BPMA May 2015

IT MUST BE THAT SPRING HAS SPRUNG… Everything in the garden is happily growing and it seems to have spread to BPMA News!!!

It’s been a while but this edition has “taken root” and blossomed into a twelve page issue – not before time I have to say…

In this “bumper” issue we bring you news from the EU Council, ring the changes about one of our longest standing members, give advice about saving you money, encourage learning, we keep you in touch with BPMA events throughout the year, not to mention a good number of press releases from our members and also an interesting editorial article.

Phew….

Yet again this year’s Pump Industry Awards event was a great success (not only for the winners) and, if you haven’t done so already you can catch up with the winners on page 4.

THIS YEAR’S 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 were awarded as follows: 1st Place – Flowserve 2nd Place – ITT Gould 3rd Place – Grundfos

Next year’s event will take place at The Vale Resort in Glamorgan on Thursday 19 May 2016 Information relating to individual member announcements or advertisements should be made directly to the relevant company.

NEWS

MAY 2015

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT & EU COUNCIL BACK EUROPEAN COMMISSION TRADE MARK REFORM After two years of inter-institutional discussions, the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council have reached today in so-called “trilogue discussions” provisional political agreement on the trade mark reform package. The agreed measures will make trade mark registration systems all over the EU more accessible and efficient for businesses in terms of lower costs, increased speed, more predictability and greater legal certainty. The reform will improve conditions for businesses to innovate and to benefit from more effective trade mark protection against counterfeits, including non-authentic goods in transit through the EU’s territory.

European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Elobieta Biezkowska, said in April 2015: “Trade mark intensive industries contribute enormously to economic performance and employment in the European Union. The agreement on the EU trade mark reform package will lead to a modernised and more efficient legal framework. This will promote entrepreneurship and competitiveness, which is good news for Europe. And we will be better equipped to stop the flow of counterfeit products effectively.”

The cornerstones of the trade mark reform are: • Significant reductions of the fees for European Union trade marks covering all 28 Member States. The agreed changes will lead to savings of up to 37%, in particular for businesses that seek protection of their registered European Union trade marks beyond an initial period of 10 years; • Streamlined, more efficient and harmonised registration procedures across all trade mark offices in the EU. Faster and less burdensome procedures will be a great improvement for successfully growing companies, mainly SMEs, which roll out their business beyond one Member State and seek trade mark protection in front of multiple national administrations; • Strengthened means to fight against counterfeits in particular of goods in transit through the EU’s territory. This will prevent abuse of the EU as a distribution hub for illegal fake goods to world-wide destinations; • Modernised rules and increased legal certainty by adapting trade mark rules to the modern business environment and clarifying trade mark rights and their limitations.

The political agreement on the Trade Mark reform package reached by the three institutions in the so-called “trilogue discussions” still requires to be formally confirmed by the European Parliament and the Council, which is expected in the coming weeks.

ALBANY ENGINEERING One of BPMA’s longest standing members - Albany Engineering Co Ltd located in Lydney, Gloucestershire- for nearly 70 years has become employee owned. Currently employing 70+ people in Lydney and 10 at its other factory in Bradford, West Yorkshire, the company has manufactured rotary gear pumps for over 100 yrs. Today it also produces specialist twin-screw and lobe pumps.

Mr Martyn Swaffield, Managing Director since 1967, when he took over the reins from his mother specifically wished to safeguard the future of the company with continued employment for his long serving employees in both Lydney and Bradford. He has formed a trust company The last few months have seen encouraging growth in the number to ensure further decades of employment for local people. 13 current of people participating in our pump technology e-learning employees have worked at Albany Engineering for over 40 years and courses. Currently offering two courses, the “Introduction” course 2 gentlemen have over 50 years’ service. aimed at those with limited knowledge of pumps, providing a Employee ownership is now recognized by governments and customers comprehensive grounding in all aspects associated with pumping around the world as being a stable environment, free from takeover and the “Essentials” course, a challenging course for those threat and with strong work ethic from employee owners. Within British personnel who manage or are involved in, designing, specifying, industry employee owned companies will shortly represent up to 10% selling, sourcing, installing, servicing and maintaining pumping GDP. It is believed that Albany Engineering is the first company in equipment. This course is now recognised to be equivalent to the British pump industry to benefit from the advantages of employee HNC level. ownership.

