BPMA News September 2015

NEWS

SEPTEMBER 2015

SAD NEWS….

On September 7th is was announced that the Flowserve plant was in serious trouble and there are a considerable number of job losses, rumoured to be as many as 180 of the current workforce of 220 .

At the time of the announcement, there were no precise details given other than to say that the business was being re-aligned. The company management did say that the difficult universal trading conditions were to be blamed.

Acting General Manager at Flowserve Peter Bechus said “It’s a difficult decision to make but a lot of thought was put into this before making the proposals” “ We understand that a lot of people are affected but the business decision was made and we are moving forward”

MOVING UPWARDS...

Membership that is – it’s always good to welcome new members and we have two to announce.

First, The Pump Company, who offer a complete range of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and market pumps for the Process Industry providing solid answers to fluid questions.

Secondly, Flowtechnik Ltd, who are a joint venture company between UK Flow Ltd (the UK distribution arm of the E-Holdings group of companies) and Flowtechnik (formerly the process flow metering division of Hydrotechnik UK Ltd). They manufacture and supply flow meters, instrumentation, process sensors, specialist pumps, magnetic couplings and high quality hydraulic components from quality brands.

HOW THINGS CHANGE! 1

GOLF DAY Another successful event was held at Goodwood this year with 56 spirited golfers enjoying a Texas Scramble.

Unfortunately, the weather was not with us this year and waterproofs were required for a good part of the day.

Nevertheless, everyone agreed the course was excellent as was the service and facilities provided by Goodwood.

The day ended with a fantastic meal and presentation of trophies which Jon Bennett of Calpeda hands over the were awarded as follows: trophy to Gary Cox of Flowserve 1st Place – Flowserve

MARKET SURVEILLANCE DEVELOPMENTS Notwithstanding BPMA efforts in the past 18 months to deal with the issue of non ErP Directive compliant Circulators appearing on the UK market it appears the matter is still a major issue.

Accordingly BPMA met with the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) in the summer in an attempt to put further pressure on the National Measurement Regulatory Office (NMRO—the UK Market Surveillance authority in regard to the Energy Related Products Directive –ErP) to take appropriate action.

And indeed the NMRO responded and as a consequence BPMA and several CEO`s of affected BPMA members will meet with the NMRO in September to consider courses of action to tackle this ongoing issue of illegal products appearing on the UK market.

2nd Place – ITT Goulds 3rd Place – Grundfos

Longest Drive went to Ray Andrews of Grundfos Nearest the Pin awarded to Paul Pearce of Flowserve Next year’s event will take place at The Vale Resort in Glamorgan on Thursday 19 May 2016 and if you would like to enter a team please contact Jeanne Page at j.page@bpma.org.uk for a booking form.

NEW EUROPUMP HANDBOOK

BUYERS GUIDE 2015/16 edition of the BPMA Annual report Directory and Buyers Guide now available!

Contains full guide to pump types, applications and matrix for specifying.

Also contains information on BPMA activities, useful articles, UK pump market data and details of products and services offered by our members

Assessing the Energy Efficiency of Pumps and Pump Request your copy now by emailing j.page@bpma.

Units – new Europump Handbook - A guide to org.uk understanding and calculating the new EU energy efficiency standards for pumps and pump units.

Assessing the Energy Efficiency of Pumps and Pump Units, developed in cooperation with Europump, is the first book available providing the background, methodology, and assessment tools for understanding and calculating energy efficiency for pumps and extended products (pumps+motors+drives). Responding to new EU requirements for pump efficiency, and US DOE exploratory work in setting pump energy efficiency guidelines, this book provides explanation, derivation, and illustration of PA and EPA methods for assessing energy efficiency.

It surveys legislation related to pump energy efficiencies, provides background on pump and motor efficiencies, and describes the concept of Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) for circulators and single and multi-pump systems As a Trade Association, BPMA receive KEY FEATURES via their website both pump enquiries • The first book to cover Europump-sponsored research on and project tenders from the UK and energy efficiency in pumps, including coverage of new EU abroad which we are then able to pass guidelines implemented in January 2015 on to our members.

• Discusses Product Approach (PA) and Extended Product Approach (EPA) to assessing energy efficiency These enquiries are sent by email • Derives and explains the Minimum Efficiency Index (MEI) circular to all members headed up ‘Pump Enquiry’ or ‘Project To order a copy of the book, please go to: Tender Opportunity’ with the request that the contact details http://store.elsevier.com provided are used to get in touch direct with the enquirer if Europump members receive a 30% discount they are able to assist.

Project Tender Service

Finding a solution

TRAINING

Lecture training - Final dates for 2015 Module 001 Part 1 – 23 November – Pumping Fundamentals Module 001 Part 2 – 24 November – Pump Selection Module 001 Part is divided into two sessions, the first session covers pump performance, construction and selection whilst the second session covers pumping systems and pump operation Module 001 Part 2 covers the basic principles of selecting the best pump to suit a given duty.

