BPMA News Nov 2014

NEWS

OCT/NOV 2014

Time & Tide etc…

So another year is nearing its end, the government tells us that the economy is holding up and the “good ship” UK is sailing happily into 2015 – there may be rough seas ahead though, it’s called an

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When you are prepared, the future holds no fears.

election!!! Hopefully, whichever party/s will be governing us for the next 5 years will do so to our best advantage.

As for the BPMA those that “govern” have as always done a great job, no doubt that it has been hectic at times but the changes made this year have been as smooth as silk.

Membership

continues

to

develop and the latest “joiner” is Fluid Performance Solutions Ltd who helps clients maximise Energy

Efficiency

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Asset

Reliability and you can read all about them inside.

Coming events…

The AGM takes place on November

20th

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London

courtesy of Collyer Bristow LLP and I understand that there will be a good attendance – the more the merrier, it is sure to be a lively event.

March 19th sees the annual Pump Industry Awards Gala Dinner held at the Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth and to book your seat/s or cast your votes just log on to www.pumpindustryawards. com/galadinner/

Information relating to individual members announcements or advertisements should be made directly to the relevant company or by completing the enquiry form positioned on the back page and faxing it back to the number shown.

Water, waste water Meeting the IE2 efficiency standard for electric motors is now mandatory, with new IE3 legislation coming in to force January 2015. WEG have had a range of IE3 rated motors for many years and already have a complete range of IE4 rated motors which have been available since January 2013. All of these motors are available as WIMES compliant.

IE5 ?! Watch this space...

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NEWS BYTES   First new nuclear power station in a generation has moved an important step closer The first new nuclear power station in a generation has moved an important step closer, as the European Commission announced that it has approved the Hinkley Point C State aid case.

New nuclear power stations like Hinkley will be vital in the next decade for Britain’s energy security as most of the country’s existing nuclear stations are due to close before 2023. New nuclear power stations will also be key to cutting the carbon emissions from Britain’s electricity industry in the UK’s future low carbon energy mix.

Hinkley will generate a stable source of clean power to nearly 6 million homes once it is up and running, and will provide 25,000 jobs during construction. UK companies could benefit from getting more than 50% of the work, and thousands of jobs are expected to go to local people.

 MAINTEC 2015

THE UK’S LEADING SHOW FOR THE MAINTENANCE, PLANT AND ASSET MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

Now celebrating its 40th year, Maintec 2015 is the UK’s leading show for maintenance, plant and asset management, and will return to the NEC, Birmingham from 24-26 March 2015 at which BPMA will be taking a stand in the dedicated pump sector.

Save the date now to make sure you see hundreds of leading exhibitors, the chance to network with thousands of your industry peers, and to hear from inspirational speakers in our 3 day seminar programme.

Maintec continues to be THE industry event for visitors to see the latest technology providing cost-cutting solutions, increasing productivity and higher ROI for their business.

 BPMA Pumping Fundamentals Training New schedule for 2015: Module 001 Part 1: 23 February 1 June 24 August 23 November

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Module 001 Part 2: 24 February 2 June 25 August 24 November

Member

Fluid Performance Solutions Limited based in Stirlingshire joins us as our newest member.

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The State aid case included both the proposed Contract for Difference, which provides the developer with an increased price certainty for the electricity generated by the plant, and the proposed UK Guarantee for the project, which will help unlock debt finance.

Last October’s agreement in principle with EDF, the developer, remains in place, and there has been further agreement to strengthen arrangements for benefits to be shared with consumers if the project comes in under budget, or if the project’s return exceeds a certain level. This ensures that consumers won’t pay more than they have to whilst providing a reasonable return for the investors.

The Government and EDF are continuing to work together to finalise the Hinkley project, including the full terms of the Contract for Difference and the financing arrangements for the project, which includes support from the UK Guarantee. UK Guarantees are designed to facilitate the development of infrastructure that would otherwise find it difficult to obtain finance due to the current state of capital markets.

