22.6.11

Energy / Power Cost in Pumps

Gone are the days of cheap power
Reducing Energy consumption is  one of the major industry priority
To optimise new or existing installations . always compare pumping performance
to energy output . The variation can be as high as 50 %

Question : How much of the energy consumption do Pumps or Blowers represent in your
Plant ?

Generally , the total breakdown cost of a Pump During its operating life  may be as follow

Investment of a Pump : 10 %
Maintenance Cost : 25 %
ENERGY COST   : 65 %

Pump design should  be focus on piping  design and keep as low as possible the System Delivery Head
Unconventional installation may also be considered

We know of one Factory installing an End scution pump with the discharge of the casing facing downward
and lower BHP was recorded ,compared to the standard installation.