Both courses are independently accredited and quality controlled The occasion was recognised on Thursday 9th April when, after a speech by the National Open College Network (NOCN) and the courses by the new Managing Director Philip Dykes, in which he congratulated are offered in accordance with the UK Qualifications and Credit the new partners on over 1200 years service to Albany between them, Framework and approved by Ofqal. the new employee owners made a presentation to Mr Swaffield and his Entry to both of these courses is by a simple on-line registration and wife Anne of a picture and payment process and offers the learner the opportunity to work at plaque that will be placed their own pace from any computer. in the company reception Our lecture-based courses have also seen an increase in as recognition of this numbers attending our modules here at our premises based in historic occasion together West Bromwich. Five modules are offered covering pumping with a garden seat for Mr fundamentals, pump selection, pump systems, pump testing and Swaffield and his wife Ann. design of hydraulic centrifugal pumps.

Courses are held approximately every three months with registration by booking form.

Albany will exhibit its Next cheduled Fundamentals and Pumps Selection: 1/2 June 2015 range of pumps at both Visit www.bpma.org.uk/training for further information or contact Intershutz and Achema j.page@bpma.org.uk

TRAINING

during June 2015

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TECHNICAL ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS AS OF APRIL 2015 A LOT GOING ON – “KEEP IN TOUCH WITH BPMA” CIRCULATORS

Remember the ErP Directive requires that from January 2013, only glandless standalone circulators with an Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) of not more than 0.27 are allowed on the EU market and only glandless circulators integrated into products (eg boilers) with an EEI of not more than 0.23 will be allowed on the EU market from August 2015. A Europump guideline is available and BPMA continues to work with the National Measurements Office (the UK EU Market Surveillance Authority in regard to the ErP Directive) in regard to non- compliant products appearing on the UK market WATER PUMPS Remember as of January 2013, only clean water pumps in scope of the ErP Directive with a Mean Efficiency Index (MEI) of 0.4 (minimum) are allowed on the EU market. Guideline available from BPMA EXTENDED PRODUCT APPROACH The current ErP Directive requirements for clean water pumps identified above will provide the EU with some 3-5 TWh of energy savings.

Europump and the EU have agreed that via an Extended Product Approach (EPA) ie pump, motor and VSD (when applied) to be implemented via a review of the ErP Directive in 2016/17 savings of up to 35 TWh will be achievable. BPMA, through Europump is heavily involved in developing this approach and appropriate standards. Details are available from BPMA BOOSTER/MULTIPLE PUMP SETS Investigations are ongoing within Europump to identify an Energy Efficiency Index of assemblies incorporating multiple pumps.

WASTEWATER PUMPS The EU has recognised that a possible ErP Directive requirement at the product level would only yield minimal energy savings. Accordingly, the matter to be further considered as part of the ErP review in2016/17 assuming an EPA for wastewater pumps could be established and demonstrate higher energy savings potential. Again, BPMA heavily involved in this process and details available from BPMA ISO 14414 – PUMP SYSTEM ASSESSMENT STANDARD This standard should be followed when carrying out a pump system energy audit and was published on 1 April 2015 DRINKING WATER DIRECTIVE – 99/83/EC In December 2014 the European Commission made an unofficial statement to the industry that the Drinking Water Directive will be revised and Article 10 (Quality assurance of treatment, equipment and materials) might be removed. Secondly, it is highly probable that the European Commission will withdraw standardisation mandate M136 (materials and chemicals in contact with drinking water, mostly handled by TC 164) within a few months, to be replaced with a new mandate. Europump has almost completed its work on a Position paper and also a Guideline to assist members in selling their product on drinking water across all member states, however Draft copies are available from BPMA. WEEE DIRECTIVE Pumps are currently excluded from the WEEE Directive and BPMA are engaged in determining whether or not they will become in scope in August 2018 as part of the revised Directive – noting that a product that is not able to function by itself will not be in scope. Details from BPMA Finding a solution BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) Remember, BPMA through Europump have produced a As a Trade Association, BPMA receive “pump template” for use by pump companies offering via their website both pump enquiries level 2 BIM to contractors – details from BPMA and project tenders from the UK and abroad which we are then able to pass OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS on to our members.

Currently offshore activities are excluded from the Machinery, ATEX and Pressure Equipment Directive.

These enquiries are sent by email However the European Commission are considering circular to all members headed up ‘Pump Enquiry’ or ‘Project changing the law in this respect and developments are Tender Opportunity’ with the request that the contact details awaited provided are used to get in touch direct with the enquirer if ATEX DIRECTIVE they are able to assist.

Remember the new ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU) will be applicable from 20 April 2016. Until then the previous It is appreciated that not all enquiries will be relevant to you, version (94/9/EC) is to be used but always take a moment to read the details—don’t miss an CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS REGULATION NO. 305/2011 opportunity!

