Page 2 - Reducing Energy Consumption

In the United States, more than 2.4 million pumps, which consume more than 142 billion kWh annually, are used in industrial manufacturing processes. At an electricity cost of 5 cents per kWh, energy used for fluids transport costs more than $7.1 billion per year. Even one pump can consume substantial energy. A continuously operated centrifugal pump driven by a fully loaded 100-horsepower motor requires 726,000 kWh per year. This costs more than $36,000, assuming...

In pumping applications with variable flow rate requirements, adjustable speed drives (ASDs) are an efficient control alternative to throttling or bypass methods. ASDs save energy by varying the pump’s rotational speed. In centrifugal pumping applications with no static lift, power requirements vary...

Hey there! As mechanical engineers, we know that the performance of centrifugal pumps is crucial for many industries. At Dynapro Pumps, we're passionate about promoting sustainable industries by reducing energy, water, and wear parts consumption in pumping systems. That's why we're excited to introduce you to the Pump Systems Academy, where we share our expertise on everything related to mining and industrial pump systems. In this blog post, we'll be giving mechanical engineers an overview of the...

When exploring and learning about pumping systems, I was amazed at the information available online today in 2021.  For a non-engineer, there are numerous sites that provide incredibly easy to read and understand information.  The U.S. department of energy has done an excellent job with their tear sheets.  I’ve provided the information that they teach, as it’s an incredibly reliable resource:

Most pumps operating today were selected to...