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helpline - Don’t put business problems on hold!

In today’s challenging climate, it’s more important than ever for employers to protect and develop their business in a legally compliant way. Getting the right advice and information is important, which is why we offer access to the Croner Business Support Helpline as a benefit of your membership subscription.

With over 60 years’ experience, Croner (part of Wolters Kluwer UK Limited) is the leading provider of compliance solutions to UK businesses. Croner employs specialists, all having professional backgrounds and qualifications therefore members can benefit from their extensive knowledge and practical experience in their respective fields. The advice Croner provide is ‘solution based’ rather than legal jargon and always up to date and relevant.

Advice and guidance will be provided in UK Law and practice in the following areas: • Health and Safety, • Employment Law and Personnel, • Tax, VAT, PAYE, NIC, & Payroll, • Commercial legal matters, as per the attached list Whilst the advice is restricted to telephone advice and the consultants are unable to draft or review any contracts, leases or letters; the vast majority of queries can be managed over the telephone.

Where matters are more complicated the advice line can be useful for guidance as to whether or not an issue is worthwhile pursuing and if so how and where representation can be sought.

All members receive a scheme number with their annual membership certificate. Quote this number when you call for support: Available Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Call 0844 561 8133.

NEWS BYTES   Stronger supply chains could

boost economy by £30bn - CBI

Potential for 500,000 new jobs across Britain’s regions 20th October 2014 Targeted action to revitalise domestic supply chains could inject £30 billion into the economy by 2025, creating more than half a million jobs across the United Kingdom, according to a new CBI report.

Pulling Together recommends ways to kick start the UK’s supply chains, and solutions to reinvigorate Britain’s industrial strategy. Based on new research carried out by A.T. Kearney, the global management consultancy firm, the report reveals underinvestment in research and development (R&D), a growing skills crisis and weakened foundation industries that are key to advanced manufacturing - such as plastics, metals and chemicals.

To tackle these issues, the CBI is urging the Government and business to act together to strengthen supply chains, focusing on innovation, better quality products, and excellent customer service.

Among the measures the UK’s leading business group is calling for are: • Setting a long-term target for public and private sector spending on R&D to rise to 3% of GDP • Widening the R&D tax credit to support the later stages of the commercialisation and manufacture of innovative British products • Doubling spending on the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, over the course of the next parliament • Financially incentivising science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees, and ensuring more graduates take up jobs in these sectors • Creating a national materials strategy, as part of our industrial strategy, to protect and enhance critical supply chain sub-sectors.

Katja Hall, CBI Deputy Director-General, said: “The molten metals of manufacturing have long coursed through the veins of our economy. Optimism within industry is now rising at a strong rate, and investment intentions are on the up.

“But it’s time for some fresh thinking. We need to see a bold strategy that breathes new life into our supply chains, and makes the UK the destination of choice for manufacturing high value products.

This could provide a £30bn boost to the economy, and create half a million extra jobs.

“The scale of the challenge is sizeable - our competitors are powering ahead, with France outstripping our research & development (R&D) investment by 40%. At the same time, only 3% of our graduates end up in engineering or technology jobs.

“We need policies which focus on creating long-term value - from increasing R&D spending to establishing a UK-wide materials strategy - to enable industry to play to its strengths and compete effectively on the world stage.

“This renaissance in British manufacturing will make it a byword for innovation and quality.”

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Charles Davis, Strategic Operations Partner at A.T. Kearney, said: “After years of decline the UK industrial base has stabilised and, with the correct industrial strategy, we can and should look for growth. This will be vital to the long term health of the UK. “As the challenges of global supply chains become better understood, companies are beginning to look beyond the headline cost to the true value.

Winning will be through supply chains that drive revenue, not just striving to be the lowest cost. This report shows that the most important factor in supply chain location decisions was service/innovation scoring 36%, with total cost next at 30%. While innovation should be the catalyst, at the same time we also need to ensure the skilled resources and correct environment are in place.

