Andel BundGuard® 5
Automatic and easy-to-fit dewatering solution that discriminates between oil and water
The BundGuard® pollution prevention system was developed by Andel in 1992 as a response to the UK electricity industry’s growing need for an effective dewatering solution at substation sites. Today, over 50,000 BundGuard® units are installed worldwide, protecting site operators and preventing hydrocarbons from escaping and contaminating the environment.
BundGuard® brings the latest communications technology and functionality to Andel’s market-leading bund dewatering system. BundGuard® is a sustainable, cost-effective and easy-to-fit dewatering and high-oil alarm system, comprising robust UV-resistant control panel, submersible sensor / pump assembly and mounting system.
Rigorous tests show that oil present in water discharged by BundGuard® is less than 5 ppm.
Benefits at a glance
- 2-pump capability
- Low maintenance
- Early warning alarm for abnormal oil level – allowing for timely action to prevent damage to the environment
- Fully automatic water pumping
- Array of onward communications – volt-free contacts, Modbus and SMS
- Pump current monitoring and maintenance alarm – extends the life of your pumps
- Stores historical data
- Removes the need for regular bund emptying by waste contractor
- Adjustable probe conductivity sensitivity configuration
- Proven to perform for upwards of 15 years in all weather conditions
- Multi-language support: Polish, French, Italian, Dutch and English
- 10-year control panel warranty
BundGuard® expels only water from the containment area
Because most bunds are exposed to the elements and are likely to fill with rainwater, the containment capacity can be compromised creating the risk of oil overtopping the bund wall in the event of a tank failure. Robust measures need to be put in place to extract rainwater from exposed bunds to prevent a pollution incident.
Using advanced circuitry and micro-controller technology, BundGuard® discriminates between oil and water, keeping oil contained and pumping water from the sump in the bunded containment area.
The robust, submersible stainless-steel sensor unit monitors the different liquid levels via a series of conductive probes. The control unit activates the pump as required to remove only clean water, safe to sewer or interceptor, depending on site circumstances.
Optional xenon amber flashing alarm beacon
Failsafe systems and a range of visual and relay alarm outputs ensure complete safety and communication to remote monitoring systems.
Andel recommends the xenon compact, vandal-proof beacon with light diffuser for improved visibility. Weatherproof to IP67, with a choice of installation locations.
BundGuard® protects your site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Market-leading BundGuard® is a cost-effective, self-contained and easy-to-fit automatic submersible pump and alarm unit that is installed in a sump, within a bund and works continuously and automatically 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Rigorous tests show that oil present in water discharged by BundGuard® is less than 5 ppm. For sensitive site conditions only, If there is no underground interceptor tank, Andel recommends FilterSepta®, a cost-effective above ground system that guarantees a Class 1 discharge of water from the bund to surface water adhereing to EN858-1:2002.
BundGuard® offers a range of enhanced features to site operators
- 2-pump Capability
- LCD Menu Display
- High Oil Alarm
- High Water Alarm
- Mains Failure Alarm
- System Fault Alarm
- Pump Disable
- Historical Data Alarm
- Delay Customisation
- Technical Support Code
- Connector Disconnection Alarm
- Textual Alarms
- Filter Back-pressure Monitoring Support
- Outlet Water Meter Support
- Pump Current Monitoring
- Auto Changeover
- Over-current Disable
- Battery Backup
- Modbus RTU Interface
- SMS Alarm Forwarding (optional)
BundGuard® provides a failsafe, dewatering and high oil alarm system, ensuring complete safety with onward communication to BMS and other remote monitoring systems
