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Project Summary:

Rotodynamic pumps have been identified by EU studies as the largest users of electricity in motor driven systems with the largest potential saving. It is believed that a combination project researching industry to find the most cost effective solution could be a major break through. At present there is limited real-time data provision as a basis for decision making on specific pump performance. The goal of the study is to identify a wireless method of monitoring were any fluid rotodynamic pump is operating over time without breaching the pipe or pump.

Project Partners:
BPMA
University of Central England (tic)
Blisland Consultancy
Mannings

Need:

It is believed that less than 8% of all rotodynamic pumps are monitored. Identifying the actual operating point over time could potentially lead up to 40% savings in energy consumption.

Solution:

It is perceived that with emerging wireless technology, working in conjunction with none breaching sensory equipment there could possible be a solution to evaluate the operating point of the pump no matter what the fluid or pipe/pump material.

Benefits:

A low cost, none breaching wireless solution, suitable for use in all process industries could potentially save up to 12% of the UK 's total electricity consumption by operating all rotodynamic pumps at their best efficiency point.