Sunbelt Rentals Designs and Implements Multi-Tiered Industrial Bypass System

Challenge: Managing Multiple Bypass Systems in an Active Brewery Production Environment

Industrial facilities like breweries require constant wastewater management to maintain production. Any interruption in wastewater handling can force costly production shutdowns. But operating bypass equipment in an active production facility presents unique challenges, particularly regarding noise control and space utilization.

The project required coordination of three distinct bypass systems while ensuring minimal noise impact and maintaining strict hygiene standards typical in food and beverage production facilities. The QuietFlow™ Sound-Attenuated Diesel Trash Pumps were specifically selected for this project to maintain a suitable working environment, providing significant noise reduction compared to standard pumps while delivering the high performance needed in this large industrial brewing setting.

Set-Up: Implementing a Three-Tiered Bypass Solution

The primary bypass system formed the backbone of the project, utilizing four 12-inch QuietFlow™ Sound-Attenuated Diesel Trash Pumps. The system included 2,000 feet of 18-inch HDPE pipe and a specialized discharge manifold to ensure even flow distribution.

Running in parallel, the secondary system addressed groundwater management through strategically placed submersible pumps, handling water from basement-level sumps. This required careful routing of discharge lines up through the facility, across exterior spaces, and back into the building.

While simpler in design, the tertiary system required extensive pipe routing expertise to integrate 4,500 feet of 12-inch HDPE pipe into the existing facility infrastructure. Equipment staging was carefully planned to ensure optimal performance while minimizing interference with facility operations.

Results: Keeping Brewery Production Running During Infrastructure Upgrade

The multi-tiered bypass system operated without incident for over two months, enabling:

• Complete wastewater system rehabilitation
• Uninterrupted brewery operations
• Successful coordination with trenchless underground contractors
• Integration of multiple bypass systems without cross-interference
• Efficient project completion through comprehensive equipment support

The project demonstrated how strategic industrial bypass system design and implementation can enable major infrastructure upgrades while maintaining critical production operations.