“This is a challenge that A.T. Kearney is increasingly seeing beyond the UK – other countries and regions in Western Europe are looking at similar trends as they seek to reinvigorate their industrial bases. As the UK is starting from behind the OECD average for R&D spending, we need to move fast if we are to win.”

Other solutions to strengthen the UK’s supply chains set out in the report include: Grasping the urgency of the growing skills crisis As supply chains bear the brunt of skills shortages, the CBI is calling for action to: • Double the number of STEM graduates, and triple STEM apprentices • Ramp up female participation in manufacturing, with Davies-style targets • Reform the immigration system by raising the Tier 2 skilled visa cap • Better align skills funding with the UK’s industrial strategy.

Moving from being “open for business” to “hungry for business” To create a more dynamic business environment, and better respond to rapidly emerging opportunities, we must: • Ensure the tax system encourages long-term investment, particularly in small and medium-sized businesses • Establish an annual ‘benchmarking’ review to ensure the UK’s energy and logistics costs are globally competitive • Monitor and tackle ‘red areas’ which hold back businesses’ operations, such as getting electricity set up and registering property.

Understanding the importance of value, not just cost Public sector procurement decisions cannot be based purely on narrow definitions of value for money, but must take into account their wider impact, on society, communities and the economy.

• The Government should carry out a review in 2017 to gauge how effectively public bodies are considering social value in procurement activities.

Pulling Together: Strengthening the UK’s supply chains was launched at the CBI’s Industrial Strategy Breakfast, attended by Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Matthew Hancock, Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, and Chuka Umunna, Shadow Business Secretary.

Training Courses

In collaboration with AMRC, BPMA are promoting two exclusive courses for members:

Pump Metallurgy for non-metallurgists 14 April (Sheffield) 15 April (Milton Keynes) 16 April (West Midlands)

Combating Corrosion 12 May (Sheffield 13 May (Milton Keynes) 14 May (West Midlands)

Should you wish to attend please contact AMRC Training on 0114 22 4446 or email info@amrctraining.co.uk or book on-line at www.amrctraining.co.uk 3

NEWS BYTES   Pump Industry Awards A night not to miss Since 2000, the Pump Industry Awards has been recognising the best performing companies and people for their achievements and positive contributions. In 2015, PIA is proud to be leading the call again in championing those responsible for pioneering new frontiers, inspiring others and achieving growth in challenging markets. We hope you’ll join us in this unique opportunity to network, exchange ideas and celebrate with the industry’s best and brightest.

We are inviting you to put forward nominations to help acknowledge the most inspiring people and companies in the pump industry today. Being selected as a finalist, or even winning an award, will attract attention from the industry and the press, recognising the nominee for outstanding achievement.

Visit: www.pumpindustryawards.com

Energy auditing WEG and KSB supply motors – performance and pumps to Water-link optimisation – project in Belgium consulting, now at your finger tips Fluid Performance Solutions Limited (FPS) has recently been established by David White, who has exceptional Service and Technical experience within the Pumping Industry as well as accredited with being a Certified Pump System Auditor (CPSA) from the BPMA. FPS focuses on three main areas of expertise, which are: 1. Pump Energy Auditing to ISO 14414 2. Performance Optimisation 3. Consulting / Commissioning services.

FPS conducts Energy Auditing to ISO 14414, an industry standard for independently auditing pumping stations specifically introduced to comply with legislation. Energy Audits identify energy and operational saving opportunities, which helps to reduce Energy & Operational costs.

Taking into consideration pump efficiencies, system curves and the control philosophy, it helps you to understand the existing system performance which results in the development of individual action plans, enhancing the performance of the site. Full energy audits may not be cost effective on smaller assets but basic performance checks and data analysis of the test results using the ISO 14414 procedures can usually result in significant cost savings by reducing unplanned site visits, pump repairs and energy consumption.

