Finding Water Management Solutions with High-Volume Pumps

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Allflo Pumps & Equipment was engaged by a leading Australian university water research laboratory to deliver a short-notice, high-volume pumping solution to support critical flood-related water management experiments.

Following severe flooding events in North Queensland, the laboratory required a pump capable of moving extremely large volumes of water within a tight timeframe.

The Challenge

The university initially sought to hire a large pump for the experiment.

However:

• The required capacity was significant
• The project timeline was limited to one month
• International researchers were already scheduled to attend
• Any delay would severely disrupt the program

Compounding the challenge, Allflo does not operate as a pump hire business.

The Allflo Solution

Rather than decline the request, Allflo proposed an alternative approach: design and manufacture a complete new pumpset within the client’s hire budget, allowing the laboratory to retain the equipment for future research.

The selected solution was a Remko RM 650-40, featuring:

• 650 mm inlet and discharge
• Capacity equivalent to emptying an Olympic swimming pool (2,500,000 L) in approximately 42 minutes
• Suitability for large-scale water movement and experimental testing

Detailed design, manufacturing and assembly were overseen in-house to meet the strict timeframe.

Implementation

Due to the size and weight of the pumpset, Allflo coordinated:

• Special open-deck transport
• Crane logistics
• On-site positioning at the laboratory

All logistics were planned and executed to ensure on-time delivery.

Outcome

Despite tight margins and time pressure, the pumpset was delivered on time and within budget. The university gained not only a solution for the immediate experiment but a long-term asset for future water research projects.

The laboratory’s senior engineering team commended Allflo for responsiveness, problem-solving, and post-delivery support.

This project highlights Allflo’s ability to deliver engineered, high-capacity pumping solutions under extreme time and performance constraints, particularly for research, flood response, and water management applications.

Speak with Allflo to discuss large-scale or time-critical pumping requirements.