Visit www.bpma.org.uk/training to download a full explanatory

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It is appreciated that not all enquiries will be relevant to you, but always take a moment to read the details—don’t miss an opportunity!

BPMA provide this service to all members completely free of charge.

Visit www.bpma.org.uk ‘I

have had three calls this morning already from companies and can now finally proceed with this project—Phillips Consulting SA’

‘An excellent response!

Many thanks—Costain’

THE ENERGY SAVINGS OPPORTUNITY SCHEME (ESOS) & PUMP SYSTEM AUDITS The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) Regulations 2014 came into force on 17 July 2014 and are a mandatory energy assessment and energy saving identification scheme for large undertakings (and their corporate groups). The scheme applies throughout the UK. ESOS Energy Audits have the potential to increase businesses profitability and competitiveness by identifying cost-effective savings which, if implemented, will improve energy efficiency. The scheme is estimated to lead to £1.6bn net benefits to the UK, with the majority of these being directly felt by businesses as a result of energy savings.

ESOS is the UK Government’s approach to transposition of Article 8(4) of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive, which requires all large (non-SME) enterprises to undertake energy audits by 5 December 2015 and every 4 years thereafter. The scheme’s regulations are published on the government’s legislation website http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1643/contents/made More information about the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme can be found on the ESOS webpage https://www.gov.uk/energy-savings-opportunity-schemeesos Guidance has also been published to help potential participants in the scheme understand their obligations and on page 43 of the full ESOS guidance document you will see that the ISO/14414-Pump System Energy Assessment standard is referenced as an auditing methodology that can be accepted by “Lead Assessors” approved by the Environment Agency. Accordingly it is hoped BPMA CPSA accredited persons (who are trained according to the IS0 14414 standard) will be recommended by Lead Assessors to undertake the pumping system elements of company energy audits.

And bear in mind: • Pumps are the largest consumers of global motive power • Pumping System improvements can deliver up to 40% reduction in energy costs - and therefore improve user bottom line P&L account performance • The fact that BPMA’s CPSA scheme has been designed to help by equipping people with the skills to conduct a Pumping System Audit in accordance with ISO/14414 So when considering auditing your pumping systems, remember the BPMA Certified Pump System Auditor Scheme (http://www.bpma-cpsa.co.uk) has established BPMA as THE body to train and certify personnel who undertake “Pumping System Assessments” as referenced in UK Government Energy Strategy documents BPMA are now offering the opportunity to attend a four day residential course culminating in certification and eventual personal ID “Certified Pump System Auditor” status following approved audits.

Course Dates: 9-12 November 2015 Course Venue: Rezidor Park Inn, West Bromwich, West Midlands (1 min from J1, M5) Course fees: £1,500 + VAT (BPMA Members), £1,750 (nonmembers) Fee includes 3 nights (b&b) accommodation Contact j.page@bpma.org.uk for registration form or telephone 0121 601 6691 for more information

The path to a greener future...

Efficiency l Strength l Reliability Since January 2015, EU MEPS have stipulated that any new motors on the market ranging from 7.5 kW to 375 kW power output have to meet the IE3 efficiency standard or IE2 efficiency standard if used with an inverter drive.

WEG believe that all products should be energy efficient so we offer a complete range of W22 IE2, IE3 and IE4 low voltage motors. Our inverter drives will work with new and existing motors to help you reduce energy consumption. We have adopted the energy efficiency standard for our hazardous area motors although they do not yet fall within the scope of the regulations so our W22X motors are available to IE2, IE3 and IE4 efficiency rating.

To take your first steps on the path to a greener future visit www.weg.net LV

Watt Drive high performance gearboxes are built to withstand the toughest industrial applications meeting the demands for operation across different industries.

Individually, our gearboxes, drives and motors are amongst the most energy efficient available. Together they give you unbeatable levels of reliability and performance

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WEG LAUNCHES COMPACT HYDROELECTRIC GENERATORS WITH SHORTER LEAD TIMES WEG, a global leading manufacturer of drive technology, has launched two new series of efficient, high quality and compact hydroelectric generators - GH11 and SH11 - with up to 70% more power density than previous models. As a result, engineers can benefit from a low weight and space-saving solution for easier installation. The new generators are also available with shorter lead times thus helping hydroelectric power stations to reduce downtimes and increase productivity. With rated capacity from 500 to 18,000 kVA., the GH11 and SH11 8-pole to 36-pole hydroelectric generators are available with frame sizes from IEC 630 to IEC 1800 and output voltages from 400 V to 13.8 kV at 50 or 60 Hz. The hydroelectric generators provide excellent reliable performance. The GH11 series is designed for standard applications with relatively small and simple turbines, while the robust SH11 series is designed to meet more demanding specifications for turbines and complex hydroelectric power stations. The SH11 generators have a modified mechanical and electrical design that allows them to be operated with higher inertial forces and relatively large axial and radial loads despite their compact construction. They can also withstand adverse conditions such as high continuous speeds or load shedding.

