Pump Industry News Novemeber 2016

NEWS

NOVEMBER 2016

WE CELEBRATED OUR 75TH ANNIVERSARY IN SPECTACULAR STYLE...

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his magical Dinner Dance, held on the evening of 6th October at the splendid Heythrop Park Resort in Oxfordshire, on the outskirts of the picturesque Cotswolds, was attended by 150 staff from the BPMA and member companies and their partners.

Sponsored by Grundfos, Wilo and WEG, and supported by some of the leading companies associated with this important industry sector. The evening started with a Champagne Reception in the Grand Hall of the old Manor House, accompanied by live music.

This was followed by the sumptuous Anniversary Dinner in the Enstone Suite after which there was cabaret from a group of brilliant previous members of the cast of Les Miserable. The evening continued late into the night with dancing to the excellent ‘The Swinging Little Big Band’ and the usual conversations and banter that always follows such a wonderful event....

BPMA Director and CEO, Steve Schofield, commented, “ We were delighted to acknowledge the past endeavours of the Association with a wonderful night of celebration and to herald the next 75 years of BPMA service to the industry. He added, “The evening was a joy to host and on behalf of the BPMA and all those in attendance, I would again thank our three sponsors for their kind and generous support.

BPMA staff members have been overwhelmed by the reaction to the dinner, which without exception, and against the backdrop of ‘Brexit uncertainty’, has been extremely complementary.”

Here is just a small sample of the feedback and comments: Peter Reynolds, BPMA President and Grundfos Managing Director -“The 75th Anniversary event wasa fantastic success and it was great to see so many people who are associated with the industry – both past and present – in attendance. It was a particular honour for me, as the current President of the BPMA, to be involved and we at Grundfos were pleased to play our role and help sponsor and support such an auspicious occasion.”

Russell McCabe, Sales Manager, WEG UK - “On behalf of WEG and its guests, can I just say how much we enjoyed Thursday evening – superb hospitality and entertainment in a wonderful setting. We were honoured to be part of the BPMA’s 75th Anniversary celebrations.”

Richard Harden, Managing Director, Wilo UK - “As a long-standing member of the BPMA, we were one of the first to support the idea of a celebration dinner to acknowledge its 75th year, and we were proud to have been involved. The venue, hospitality,

entertainment and overall organisation was excellent, all contributing to a truly great evening – and a fitting tribute to the BPMA.” David Hawley, Motors Generators Business Unit Manager, ABB -

“We were really pleased to be able to support the BPMA 75th Anniversary celebration by bringing along some of our key clients for what was a superb evening. Our colleagues and guests had a great time, catching up with many current and old contacts from within the pump industry. The whole evening, reception, dinner and particularly entertainment meant it was a really memorable evening.”

Dale Croker, Managing Director, KSB Limited - “On behalf of KSB Limited and all our staff members who attended the Anniversary Dinner, a big thank you to the organisers and the sponsors for a superb evening which was thoroughly enjoyed by all of us. Great venue, great food, great entertainment and equally great company; what more could one ask for? The prestigious event was a fitting celebration of the BPMA’s milestone and one which KSB is proud to have been associated with. The hard work and valuable impact the BPMA continue to provide in the pump industry deserves to be celebrated in such a fashion. We’re looking forward to the next milestone!”

David Rozee, Managing Director, Triark Pumps - “We had a great night at the BPMA 75th Anniversary Dinner and it was an honour and privilege for us to be dancing the night away (while doing business) with some of the industry’s top brass. Joining the BPMA this past year has already proved itself to be a positive move for us and we wish the BPMA every success while they move ever closer to their 100th year” Julijana Ristov, Business Manager, Siemens - “Thank you for organising such a wonderful event last week. It was our pleasure to support the BPMA and celebrate, together with our customers, suppliers and colleagues its milestone 75th Anniversary.

We thoroughly enjoyed the evening – the food, entertainment and overall organisation were exceptional, making it a great networking event.”

Alex Onslow, Technical Director, Flowserve SiHi - “A great night with great food & entertainment, great company and a great achievement by the BPMA in reaching its 75th Anniversary. Having been around for three-quarters of a century helping engineers within our industry maximise their endeavours, let’s make sure they continue to do so for the next 75 years.”

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CERTIFIED PUMP SYSTEM AUDITOR (4 DAY COURSE) NEXT DATE: 6 – 9 FEBRUARY 2017 Pumps consume 20% of global motive power – Pumping System improvements can deliver up to 40% reduction in energy costs. How can you achieve this?

• SAVE MONEY • SAVE ENERGY GET CPSA TRAINED! CPSA (Certified Pump System Auditor Scheme) – the pump industry special professional qualification developed by BPMA and referenced in recent government energy strategy documents Designed to equip individuals with the skills needed to conduct a Pumping System Audit in accordance with the ISO 14414 Pump System Energy Assessment Standard Please note: The Energy Efficiency Directive mandates energy audits for large companies from December 2015*

Cost per delegate for this course . £1,750 Plus Vat for Non-BPMA Members . £1,500 Plus Vat for BPMA Members Price includes 3 nights accommodation (B & B) at The Rezidor Park Inn, West Bromwich Courses to be held at:- The Rezidor Park INN, West Bromwich B70 9RS For a Booking form contact Steve Smith on s.smith:bpma.org.uk

FREE SAFECHECK FROM CRONER FOR BPMA MEMBERS Croner, BPMA’s partner and supplier of employment law and health & safety advisory support, are offering a free SafeCheck for the first 10 BPMA members to respond to this offer As a business owner there are a number of responsibilities and legal obligationthat you have to meet. A SafeCheck review can provide you with the peace of mind that you are compliant when it comes to keeping your employees safe in the workplace.

Normally charged at £295 + vat, The SafeCheck Review provides organisations with a professional and independent evaluation of health and safety compliance.

The SafeCheck Consultant carries out a tour of the premises reviewing work activities and safety arrangements providing pragmatic advice, at the time of the visit.

