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TOP TEN PROBLEMS
IN PUMP SYSTEMS
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TOP TEN OPPORTUNITIES
IN PUMP SYSTEMS
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10.
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Pumps that are running backwards
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10.
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Interchange two wires, and boost pump performance 50%
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9.
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Pumps with worn seals
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9.
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Replacing worn seals can boost performance and save 5-15%
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8.
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Pumps with recurring problems that hamper production
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8.
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Motor Systems can and should be problem free. Find and fix the root problem.
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7.
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Pumps with a suction lift that loose their prime when shut down, or cavitate
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7.
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Designs that can't be shut off because they loose their prime waste money when they are running but not needed.
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6.
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Pumps that work against excessive system pressure
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6.
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Keep intake screens, filters, nozzles, and coils clean to assure adequate flow
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5.
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Pumps with a mismatched impeller
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5.
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Use a pump with a more efficient impeller. Save 10-30%
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4.
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Pump systems with bypass control
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4.
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Stop bypassing flow and save 20-50%
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3.
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Pumps systems with spill control
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3.
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The river water may be free, but pumping and treating it costs money. Save 20-50%
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2.
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Pump systems controlled by discharge valves
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2.
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Discharge valves are the least efficient way to control pumps. Save 20-50%
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1.
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Pumps that overload unless they are throttled
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1.
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Modify the machine to provide the flow and pressure the process needs and save 20-50%. Consider trimming the impeller
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