Energy Efficiency
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Pumps are arguably the most common machine in power and process industry, and major consumers of energy, yet relatively little information is available on the application of predictive maintenance/condition monitoring to them. When deterioration in performance of a centrifugal pump causes a drop in plant production, overhaul is readily justified, as its cost is usually small in proportion.
ISO releases new pump energy assessment standard
ISO has released the new international standard ISO/ASME 14414, Pump system energy assessment. Developed in conjunction with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME),...
Read moreDetailsReducing life cycle cost with aftermarket service
In the downstream oil, gas and petrochemical industries, reliability and operating cost are two of the major consideration factors when...
Read moreDetailsEnergy efficient pump station to combat blockages
Unitywater is changing the way its pump stations operate to reduce blockages and save energy. A new pump and controller...
Read moreDetailsAustralia’s first renewable energy from a wave power array
The Carnegie Perth Wave Energy Project’s onshore power station has been officially switched on. Following successful testing last year, the project is...
Read moreDetailsInnovative fruit supplier cuts costs and energy
Radevski Coolstores, an apple and pear supplier in the Goulburn Valley, will boost its operations and reduce its overall energy...
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Pump school: flow rate control
Question: What are the various methods for controlling the rate of flow in centrifugal pumping systems? Is there an impact...
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Pressure recovery in hydraulic systems
by Neel Kaila, Director, Neel Pty Ltd, Nathaniel Brubaker, Engineering Student, Miami University and Robbert Veerman, Technical Consultant At its simplest,...
Read moreDetailsMeasuring energy wastage reduces operating costs
Energy losses in a pump can take on many forms. Some energy losses can be easily measured, for example, vibration,...
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Energy efficient heating for Aquarena
Stage two of the new geothermal system at the Aquarena in Geraldton, WA, has commenced with the new infrastructure to...
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Industry gathers for seminar and AGM
As part of the PIA’s 50th anniversary celebrations in November 2014, the association hosted two informative seminars in Melbourne and...
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