The consultant then produces a comprehensive evaluation report, containing details of recommended solutions, in the form of a userfriendly Action Plan, which is presented and explained at a second appointment.

To secure your free of charge SafeCheck, please contact s.smith@bpma.org.uk, giving your: • contact name, • company name, • nature of business, • site address for SafeCheck to be carried out, • telephone number • email address.

Croner will then be in touch directly to make arrangements for a mutually convenient time for the SafeCheck to be carried out.

Remember: This offer is available to the first 10 Respondents only

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2017 PUMP INDUSTRY AWARDS - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS For the past sixteen years, the BPMA’s Pump Industry Awards Programme has been recognising the best performing companies, products and people for their achievements and positive contributions. In 2017, the BPMA will proudly lead the call again in championing those who strive for business, professional and engineering excellence. Eight awards are up for grabs at the 2017 event.

• Technical Innovation of the Year – Products Projects • Environmental Contribution of the Year • Manufacturer of the Year • Distributor of the Year • Supplier of the Year • Engineer of the Year • Lifetime Achievement Award To make a nomination, visit www.pumpindustryawards.com The prestigious Awards Dinner and Presentation Ceremony will take place on Thursday 23rd March 2017, at the fantastic Crowne Plaza Hotel, Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire. Dating back to 1710 this quintessential English country estate seamlessly combines elegance with style, and is set in 440 acres of stunning Oxfordshire Countryside. Located just 12 miles from Oxford, its central location ensures easy access from all over the UK. Peter Reynolds, BPMA President, commented, “The competitive nature of the pump industry, and the constant search for greater operational performance and improved efficiencies across its myriad customer base, requires that all those operating within this important sector be at the top of their game. This awards programme allows the pump industry to come together in recognition of that drive for engineering excellence.” A full complement of Sponsors has once again been secured for this important industry event, with each one contributing to the overall success of the Awards Programme and Presentation Dinner. They include ABB, John Crane, Flowserve SIHI, KSB, Process Industry Informer, Siemens, SPP Pumps, Tomlinson Hall, WEG Electric Motors and World Pumps.

As a new sponsor this year, Julijana Ristov, Business Manager at Siemens, commented, “Having attended the event in 2016, we were impressed with the event and the opportunity it provided to network with senior figures from across the pump industry. Siemens prides itself on providing manufacturing enterprises with the equipment required to increase productivity, efficiency and flexibility, and as such we are delighted to be sponsoring the award category, and play our part in recognising the business and engineering acumen of pump manufacturing companies.”

Entries are sought for any company, product, application or individual within the pump industry that is worthy of recognition and reward. Nominations and entries are not restricted to BPMA membership, and you can put forward entries for yourself and your own company, or you can nominate others that you know of or work with. The Call for Nominations’ process is now open, with the ‘Online Entry’ Forms being available for completion until 5.00pm on Monday 5th December, providing ample time in which to submit an entry. So if you want industry-wide recognition for a job well done, be it for technical innovation or application know- how, for environmental consideration or distribution and supply, please make a note of this key date.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE - HTTP://PUMPINDUSTRYAWARDS.COM.

ECONOMIC VIEWPOINT – GLOBAL & UK (NOVEMBER 2016) FROM OXFORD ECONOMICS – THE LEADER IN GLOBAL FORECASTING AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS Our world GDP growth forecasts are unchanged this month at 2.2% for 2016, which would be the lowest since 2009, and 2.6% in 2017.

Short-term activity indicators have been mixed. The global PMI rose to an eight-month high in September, but growth remains subdued compared with its long-term average. In addition, other high-frequency data such as the Citigroup economic surprise indices have been trending down since August.

Indicators of international trade continue to show signs of weakness: the volume of world trade fell 1.1% on the year in July and was flat in the seven months to July. That said, the latest data for some countries show a pick-up in trade volumes in August, particularly in Asia.

This has been to the benefit of China, where data suggest a slight improvement in the outlook. We now expect GDP growth to average 6.6% this year, a slight upward revision. But meeting the overly ambitious targets for GDP growth will remain reliant on continued fiscal and monetary easing to shore up domestic demand.

The recent shift in monetary policy in Japan means that we now see yields on 10-year Japanese bonds capped at 0% until 2020.

Despite this policy shift, the yen is likely to stay relatively close to current strong levels for the rest of this year, and forecast to weaken to only 110 by mid-2018. The relatively strong yen further clouds the outlook for exports and overall growth.

We maintain our cautious view for the US, expecting 1.5% growth in GDP this year, followed by a modest rebound to 2.0% in 2017 (down from 2.3% previously). This is primarily down to weaker momentum in the private sector, particularly consumption and investment. But uncertainty is also playing a role, given the extremely different policies from the two main presidential candidates, uncertainties about which policies will be implemented, and the risk of a ‘trial-and-error’ presidency under Mr. Trump.

Activity in the UK continues to surprise to the upside, therefore supporting our above-consensus call on UK growth (1.9% this year and 1.2% in 2017). But sterling is bearing the brunt of the adjustment, falling to new lows against most major currencies. This has led us to revise our end-year GBP forecasts to 1.25 to the US$ and 1.12 to the euro (from 1.28 and 1.19 last month).

Though the economic data has held up better than the Bank of England had expected, the minutes of the September policy meeting suggested that this had not altered its bigger-picture view of the economy post-referendum. As such, the majority of members still expect to vote for another rate cut before the end of the year.

LATEST APPRENTICESHIP LEVY NEWS

BPMA GOLF DAY 2017 The 2017 BPMA Golf Day will be held at the Heythrop Park Resort Oxfordshire on Thursday 25th May 2017

The way apprenticeships are funded is changing. The apprenticeship levy is a new tax on businesses that will be introduced to help support the government’s target of 3 million apprenticeships by 2020. The levy will be paid at a rate of 0.5% by employers with a pay bill of more than £3 million per year Following extensive consultation with employers and training providers, the Government have published on 25 October 2016 the final funding policy that will take effect from May 2017 when the new Apprenticeship Levy is introduced. Details of the new register of apprenticeship training providers have also been announced. The following adjustments have been made to the funding policy since the Governments proposals were announced in August which will help ensure that the reforms benefit more employers, providers and apprentices.