WEG’s generators are easy to install and commission in existing plants because the design is based on a standard technology platform. WEG has standardised the production of the new WEG3793 The GH11 series of hydroelectric generators offer generators and key components are provided in the preliminary design stage. As a result, cost-effective and smart solutions for common hydroelectric the manufacturing process is therefore similar to series production and end users can benefit applications without forcing users to sacrifice efficiency or quality from shorter delivery times. The generators are highly versatile and can be easily adapted to individual application specifications.

“WEG is committed to helping its customers increase efficiencies throughout its process, and this includes reducing downtime. By delivering products to customers as fast as possible means they can get their process up and running quickly, therefore maximising productivity and profitability,” says Marek Lukaszczyk, European & Middle East Marketing Manager at WEG. Both the GH11 and SH11 can be installed either horizontally or vertically and are available in versions for brushless excitation (with or without an auxiliary exciter) or static excitation with brushes.

For further information contact WEG Electric Motors (UK) Ltd. Tel: 01527 513800 E-mail: info-uk@weg.net or visit Web: www.weg.net/uk.

Highly efficient water-supply unit (non self-priming) ready for connection with 2 to 4 vertically arranged Helix EXCEL stainless steel high-pressure centrifugal pumps switched in parallel; each pump is equipped with an integrated air-cooled, high-efficiency frequency converter and an EC motor.

You’ve got enough on your plate.

You can trust Wilo.

You can trust Wilo.

Fully automatic water supply and pressure boosting in residential, commercial and public buildings, hotels, hospitals, department stores and for industrial systems Pumping of drinking water, process water, and cooling water into building management systems For more information visit www.wilo.co.uk or call 01283 523000

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REDUCE COSTS WITH A SUNDYNE HMD KONTRO SEALLESS SUMP PUMP Sundyne HMD Kontro has extended its range of vertical inline sealless pumps with the development of a sump pump variant. The new GSPVS, which meets the requirements of API 685 (as applicable to this style of pump) and is fully ATEX compliant, has been designed for use in tank farms for tank fuel transfer, as well as in oil and gas refineries, chemical and petrochemical processing plants.

The vertically mounted GSPVS pump provides all of the benefits of a magnetic drive pump in a compact package, using fewer parts with no seal systems for reduced cost operation. Composed of modules which can be joined to reach a total assembly length up to five metres / sixteen feet, the GSPVS is mounted on a base available to ANSI B16.5 or to customer specific requirements, including lifting points as standard. The modular construction uses a flexible jaw coupling to join drive shafts and to absorb misalignment, decreasing vibration and increasing life expectancy.

Greased for life ball bearings are used along the column, removing the need for lubricating or cooling the intermediate sleeve bearings using system fluid. The use of labyrinth bearing seals and a suction strainer avoids external contamination to maximise seal and lubrication life.

Sundyne HMD Kontro has more than twenty-five years’ experience in API applications and over a sixty-five year heritage in magnetic drive technology. It was the first pump manufacturer to develop a sealless pump. With stricter demands for the safety and welfare of both personnel and the environment being imposed, sealless pumps are playing an increasingly important role.

Sundyne HMD Kontro is continuously developing and extending its range, as improved magnet drive technology enables ever more efficient and powerful pumps to be built, widening the application scope of this versatile pump format.

A copy of the new GSPVS brochure can be downloaded from the Sundyne HMD Kontro website at www.hmdkontro.com.

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ACT NOW TO BEAT EU CHANGES TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT REGULATIONS - In the wake of changes to EU wastewater treatment legislation, the right preparation and early investment in accurate chemical metering makes commercial sense - Both municipal and industrial wastewater processors must take heed - Better chemical metering is an important step in that process

by Andrew Ashton, UK Sales Manager, Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group Over the past few months, signals have been emanating from Brussels that hint at tighter wastewater treatment regulations. For instance, not only has Carlos Moedas, EU Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, recently been calling for better treatment systems for wastewater, but former Environment Minister, Janez Potocnik, has backed a Friends of the Earth report lobbying for improvements on water reporting and pollution.

PUNITIVE MEASURES

Time is of the essence regarding this increasingly urgent matter, as a number of recent actions indicate. Since March of this year, the EU Commission has taken France to court over non-compliance with legislation on urban wastewater treatment, and asked Poland to bring its national laws on groundwater protection into line with the Groundwater Directive.

Put simply, recent EU documents on water policy contain key recommendations that encourage action on industrial plants and pollution. History shows that such recommendations and encouragements are often precursors to law.

UNDERCURRENT OF CHANGE

Clearly, there is an undercurrent of change with regard to wastewater and its associated treatment, for both municipal and industrial processes. As with all change, the trick is to make improvements ahead of the game, which means that water companies, the treatment chain and industrial water users, need to start thinking about correct and thorough preparation, as well as investment in the right technology. Better treatment of wastewater, through improved chemical metering technologies, is among the primary ways to help.

