PIQUA, Ohio (Jan. 30, 2017)—Crane Pumps & Systems, a Crane Co. Company, announced that various products it offers meet U.S. Department of Energy requirements for pump energy efficiency ahead of the 2020 compliance date.
The Weinman® 375 / 575 Series End Suction Pumps, Weinman® 310 / 500 (G&K) Series End Suction Pumps, and Burks® GA & GB Series Pumps have been tested in accordance with, and exceed the requirements of the Energy Conservation Standards for Pumps established by the Department of Energy, according to a statement from the company.
These pumps meet the requirements three years ahead of the 2020 compliance date, the company said. The goal of the new standards is to reduce pump operating costs, the demand on the nation's energy system, and carbon emissions related to power generation, according to the company.
The Crane Pumps & Systems’ test lab was one of the first in the U.S. to become approved by the Hydraulic Institute, satisfying the organization’s requirements to meet the HI 40.6 Methods for Rotodynamic Pump Efficiency Testing standard. This approval indicates that the company’s test laboratory has been audited per the requirements defined by the HI 40.7 Program Guide for Pump Test Laboratory Approval.