THE KEY FEATURES ANNOUNCED WERE: •Higher funding for STEM apprenticeship frameworks and higher pricing of apprenticeship standards to support improved quality, and greater flexibility to train those with prior qualifications; •Longer period of time for employers to spend funds in their digital account, now with 24 months before they expire, an increase from the original proposal of just 18 months; •A commitment to introducing the ability for employers to transfer digital funds to other employers in their supply chains, sector or to Apprenticeship Training Agencies in 2018; •90% contribution from government to the cost of training for employers that will not pay the levy; •100% contribution from government to the cost of training for small employers that will not pay the levy and who take on apprentices who are 16 to 18 years old; •£1,000 each from government to employers and training providers when they take on 16 to 18-yearolds; •Help for training providers to adapt to the new, simpler funding model through an additional cash payment equal to 20% of the funding band maximum where they train 16 to 18-year-olds on frameworks; and •A simplified version of the current system of support for people from disadvantaged areas to ensure the opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship is open to everyone, no matter where in England they live, their background or family circumstances.

BPMA WILL BE HOLDING A WORKSHOP ON TUESDAY 29TH NOVEMBER TO CONSIDER ALL OF THE FOREGOING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND, PLEASE CONTACT STEVE SMITH ON 0121 601 6691 OR EMAIL. S.SMITH@BPMA.ORG.UK

GOLF AT HEYTHROP PARK Open 365 days of the year the Bainbridge Course at Heythrop Park was redesigned in 2009 by Tom MacKenzie the golf course architect responsible for many Open Championship venues. The 7088 yard par 72 course weaves throughout the 440 acre Heythrop estate and provides the perfect challenge for all golfers.

The 18 hole course meanders over ridges and through valleys that are studded with ancient woodland, lakes and streams. The course is quintessentially English and has several signature holes notably the 6th hole where the green nestles beside a fishing lake, the 14th which sweeps leftwards around an ancient woodland and the closing hole which is straight as a die and has the impressive mansion house as its backdrop.

Located 12 miles north of Oxford just outside Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds, Heythrop Park is within a 90 minute drive time of London and the Midlands, making it very accessible indeed.

BPMA GOLF DAY ITINERARY Tea, Coffee & Bacon Rolls at Registration 18 Hole Texas Scramble Team Competition with Buggies Individual Prizes Prize Giving Dinner, Overnight Accommodation BREAKFAST ON DEPARTURE 18 Hole Texas Scramble Team Competition with Buggies Individual Prizes Prize Giving Dinner, Overnight Accommodation Only £199.00 + VAT Per Player 18 Hole Team Competition – Bainbridge Course Buggies Individual Prizes Prize Giving Dinner O v e r n i g h t Accommodation Breakfast on day of Departure Only £199 Per Player + VAT Interested in entering a team; Contact: Steve Smith E-mail: s.smith@bpma.

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BPMA OFFERS FURTHER ELECTRICAL COMPETENCY TRAINING 7-9 MARCH 2017 – WEST BROMWICH This three-day ‘City & Guilds’ course is specifically designed to assist non-electrical employees to prepare themselves for cross trade working, and to help companies comply with the requirements of current legislation regarding the use of such people for minor electrical tasks.

Course Objectives After completing the course, students should be able to: • Recognise safe working practices (related to electricity in the workplace) • Work within the requirements of current electrical legislation (relating to topics covered) • Understand the fundamental principles of electrical energy • Perform routine electrical tasks at a basic level • Perform safe isolation of electrical circuits • Enhance their workplace skills • Relate to electrical circuit diagrams Who should attend?

The course is primarily aimed at mechanical or un-skilled tradespersons that are preparing themselves for work upon electrical systems. The course may be of great benefit to companies that intend to employ non-electrical personnel to perform routine electrical duties, such as, lamp replacement or portable appliance testing etc.

Topics Covered • Health and Safety legislation (related to electricity in the workplace) • Basic electrical principles • Electrical power and units of measurement • Safe isolation of electrical circuits • Electrical test instrumentation • Conventional circuit layout • Basic first aid (related to electrical hazards) • Electrical diagrams • Cable and wiring system Costing just £495.00+ VAT per person, which includes lunch, refreshments and City & Guilds certificate, this three day course will be held on 7th, 8th & 9th March at the National Metalforming Centre in West Bromwich. With just 12 places available, early booking is advisable.

For further information and a Booking Form, please contact Steve Smith at the BPMAon 0121 601 6691 or by email at s.smith@bpma.org.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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HOW MUCH WILL YOUR P When it comes to specifying pumping equipment, many companies, particularly those under increasing pressure to cut costs, could actually be making decisions that will cost them more in the long run. In this article, Steve Schofield, Director and Chief Executive of the British Pump Manufacturer’s Association (BPMA),explains how lifecycle costing can help to reveal the true cost of a pump.

The need to cut costs wherever possible is an increasingly familiar requirement for engineers charged with ensuring the continued smooth operation of plant on a limited budget. When it comes to pumping systems, although choosing the lowest cost option may seem like the best short term solution to achieving cost savings, it will almost always result in additional costs being incurred that could have been avoided by spending a little more time and money during the specification and design stage.

According to statistics from the US Department of Energy’s Office of Industrial Technologies, pumping systems can account for between 25 and 50% of the total energy consumed by certain industrial processes. Add to this the need for ongoing service, repairs and maintenance throughout a typical service life of 20 years and pumps quickly begin to represent a substantial area of expense.

The expectations of some pump users can be unrealistic when it comes to the cost of pump ownership, in many cases they focus too much on initial outlay, opting for the least cost alternative, which is not always actually the best solution for the application.