Better chemical metering is important for many reasons. For example, to help reduce operational expenditure, higher concentrations of chemicals are being used by plants to help reduce transportation, handling and storage costs.

This increases the demands on metering pumps for higher accuracy, higher viscosities and greater chemical compatibility. As a result, the inherent precision and performance attributes of the latest peristaltic chemical metering pumps are proving increasingly popular.

COMPATIBLE TECHNOLOGY

Beyond precision, an increase in chemical concentration requires the pump fluid contact materials to have stronger chemical resistance. Although this can prove problematic to many pump types, in peristaltic metering pumps, nothing but the tube touches the fluid, eliminating the risk of the pump contaminating the fluid, or the fluid contaminating the pump. This also makes this pump type ideal for high concentration or aggressive chemicals.

The absence of ancillaries, such as back-pressure valves, pulsation dampeners, degassing valves, foot valves, strainers and float switches, all of which are typically required to support a diaphragm pump installation, is another major benefit. As a result, peristaltic metering pumps, which instead feature a single piece pumphead, offer simpler configuration, reduced spares inventory and lower total cost of ownership (TCO).

MAINTAINING EXCELLENCE

Maintenance remains a key driver in the water treatment market. With the recent recession and economic conditions that remain challenging, many plants have seen budgets squeezed. As a consequence, there has been reduced spend on infrastructure and operations, which has led to poorly maintained facilities without adequately trained staff to repair them. This makes switching to peristaltic metering pumps – which unlike gear pump, piston or diaphragm pumps commonly used for chemical metering, feature no expensive seals, valves, diaphragms or rotors to leak, clog or corrode – a shrewd business move.

For example, a 520DuN/REM peristaltic pump from WMFTG has met the immediate needs of three chemical dosing schemes implemented recently at

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various Severn Trent Water facilities. Deployed as part of a temporary dosing rig constructed by engineering group, Costain, the three schemes to date have seen the peristaltic pump used for ferrous chloride and ferric sulphate dosing.

The feedback has been very positive: “In my mind there are so many things that can go wrong with a metering pump,” says Paul Pearson, Process Commissioning Engineer at Costain. Only the tubing requires replacement, which is quick and inexpensive, and provided this is done at the recommended intervals, there won’t be any problems. We’ve certainly had no issues so far.”,” he concludes.

Peristaltic metering pumps score well against other pumps types in a number of performance areas. For instance, while a typical diaphragm metering pump a flow range of 100:1, this is expanded to 875,000:1 with a peristaltic pump.

TRANSPORTATION AND ACCURACY

The accuracy of a peristaltic pump is 0.5% in comparison with the 5% accuracy of a typical solenoid pump. Chemicals are not cheap, hence accuracy can be enormously beneficial in terms of saving costs’. For example the Togliatti, Russia plant of steel wheel manufacturer, Mefro Wheels, has opted to use our latest Qdos 30 metering pumps at the facility’s water treatment unit. As well as featuring patented ReNu pumphead technology, which is fully contained for safe, tool-free maintenance, the pump’s metering accuracy clearly caught the eye of Mefro engineers.

“When compared with some manufacturers of metering pumps, including diaphragm types, we were surprised by the high accuracy characteristics declared in the brochure,” says a Mefro spokesman. “However, following operational measurements, these characteristics were substantiated completely.”

Consider this; to reduce the cost of transporting chemicals, more and more companies are using higher concentrations. For example, calcium hydroxide in suspension is normally offered at 18%; but to be competitive on transportation, this is being increased to 45% in the UK. Higher concentrations require greater accuracy to ensure that chemicals are not over- or under-metered.

MORE ADDED VALUE

Boosting the added value offer, peristaltic pumps do not require pumped fluid to be continually present, which means the pumps can run dry without costly downtime or repairs. Furthermore, the recovery of the tube as part of its operating principle creates a powerful self-priming action that allows the pumps to move liquids containing entrapped air. Peristaltic metering pumps also offer reversible action, so if a blockage should occur it can be cleared at the flick of a switch.

the use of modern pumphead technology on peristaltic models ensures safe containment.

FLOCCULATION

Many plants use diaphragm pumps to perform flocculation, The use of common clarifying agents such as ferric chloride can lead to clogging - an unwanted effect that increases both maintenance and process downtime. Moreover, environmental conditions such as temperature, affect fluid viscosity and consequently diaphragm pump performance. In fact, most diaphragm pumps struggle to pump viscosities of 2500 cP or more. Typically, flow must be reduced to 25% and the system designed sufficiently to achieve accurate performance.

Conversely, the latest peristaltic pumps deliver accurate metering even with fluctuating viscosity, while their powerful suction capability eliminates the need for a day tank or specialist piping schemes.

HIGHER FLOW OR HIGHER VISCOSITY?

For applications where extremely high flows or product viscosity are present, robust hose pumps can provide the solution. Market leading hose pumps deploy heavy duty bearings within the pump rotor, eliminating overhung load.

