New Analytics to Improve Pump Performance
Abstract
Kempner Water Supply Corp. in Central Texas serves a population of 20,000. After installing VFDs, they experienced high pressure spikes which strained their pipe network as well as their staff. Line breaks became a common issue. After installation of a Dynamic Pump Optimizer (DPO), the pressure transients decreased and the VFDs were used to their full potential. In the end, KWSC was able to reduce peak transients by 77%, cut their energy costs by 20%, and better manage their assets
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Gamarra, Juan; Seaver, Rodney (2021). New Analytics to Improve Pump Performance. Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries; Texas A & M University. Libraries. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /196750.