SO WHAT IS THE ANSWER? The BPMA and many of its members are keen to emphasise the importance of life cycle costing (LCC) as a vital part of any pump purchasing and ownership strategy. Life cycle costing takes into account many factors, all of which impact on the total cost of owning and operating a pump, which includes much more than just the initial outlay.

A pump’s life cycle cost encompasses the total overall costs that accumulate throughout the life of a pump, from installation, energy consumption, operation, maintenance and down time, even environmental and through to the final decommissioning and disposal of the pump.

By carrying out an analysis of the costs that are likely to be incurred throughout the operational life of the pump, it is possible to objectively compare all the potential options at the outset.

Lifecycle costing can be useful not only for selecting new equipment but also for justifying the upgrade of existing systems. Throughout the lifetime of a pumping system, it is unlikely that the same operating conditions will continue to prevail.

Factors such as the addition of new equipment upstream of the pump or changes in production techniques can all cause variations in pump duty away from the pumps ‘Best Efficiency Point’ (BEP). This is the point where pump capacity and head pressure combine to provide the maximum efficiency performance from the pump. If the pump is incorrectly sized and is operating too far from the BEP, wear and tear can occur which can shorten its operational life.

An oversized pump, for example, will not only be inefficient,

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but will also cost more to maintain because operating too far to the left of its performance curve puts an extra strain on pump bearings and seals. On the other hand, a pump which is undersized for the duty may end up running too quickly, which may potentially ruin the product being pumped and also prematurely wear out parts of the pump. Also its efficiency will be affected, resulting in excessive energy consumption.

Although a pump should be sized to an application, achieving this is not always straightforward. Involvement of third parties and the need to meet possible changing future requirements can all affect the sizing of a pump. Over design on parameters is very commonplace.

If every party involved in specifying a pump adds on even a small percentage to their sizing estimate, the end result can be a highly inefficient pump. The extra cost, both in terms of running and maintaining the pump can be very high over the life of the plant.

One survey of 4,000 installations showed that water pumps typically operate with a shortfall in efficiency of between 12.5 and 20 per cent because they are incorrectly specified.

The situation is worse for pumps that handle more unusual or complex media, such as chemicals or pharmaceuticals.

To help with changes in duty and assist with energy reduction many pump manufacturers are now promoting the use of Variable Speed Driven pump systems, frequency drive being the most prominent system used.

By using VSD’s you in effect combine electrical and mechanical principles. The addition of the latest controls or ancillary equipment can often help boost efficiency and enable pumps to meet changes in demand at a fraction of the cost of building a new system from scratch. In some cases, simply upgrading a pumping system can result in energy savings of up to 50%.

THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD DESIGN Maintenance and energy consumption represent by far the two most significant costs throughout the life of a pump. The answer to minimizing these costs lies in ensuring a well-designed pumping system, where the pump is specified as correctly as possible to the demands of the application. The energy consumption and efficiency of a pump is closely linked to the way that a pumping system is designed and operated.

Every pump manufacturer can, or should, supply characteristic curves for their equipment illustrating pump performance under given conditions. These curves demonstrate the interrelationship between discharge capacity, pump head, power and operating efficiency.

The BPMA and its members have been involved in the writing of the following Europump guides to assist users with their selection and operation of pumping equipment: EUROPUMP – A GUIDE TO SYSTEM EFFICIENCY FOR ROTODYNAMIC

PUMPING SYSTEMS £72.00 EUROPUMP – A GUIDE TO LCC ANALYSIS FOR PUMPING SYSTEMS £83.00 EUROPUMP – A GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS FOR VARIABLE SPEED PUMPING £72.00 EUROPUMP – AMAZING DISCOUNTS! (ABOVE 3 PUBLICATIONS) £150.00 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE ALSO VISIT: WWW.BPMA.ORG.UK/PUBLICATIONS Looking at the possible energy savings in the entire pumping system the BPMA in 2010 created the CPSA scheme (Certified Pump System Auditor). This is a new industry specific professional qualification developed by an established and highly regarded body within the industry.

The objective of the scheme is to help improve the levels of professionalism in the sector by creating a universally recognised and respected industry ‘standard’ for individuals assessing the performance of a pumping system.

THE CPSA SCHEME TRAINING INCLUDES: • Pump System Requirements & Analysis considerations • ISO 14414 Pump System Energy Assessment Standard Requirements • Pump System Optimisation methods • For further information please visit our CPSA website

HOW TO GET IT RIGHT – SOME TOP TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS The following are just some of the key factors that should be considered when specifying a pump, which could help ensure it delivers optimum performance and economy throughout its service life.

1. WHAT SORT OF PUMP DO YOU NEED? There are many different types of pump available, each of which is suited to particular applications. The two most popular types are Centrifugal pumps and Positive Displacement pumps.

Centrifugal pumps are generally suited to fast flowing or low viscosity liquid applications where the pressure is relatively constant. They perform most efficiently and cost effectively when operating at or near their Best Efficiency Point (BEP).

Positive Displacement pumps, on the other hand, are particularly ideal for high viscosity applications, as they are better able to maintain a constant rate of flow.

It may also be necessary to consider what type of material the pump is manufactured from. Hygienic processes in the

PUMP REALLY COST YOU? pharmaceutical or food and beverage industries, for example, are subject to the strict requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which call for equipment to be manufactured from 316L stainless steel.

Information on selection and which pump is best suited /used on different applications can also be found within the BPMA buyers guide available on the BPMA website.

2. IS THERE SUFFICIENT PRESSURE FOR THE PUMP TO WORK EFFECTIVELY? The efficiency and operation of centrifugal pumps in particular can be affected by the Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) available. Basically, this is the amount of pressure that is required to prevent the liquid being pumped from vaporising inside the pump.If the liquid vaporises, bubbles can be formed which will be carried into the pump. When these bubbles encounter zones of higher pressure in the pump, they will collapse violently, resulting in a phenomenon known as cavitation which can severely damage the pump.