Europump position paper available confirming that pumps and pump units “in general” are out of scope of BPMA provide this service to all members completely free of this regulation as they do not fit in to the definition of charge. construction products ROHS 2 Visit www.bpma.org.uk A Europump positon paper is available from BPMA ‘I have had three calls this morning already from companies and EN ISO 20361 “liquid pumps and pump units – noise test can now finally proceed with this ‘An excellent response! code” – grades 2 and 3 of accuracy project—Phillips Consulting SA’ Many thanks—Costain’ ISO/TC115 – Pumps has approved the revision of this standard – details from BPMA

Project Tender Service

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This year’s Pump Industry Awards Gala Dinner organised by Touchwave Media and in association with The British Pump Manufacturers Association and sponsored by some of the leading brands in the pump sector was held for the second year running at the Chesford Grange Hotel in Kenilworth on Thursday 19th March.

Attended by over 200 pump industry professional who enjoyed the usual “friendly competitive” evening as they anxiously awaited the results, which when announced were met with joyous celebration.

As always there was the raffle in aid of the BPMA’s chosen charity WaterAid which raised just under £2000.

The evening entertainment was provided by Alfie Moore, policeman turned professional comedian who recounted numerous tales from his life at the front-line of the police force and as was compèred by the charming BBC News anchor Babita Sharma.

Folllowing on from the awards programme it was time for the traditional adjournment to the various bars where celebrations and commiseration took place in the usual manner, not to mention that a great deal of networking.

For further information about the Pump Industry Awards, & to view the photo gallery of this year’s event please visit the website at www.pumpindustryawards.com. If you are interested in sponsoring, nominating and/or attending the 2016 event please contact Andrew Castle at andrew@touchwavemedia.co.uk.

MEET THE WINNERS

The awards focus on key areas of manufacture and supply, including innovation and achievement, energy saving, engineering excellence, customer care and employee motivation. On the night, six companies and two individuals were awarded, and a fantastic night was had by all!

TECHNICAL INNOVATION – PRODUCTS SPONSORED BY: KSB WINNER: THE GRUNDFOS GO REMOTE The Grundfos GO is the most comprehensive platform for mobile pump control available to the market today. It provides simple, handheld support acting as an intuitive assistant and saves time on everything from commissioning, data collection, reporting through to sizing and replacement for a wide range of pumps and applications. The Grundfos GO is always online and ready to use wherever and whenever it is needed.

TECHNICAL INNOVATION – PROJECTS SPONSORED BY: PROCESS INDUSTRY INFORMER WINNER: IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF MINERA COLLAHUASI’S WATER PUMPING SYSTEM, NEPTUNO PUMPS Collahuasi Mining Co., located in Chile at 4.500 meters above sea level, has one of the most aggressive waters in the world, reaching 50.000 (mg/l) of chloride concentration. Neptuno Pumps performed a complete redesign of its pumps through a complete CFD/ FEA analysis together with a full material upgrade, incorporating superior alloys and advanced engineered thermoplastics which improved pump operational availability in a 600%, reaching 18.000 hours of continuous operation, allowing savings of US$650,000 per year.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRIBUTION OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY: SPP PUMPS WINNER: PUMP AS TURBINE IN PLACE OF PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE, KSB LTD & KIER KSB’s ‘Pump as Turbine’ was introduced

by Kier & KSB into South West Water’s Supply Network, to act in place of a Pressure Reducing Valve, thus capturing energy that would otherwise be wasted and converting it to electricity that can be fed into the grid. This environmentally friendly pump project has enabled South West Water to continue to work towards meeting their target for renewable power generation (30GWh by 2015).

MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY: AESSEAL WINNER: CLYDEUNION PUMPS - AN SPX BRAND An SPX brand, ClydeUnion Pumps Glasgow, is one of the world’s leading pump companies - a market leading centre of excellence in providing original equipment pumping technologies and full system solutions. Approaching 150 years Pumping Heritage, including Weir Pumps, we focus on delivering engineering excellence and customer satisfaction.

With dedicated Aftermarket and Field Service, we provide full product life cycle solutions supporting Service, Repair, Overhaul and Spare Parts, Customer Training, RCA studies, Upgrades and Re-rates.

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DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY: WEG ELECTRIC MOTORS WINNER: DRILLING & PUMPING SUPPLIES (DPS) DPS designs, supplies and installs pumping equipment throughout the whole of Ireland. As a leading supplier, DPS’s successful track record in customer satisfaction stems from efficient pump selections and advice that often exceeds customer expectations. Excellent communication between the dedicated engineering and service functions ensures seamless delivery from supplier to customer. DPS’s vision is to be the leader in design, supply, and installation throughout Ireland.

SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY: TOMLINSON HALL & CO WINNER: WEG ELECTRIC MOTORS UK Preparing for the 2015 change in legislation has been an ongoing process for WEG, IE3 motors were launched for general sale in 2009 with IE4 made readily available in 2013. A programme of training and education has continued throughout 2014 with customers and distributors invited to conferences bringing them together with industry experts to discuss the impact of these changes in legislation.

