Material Selection for Wastewater Pumps: Raise Performance and Extend System Lifetime

Wastewater can sometimes be both corrosive and abrasive. Selecting the most suitable material for wastewater pumps is therefore crucial to obtaining a reliable, long-lasting and cost-effective operation. This paper provides recommendations for suitable wastewater pump materials and protection for use with different media. It also describes various phenomena associated with corrosion and abrasion.