In addition, high torque gearing aligns directly to the pump housing and is protected by a buffer zone.

Among the key features of hose pumps are: suitability for high viscosity and/or high flow applications; suction lift capability to 9 metres; dry running and selfpriming; simple design; no slippage (allowing true positive displacement for accurate and repeatable metering); no ancillary equipment; and full reversing capability to blow out suction and drain lines safely.

Convenience food manufacturer, Greencore Group Plc is an excellent example of a business that has achieved significant savings in downtime and repair costs on the water treatment plant Greencore thanks to the installation of a Bredel 50 high pressure hose pump. At this Yorkshire site, our technology is used for dosing a magnesium hydroxide solution [Mg(OH)2] that helps correct fluctuations in pH levels caused by food effluent, resulting from frequent wash-downs.

Switching from a ‘budget’ dosing pump to the this model means there are no longer any abrasion issues leading to downtime or repair, thus reducing costs.

According to Greencore Group, the pump “paid for itself extremely quickly”

PRE-EMPT CHANGE – AND START SAVING NOW

In general, smarter water management and pumping technologies represent the optimum strategy for treatment facilities moving forward. This is because water is on course to be scarcer than oil by 2030, with demand outstripping water supply by 40%. Close to half the world’s population will be living in water stressed areas. And yet wastewater reuse stands at just 2.4% of all water withdrawals globally. Public attitudes to wastewater reuse will need to change, with greater levels of chemical metering becoming a necessity.

With the tides of change clearly beginning to shift in regard to wastewater regulations, organisations and companies should grasp the chance to improve performance. In the first instance, getting ahead of potentially tighter legislation can provide a certain level of futureproofing. Secondly, it can save money when competitor organisations are later rushing to install the systems required to catch up.

In short, there’s no sense in waiting; embedding the best wastewater treatment systems not only begins to save money immediately, it pre-empts changes and places businesses in a better position to win new contracts.

APPLIED SOLUTIONS

Among common water treatment applications is disinfection using chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite, which is known to create gas locking and crystallisation in diaphragm pumps. When metering disinfectant, flow rates and pressure changes can fluctuate, impacting metering accuracy. Diaphragm pumps are often set to ‘over-dose’ to ensure water quality is maintained as they are frequently not accurate below 30% of their peak flow. For sodium hypochlorite this “over-dosing” usually results in excessive levels chlorine which need to be subsequently removed, thus increasing the quantity of dechlorination chemicals required. In contrast, class-leading peristaltic pumps deliver predictable, accurate metering at variable pressure, even in fluctuating process conditions. Gas locking and crystallisation issues are also eliminated.

A related industrial water treatment process is pH adjustment, as water pH influences the effectiveness of disinfection. Furthermore, accurate pH control is critical to meet water standards and ensure process continuity. However, metering alkalis such as calcium hydroxide, or lime slurry, creates issues with mechanical damage to the pumps due to the abrasive nature of the chemical, while metering acids carries safety implications and can corrode pipework and equipment. Conversely, peristaltic pumps minimise pH ‘overshoot’. In addition, suspended solids are handled with no risk of clogging.

REAGENT DOSING

High accuracy to optimise yields is a prerequisite in applications such as reagent dosing. Here, peristaltic metering pumps deliver linear and accurate metering across the flow range, improving the efficiency of flotation cells and increasing mineral yields.

Reagents such as sulphuric acid are hazardous and can damage pumps, but

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UK FLOWTECHNIK’S REVOLUTIONARY NEW PROGRESSIVE CAVITY PUMP Accurately dispense fluids and pastes containing up to 60% fillers.UK Flowtechnik Ltd, sole agent for the UK for the Beinlich Pump, synonymous with Gear Pumps for many years has recently launched a new small-scale progressive cavity pump, the VISCO.pump®. This innovative pump has been designed specifically to enable the precise dosing of fluids and pastes proportional to speed.

The VISCO.pump® can be used in many areas of industry and its pumping principle allows for precise dispensing of beads and dots as required, normally as part of an automated process.

The pump is well-suited to applications such as; adhering to magnets in motors and loudspeakers, for LED strips, glob topping, dam-and-fill processes, underfilling, for sealing housings, greasing motor shafts, applying cooling paste on chips or for dispensing PU. The newly developed pump is able to accurately dispense liquids and pastes with up to 60% filler content. The dosing quantity can be set to be absolutely linear, with a dosing accuracy and repeatability of ± 1% or less.

With such a linear volumetric efficiency and high predictability on delivery, this makes the pump almost “Plug&Go” when regarding the control theory, making handling and using the pump considerably easier than other pump designs and also reduces the cost of installation and commissioning. The VISCO.pump® can be retro-fitted into existing systems if required.