Moving forward, WEG continues to develop products that exceed the European efficiency standards whilst growing stock holding throughout Europe to meet demands.

ENGINEER OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY: WORLD PUMPS WINNER: EMMA LAMBERT, CLYDEUNION PUMPS - AN SPX BRAND As Lead Engineer / Team Leader on the Statoil project Mariner, Emma has excelled and exceeded all expectations combining technical excellence and innovation with her notable project & people management skills to deliver three new design pump packages, valuing approximately $20 million, including the world’s largest cast NORSOK (ASTM A995 6A) injection pump. Emma has also created a dynamic, highly motivated team culture perfectly aligned to SPX core values: integrity, accountability and innovation.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD SPONSORED BY: BPMA WINNER: BOB WENT As an active member of BPMA’s Council and Technical Committees until his retirement in December, he has been involved in many key decisions and contributed, technically, to many international standards and guides that are available today. His hard work, support and technical competence have been greatly appreciated within the BPMA over the last 11 years and his contributions will now be sadly missed.

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 www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1643/contents/made More information about the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme can be found on the ESOS webpage www.gov.uk/energy-savings-opportunityscheme-esos 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 COURSE DATES: 27-30 JULY 2015 • Pumping System improvements can deliver up to 40% reduction in energy costs - and COURSE VENUE: National Metalforming Centre, therefore improve user bottom line P&L account performance West Bromwich, West Midlands (1 min from J1, M5) • The fact that BPMA’s CPSA scheme has been designed to help by equipping people with COURSE FEES: £1,500 + VAT (BPMA Members), the skills to conduct a Pumping System Audit in accordance with ISO/14414 £1,750 (non-members). Fee includes 3 nights (b&b) So when considering auditing your pumping systems, remember the BPMA Certified accommodation Pump System Auditor Scheme (www.bpma-cpsa.co.uk) has established BPMA as THE CONTACT j.page@bpma.org.uk for registration form or body to train and certify personnel who undertake “Pumping System Assessments” as telephone 0121 601 6691 for more information 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.

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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 Fax: +44 (0) 1709 720788 E-mail: enquiries@aesseal.com Web: www.aesseal.com

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.

THE GRUNDFOS DRIVE TO REDUCE COSTS AND CARBON FOOTPRINT As a renowned pioneer of energy efficient pump technology Grundfos, wanted to reflect this into other areas of their business. This has resulted in their looking at local car rental requirements and subsequently cutting their expenditure on this aspect by 42% with the help of Business Mobility specialist Alphabet through their Corporate CarSharing solution.

This proposition means that Grundfos employees have access to a BMW 320 EfficientDynamics that is booked out via an online system and controlled through an electronic card system. The AlphaCity vehicle remains on site providing multiple drivers with access, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through an electronic card system. Jason Funnell, Operations Director says: “As a manufacturer of 10 million+ pumps annually, Grundfos have a global responsibility to minimise energy consumption, so it’s vital that we take any steps to reduce our energy consumption and improve our carbon footprint wherever possible.”

Funnell continues: “Previously we were dependent on rental vehicles, which were not only timeintensive to manage, but there was no guarantee that the vehicle delivered would be environmentally friendly. Also due to the timing of business journeys, more often than not vehicles had to be delivered a day in advance, and returned a day after, tripling costs unnecessarily.”

Grundfos has been an Alphabet customer for over four years and both companies continue to work collaboratively to drive down both direct and indirect car costs, whilst ensuring that staff have ready access to a well maintained, energy efficient vehicle.

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

Tel: 01525 85000 E-mail: grundfosuk@grundfos.co.uk

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THE HYBRID HEAT EXCHANGER

By Geoff Mahoney - AxFlow Product Manager Plate Heat Exchangers - London Within a great many sectors of industry, minimising energy consumption and maintaining plant uptime are essential to optimizing production costs. Process heat recovery is one significant approach to reducing energy consumption, whilst improving process performance will contribute to plant efficiency. Heat exchangers when used for heating, cooling, condensing or evaporation play a major role in recovering energy from process gases and liquids, so it follows that their efficiency will influence operating costs.

Although a mature and well proven technology, heat exchangers are having to evolve in order to meet the ever-changing demands of industrial processes and the environments in which they have to work. Plate heat exchangers using the plate corrugation pattern in combination with a relatively narrow gap between the heat transfer plates deliver higher heat transfer efficiency and cost effectiveness combined with low downtime. Their relatively small size and weight allows them to be used where there is a small footprint area.

However, they are rather limited to just handling clean liquids because the plates cannot handle solids or other contaminants very efficiently. Furthermore, the gaskets providing the seal between plates, limit the operating pressures and temperatures to around 20 bar and 200°C respectively.