Performance Optimisation is all about having the correct control philosophy in a pumping station and the right configuration of equipment. FPS can identify areas of opportunity to reduce energy and operational issues, followed up with a full commissioning and web based condition monitoring service, ensuring Sustained Performance is achieved.

FPS can also engage in consultation where high energy use or operational costs are a growing concern. The consultation service also helps clients to comply with government legislation under the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). FPS can help implement individual plans to allow compliance by energy audits and monitoring solutions.

This would include data capture, analysis and Performance Reporting of high energy or critical use assets. This reporting procedure can either be integrated into the client’s existing IT system or configured to a bespoke web-based solution, depending on budget constraints and IT integration challenges.

In summary, FPS helps clients maximise Energy Efficiency and Asset Reliability, resulting in Energy Savings and Improved Reliability of assets.

More details on FPS can be found on www.fluidperformancesolutions.co.uk

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The Water-link project in Belgium, delivers nearly 190 million m3 annually. As part of the project, a new drinking water pipeline has been laid to water company TMVW in Buggenhout, Belgium. Critical to the pipeline are six high-efficiency WEG W22 motors which have been integrated into pumps supplied by KSB. Antwerp Water Works (AWW) began working with TMVW on the Water-link project in 2010. AWW produces drinking water and the company has a large number of industrial customers, whereas TMVA has a largescale distribution network with considerable expertise in the sewerage sector. Together they are supplying high quality water throughout Northern Belgium.

To improve water supplies, AWW decided to invest in its production centre in Walem.

The first phase, which started in September 2012 and was completed in September 2013, was the construction of a new pumping-station. The station is designed to boost the flow rate from Walem to TMVW to a peak capacity of 165,000m3 per day.

To achieve this, it required six new pumps in the station.

The tender to supply the equipment was won by KSB who has supplied Omega drinking-water pumps, which include motors, for this project. The pumps are large and can achieve a capacity of 6,815m3 easily, and each pump is fitted with a motor with an output power of 315 kW. Jan Van Laer is involved in the project on behalf of KSB. “Price obviously had a key role to play when awarding the order, but the client also gave careful consideration to long-term costs and performance.

KSB surveyed the market to meet the requirements set by Water-link, and choose WEG W22 motors for their high-efficiency and reliable high performance operation.

That is why they asked us to choose energy-efficient IE3 motors rather than standard motors.”

KSB surveyed the market to meet the requirements set by Water-link, and choose WEG W22 motors for their high-efficiency and reliable high performance operation.

Jan Van Laer continues “It was also important to be able to control the motor

frequency. We have previously worked with WEG and have been delighted with the performance of their equipment. In the past, we were mainly involved in industrial projects and this is the first time we have joined forces on a project in the drinking water sector. We were impressed with the price, performance and flexibility of supply,” WEG is a progressive company with a broad product range of equipment.

Legislation has been in place since June 2011 which dictates that standard electrical motors between 0.75 and 375 kW must comply with higher efficiency levels (IE2), and they are required to meet the IE3 standard after 1st January 2015. However, WEG already has a product range with a standard squirrel-cage induction motor, that meets the yet to be implemented IE4 regulations.

The pumps integrated into the project

by KSB are Omega drinking-water pumps.

Jan Van Laer continues: “Longitudinal, single-stage centrifugal pumps deliver high levels of performance in transporting water.

They are characterised by their versatility and the facility for realising high energy savings, and are ideally suited to pumping clean, unpurified, wastewater and seawater.

The pump has low resistance, which results in reduced energy consumption and life cycle costs.”

“The generously dimensioned components and smooth performance give excellent and durable operation, and the low-maintenance design ensures short downtimes. CFD-optimised graphs guarantee high performance levels and very favourable net positive suction head values”.

A second phase of construction will now take place in Walem, with a new production unit which has a capacity of 150,000m3 per day being built. The new production process replaces the original pipeline and comprises a flotation, double-layer filtration, active carbon filtration followed by UVdisinfection, enabling AWW to have sufficient production capacity to supply its partners with high-quality water.

