Pumps & Valves

Remote pump acceptance testing

Local pump manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has launched an innovative online acceptance test procedure that adds a new level of customer convenience.

“It enables the customer to see a live camera view of the pump in the test facility, as well as the characteristic curve being generated live from readings taken and displayed during testing,” explains Friedrich Görgens, technical manager, KSB, adding that acceptance tests and final inspection are an essential proof of compliance to ensure the guaranteed values are met.

In addition to pressure and flow data, the test software records all further performance data required for a measurement to inspection/ testing standard DIN EN ISO 9906, enabling the derivation and assessment of the pump’s efficiency. The additional measurement and recording of bearing temperature and vibration is available. These are displayed live in parallel to the performance and incorporated in the final test report.

“We provide the customer with organisational information, order data sheets and a precise description of the acceptance testing prior to the acceptance test,” Görgens continues. “This includes details on the measuring instruments used, including the corresponding calibration certificates.”

KSB’s test centre in Germiston can accommodate pump sets with a drive rating of up to 550 kW, flow rates up to 3 000 m³/h, and discharge pressures up to 60 bar KSB Pumps and Valves recently introduced remote acceptance testing for the live testing of pumps and hydraulics via the internet

Testing centre

Online acceptance testing is available at KSB’s test centre in Germiston, Gauteng, which can accommodate pump sets with a drive rating of up to 550 kW, flow rates up to 3 000 m³/h, and discharge pressures up to 60 bar. String tests with the customer’s original motors, transformers and frequency inverters can also be performed.