This issue of limited pressures and temperatures can be overcome by heat exchangers incorporating semi-welded plates. In this design, two plates are laser welded together to form a leak-proof or gasket-free channel. The channels between the welded plate pairs are sealed via an elastomeric gasket. However, it too can only accommodate relatively clean fluids. Where more viscous liquids or those containing particles and solids are encountered the shell-and-tube heat exchanger has long been the answer for many applications. The only drawback to this is that its thermal efficiency is limited.

The ideal solution that accommodates the requirements of clean and dirty liquids, high temperatures and pressures and achieves high levels of energy efficiency is a heat exchanger that combines the benefits of both designs. In other words, a hybrid. Making the plate heat exchanger more like a shell-andtube heat exchanger without losing the inherent thermal efficiency advantages, means that a wider range of applications can benefit from improved heat transfer performance and reduced installed size. The solution comes in the form of welded plate technology. The hybrid design has optimized plate patterns on both the corrugated and tube sides, which delivers higher thermal efficiency than that of shell-and-tube heat exchangers and offer a more compact and efficient solution.

THE HYBRID

Hybrid fully-welded heat exchanger units (Fig. 1) offer a broad range of configuration options to optimize performance for a variety of thermal, physical and geometrical conditions. This means that the unit can be used for a wider range of applications than conventional plate and frame heat exchangers.

Typical applications include heat recovery units, process heating and cooling, process condensers, steam heaters, vapors, gases highly viscous fluids, fluids containing particles and fouling fluids.

The hybrid heat exchanger delivers many process engineering advantages when compared to shell and tube heat exchangers. Its compact design allows a heat transfer area of up to 1.800m m², whilst the unique flow pattern design ensures enhanced gas and liquid heat transfer as well as significant savings on material costs due to enhanced operating efficiency. The extremely efficient use of the plate surface maximizes the heat transfer area, thus optimizing heat transfer performance. The elimination of dead spots provides for very efficient heat transfer at low pressure drop values, enabling a closer temperature approach.

The plate side flow and the tube side flow are arranged in a crossflow configuration with one or multiple passes over the plates (Fig. 2). The plate pattern forms elliptical tube channels on the tube flow side and wave flow passage on the plate side. Larger plate gaps are available to accommodate higher flow rates, reduced pressure drops, and media with larger particulates. This facilitates Fig. 1 - Hybrid fully welded heat exchanger.

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optimum design for a wide range of process requirements. In the case of the APV hybrid plate heat exchanger, it can be designed for a pressure range from full vacuum to 40 bar.

At the heart of the heat exchanger is a heat exchanger block consisting of one or more plate packs. The dimensions of the plate packs are determined by the length and number of plates included in the plate pack. Plates are Fig. 2 - The plate side flow welded together to form one or more gas-tight and the tube side flow are and pressure-resistant blocks. A hybrid welded arranged in a crossflow plate pack employs advanced pressing and configuration with one or welding technologies, absorbing alternating multiple passes over the plates. loads on the welds. The welds are not subjected to mechanical loading during thermal cycling (thermal expansion effects) and therefore are more resistant to fatigue.

Hybrid heat exchanger design features are designed to provide good performance. For example, fluids containing solids or contaminants can pass more easily through the tube side because there are no obstructing contact points. Complete accessibility to the plate pack, combined with true mechanical cleanability on the tube side, ensure rapid, effective maintenance when cleaning is required. In addition to the heating and cooling of liquids, applications involving vapors and gases, which traditionally have been handled by shelland-tube heat exchangers, can benefit from the efficiency of the welded hybrid plate design.

APPLICATIONS

In process condensers, one hybrid heat exchanger’s profile is well suited for creating high U-values with a low pressure drop on the condensing side. A low pressure drop means a higher effective MTD and, thus, better recovery of vapors. The plate profile combined with a flexible connection size also allows gases to be heated as well as cooled. Also, a hybridplate heat exchanger is suitable for highly viscous fluids that benefit from the low-resistance flow channels combined with high film coefficients offered by both the tube side and corrugated plate pattern on the plate side.

In the case of heat recovery units, the high heat-transfer efficiencies of the hybrid design help achieve close temperature approaches and approaches of 1.8°F (1°C) are possible, thereby recovering more heat to reduce process operating costs and improve carbon footprint.

For applications involving high temperatures and pressures, a welded hybrid also can be used. Without gaskets to limit the temperature and pressure range, hybrid heat exchanger designs can accommodate temperatures from -40 to 350°C and pressures up to 40 bar pressure. The absence of gaskets helps to avoid compatibility issues and reduces the risk of leaks while making the welded hybrid design suited to hazardous or corrosive fluids. Plates can be produced in materials such as 304L and 316L stainless steels, high-performance austenitic stainless steels, Hastelloy and nickels to suit almost all corrosive product streams.

