Pump managers interested in protecting their investment realize the benefits that power sensing provides to cost-efficient pumping system management. Power sensing provides quick, maintenance-free, and economic feedback on pump equipment status and operations. Pump Monitoring: Proactive, Predictive Maintenance Well-maintained and managed pumps contribute to an efficient manufacturing operation with a …
In our last blog, we discussed AC power, frequency, and sine waves. Sine wave filters are critical when running VFD pumps and provide valuable benefits such as eliminating heating, audible noise, and problems with motor/cable insulation failures. Sine Wave Filters and dV/dt Sine wave filters also eliminate high dV/dt, the …
When dealing with supply power and motors, frequency is a predetermined factor. A basic understanding of frequency properties helps engineers and operators to understand motor frequency issues, variable frequency drives (VFDs), as well as voltage and power phase. AC Power and Frequency In electric circuits, the time rate of energy …
Pump cavitation is a serious issue that has a destructive impact on many aspects of a pump, but most likely will destroy the impeller, which leads to poor pumping operation and significantly reduces the lifespan of the pump. Cavitation causes serious damage and erosion to impellers, causing even new impellers …
Pump efficiency can hugely impact overall lifecycle costs. A Grundfos pump energy audit helps companies to determine potential savings and provides suggestions to improve performance and efficiency. Switching to energy-efficient pumps helps companies to reduce CO2 emissions as well as energy expenses, often with a quick return on investment. Benefits …
Irrigation solutions for agricultural farmers rely on a variety of factors forcing growers to have in-depth knowledge in many areas, including soil properties, climatology, botany, and the quality and quantity of water sources. An understanding of engineering and hydraulics is also necessary to choose the right type of pump system, …
There are several different types of irrigation, with some definitions being quite broad and others very specific such as agricultural irrigation. Irrigation enhances both the quality and quantity of agricultural crops and has been practiced for thousands of years. With the right combination of soil, sun, temperature, and water, plant …
End suction pumps are one of the most common classes of centrifugal pumps, with a simple design providing tried-and-true reliable pumping solutions for centuries. The most common type of end suction pump is single stage and operates on the basic principle of fluid flowing into the inlet of the pump …
Mass vs Volume Mass and volume are two units used to measure objects. Mass is the quantity of substance an item possesses, whereas volume is the amount of space it occupies. A simple example would be to compare a basketball to a bowling ball – each has about the same …
Boiler feed systems rely on pumps and sensors to control and maintain the water level in the boiler. Various sensor technologies are available to achieve this each with different advantages and disadvantages. Choosing the correct method to control boiler system water levels is important to optimize economic operating efficiency. Variable …
