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Pumps are a major user
of energy in many
industrial processes.
Additionally, they often
prove to be the weak
link in a process being
one of the major reasons
for maintenance shut
downs and emergency
repairs.
It is therefore
imperative pump users
are assured their
equipment is delivering
peak performance.
Sulzer Pumps provides
monitoring and
diagnostic services
designed to deliver key
benefits to end users:
Optimized energy
consumption
Pump performance
matched to process needs
Extended or eliminated
scheduled service
intervals
Remove bad actors
Minimize the risk of
emergency shutdowns due
to pump failures
Data converted to
knowedge
On visiting a customer
site, experienced
engineering staff will
typically review the
following parameters
Flow
Dynamic head
Power absorbed
Efficiency
NPSH
available/required
Temperatures
Vibration levels
Piping interfaces
Bearing support and
lubrication
Seal arrangement
including piping
arrangements
These measurements can
then be used either as a
benchmark to detect
future fall off in
performance or provide
the basis for re-rating
the pump and its
associated accessories.
On going measurement of
pump performance
provides a map by which
the need for maintenance
can be predicted rather
than relying on averaged
recommended time
intervals.
Such measurements can be
taken by our engineers
visiting the site to
audit the equipment on a
one off basis, by
repeated visits on a
pre-agreed basis or by
remote monitoring.
Remote monitoring,
although more expensive
to set up in the first
instance, has the
advantage of being
continuous and
automated. This makes
the process more
reliable, giving earlier
warnings of a fall off
in performance or
potential failure.
Eliminate under
performance
Having a picture of the
performance of all pumps
within a process is the
first step to producing
an action plan to
improve the worst
performing units. Once
formally identified, a
problem pump can have
its original design
reviewed and weaknesses
corrected. Often process
changes from the
original operating
condition create problem
pumps and the design
review also takes this
aspect into account.
To learn more about
Sulzer Pumps monitoring
services please contact
your local Sulzer Pumps
representative.
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