Solar Sipper Remediation System

Overview

The Geotech Solar Sipper is a solar powered remediation system, designed for remote applications where electrical power is either not available or not economically feasible to provide. The compact, easy to install features make this unit an industry favourite!

Unlike other solar powered pumping systems, which use a standard bladder pump operated by an air compressor, the Solar Sipper uses a unique vacuum/pressure canister pump to recover hydrocarbons through a floating oleophilic/ hydrophobic intake filter. When the pump canister is filled, the pump reverses, pressurizes the system and pumps the recovered fluid to the surface and into a storage vessel.

The Geotech Solar Sipper can effectively extract fluids from depths to 180 feet (55m) below ground surface and recover viscous hydrocarbons such as 90 weight oil when a fixed intake is utilised.

For more information on the Solar Sipper Remediation System, contact your local Air-Met office.

Features

Available in single or multi-well configurations
Reduces the time and cost for a power line to be run to a site.
Eliminates the need for electricians to do install work and permitting.
The simple and safe low voltage system can be installed without special training or licensing and requires minimal experience.
No trenching or transformer equipment is required.
Relocating equipment to follow a plume or to adjust to new site characterisation information is fast and easy.
Optional waterproof enclosure available

Specifications

Applications	2" (50 mm) or larger recovery wells
Recovery Rate	.2 gallons (757 ml) per cycle
Maximum Operating Depth	180 feet (55m)
Power Requirements	12-15 Volts DC input @ up to 14.5 Amps 90~240Watts continuous
Maximum Pressure	100 PSIG (7 bar)
Maximum Vacuum	20" Hg @ MSL (50mm Hg)
Oil/Water Separation	Oleophilic/hydrophobic mesh screen

Controller
Operating Temperature	32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Storage Temperature Range	-20° to 150°F (-29° to 66°C)
Humidity	90% non-condensing (max)
Size	10" D x 18" T x 16" W (25.4cm D x 45.7cm T x 40.6cm W)
Approximate Weight	34 lbs. (15.4 kg) single channel 49 lbs. (22. 2 kg) eight channel
Rating	NEMA 3R

Optional Solar Panel w/ Frame
Rated Power	100 Watts (standard unit)
Operating Voltage	17.4 Volts DC
Maximum Voltage	21.5 Volts DC
Operating Amperage	4.88 Amps (standard unit)
Maximum Amperage	5.8 Amps
Size	41.2" H x 27.5" W (105 cm H x 70 cm W)
Approximate Weight	23.3 lbs. (10.5 kg)

Optional Downell Pump
Size	23.5" L x 1.75" OD (59.7cm L x 4.4cm OD)
Weight	4.5 lbs. (2.04 kg)
Materials	303 and 304 Stainless Steel, Flexible Rubber Tubing, PVC, Brass

Optional Skimmer Assemblies	2" Model	4" Model
Effective Travel Range	12" (30.5cm)	24" (61 cm)
Size	35.5" L x 1.75" OD (90.2cm L x 4.4cm OD)	35.5" L x 3.75" OD (90.2cm L x 9.5cm OD)
Weight	1.75 lbs. (.79 kg)	2.25 lbs. (1.02 kg)
Operating Temperature	32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Storage Temperatur	-20° to 150°F (-29° to 66°C)
Materials	304 Stainless Steel, Polyethylene, PVC, Polypropylene, Brass