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The State
Of the Nation’s
Energy Economy, and
Our Take on Industrial Power,
Its Efficient Conversion to Work,
And What We’re Doing With It Currently

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Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Centrifugal Pumps

The 3 kEys 

  • Many facilities operate pumps at full capacity regardless of actual demand, leading to excessive wear and energy waste.  Don’t. 
  • The easiest measure to implement with an eye towards energy efficiency is to simply take care of what you have.  Develop a structured maintenance program, and stick with it.  The benefits are limitless. 
  • A well-matched pump to the system’s actual demand ensures that energy is not wasted in unnecessary throttling, cavitation, or inefficient flow conditions. 

Industrial centrifugal pumps are the backbone of many manufacturing and processing operations.  From moving water and chemicals to handling slurries and wastewater, these pumps keep critical processes running.  

They can also be one of the largest consumers of energy in a facility, leading to high operational costs and unnecessary energy waste.  Facilities Managers play a vital role in optimiz...

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