When designing a pump system, it is essential to ensure that the available pressure on the pump inlet is greater than the pressure required within the pump to avoid the occurrence of cavitation.

3. IS THE PUMP POSITIONED IN THE CORRECT PLACE? Where a pump is positioned within a pipeline can also greatly affect its performance.

As well as determining the amount of pressure available, the positioning of a pump can also affect the quality of the product being pumped.

Too much or too little distance in the pipeline before the pump, for example, can lead to friction losses which can affect the flow rate of the substance being pumped, which in turn can affect the efficiency of the pump. The presence of pipe fittings, such as elbow joints, filters or other in-line equipment, can also affect the flow rate of a substance to the pump.

4. DON’T JUST PURCHASE ON COST ALONE When it comes to selecting a pump, cheapest is by no means best. Be particularly careful where reductions in the purchase price have been achieved by cuts in supplier back-up and expertise. Ultimately, the most cost-effective installation will be the one where the supplier can offer good technical back-up, an established track record and a reputation for high-reliability products based on sound research and development.

5. ALWAYS TAKE THE PUMP MANUFACTURERS’ ADVICE! It’s surprising how many customers don’t take advantage of the expertise available from the pump manufacturer when it comes to ways of getting the best performance from their pumps. After all, nobody knows more about how to get the best out a pump than the company that built it.

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GRUNDFOS TAKE CENTER STAGE

FOUNDRY MATTERS WITH GRUNDFOS

Having easy access to useful information is something that is important to us all but isn’t always that attainable. At Grundfos, we have been providing an increasingly sophisticated audience with various on- and off-line product selection support tools since 1984. These tools have evolved by speaking to customers and looking at best-in- class options from multiple disciplines. The latest on this evolutionary ladder is the Grundfos Product Center.

Today this Product Center allows you to begin your search journey from a number of starting points. For example, you can choose to search by family, pump design or application area. Alternatively, you may want to start your search by viewing the replacement options for an older Grundfos or a competitor model. Another way to start your search is by application and to find your choice based on head, flow and application type. Certain pump choices need to be dictated by the liquid type to be pumped, so this is yet another point you can start from.

So whether you need to select a pump by size, application, replacement or liquid, by making the Grundfos Product Center a favourite will be central to helping you to make the right choice. Find out more at www.grundfos.co.uk

Every day at the Grundfos foundry 25 tons of aluminium go through a process of being melted down so that this material can reinvent itself as a range of new pump components. This is all part of Grundfos’ sustainable ambitions where caring for resources takes on a practical meaning at Grundfos’ own foundry.

This aluminium itself comes from a range of sources including car and bicycle components, cans as well from pump process offshoots before it is melted and becomes part of the next generation of sustainable Grundfos pumps. So successful is this project that every year some 13.5 million new units are cast by the 100 employees within the department, becoming almost 50 different pump components that includes stator housing, electronics parts, flanges and tops for terminal boxes.

The current die cast plant in Denmark is in itself unusual, as its chimney makes use of an electrostatic filter that efficiently purifies the smoke. The filter is the only one in the world that is used within a die cast plant situation. Not only that, but Grundfos have reduced the energy usage in the foundry by 50 per cent since 1992. It is easy to talk about sustainability. However, some companies like Grundfos can actively demonstrate this by showing how thinking outside the box can have a positive impact, on many levels.

For More information contact GRUNDFOS Pumps Ltd. Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

Tel:(+44) 1525 85 00 00 E-mail: grundfosuk@grundfos.com Web: www.grundfos.co.uk

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AXFLOW INTRODUCES THE WILDEN HS430S PUMP AxFlow has announced that it has added the latest Wilden AODD pump, the aluminium HS430S to its product range.

Ideally suited for applications that require high head pressures such as viscous and solid-laden slurries, the HS430S high pressure aluminum pump comes equipped with the revolutionary FIT wetted path that minimises the number of fasteners and allows for single socket reassembly for faster, easier maintenance. The new pump also provides superior flow rates, is easy to maintain and increases plant profitability beyond any other 1-1/2” (38 mm) high pressure aluminum AODD pump on the market.

The HS430S FIT high pressure aluminum pump has been designed for superior fluid containment, and is a direct replacement for existing 1-1/2” (38 mm) high pressure aluminum pumps and does not require any repiping for applications. This high pressure pump features a “Simplex” design – which means that one liquid chamber is used to pump fluid while the other is used as a pressure amplification chamber. With a 2:1 pressure ratio, this pump generates 17.2 bar and does not require costly external boosters or amplifiers to achieve this discharge pressure.

FIT high pressure aluminum pumps are fitted with the extremely energy-efficient Pro-Flo® SHIFT Air Distribution System (ADS). This innovative ADS provides up to 60% reduction in air consumption compared to competitive AODD pump technologies.

For more information contact AxFlow Ltd, Ealing, London Tel: 020 8832 1872 | Email: info@axflow.co.uk |Web: www.axflow.co.uk

ITT GOULDS PUMPS – INNOVATORS FOR OVER 160 YEARS INTRODUCES i-ALERT2 The i-ALERT Equipment Health Monitor is a Bluetooth Smartenabled machine health Monitor that allows customers to identify potential equipment problems before they become costly failures.

ITT’s ALERT2 tracks vibration, temperature and run-time hours and wirelessly syncs the date with smartphone or tablet through the i-ALERT2 mobile app.

This condition monitor combines the latest in Bluetooth lowenergy and sensor technologies commonly used in the newest consumer health and fitness trackers and smart watches. It is the first condition monitor to successfully integrate these technologies into an industrial package in a small footprint for [2.24 in. (L) by 1.54 in. (W) by 1.40 in. (H] which is half the size of a credit card. It is engineered and rated for use in a wide range of industrial environments. It is chemical resistant, rated for extreme temperatures (40 to 183 F) and is rated to operate in environments with explosive gases, dust and fibres.

