PUMPS AND DRIVES RESOURCES

• What Benefits Do Variable Frequency Drives Offer For Pump Control?

  People working with water infrastructure or handling other industrial needs may choose variable frequency drives (VFDs) for better pump control options. This approach relies on a component that alters the frequency and voltage received by the pump motor, thereby changing its speed and torque. Here are some of the benefits of VFDs.

• $108 Million Renovation Project Wrapping Up

  The water is flowing, the big tanks are filling, and the new pumps are humming at one of Denver Water's most important facilities.
• Pipeline Management Through Measurement

  Pressure transients can be reduced through changes in pump operations and valve usage. Intelligent pipeline monitoring, combining pressure data with analytics, helps utilities prevent problems and educate operators and customers.

• Alternatives To Pump Alternation Schemes Using Advanced Level Controllers

  This article will focus on the pump control functionality of advanced level controllers and how they can help to optimize your process.

• How Can You Utilize Process Instrumentation To Save Money In The Treatment And Distribution Of Clean Water?

  In municipalities, approximately 6 billion gallons of water are lost to leaks every day. In this article, discover a solution to water loss and excess energy costs.

• Watermain Leaks Can Be A Costly Contributor In Energy Consumption And NRW Loss

  Mueller was hired by an energy performance firm to survey a federal government water distribution network in Ontario to determine if leakage was contributing to unnecessary energy consumption.

• Getting A Jump On Pump Maintenance To Reduce Costs And Improve Resilience

  To improve pump maintenance and service to 418,000 in and around Wellington, Wellington Water trialed Info360 Insight from Autodesk as part of a solution with Stantec.

• How To Cost-Effectively Increase Pumping Station Capacity

  Early detection of leaks can preserve pumping station capacity. Full-profile insertion (FPI) mag meters can be installed near valves and bends, making them ideal for pumping stations.