Masdaf and ABB Explain the Key Points of Efficient Pump Systems!

Masdaf, in a webinar organized jointly with ABB on September 30, discussed the "Effects of Frequency Inverter Use in Pumps on System Efficiency".

Masdaf Industry Group Sales Manager Sibel AKAN, who gave information about "Eco-design Applications in Electrical Engines and Pumps” and “Benefits of Using Frequency Control System in Pumps”, said: "20% of total energy consumption in the world and 30% of industrial energy on average is consumed by pumps. It is possible to save 30% of the energy consumed with a good system design and the choice of an appropriate type of pump."

 Masdaf, which has achieved many firsts in the pump sector with its history approaching half a century, continues to make a difference in the sector with the technical trainings it organizes. Masdaf discussed the "Effect of the Use of Frequency Inverter in Pumps on System Efficiency" in a webinar organized jointly with ABB, the leading company in the energy and automation sector, on September 30.

Within the scope of the online seminar, ABB Product Manager Tuğra KÜÇÜKAY shared information about “Driver Foundations” and “Energy Efficiency in Electric Motors”; ABB Control Products Specialist Ozan Gültekin shared information about “Contactors and Leading Solutions”. Masdaf Industry Group Sales Manager Sibel AKAN addressed on the topics of "Eco-Design Applications in Electric Motors and Pumps", "Benefits of Using Frequency Control System in Pumps” and “Frequency Control Board Properties”.

Savings in pump technologies start with "electric motor”

Drawing attention to the importance of Eco-design applications in pump technologies, Sibel AKAN stated that saving in pump systems started with "electric motor”, she continued: “Electricity consumption in the industrial area accounts for 42% of total consumption. 70% of the electricity used in the industry is spent by electric motors.

 30% of industrial energy is consumed by pumps

Medium-sized engines such as 0.75 – 375 kW are the technologies that meet the most power needs with 68%. In addition, pumps consume 20% of the world's total energy consumption and an average of 30% of industrial energy. With the right system design and the right pump selection, it is possible to save 30% of the energy consumed. ”This has also been reported by the American Hydraulic Institute and EUROPUMP. For example, variable speed pumps that provide the desired pressure can be used instead of control valves," she said.

 “Internet of Things” ( IoT ) technology for pump systems

Drawing attention to the benefits of frequency control used in pump technologies, Ms. AKAN: "Frequency control devices” offering Internet of Things "(IoT) technology to pump systems offer control advantage by providing instant access to external units (building automation system) with Mod-Bus or Bacnet communication protocol. With remote access, operations such as pump switching on and off can be done easily. At the same time, smart pump technologies that work efficiently in line with the needs of the system provide both system efficiency and energy saving. Since the motors always make soft start and stoppage in frequency controller applications, they do not create sudden current jumps that wear out switch equipment, such as direct start-up, star-triangle or soft starter applications.

51% energy saving

In an oversized system, reducing speed by 20% saves 51% of energy. Thus, the system efficiency provided by controllable smart pump technologies saves energy costs in enterprises It also ensures that the faulty pump is deactivated in case of failure and the backup pump is automatically activated and the system operates without causing any disruption. Instantly shares the error code with the alarm system on the screen in case of error.

Real-time simultaneous ageing in multiple pump systems

With its speed adjustment feature, it contributes to the protection of the motor and bearing life of the pump. It also provides real-time simultaneous aging in multiple pump systems by displaying the total operating hours of each of the pumps. It also ensures that the faulty pump is deactivated in case of failure and the backup pump is automatically activated and the system operates without causing any disruption. Frequency control also reduces mechanical pulses. Following the sudden changes in flow rate and pressure jumps, it prevents leaks and impacts that may occur in mechanical evenings due to sudden pressure jumps. 

Reduces the risk of cavitation

It also reduces the risk of cavitation. When the static pressure drops below the liquid evaporation pressure, bubbles in the fluid hit the inner walls of the pump with a very strong force and cause mechanical wear. In frequency-controlled pump applications, the readability of the pressure information in front of the pump enables the risk of cavitation to be observed and thus precautions taken. Considering these features, mechanical maintenance time and costs of the system also decrease.”