With 24/7 monitoring, a wireless range of up to 100 ft and the abitlity 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.

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

Customers can now spend less time collecting data and more time saving problems.

The i-ALERT2 is fitted as standard to Goulds ANSI and ISO process pumps and comes with a 5 year warranty.

For more information contact: Tel: 01297 639100 www.gouldspumps.com www.ittproservices.com

Perfected Sealless Pumps Continuous innovation means Sundyne HMD Kontro magnetic drive technology is now even more robust, reliable, economic and suited to even more applications ZeroLoss™ Composite containment shell / shroud that significantly reduces power requirements meaning smaller motor sizes and less energy consumption.

VapourView™ Non-intrusive instrumentation that uses ultrasonics to detect the presence of gas in a liquid from outside the confines of the pump.

Secondary Containment Options to enhance even further the environmental, health & safety attributes of sealless pumps.

With new derivatives including vertical, high-pressure, low-flow, multi-stage, even extended sump versions, there is a Sundyne HMD Kontro sealless pump that is perfect for your next project.

Enquire today.

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TURN ANY ANDROID OR WINDOWS DEVICE INTO A POWERFUL CONDITION MONITORING DATA COLLECTOR

HEAVY DUTY CHOPPER PUMPS FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESS APPLICATIONS

AVT Reliability ® are pleased to announce further developments to Machine Sentry ® its revolutionary condition monitoring system.

The Machine Sentry ® mobile software can now be installed on any Android smartphone or tablet device completely eliminating the need for an expensive custom made data collection device. AVT Reliability ® offer a range of both tablet and other handheld devices, including the waterproof CAT ® S60 smartphone which incorporates both a visual and a FLIR ® infrared camera at a cost that is comparable to consumer smartphones.

Machine Sentry ® integrates all condition monitoring techniques and watchkeeping data into a Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) solution to provide effective maintenance planning and reporting. Machine Sentry ® is simple to use, and includes automatic fault diagnosis assistant that helps identify potential issues with rotating equipment.

The use of readily available hardware coupled with the unique Bluetooth™ enabled tri-axis vibration sensor (Pat. Pending) significantly reducing the cost of the equipment required for data collection. The integrated fault diagnosis assistant, automatically detects rotating equipment problems (broadly equivalent to a level II vibration analyst) simplifies data analysis. The algorithms used in the Fault Diagnosis Assistant have been developed by AVT Reliability’s own team of vibration experts using thousands of hours of vibration data coupled with extensive field experience Machine Sentry® combined with access to AVT’s team of condition monitoring experts eliminates the requirements and costs associated with hiring highly qualified condition monitoring engineers and technicians making it the ideal solution to any condition monitoring program.

For more information visit: www.machinesentry.com, or alternatively call: 0161 486 3737.

With T-T’s 57 years’ experience they have vast knowledge on the challenging fluid handling problems in the process industry.

T-T’s range of heavy duty chopper pumps have been designed to tackle the tough industrial processes. The ETO, ETV and PTS range of heavy duty chopper pumps have a double chopping anti-clogging performance. The first chopping system consists of two chrome steel blades secured on the body inlet, acting in contrast to a spiral conveyor made from high grade cast iron and fitted to the motor shaft. The second chopping system consists of a shear cutting plate in special high grade cast iron, the cutting edges of the high grade impeller maximise the cutting action against the cutting plate. With a maximum speed of 2900 rpm, this is the only chopping system that operates at over 170 cuts per second!

Each pump in the range is ideal for particularly heavy applications that require a preliminary chopping of the solid material suspended in the liquid being pumped. The PTS range is a submersible heavy duty chopper pump. The ETO is an electric horizontal version which is mounted on a frame and coupled with a standard starter electric motor by a flexible coupling, and the ETV is a vertical option of the chopper pump range. The ETO, ETV and PTS range of heavy duty chopper pumps are available in a Nitec anti-corrosive coating for protection against aggressive liquids, making them the ideal choice for industrial applications.

For more information visit Web: www.ttpumps.com or call our technical team on Tel: 01630 647200.

Motors | Automation | Energy | Transmission & Distribution | Coatings

We’re ready for January, are you?

Energy efficient motors and drives for all applications available now.

From January 2017, in compliance with the EU Directive, all new electric motors with a rated output of 0.75 kW to 375 KW sold should not be less than IE3 efficient, or meet the IE2 efficiency level if equipped with a variable speed drive, this extends the scope of the directive from the previous 7.5 kW lower limit.

At WEG, we have a wide range of IE2, IE3 and IE4 energy efficient motors and variable speed drives available in stock and ready for delivery.

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AN INTELLIGENT SOLUTION TO PUMP SPECIFICATION

by Chris Harvey, Business Development Manager at Xylem The changing nature of communities and our lifestyle choices cause havoc for wastewater pumping stations. Chris Harvey, an expert in wastewater pump selection at Xylem, outlines the problems and offers some solutions.

The water and wastewater industries face continuing pressure to reduce their impact on the environment through both energy and carbon reductions as well as protecting it from flooding and spillages. However much of what they do, is governed by the specific nature of the wastewater flowing into them.

Our disposable society is a major culprit in this, with many consumers throwing items such as cleaning wipes, cotton buds and even clothing down the toilet. This unnecessary action is wreaking havoc on our wastewater systems and as a result, the focus of pumping station teams has turned to resolving the impact of non-biological solids, as opposed to system hydraulics.

In fact, one of the key problems, is that wastewater is often discharged into old gravity sewer systems - positioned upstream of a pump station. Never designed for high material loads, the resulting effect is blockages. With this in mind, there has been growing acceptance within the market that pump blockages were simply a natural consequence of pumping wastewater. This needn’t be the case.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER

For the delivery of an effective pumping system, it is crucial that it is

reassessed at various intervals during its working life. Over time, pumping station needs will change with new housing or commercial developments increasing the inflow and with it, potentially the characteristics of the water and solids may alter too.