Richard Price, UK Flowtechnik’s Managing Director, said, “The size of the VISCO. pump®, combined with its meticulous precision in continuous dosing of fluids and pastes, sets it apart from other pumping technologies currently available and we’re delighted that we now have this innovative solution which delivers continuous dosing across a broad range of applications with exceptionally high accuracy and repeatability.

“It is generating considerable interest across all the major advanced engineering sectors, from aerospace and automotive, through to electronics, medical and pharmaceuticals.”

“We are constantly faced with new challenges using existing pump technologies.

At times gear pump technology is not the best choice for dosing and dispensing of fluids, particularly those containing materials that are shear-sensitive or containing solids.

The new technology is based on the volumetric principle of an endless or infinite piston where the core components; rotor and stator form a perfectly sealed metering chamber. The eccentric movement of the rotor allows for a low-shear motion of the medium from one chamber to the next chamber without damage to the media.”

KSB PUMPS HELP AERATE ANGLIAN WATER

Pumps are big energy consumers that currently account for 10% of global electricity and many are needlessly inefficient. Today by focussing on changing to high efficiency pumps that incorporate advanced motor technology, an average pump’s energy consumption can be reduced by up to 60%.

Efficiencies are a function of good pump design and not purely a standalone benefit so it is important to understand the true value of pump efficiency. This means that to achieve the highest overall efficiency the complete installation needs to be examined in terms of the entire system, as opposed to just viewing the pump in isolation and being able to deliver real energy savings with a short return on investment, of less than 2 years is now reality.

By thinking beyond the pump and taking the entire pumping system into account it is possible to optimise the way pumps, drives, controls & protection, measurement and communication units work together as part of one system. A manufacturer like Grundfos, can incorporate specific demands with our application expertise, take these requirements, and translate them into state-of-theart pump intelligence - for any application.

This approach that is both integral as well as encompassing the integrity of the entire system and is called Grundfos iSOLUTIONS. The need to optimise and control speed is something that will continue to gain in importance within areas such as building services, industry and wastewater applications and therefore the ability for systems to become increasingly synchronised, will also continuous to play a more significant role.

KSB have supplied two new Amerex KRT pumps with specially fabricated Duckfoot for Jet Aeration tank at Anglian Water’s Southend.

The need for energy savings, improved carbon footprint and lower whole-life costs is becoming an important driver for innovation in Anglian. As a result KSB Amarex KRT duty standby pumps were installed in their Jet Aeration tank at the Southend site to replace existing pumps. KSB Amarex KRT is a vertical, single-stage submersible motor pump in close-coupled design. It is available with various impeller designs and can handle all types of abrasive and aggressive waste water in water and waste water engineering.

The Jet Aeration tank was commissioned and built at the Southend site during the mid 1990’s by Anglian Water and serves two functions: Transfer of atmospheric oxygen into the liquid and the agitation of the tank contents. The Jet Aerator consists of three components: The KSB Amarex KRT pump which provides recirculated and pressurized liquid to the jets, the air blower which provides oxygen to the submerged jet at the necessary pressure; and the jet assembly itself. A twin guide rail system was supplied for installation using a specially designed and fabricated straight-pattern duckfoot by KSB Ltd. Two submersible KSB Amarex KRT pumps were installed at the outlet base of the jet aeration tank, with suction level at the pump at 0.5m, discharging to a 400mm GRP pipe down the centre of the 32m long x 12m wide tank. The KSB Amarex KRT pumps are rated at 370 l/s delivering against a static head of 5.18m and friction head of 0.91m, giving the total developed system head of 6.1m. A 200mm air pipe is mounted above the water pipe and the air/ MLSS flow is Jet Aerated through 32 nozzles.

Efficient aeration is all about maximising the contact of oxygen from air with the wastewater. At the heart of the process in the Southend Jet Aeration tank are the KSB pumps. Liquid is discharged through the inner jet nozzle as a high velocity jet stream, and spreads slightly as it travels through the outer air/liquid nozzle. Within the air/liquid nozzle, the spreading liquid jet stream traps air prior to discharging into the basin. The high velocity air/ liquid cuts through the static basin liquid until the momentum dissipates creating a ‘’plume’’ of air bubbles which rises to the surface. Due to the turbulence caused by the large difference in velocity between the jet and basin liquid, the bubbles formed are quite small and create a powerful air-lift effect. Mixing is therefore caused by the liquid jet action, and by the flow of liquid/bubbles in the plume rise area. As air flow to each nozzle increases, more air will escape the plume and rise directly over the jet as larger bubbles. In order for the jet to operate properly, air must reach the nozzle properly. This means that an equal amount of air must reach each nozzle, and the jets must all be at the same elevation.

Project Manager Alison Taylor of WRNI stated; ‘This Project has been delivered in an integrated collaborative approach with KSB working alongside AW Operations and the @one Alliance to meet the demands of the site in a timely, efficient and effective manner’.

For more information or a Literature request contact Grundfos ltd, Tel: 01525 850000 E-mail: grundfosuk@grundfos.com Web:www.grundfos.co.uk

For more information contact KSB Ltd, Loughborough, Leicestershire.

