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JMS Aftermarket Group Offers Site Inspections
Understanding the importance of effective separation processes and efficient sludge removal for operational success, JMS is pleased to offer our Site Inspection Service. Our Site Inspection Service helps identify necessary repairs and realignments, prolonging the...
Material Handling and Storage Solutions for the Growing Biomass and Other Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Markets
JMS’ Bio-HANDLING group is an experienced designer and manufacturer of material handling and storage equipment and complete systems. The line’s primary products are screw and belt conveyors, storage systems, silos, hoppers and receival bins with many discharger...
Project Spotlight: McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant
JMS Presents: A Landmark in Sustainable Wastewater Management Project Overview The McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, with a budget of $301 million, marks a historic development in wastewater management for the Greater Victoria area. Spearheaded by Harbour...
Quality Over Price: Investing in High-Quality Wastewater Treatment Equipment for Long-Term Benefits
By Anthony Sherrill (JMS) & Andrew Dugan (WaterWrites) A lot of groundwork is laid before the bid day arrives. After months of careful design consideration and evaluating proposals from solution providers, the utility managers and consulting engineers are tasked...
Biosolids Truck Receival Bins Product Basics
Below is a recent presentation put together by Greg Hyde to use to present to customers about Biosolids Truck Receival Bins. Receival Bins Utilized to accept foreign dewatered sludge from trucks for downstream processing. They are key equipment for quick Capex ROI for...
Shafted vs. Shaftless Live Bottom Screws
Question: Which is the best type of screw spiral to use in your live bottom bin? Answer: The answer to this question depends on the application and your specific situation, but here are some points to help illuminate some of the benefits for both types of...
Vertical Paddle Wheel Flocculator vs Impeller Mixer Case History
Recently we were presented with a great opportunity to make a proposal for a new $100 million dollar Design-Build water treatment plant. This plant consisted of a Preliminary Treatment System, Flocculation System, and Residuals Treatment Systems all of which can be...
Screw Conveyors for Raw Screenings – Q & A
As a Product Manager at JMS, one of my jobs is to work with Owners and Engineers on a day to day basis answering their questions. I recently had a conversation with an Engineer regarding recommendations for conveyance of compacted screenings from one unit to two...
Coagulant and Flocculant Make-down Rules of Thumb
Use of coagulants and flocculants in the water and wastewater treatment process is one of the keys to a successful outcome. Choice of the correct polymers for the process and the appropriate dosage rates is important. Also, of major importance is the make-down or...
Screw Conveyor Horsepower
Once it has been determined that a Screw Conveyor will best fit your application, and the type of screw conveyor you will use (shafted or shaftless), a calculation will be completed to specify the horsepower that will be needed to meet the needs of the...