Pump selection therefore has always depended on some basic key criteria, such as the required forward flow; how high and how far the liquid needs to be pumped, the internal diameter of the pipe (or rising main as it is often referred to) that the liquid travels through and, not forgetting any undulations in the rising main.

What should be taken into consideration, but can be difficult to ascertain, is the internal condition of the rising main. As a consequence of the impact of liquid on the walls of the pipe, it can result in friction loss within the system - the more liquid that is pushed through, the more disproportionate the amount of friction it generates. So a relatively small increment in flow, in long rising mains, can require a significant increase in required pump pressure. However, the more pressure the pump has to generate to pass a given flow, the more power it consumes.

Over-time the internal walls of pipework can become rough; caused by abrasions, corrosion, and/or fat build up, which in turn effectively reduces the pipe diameter. Any increase in roughness, or reduction in the effective pipe diameter, will increase the friction loss / resistance that is being generated at a given flow. With fixed performance pumps, this can result in a reduction of forward flow capability.

Delivering the right solutions to waste water pumping stations is unquestionably easier when the historical and current performance data is available, but to make specification even trickier, this is not always the case. In fact, having access to performance data, can in fact lead to systems being oversized, also resulting in increased power consumption.

In short, wastewater pump selection has multiple variants, many imponderables and elements of risk.

stocking emergency spares a truly herculean prospect.

One of the biggest problems is having access to the right data. In an emergency situation, having a pump in the ground often takes priority over having the right pump to optimise longevity, efficiency and performance.

While the reasoning behind this may be sound, the approach does lead to a number of potential issues. Firstly, in the case where a pump is fitted based on availability rather than correct selection, it will not be delivering optimum pump performance and is therefore at risk of premature failure.

At the point of replacement, there is a tendency to replace equipment like-for-like, beginning a constant cycle of having the wrong pump for the application.

Secondly, the reactively selected pump may not meet the performance requirements, resulting in the pump having to be taken out and the impeller changed, at an increased cost and risk, further down the line. That’s not even considering the impact on power consumption the greater risk of clogging – further increasing operational costs.

The good news is that the next generation of pumps have arrived, and they are capable of being much more flexible in operation, equipped with intelligent integrated control systems that can automatically deliver optimal wastewater pumping performance. Flygt’s new Concertor pump, has built-in capabilities to adapt to different duty points, which means that instead of replacing the pump or impeller, the pump will adjust its performance to cope which changing conditions over time.

This a world away from the traditional pumps in place today.

Having the potential to automatically adjust performance in-line with operational conditions, is enormous. The development will mean that there is no need for large stocks of back-up inventory because one pump size can be used in multiple applications. What’s more, high energy consumption can be solved by automatic self-optimisation, which has the potential to result in up to 70 per cent improvements in energy savings along with increased product reliability and longevity.

WHAT CAN BE DONE TO REDUCE THESE RISKS AND THE HIGHER OPERATING COSTS?

When combined with self-cleaning clog-free impellers and blockage detection/pump cleaning protocols that reduce the need for vacuum cleaning, call-outs can be reduced by up to 80 per cent. Over the entire serviceable life of a pump, these factors offer a significant reduction to whole life cost and risks. Planned maintenance can now be resourced effectively thanks to a reduction in stoppage time.

Modern life is impacting the operational efficiency and risks of wastewater pumps which, in turn, is making pump specification during new build and replacement projects, increasingly challenging. The answer however may lie in a new generation of intelligent wastewater pumps that can alter their performance in line with the changing demands of each application.

In the UK water industry there are currently around 36,000 waste water pumping stations. Take a look through the asset base of any water company, and you will see different pump manufacturers and models, each with specific flow and head characteristics. This makes

GREATER OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES

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WEG’S NEW AUTOMATION RANGE LEADS THE WAY TO EFFICIENCY AND RELIABILITY AT SPS IPC DRIVES 2016 WEG, a leading global manufacturer of motor and drive technology announce its latest automation technology which that includes new soft starters, medium-voltage variable speed drives (VSDs) and compact circuit breakers that are designed to deliver increased uptime and efficiency to a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.

“WEG is committed to increasing the reliability and efficiency of electric motor-driven systems (EMDS) and we have developed our automation range to support a larger section of the European market across industrial and commercial applications,” says Johannes Schwenger, Head of Product Management Low and Medium Voltage Drive Systems Europe at WEG. “Over

the last few years we have been investing in our automation offering to better support our customers, and we are proud that WEG has grown into a global provider of drive technology with a full-spectrum automation portfolio.”

WEG’s new SSW900 compact soft starters are high-performance top-end devices with integrated PLCs that provide fully programmable algorithms for regulating induction motors. They feature an integrated bypass contactor for longer service life, optimal space utilisation and lower heat dissipation in the switchgear cabinet.

The new MVW3000 VSDs have been designed to meet a growing demand for medium-voltage devices in Europe. They are built with multilevel technology and cascaded H bridges (CHB) to enable users to achieve medium-voltage levels simply by using standard cost-effective low-voltage components (diodes, IGBTs and plastic film capacitors).

WEG is also expanding its DWB series of compact molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) with three additional case sizes for output currents from 800 A to 1,600 A. The circuit breakers provide flexible, cost-effective and reliable protection for power distribution systems as well as for motors and generators in commercial and industrial applications, particularly in panel building.

For more information on WEG’s energy efficient drive solutions visit www.weg.net/uk

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STRUCTURED APPROACHES TO ENERGY MANAGEMENT THROW SPOTLIGHT ON ENERGY SAVING POTENTIAL OF SINE TM PUMPS The leading manufacturer of Sine TM pumps is encouraging food and beverage manufacturers to review their existing pump technology as part of a structured approach to energy management.

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group, which manufactures MasoSine sinusoidal pump technology, believes companies should embrace energy management standards such as ISO50001 as an opportunity to assess the potential for savings at a plant level.