Tel: 01509 231872 E-mail: Sales@ksb.com Web: www.ksb.co.uk

GRUNDFOS iSOLUTIONS - PUMPS AND SYSTEM IN HARMONY

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NEW CONFIGURABLE BY DESIGN COMPONENT SEAL RANGE LAUNCHED

BY AESSEAL® AESSEAL® has launched a completely reengineered modular component seal range that aims to raise. the industry standard and allow configurable component seals to be built to order. With 10,000 product lines available from stock and over 44,000 product permutations configurable, it offers customers the greatest possible product availability, quality assurance, and service.

The new range, in development for almost 4 years, incorporates unique patented features which help to improve pump reliability. These features include; improved seal face cooling through directed barrier fluid flow systems, hydraulically balanced seal face technology and “plug in” designs to improve performance and reliability.

Incorporating a build to order philosophy the new range offers a larger selection of product variants, and standard product lines can be easily adapted to suit the customer’s requirements.

By manufacturing the majority of the parts, and having full control of the supply chain AESSEAL® can offer a portfolio of seals suitable for the Food and Beverage industry. These seals are manufactured in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), assuring compliance with EC2023/2006, and allowing customers to be confident that they are sealing their equipment with seals that meet EU, FSA and FDA requirements.

The new product range is further supported by the AESSEAL® Seal Selection Application enabling an equivalent AESSEAL® component seal to easily be selected knowing just the pump type, competitor seal reference, or dimensional information.

Project Manager Tom Broadbent stated; “It has been a huge undertaking that not many companies would take on, but we now have the same modular build to order business model in our Component Seal Range portion of our business as our cartridge seals, allowing us to have complete control of the design, manufacture and supply of component seals so that we can provide our customers the exceptional service they expect from AESSEAL”.

For more information contact AESSEAL Plc, Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Tel: +44 (0) 1709 369966 E-mail: enquiries@aesseal.com Web:www.aesseal.com

SPP PUMPS DELIVERS INCREASED EFFICIENCY & EASE OF MAINTENANCE TO NORTHUMBRIAN WATER SPP Pumps, a leading manufacturer and global supplier of centrifugal pumps and systems, has recently completed a major refurbishment project for Northumbrian Water, in association with consultants Amec and the appointed contractor BAM Nuttall.

After almost 40 years of continuous service the pumps at Northumbrian Water’s Great Lumley Raw Water Pumping Station had reached the end of their useful life. Pumping water from the River Wear along a two kilometre pipeline to Great Lumley Water Treatment Works, maintenance had become ever more frequent and in order to ensure the site was fit for future generations, replacement was essential.

Working closely with consultants Amec and supporting the appointed contractor BAM Nuttall, SPP Pumps used its expertise and engineering excellence to provide a solution that delivered maximum efficiency, performance, operability and total cost of ownership.

Four SPP LLC GT20A 4 stage dry well mounted vertical turbine pumps were specified and installed to provide a true whole-life cost solution, with SPP’s unique dry well pump suction connector ensuring that vital installation dimensions and a water-tight solution were delivered.

A critical factor in the installation was the need to maintain water delivery throughout the refurbishment process, just one of the challenges associated with the project which also demanded the resolution of several key points namely: o Low net positive suction head available (NPSHa) o Severely limited space o Three fixed connection points with no flexibility- suction bend, discharge pipe and motor room floor o No discharge thrust block to restrain momentary back thrust and pump movement on start-up and shutdown Stuart Wallis was SPP’s Sales Manager (Water). He explains how the company’s depth of engineering knowledge and innovation enabled the delivery of the perfect solution: “The SPP Water Business Unit worked closely with our engineering team to develop an innovative adaptor, we then mounted and assembled the suction connector onto the clients duckfoot bend. This complex installation was completed to programme and, when commissioned, the suction adaptor met all the challenges, performed as designed and together with the rest of the installation represents the very best in engineering solutions.”

For Northumbrian Water, Hedley Young, Project Manager - Investment Delivery - commented: “We have gained a solution that gives Great Lumley Water Pumping Station a more secure supply of water, more efficient and easy to maintain pumps and a cost-effective whole life installation to continue delivering the best customer service.”

For more information contact SPP Pumps, Reading, Berkshire.

Tel: 0118 932 3123, E-mail: enquiries@spppumps.com Web: www.spppumps.com

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THE EXTENDED RANGE OF MAGNETA ERP COMPLIANT CIRCULATORS FROM

SMEDEGAARD MAGNETA

ErP compliant circulators represent the latest innovation in pumping technology from Smedegaard.

Chris Barrett Managing Director of Smedegaard Pumps Limited says ‘When it comes to maintenance and refurbishment a major problem can be encountered when the pump purchased is substantially larger in physical size when compared to unit in situ. No such problem exists for the installing engineers who choose Magneta. Not only is Magneta extremely compact when compared to competitor models, it is also designed with superior advanced technology in a user friendly package benefiting the installer and consumer. The simplicity for the customer is further enhanced as all models are supplied as standard with full BMS capability and can be programmed by the use of ones finger.’