For more information about WEG visit www.weg.net/uk or for KSB visit www.ksb.com

Scottish How to improve pump reliability crime campus wins awards AESSEAL® is pleased to announce the release of its FREE series of weekly videos on mechanical seals and pump reliability. The videos are aimed at anyone who is interested in improving the reliability of their pumping equipment, increasing mean time between failures, reducing operational costs and increasing profitability.

The videos are presented by Chris Dean the Group Technical Training Officer for AESSEAL®. Chris has over 35 years of mechanical engineering experience, in industries ranging from pulp and paper through to nuclear reprocessing. This experience has seen Chris develop relationships with distributors, end users and pump repair houses throughout the world.

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A new £75m Scottish Crime Campus in Lanarkshire has continued to win both acclaim and awards from many different sources since it’s formal opening

by HRH Princess Royal last summer. This new crime-fighting hub combines various agencies, including the police, forensics, customs and the prosecution service. It has a remit to spearhead Scotland’s approach to tackle head-on organised crime and terrorism.

Housed in a new 4-storey building occupying 22,500 sq. m. of floor space every aspect of the new building was carefully planned and designed. This included the M&E system that Grundfos Pumps worked in association with Vaughan Engineering to ensure that this aspect also met the highest standards and demands.

Selecting only the most energy efficient pumps from the Grundfos portfolio, the new building has been fitted with state-of-the-art pumps. These include models from the award winning MAGNA3 circulator range, TPED in-line twin head pumps as well as a Hydro MPC-E booster set and pressurisation equipment.

With criminals becoming ever more sophisticated the stand that needs to be taken to deal with them must also reflect this. This new building is a great example of how a combined leading edge approach in all aspects can deliver a solution that is fit for purpose from both a practical and sustainable perspective.

For more information or Literature request contact Grundfos Pumps Ltd, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

Tel: 01525 850000 E-mail: grundfosuk@grundfos.com Web: www.grundfos.co.uk

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NOV Mono focusses the spotlight on Universal Parts offering Following last year’s acquisition of Robbins and Myers, NOV Mono has revealed that over the past nine years, sales of its range of Universal Parts for progressing cavity (PC) pumps have increased by a huge margin of 122%. “The dramatic growth in sales has been impressive by any standards,” comments Simon Lambert, MonoTM Commercial Director - UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Central Asia. “It also underlines

the increasing value which customers place on having quick and reliable access to high quality, proven parts for their PC pumps.”

Mono’s precision-made Universal Parts are suitable for most other brands of PC pumps, and the range contains a wide variety of components that help keep customers’ plants and processes up and running at peak efficiency.

“Customers are increasingly demanding a spares solution

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Our pumps are ErP compliant in accordance with the legislation for both glanded and glandless circulators.

We cover a wide range of circulators including our new Magneta self regulating pumps.

Cold Water Booster Sets

The comprehensive ExeFlexx range has full WRAS approval.

Approval Number 1312078

Cat 5 sets include the HydroTech85 and Hydroboost 210. Many other breaktank packages, both Cat 5 and potable, are available.

Pressurisation Equipment

GaardPress Pressurisation Sets cover everything from Wall Mounted ECO sets to bespoke Spill Units.

Suitable for any system, large or small, we have Pressurisation equipment to match any requirement.

Waste Water Range

Smedegaard, as part of the KSB group, offer the companies own proven and comprehensive range of building services submersible drainage pumps.

The range available provides a complete solution for the pumping of clean, dirty or semi-dirty waters.

Our submersible pump ranges covers products for drainage and water supply applications as well as centrifugal sewage pumps, tubular casing and vertical immersion pumps, submerged propeller units, submersible borehole pumps, submersible motor pumps and a solid separation system.

