Pumps support research stations and renewable energy on Antarctica

As more research stations pop up across Antarctica, the need for pumps and pumping solutions is greater than ever.
In addition to the operation of nearly 100 research stations throughout the year, many countries are also exploring the use of renewable energy on Antarctica.
Additionally, each research station needs to address fuel and water needs, as well as delivery of chemicals and fluids needed for research purposes.
All of these tasks necessitate the use of pumps for a wide variety of purposes, including:

● Drinking water and wastewater management;
● Tanker off-loading;
● Fuel storage and use;
● Oil and fuel spill containment;
● Wind turbine operation.

But let’s start with the basics, namely the 5,000 people on Antarctica during the summer months, and more than 1,000 all year long. Which begs the question – where does all their waste go?
According to National Geographic, it goes into the environment. In an article that looks at pollution in Antarctica, it was discovered that the US McMurdo Station, located on the Ross Ice Shelf on the southern end of the...