products for CPPs:

  • DEHNguard
  • DEHNpatch
  • DEHNgate
  • DEHNpipe

At DEHN, we’re not focused on simply selling products. Our goal is a holistic protection concept that keeps your central processing plant and related electrical components protected for the long term. As a testament to our attention to detail and dedication, we begin our partnership with a risk assessment.

This is a deep dive into your systems, facilities, and any existing protective systems. This helps us paint a clear picture of any gaps, as well as opportunities to implement our proven lightning protection, surge protection, and grounding systems. It also keeps you informed about the project without overloading your already full plate.

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Know the risk. Contact DEHN. Protect your plant. 

Our process is simple because we’ve done it hundreds of times over a hundred years. While we know what works, we also know staying stagnant isn’t an option, so we’ve developed our solutions over time to stay ahead of changing electrical threats and innovations within your water and wastewater treatment plants.

Support the longevity and efficiency of your central processing plant by partnering with us. Our expertise in transient voltage protection allows us to safeguard your systems on a deeper level than ever before.

Contact us to schedule your tailored risk assessment today.

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