Smedegaard Pumps Ltd 10 Beech Business Park • Bristol Road Bridgwater • Somerset • UK • TA6 4FF Tel. +44 (0)1278 458 686 • Fax +44 (0)1278 452 454 info@smedegaard.co.uk • www.smedegaard.co.uk

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that offers quality, reliability and easy availability, and the growing popularity of our Universal Parts range shows that it offers exactly that,” adds Simon Lambert.

As the global leader in progressing cavity pump technology, NOV Mono’s Universal Parts range includes precisionengineered parts which fit most PC pump brands, and which also carry warranties. These are engineered and manufactured to exacting standards, thoroughly tested to ensure outstanding performance, and designed to help global process industries improve their production, reliability and profitability levels “With comprehensive stocks in various strategic global locations we can also offer fast turnaround times, and that helps customers minimize downtime and keep their operations moving,” adds Simon.

“This rapid response also cuts down the need for customers to hold their own inventory.”

For certain product ranges, Mono can also provide fullyassembled rotating units which include a rotor, stator, joint kit, coupling rod, plug-in shaft and mechanical seal or gland packing.

These price-competitive units eliminate the need for on-site assembly and also limit installation time.

To find out more about Universal Parts, please contact +44 (0)161 214 2255, or visit www.bigonup.com

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Pumping up the pressure Sundyne HMD Kontro Introduces New High Pressure Sealless Pumps Enjoying an enviable reputation for providing pumps to suit high pressure applications, Sundyne HMD Kontro has launched the new HPGSP magnetic drive sealless pump, the top end pump in its high pressure range. Capable of easily handling system pressures up to 185 bar and higher, dependent upon temperature extremes, HMD Kontro HPGSP pumps are exceptionally versatile yet safe and secure.

With no seals, the pumps have no leaks, less maintenance, reduced downtime and offer substantial cost savings.

The HPGSP range comprises pumps based on the HMD Kontro GS drive, built to API 685 specification, suitable for heavy-duty applications. The separate mounted design is available in eleven hydraulic sizes and two basic frame sizes to suit power requirements. Standard materials of construction are S-81 and S5, D-1j and D-2j. Other variations are available on request.

The performance parameters for the HPGSP include: head up to 150 metres / 700 feet, flow up to 290 m3/hour / 1500 gpm, temperatures: -100 to +260 DegC / -100 to +500 DegF and pressure: 185 bar / 2700 Psi Sundyne HMD Kontro sealless pumps are designed to comply with the requirements of API 685 specifications for magnetic drive, sealless end suction, centrifugal pumps required by the oil, gas, petroleum and heavy chemical industries. HMD Kontro has been building sealless magnetic drive pump units for the oil and gas industry since 1983.

With increasing demands for the safety and welfare of personnel, plus the environment, its sealless pumps are playing an ever greater part in maintaining these goals. Improved magnet drive technology has enabled more efficient and powerful pumps to be built, including high pressure units such as the HPGSP, thus increasing the application scope for this technology.

A copy of the new brochure for the HPGSP can be downloaded from the Sundyne HMD Kontro website at www.sundyne.com/ hmdkontro. For further information, please contact Vince Lee on +44 1323 45200 or by e-mail to vlee@hmdpumps.com

Three Good Reasons To Choose a John Crane A Series Coupling ZERO MAINTENANCE No relative moving parts hence no lubrication or routine maintenance required

SAFE TO OPERATE Elastomeric insert is retained if failure occurs and there is no metal to metal contact

INSERT REPLACEMENT Can be replaced without moving the associated machines

Rely on John Crane for lower cost of ownership, guaranteed reliability and improved productivity.

To learn more, please contact us at: John Crane UK Ltd, 31 Nash Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1SS. Tel: 0161-872-2484 Email: enquiries@johncrane.co.uk

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Cat Pumps launches “Wash-Saver” for hygiene and sanitation cleaning systems Cat Pumps has introduced an energy-saving high pressure pump package for centralised hygiene and sanitation cleaning systems.

