Velocity Sentinam Solves NHS Hospital Wastewater Issues
We recently took on a huge wastewater challenge at University Hospital Coventry. The solution? Our unique and bespoke Velocity Sentinam system.
The hospital faced continuous blockages at its wastewater pump station. Debris and FOG (fats, oils, and grease) buildup was blocking the system, requiring expensive tankers to remove the waste. The system was costing the hospital a fortune in tankers, and the hospital’s pump station was unfit for purpose. A more robust solution was needed.
We deployed the only solution of its kind to resolve this costly problem. Velocity Sentinam uses advanced pump technology consisting of specially engineered wastewater pumps that feature intelligent control systems, automatic cleaning functions and robust materials.
This efficient solution ensures the hospital can operate smoothly, with fewer interruptions and with better cost management and energy savings.
In this case study video, our customer talks about the benefits they have experienced now the new solution has been installed.
The Velocity Sentinam System actively manages solids and debris before they can accumulate and cause blockages. By promoting continuous movement within the wet well and improving the breakdown and dispersion of unflushable materials, the system prevents ragging, settling and build-up that commonly lead to pump failures in hospital wastewater systems.
Hospitals generate a complex wastewater load that includes wipes, clinical disposables, and high levels of Fat, Oils and Grease (FOG). The Velocity Sentinam System is specifically engineered to handle these demanding conditions, providing a robust, automated solution that supports operational continuity, infection control, and the uninterrupted delivery of patient care.
By preventing solids from settling and forming compacted masses within the wet well, the Velocity Sentinam System significantly reduces the likelihood of emergency blockages. This proactive approach minimises the need for reactive maintenance, unplanned callouts, and costly tanker interventions, delivering immediate and long-term operational savings.
Yes. By reducing ragging, blockages, and excessive mechanical stress on pumps, the Velocity Sentinam System helps pumps operate more efficiently and reliably. This leads to fewer failures, reduced wear, and an extended operational lifespan of pumping equipment, lowering both maintenance demands and replacement costs.
The Velocity Sentinam System provides a long-term, intelligent, and automated solution that continuously manages debris and solids within the wastewater network. This ensures consistent system performance, reduces operational risk, and future-proofs hospital infrastructure against increasing demand. This helps NHS estates teams maintain safe, compliant and resilient wastewater systems.
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