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Our Take on Industrial Power,
Its Efficient Conversion to Work,
And What We’re Doing With It Currently

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The State
Of the Nation’s
Energy Economy, and
Our Take on Industrial Power,
Its Efficient Conversion to Work,
And What We’re Doing With It Currently

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Industrial Pump Efficiency: Low and No-Cost Strategies for Facilities Managers

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  • Rather than operating pumps at capacities that exceed actual system requirements, with designs that incorporate oversized pumps or conservative safety margins, simply align pump operations with real-time demand.  Then, take the savings to the bank. 
  • Operating all pumps simultaneously at partial loads is inefficient.  Run fewer pumps at their optimal performance points. 
  • Leaks and unnecessary pressure drops within the piping network force pumps to work harder, thereby consuming more energy. Identify and rectify those leaks in pipe joints, valves, and fittings, and reduce the load on your pumps. 

Facilities Managers can implement several low and no-cost strategies to achieve significant energy savings, and below is an exploration of these strategies, supplemented with case studies and authoritative resources. 

Adjusting Pump Operation to Match System Demand 

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