This includes a complete review of existing pump technology, specifically in high-viscosity applications. For example, a switch to MasoSine technology in such scenarios, will deliver up to 50% power saving in comparison to lobe or circumferential piston pumps.

ISO 50001 The path to effective energy management for a growing number of companies is via ISO 50001. This international standard outlines energy management practices that are considered to be the world’s best. Energy management experts from more than 60 countries developed the standard to help companies save energy, cut costs and meet environmental requirements.

ISO 50001 shows plants how to take a structured approach toward measuring and monitoring energy use. For those that have chosen to go down the ISO 50001 route, this stage will highlight the need to look in detail at energy-intensive plant and equipment, including pump technology.

ESSENTIAL ANALYSIS The requirement for such a detailed analysis is echoed by data from the BPMA (British Pump Manufacturers’ Association), which states that pumps account for around 10% of the world’s electricity consumption, while two- thirds of pumps use up to 60% more power than necessary. Furthermore, energy represents 95% of a pump’s lifecycle cost, so the opportunities for savings are substantial.

Florian Walter, MasoSine product manager believes the greatest savings opportunities exist for food and beverage plants faced with processing viscous substances, from mayonnaise to meat. “There are some obviouseasy-wins to enable significant and immediate gains. Among these is upgrading to more energy-efficient pump systems,” he comments.

SAVINGS FOR HIGH-VISCOSITY APPLICATIONS With this in mind, a growing trend is the adoption of sinusoidal pump technology. Mr Walter continues, “Opting for Sine pumps not only ensures energy efficiency, especially when processing high viscosity substances, but offers particularly gentle pumping.”

There are a number of key benefits associated with using Sine pump technology with respect to added value and cost reduction, particularly regarding energy consumption. For instance, Sine pump technology typically requires up to 50% less power than lobe or circumferential piston pumps. Moreover, the size of the savings increase in line with viscosity: the higher the viscosity, the more the savings.

So how is this achieved? Well, the rotor design of Sine pumps enables a very large range of viscosities (from 1 cP to 8 million cP) to be handled without modification to the pump and with minimal effect on power requirements, hence the significant energy savings.

For more information contact Watson-Marlow Fluid Technologies Group, Falmouth, Cornwall.

Tel: 01326 370370 E-mail: info@wmfg.co.uk Web: www.wmfg.com

CLIVE FELLOWS TO RETIRE AFTER 40 YEARS WITH M BARNWELL SERVICES After more than 40 years with M Barnwell Services, the UK’s leading stockist and distributor of fluid sealing products, Clive Fellows has announced his retirement as Sales Director.

Throughout his successful career, Clive has been instrumental in growing the company through acquisitions, alliances, key account development and expansion of International Sales into over 60 countries.

Clive Fellows commented: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working at M Barnwell Services. It’s been a real privilege to work with everybody and I have met some great friends. I am extremely proud of where the company now stands as a leading International supplier of fluid sealing products. I will be looking forward to a relaxing retirement spending it with my family.”

Michael Barnwell, M Barnwell Services MD, said: “Ever the professional and a true gentleman, I, on behalf of everyone at M Barnwell Services wish Clive, his wife Sue and his family every happiness in this well-earned new phase of their

lives well. He will be missed by us all.”

SIGNIFICANT ACCREDITATIONS AWARDED TO TWO FLOTRONIC PUMPS Flotronic Pumps’ recently developed ‘E’ Series Pump has been accredited by the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) - a consortium of equipment manufacturers, food industries, research institutes and public health authorities promoting hygiene during the processing and packing of food products.

Engineered for the food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical industries and tested to exacting performance standards by EHEDG, Flotronic’s ‘E’ series pump features polished wetted surfaces to 0.8μm Ra or better and an electro-polished overall finish, making this pump the ideal choice for any environment or process where avoidance of product contamination is paramount.

Flotronic’s ‘H’ Series 3-A Pump has also been designed for conditions demanding rigorous hygiene standards. The ‘H’ Series has been accredited by 3-A Sanitary Standards Inc, the US-based independent not-for-profit corporation dedicated to advancing hygienic equipment design for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. 3-A SSI accreditation confirms that ‘H’ series parts and raw materials are of the highest quality with their provenance duly certified.

For more information contact Flotronic Pumps Ltd, Bolney, West Sussex Tel: 01444 881 871 E-mail: sales@flotronicpumps.co.uk Web: www.flotronicpumps.co.uk

ENERGY EFFICIENT PUMPING & GENTLE HANDLING OF SENSITIVE PROCESS FLUIDS CUTTING ENERGY USE WHILE SAFEGUARDING PRODUCT QUALITY PROVEN PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY

Alfa Laval SRU rotary lobe pumps are carefully engineered to provide reliable performance, troublefree operation and superior energy efficiency for demanding applications in the dairy, food, beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical industries.

It is an excellent choice for duties that require contamination-free pumps to meet high standards of hygiene, low-shear and low-pulsation operation. This pump handles both Cleaning-in- Place and Sterilization-in- place, and can be supplied with thorough documentation to support rigorous validation requirements.

Consistency with minimal risk of contamination Alfa Laval SRU rotary lobe pumps are designed with features that maximize performance and minimize the risk of contamination. These include a defined compression front cover sealing, rotor nut retention design, drainable pump head and ultra-clean surface finishes.

Understanding of flow patterns is vital to ensure high efficiency fluid transfer with low pulsation, low shear and low noise characteristics. Alfa Laval employs Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to establish exact geometry f o r the rotors and rotor case.

Robust construction – low maintenance To deliver reliable operation and low maintenance the SRU features a robust gearbox construction with heavy-duty shafts, torque locking assemblies and taper roller bearings throughout.

Certification, specification and standards Alfa Laval SRU rotary lobe pumps comply with EHEDG, 3-A, 3.1 and FDA hygienic standards and have ATEX approval for use in explosive environments.

For more information visit www.alfalaval.com

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