SUMMARY

Gasketed plate-and-frame heat exchangers deliver optimum thermal efficiency compared toshell-and-tube designs within a specific set of operating parameters.

However, the range of applications for which they are suited is limited. Shelland-tube units are more accommodating for high temperatures and pressures and high fouling or contaminant-laden fluids but are heavier, take up a larger installed area, and lack the heat transfer efficiency of plate technology. A hybrid welded plate heat exchanger, with its tube-like plate profile and true mechanical cleanability and efficient use of installation space, takes the range of applications beyond the gasketed plate-and-frame configuration into new areas.

NEW SEALLESS RANGE BROCHURE

GRUNDFOS PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR JOINS ECA LIST The Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme is a government scheme that was introduced in 2001 to encourage businesses to purchase energy efficient products and thereby help to reduce CO2 emissions.

Companies, who invest in products that are on the approved Energy Technology List (ETL) can get the benefit of being able to claim 100% first year capital allowances on their outlay. The claim also allows for the inclusion, not just the cost of purchasing the pumps/ pumping systems, but also any costs associated with the installation and transportation to site. For the average company this means an additional saving of £2,250 on an allowance of £10,000, which is addition to the standard first year depreciation saving.

Grundfos Pumps and their pump products have been part of this scheme for many years and have now received confirmation that Grundfos permanent magnet MGE motors have been accepted onto the ETL listing – which considerably expands the range of Grundfos products that are part of the scheme.

These figures do not include the on-going savings that will be enjoyed by companies who install approved energy saving equipment such as is available from Grundfos Pumps. Yet another reason to select Grundfos as your pump solutions partner.

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

Tel: 01525 85000 E-mail: grundfosuk@grundfos.co.uk

All Latest Sundyen HMD Komtro Products & Parameters Now FeaturedSundyne HMD Kontro has announced a comprehensive update to their main product range brochure. The opportunity has been taken to add in all of the recent product introductions and to give the publication an updated cover design, in yellow, to differentiate with the previous version.

Many of the operating parameters for the existing pumps have also been updated. These details are now being integrated into their website and all other literature has now also been updated.

In addition the recently introduced pumps are all featured in the range brochure including the following ranges: GSPX Multi Stage, GSPLF Low Flow and the LMV 801S Vertical Low Flow.

You can download a copy of the range brochure by clicking on the downloads section of their website at www.sundyne.com/hmdkontro. Printed copies of the brochures can also be ordered, For further information, please do not hesitate to contact our Internal Sales Manager, Vince Lee, on +44 1323 452141 or by email to vince.lee@sundyne.com.

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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NEW CANNED MOTOR PUMPS FOR CHEMICAL AND PROCESS ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS ACHEMA 2015 will see KSB showcase totally leak-free canned motor pumps from the Ecochem Non-Seal range designed to transport hazardous, aggressive, flammable and explosive fluids. The pumps are also capable of handling toxic and extremely hot or cold media as well as volatile or valuable liquids.

This new type series combines KSB’s MegaCPK – a standardised chemical pump successfully employed for years in process engineering – with groundbreaking canned motors built by Japanese cooperation partner Nikkiso. The pumps’ dimensions comply with ISO 2858 and meet the requirements of the DIN/EN/ISO 15783 and API 685 standards, with economic operation being ensured via a new energy-optimised electric motor design. The low-noise motor features a corrosion-resistant can made of Hastelloy (2.4610).

The new type series will be available in four standard variants featuring one design each for standard chemical applications, heat transfer fluids, polymerising or ferrite-containing fluids and a special variant for low-boiling fluids and liquefied gases.

The pump sets have been designed to meet the requirements of explosion protection class II 2 G c Ex de IIC to ATEX, TR and IEC Ex and temperature classes T1 to T5, and can handle fluids at temperatures from – 40°C to + 400°C as standard.

For more information contact KSB Ltd, Loughborough, Leicestershire Tel: 01509 231872 Email: Sales@ksb.com Web: www.ksb.co.uk

SPP PUMPS HELPS BRING UNITED UTILITIES FACILITY FULLY UP-TO-DATE

SPP MANUFACTURERS PUMPS FOR STOCK SPP Pumps, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of centrifugal pumps and systems, is now manufacturing its standard products range of pumps for stock - giving customers fast access to pumps … all from the company’s base in Coleford, Forest of Dean, in the UK. This move marks a major investment into the growth of SPP’s business across this diverse industry. Its standard pump product range offers ‘fit and forget’ replacement solutions for almost any existing pump system, for applications including: water boosting, irrigation, heating and air conditioning, fuel transfer and process cooling.

