White Paper Proves SineTM Pump Energy Benefits For Process Engineering Plants
Key points
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has produced a white paper that sets out how Mee (MasoSine energy efficiency) curves can be used as a powerful and proven tool for demonstrating that sine pump technology is able to deliver significant benefits for users in the process engineering sector.
Higher the viscosity; higher the savings
Many process and engineering plants are faced with pumping highly viscous products, ranging from surfactants to silicone. Here, viscosities can register in the thousands, or even millions of centipoise (cP).
Easy-to-use Mee curves show clear evidence that sine pumps require up to 50% less power than lobe or circumferential piston pumps, particularly when pumping viscous fluids. In fact, the curves are able to demonstrate that the higher the viscosity, the more the savings.
Further benefits of sine pumps include low net inlet pressure requirements and minimised potential for cavitation. In addition, the significant savings in electricity consumption mean a greatly reduced carbon footprint.
All of these facts can be evidenced using Mee curves, which were first developed by WMFTG due to the inherent energy efficient characteristics of sinusoidal technology.
The curves help identify the correct size of pump and drive, and thus save money for the customer. They show how many kilowatts of power are required for a motor to run a particular application (relative to varying viscosities), as well as the efficiency of the pump.
Vast savings potential
The achievable energy saving is a very important factor. According to the BPMA, an average of two-thirds of the electricity cost on a typical industrial site will be spent on running electric motors. In addition, energy represents 95% of a pump’s life cycle cost, so the opportunities for savings are simply too good to ignore.
The WMFTG white paper sets out in clear language the ways in which process and engineering plants can leverage the latest sine pump technology to realise sizeable savings and rapid ROI. It addresses technical factors such as net inlet pressure requirements, net positive suction head requirements, cavitation, power requirements and the effects of viscosity. Importantly, it also shows how to use Mee curves, and the measurable outcomes that are possible in comparison with lobe pumps, for example.
Case study evidence
A selection of interesting and relevant case studies are also included that indicate the level of gains already being achieved by food process plant users of MasoSine pumps. These show the annual savings in both electricity and carbon emissions.
The latter is increasingly important in a business world where green supply chains are becoming the expected norm, rather than the exception.
Any process or engineering plants interested in finding out how sine pump technology can impact their bottom line, and how Mee curves can be used as supporting scientific evidence, should click here to download the WMFTG white paper.
For more information please contact:
Joanne Lucas Group Marketing PR Coordinator
joanne.lucas@wmftg.com
D: +44 (0) 1326 370 214
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
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About us
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) peristaltic tube and hose pumps meet requirements including: value for money; low cost of ownership; reliability and ease of maintenance to the food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, mining and many other industries.
We demonstrate how pumps deliver significant process efficiencies over the lifetime of the equipment. Whether performing flavouring addition in food processing, chemical metering in water treatment or mineral recovery, we have a solution which can cut pump downtime and reduce costs through higher accuracy metering and transfer. WMFTG has dedicated application engineers available to help customers make the right pump and tubing choice from a range providing microlitres per minute to 80 cubic metres per hour flow rates.
The only part of the pump to come into contact with the product is the tube or hose. This means there are no seals or valves that can wear or fail. Replacing the tube or hose can be performed quickly and safely. Peristaltic pump benefits include:
Total fluid containment with no seals No ancillaries Handle viscous and abrasive slurries and sludge Self-priming capability Dry running without damage to the pump In addition to their range of positive displacement pumps, Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group has added PTFE-lined chemical and industrial hoses to their range. Aflex hoses are reinforced to withstand the most severe conditions and use.
Where we supply to
Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, North America
Industries we supply to
Automation, Chemicals, Consultants, Components Electronics, Energy and Power, Food and Beverage, Glass Ceramics Cement, Metals and Minerals, OEM, Paper and Pulp, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber, Recycling, Textiles, Tobacco, Water and Wastewater
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