Called “Wash-Saver”, the package utilises a sophisticated variable frequency drive (VFD) and returns typically 85% mechanical energy efficiency irrespective of operating speed. This compares favourably with other solutions, particularly rotary pitot-type tube pumps which typically operate at less than 40% mechanical efficiency and must run at very high speeds between 4,500 and 5,500 rpm just to achieve 60 bar.

The Wash-Saver concept uses a feedback signal to the VFD to control the pump speed. The pump, drive motor, accessories and VFD panel come fully assembled, tested and pre-configured at Cat Pumps’ UK facility, to match individual end-users’ requirements.

The option of a pre-piped water header tank is also available, and installation into existing centralised highpressure pipe system is an uncomplicated procedure.

The control panel can readily be incorporated into a factory automation system or linked into a local area network.

Cat Pumps’ Wash-Saver only uses as little water as required, as the pump only runs when washdown guns and lances are activated. As the pump remains fully primed and pressurised even when in

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idle mode, water is delivered at the required pressure and flow as soon as any wash-down gun is activated. Thus, it is not necessary to keep high pressure water recirculating and the pump running constantly at high speed. This capability saves energy and reduces wear on the pump and its components. As each additional gun is opened, the pump speed ramps up rapidly in response to the increased demand, then gently slows down when no longer required.

As a result, each operator will not notice any drop-off in cleaning performance when co-workers activate adjacent guns.

When left in idle mode for longer periods of time, the control stops the pump completely, another energy-saving benefit, yet the system still responds instantly when any wash-down gun is activated. Finally, built-in protection against dry-running should there be any disruption to the water supply, as well as automatic detection of both minor and major pipework leaks, comes as standard.

The Wash-Saver concept can be applied to any of Cat Pumps’ reciprocating high pressure positive displacement triplex plunger pumps, enabling individual configuration to any size of wash-down plant.

“Most large food processing and production sites have a centralised hygiene or sanitation cleaning system, many of which feature one or more high pressure pumps feeding a distributed array of wash-down guns and lances,” comments Cat Pumps’ general manager Brian Hubbard. “Using high pressure water demonstrates several advantages over chemical-based cleaning, not least of which are the effective removal of deposits and simpler wastewater disposal. With many users moving to pressures below 60 bar, the objection against airborne aerosols has also been largely addressed.”

Lime-scale build-up which can throw the rotor out of balance and lead to premature seal and bearings failure on a pitot-type rotary pump is never a problem with a Cat Pumps reciprocating pump as all the rotating parts are outside the liquid chamber. Cat Pumps products are designed to be serviced on site, in-situ and this capability together with readily available spare parts in stock in the UK, contributes further reduces overall running costs.

According to Brian Hubbard, the capital investment in a Cat Pumps Wash-Saver package could be recouped in less than 24

months through energy cost savings, reduced repair and maintenance expense and improved up-time.

For more information contact Cat Pumps (UK), Church Crookham, Hampshire. Tel: 01252 622031 E-mail: sales@catpumps.co.uk Web: catpumps.co.uk

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In recent years Grundfos have consistently proved themselves as the pump supplier of choice when it comes to major sporting events and 2014 was no different.

Take Sochi for example where Grundfos pumps supplied all the various requirements and demonstrated their expertise by delivering 400 pumps/pumping system to the various direct and indirect venues for the winter games.

We all know that football isn’t just a game in Brazil but a national obsession.

Within the 12 new and upgraded world class stadia that hosted the world cup fully kitted out with Grundfos solutions, the rest of world got to join the party.

Scotland has had a busy year and in July when 6,500 athletes and officials from 71 countries that make up the commonwealth community converged on Glasgow to participate in the commonwealth games, Grundfos was once again there playing a very active role.

With many years’ experience of successfully delivering landmark projects in Scotland, the Grundfos team were proud to be associated with so many of the new and existing sports centres.

Legacy is a word much bandied about in recent times and the true outcome will not be known for some time. However we do know that the Grundfos name will be closely associated with iconic venues around the world, for many years to come.

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