MAGNETA ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: ENERGY EFFICIENT

• Future-proofed optimised efficiencies, exceeding future energy efficiency regulations.

• Magneta models are single phase IP44 Advanced Technology – Simple to use with no gimmicks • Commissioning is straightforward with the press & turn dial.

• Integrated display and symbols indicating the operating mode.

• Dual pump operation with auto changeover (integrated interface).

• Integrated protective and manual functions.

COST-EFFICIENT

• High-efficiency technology combined with speed control • Advanced Eco Mode offer maximum savings.

• Fully integrated communication interfaces that save on both investment and commissioning costs.

VERSATILE

• Magneta covers a broad application range spanning from heating to cooling with fluid temperatures from -10°C to +110°C. • Comprehensive product range with standard pipe connections.

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SAVE UP TO 50% OF ENERGY COSTS 10% of global electricity is consumed by pumps – did you know that? Not only that, but as most are needlessly inefficient, they offer huge potential for a wide range of organisations to save up to 50% pump energy costs.

Grundfos Pumps have been at the forefront of energy optimised pump development for years, they take real pride in their achievements and their approach to sustainability.

Today this leading edge approach has taken yet another step forward with the introduction of a specialist Energy Pack that combines a plethora of useful information that can help you to save money.

Finding out what energy savings you could make is now even easier as Grundfos can provide a range of diagnostic tools such as an Energy Check or Pump Audit that will establish the current pump system performance. Not only that, but these tools also provide various post-analysis reports that include details regarding the potential savings and payback periods as well as various pump options you could opt for. So if your priority is cost reduction, CO2 savings, ROI, water usage reduction or simply receiving advice on your current installations, Grundfos have the tools, expertise and integrity to help you to achieve your ambitions.

Find out more by visiting www.grundfos.co.uk and see how you can use your energy more wisely.

For more information or a Literature request contact Grundfos ltd, Tel: 01525 850000 E-mail: grundfosuk@grundfos.com Web:www.grundfos.co.uk

ITT RELEASES I-ALERT®2, BREAKTHROUGH EQUIPMENT MONITOR WITH BLUETOOTH® SMART CAPABILITY We are excited to officially launch today the i-ALERT®2, a BluetoothSmartenabled machine health monitor that allows customers to identify potential problems before they become costly failures. It tracks vibration, temperature and run-time hours and wirelessly syncs the data with a smartphone or tablet through the iALERT2 mobile app.

The i-ALERT2 combines the latest in Bluetooth low-energy and sensor technologies commonly used in the newest consumer health and fitness trackers and smart watches such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit®. The i-ALERT2 is the first to successfully integrate these technologies into an industrial package. It is engineered and rated for use in a wide range of industrial environments.

It is chemical resistant, rated for extreme temperatures (-40 to 84°C, -40 to 183°F) and is rated to operate in environments with explosive gases, dust and fibers.

“The breakthrough development of i-ALERT2 is industry-changing.

It further solidifies ITT’s continued commitment to providing customers with the most innovative monitoring and maintenance programs,” said Aris Chicles, president of ITT’s Industrial Process business.

“ITT’s i-ALERT2 delivers sophisticated technology so economically that it extends the practical reach of in-plant monitoring systems to all types of machines, enabling rapid connection of industrial machines to the Industrial Internet of Things,” said Dan Kernan, Global Product Director, Aftermarket Solutions, ITT’s Industrial Process business.

With 24/7 monitoring, a wireless range of up to 100 feet (30 meters) and the ability to scan multiple i-ALERT2 devices at once with a mobile device, customers will be able to quickly and safely inspect multiple pieces of equipment and be alerted of potential problems before they become critical failures.

“Customers will be able to spend less time collecting data and more time solving problems,” Kernan added.

Through the i-ALERT2 mobile app, customers can now view real-time and historical data, diagnostic information and machine records. This provides them with the data necessary to make informed decisions.

ITT’s i-ALERT®2 is available three ways: · Retrofitted to any rotating equipment in the field, · Included with an equipment repair or upgrade through ITT PRO Services, or · Added to newly purchased ITT pump equipment.

The i-ALERT2 will be available globally to major industrial markets. Shipments will start in early July and the iOS mobile app will also be available for download then on the App Store on iTunes with an Android version to follow.

For more information on ITT’s i-ALERT2 visit www.i-alert.com or follow the @ITTPROServices Twitter handle.

For further information relating to the BPMA please contact British Pump Manufacturers Association, National Metalforming Centre, 47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich B70 6PY, UK Tel: 0121 601 6350 Fax: 0121 601 6373 E-mail: enquiry@bpma.org.uk or visit our website: www.bpma.org.uk The BPMA takes no responsability for the statements, claims or opinions expressed in this Newsletter

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