Pump system professionals must be aware of new rules to adapt to an evolving marketplace.
William Livoti
The Clean Power Plan and emphasis on efficiency are moving power utilities to optimize pumping systems.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Nov. 30, 2015) – Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), a Massachusetts public authority established to provide wholesale water and sewer services to 2.5 million people and more than 5,500 large industrial users in 61 metropolitan Boston communities, conducted an in-house Pump System Optimization (PSO) Program in November as a precursor to a pump system assessment of all its facilities.
Following the correct procedures for pump and motor alignment is necessary for reliable operation.
Modern tools allow plants to predict and prevent costly failures.
Users should consider system changes to comply with the new EISA standard.
Process control software reduces costs while increasing process accuracy and protection.
Looking at the big picture, asking the right questions and incorporating teamwork can determine the cause of failures.
Discharges flowing through the bearings put motors at risk.
