Mechanical Technology — May 2013
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Proactive maintenance, lubrication and contamination management
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ndustry assessments show that
energy costs for pump systems can
be cut by 20% or more simply by
improving pump system efficiency.
These reductions in energy use trans-
late into lower operating costs. But
the benefits of optimisation don’t end
there. For example, shaft misalignment
is responsible for up to 50% of all costs
related to rotating machinery break-
downs. Accurately aligning shafts can
prevent pump breakdowns and reduce
unplanned downtime that results in a
loss of production.
SKF Energy Monitoring Service –
Pump Systems is a comprehensive
energy management programme plant
operators can use to carry out routine
measurements and energy efficiency
monitoring in pump systems. Imple-
menting Energy Monitoring Service
– Pump Systems in parallel with a
condition monitoring programme can
assist in determining when to rebuild
or modify pumps to restore efficiency
and reduce associated costs.
Since every pump system is unique,
SKF Energy Monitoring Service – Pump
Systems applies a flexible process that
follows some key steps: a pump sys-
tems selection process for identifying
which pumps systems to include in the
In today’s competitive economic environment, plant
operators across all industries are looking for ways to
minimise costs while improving productivity. SKF Energy
Monitoring Service – Pump Systems can help plant operators
achieve those important and often elusive goals.
SKF Energy
Monitoring Service –
Pump Systems helps plant operators reduce costs.
monitoring programme; a database that
includes details on the pumps included
in the monitoring program; program-
ming of route details into SKF @ptitude
Inspector; setup and training of opera-
tions staff; programme hand-over and
routine measurement; and interpreting
of measurement results.
The SKF Microlog Inspector system
has been specifically developed for
ODR use, and combines software with
portable hardware, enabling operations
personnel to make their rounds and to
collect machine condition, inspection
and process data easily and efficiently
in a palm-sized unit.
Energy Monitoring Service – Pump
Systems integrates these leading mea-
surement and maintenance technolo-
gies to further enhance the range and
quality of support service it provides.
Reduce pump energy costs
By using SKF-trained plant staff to
carry out routine measurements and
monitor pump energy efficiency, you
can determine when it is cost effective
to repair a worn pump. This will free
up valuable time and cost of specialists
to concentrate on the most significant
pump issues.
While routine monitoring itself will
not capture all opportunities for im-
provement, understanding the status of
your pump system efficiency is essential
before making improvements, SKF’s
Energy Monitoring Service – Pump
Systems people can work in parallel
with condition monitoring programmes
as part of a comprehensive asset man-
agement system.
Benefits of the programme include:
saving money, since improved pump
systems’ energy efficiency translates
directly into lower electricity costs;
improve reliability, because operating
any pump closer to its best efficiency
point significantly improves its reliabil-
ity; keeping the programme in-house
means that there is no need to employ
specialists to identify energy efficiency
improvements in pump systems;
through regular monitoring of selected
pump systems improvements can be
sustained; the programme can easily
integrate with existing condition moni-
toring programmes; and plant operators
and management staff become engaged
in energy awareness and CO
2
reduction
activities.
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Pump systems that reduce costs
and improve
productivity