Bob Tichband, SPP’s Sales Director, comments: “Historically, SPP has not built pumps for stock, we have manufactured to order. However, we are seeing increasing demand for our standard products and this was an obvious next step - we can now offer 36 pumps of different sizes. Our aim is to stock at least 20 products at any given time, meaning we can turn customer orders around in as little as one day.”

Alperton Engineering, SPP Pumps’ Irish parnter, was one of the first to benefit from this new service, when a Eurostream pump with 4kW motor was dispatched within just 24 hours from receipt of order.

Jason Maher, Pumps Manager at Alperton, commented: “Speed of delivery and a cost effective solution was key to enabling us to win business from one of our own customers. It’s a win/win situation - we need to do something quickly, SPP helps us to do that, and everyone benefits.”

By offering this ready-made portfolio of products, SPP’s customers can benefit from quality products which are British engineered - giving reliability and efficiency across a broader portfolio of products.

Bob Tichband concludes: “At SPP Pumps we are committed to meeting industry needs when it really matters … and in this instance that is all about delivering when customers really need it. I think this move will make a really positive impact on our business and most importantly, on the lives of our customers.”

For more information on SPP Pumps range of Standard Products contact Tel: +44 (0) 118 932 3123, Email enquiries@spppumps.com or Web: www.spppumps.com

As part of its continuous investment programme to improve services to customers, water company United Utilities has completed a major project to upgrade Heronbridge Pumping Station, with help from SPP Pumps.

The facility, which sits on the banks of the River Dee, near Chester, helps supply a huge amount of water into a number of areas in North West England. Part of the upgrade work was to replace existing pumps with a new more efficient system to ensure the long term security of supplies.

“For SPP, some of the key challenges included the sheer size of the four large vertical turbine pumps required, and the need to make them fit precisely with the existing foundations and pipework in a limited working space,” says Martin Bagg, Head of SPP’s Water Division.

“The installation also had to be carried out without halting the station’s operation. Crucially, we had to be sure to specify pumps capable of handling river water with a heavy sand content and delivering the necessary high performance, flexibility, energy efficiency and reliability where it really matters.”

Renowned as a leading manufacturer and global supplier of centrifugal pumps and systems, SPP won the contract not only to design and supply the pump equipment but to install it. “Because we were both the supplier and the installer, there was no split responsibility and our experienced installation team was able to ensure that all work was carried out to a high standard,” say Martin Bagg. “The overall development project was carried out very effectively in co-operation with United Utilities’ AMP5 partner GallifordTry-Costain-Atkins Joint Venture.”

SPP chose four BHR80-18 pumps for the job, designed for a duty flow of 772 litres per second and a duty head of 85 metres, and specified Siemens 860 kW motors. A custom-made headpiece was fabricated to match the existing foundation and pipework centreline. This required precision measurement and manufacture, as there was little scope for error, but SPP has had plenty of experience in meeting such demands.

Lineshaft enclosing tubes and a high-grade mechanical seal system were fitted to cope with the water’s high sand content. By using pump spacer coupling, SPP has allowed for future maintenance of the seal without having to remove the motor or thrust bearing. This is especially important in view of the site’s space restrictions.

Martin Bagg concludes: “As well as a highly effective and dependable pumping system, United Utilities has gained much greater energy efficiency across a wide and varied operating range. I am delighted by the results, which give an excellent demonstration of our ability to provide turnkey solutions for large-scale projects, and our commitment to solving customer challenges where it really matters.”

For more information on SPP Pumps, its products and its support contact Web: www.spppumps.com Tel: +44 (0) 118 932 3123 E-mail: enquiries@spppumps.com

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QDOS DOSING PUMPS IMPROVE PRODUCTION ‘UPTIME’ AT ALUMINIUM COATING PLANT

Aluminium powder coating specialist, France Alu Color, has reduced its costsfor chemicals and further improved the reliability and safety of its surface treatment processes thanks to the adoption of Qdos dosing/metering pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG). So successful has been the project that the pumps generated payback on the investment within one year. At the company’s plant in Marcilloles, some 50 km south of Lyon, France Alu Color coats around 1,850,000 m2 (5000 tonnes) of aluminium every year, which equates to around 8500 m2 per day. The plant has one of the most modern vertical powder coating lines in France and operates under the Qualicoat product certification scheme, demonstrating both its quality and environmental credentials.

Clearly there is little margin for downtime at this fast-moving process plant, where the powder coating operation comprises surface preparation, chemical conversion, application and baking. And yet, one year ago, the Head of Chemicals Mr Crouzet, was experiencing problems with acid etching and chemical conversion after the dosing pumps in place at the time became repeatedly clogged. In short, problems were being experienced relating to siphoning, clogged valves, and a lack of necessary precision to dose the injected chemicals. The only way to keep production moving was to regularly maintain the pumps, with all the time, costs and safety issues (due to potential chemical contact) this incurs.

As a consequence, the company contacted Watson-Marlow, which recommended a trial of its Qdos30 model, a move that was to pay dividends immediately.“We installed Qdos pumps on the vertical powder coating line to dose specific chemicals at three essential points in our surface treatment process,” says Mr Crouzet. “This brought about a radical change because the siphoning problems consumption.”

Furthermore, Qdos pumps do not have any valves, so the clogging problems that previously resulted from impurities in the chemicals, are a thing of the past.“The Qdos30 can be emptied easily and thanks to the design of the ReNu pumphead, the pumped liquid remains sealed within,” says Mr Crouzet.“ After using the pumps for one year, France Alu Color reports it has only changed a single pumphead. In fact, so pleased is the company with its Qdos pumps that one is now dosing flocculant on the effluent treatment plant. Today, France Alu Color has eight Qdos30 dosing pumps across two facilities.

For more information contact Watson- Marlow Technology Group, Tel: 01326 370370 E-mail: info@wmfg.com Web: www.wmfg.co.uk

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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WEG SHOWCASES ENERGY-EFFICIENT DRIVE SOLUTIONS AT ACHEMA 2015 FOR THE FIRST TIME WEG, a leading manufacturer of drive technology, will showcase its latest energy-efficient drive solutions at this year’s ACHEMA (15-19 June 2015), on Stand A3, Hall 11, advising how companies in the process industry can boost energy efficiency up to IE4 standards while reducing operating costs.

Visitors to WEG’s stand, can learn about WEG’s new W22X explosion-proof motor in IEC 800 frame size which has outstanding efficiency of up to 97.4%.

Other highlights include ATEX-compliant geared motors, which combine W22X motors with robust gear units from WEG’s subsidiary Watt Drive, as well as high-performance variable speed drives, all designed to help process managers increase operational efficiencies.

“ACHEMA is a great opportunity for us to show our commitment to helping the process industry achieve above-average efficiency not only in standard applications, but also in hazardous areas,” says Andreas Schulte Mesum, Energy Business Manager at WEG in Germany. “Explosion-proof motors are presently excluded from the latest EU IE3 efficiency regulations, however, WEG is committed to offering the highest possible energy efficiency even in demanding applications, where reducing energy costs is top of the agenda.”

Designed for medium- and high-voltage applications, the W22X 800 can be used wherever extremely high reliability and robustness are needed in addition to explosion protection. With power ratings up to 5.6 MW and operating voltages up to 11 kV, the efficient W22X 800 motors extend WEG’s proven W22X motor series in the upper power range. Like the low-voltage W22X motor series, they are available in efficiency ratings up to IE4 which makes them one of the most efficient motors of their type presently available in the market. WEG’s latest generation of explosion-proof low-voltage induction motors in the W22X series have rated power from 3 to 1,000 kW, and WEG offers one of the broadest ranges of energy-efficient explosion-proof motors currently available. With its extensive portfolio of explosion-proof motors, WEG can supply the right explosion-proof drive solution for virtually all power ratings and applications in both gas and dust atmospheres, regardless of the form of ignition protection needed.

For further information visit Stand A3, in Hall 11.0,.contact WEG Electric Motors(UK) Ltd, Tel: 01527 513800 E-mail: info-uk@weg.net Web: http://www.weg.net/uk

The new W22X 800 explosion-proof motor for medium-voltage and high-voltage applications combines robustness with high efficiency

CAT PUMPS INTRODUCES NEW TRIPLEX PLUNGER PUMP – MODEL 3550 Cat Pumps, manufacturers of high pressure triplex positive displacement plunger pumps, has extended its 35- frame series with the introduction of the Model 3550.

Delivering pressures up to 414bar (6,000psi) and flows of 38l/min (10gpm), the new pump is ideally suited to operating in high-duty cycle applications in remote locations of where a mobile unit is required.

Cat Pumps model 3550 has been developed for demanding applications requiring long-life and dependable performance. Available in direct drive and belt drive options, applications highlighted by Cat Pumps pumping hydrostatic and destruct testing, water jetting, high pressure tooling, water blasting, high pressure injection and surface preparation.

Using advanced engineering design software, Cat Pumps have optimised every detail to produce a pump offering extended, trouble-free service life. Key features that deliver optimum operation include concentric, high density polished solid plungers for long seal life, V-packings and low pressure seals that are fully lubricated and cooled. As is to be expected from Cat pumps, maintenance is simple as servicing the wet end is undertaken without having to enter the crankcase.

The Model 3550 is available from Cat Pump’s UK headquarters and is supported by an extensive range of accessories and engineering support.

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