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ION Science is delighted to announce it has won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise, in the category of Innovation, for its pioneering MiniPID sensors. The award is the highest recognition of business excellence across Britain and endorses the commercial success of ION Science’s innovative technology. ION Science’s industry-leading PID (photo-ionisation detection) technology offers unparalleled VOC detection, helping users to protect lives and preserve the environment.

The achievement of the Queen’s Award for Innovation reaffirms the design, quality, reliability and success of the MiniPID sensor, whilst also highlighting ION Science’s dedication to developing and producing new technologies.

Prior to the development of the MiniPID sensor range, VOC sensors often suffered from short operational life, poor reliability, and regular failures in the face of challenging environmental conditions. The MiniPID sensor addresses all these issues and more, highlighting why it is the market leader for performance, quality and standards for all VOC sensors. Able to withstand relative humidity up to 99% (non-condensing), temperatures of -40 to +65 °C, and with an anti-contamination design, the MiniPID range offers 10,000 hours of reliable detection, making it ideal for long-term monitoring. MiniPID sensors also have the widest detection range on the market, from as low as 0.5 ppb (parts per billion) right up to 10,000 ppm (parts per million), making them suitable for any application. ION Science’s sensors can be used to detect over 950 different compounds, many of which can pose a serious threat to human health and life.

Duncan Johns, Managing Director of ION Science, said of the win: “It’s wonderful to see the hard work of all the staff here at ION Science recognised by the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. As an organisation we are always striving to achieve the next level of innovation in technology, which is brilliantly represented by the MiniPID sensor range. We’re looking forward to the future of ION Science and continuing to innovate with our award-winning sensors.”

Dr Peter Morris, head of the Sensors Product Business Unit at ION Science, also spoke of the MiniPID: “Achieving this outstanding level of recognition for the MiniPID sensor is a fantastic result for the Sensors team. Many of us have worked at ION Science for decades and seen the full development of the MiniPID since its inception in 2007. Being able to have the affirmation of the MiniPID sensor as an ‘Innovation’ by the Queen’s Award for Enterprise is a great highlight and we’re very proud to receive it.”

Across the globe today, MiniPID sensors can be found in many applications, including oil rigs, gas refineries, pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, semiconductor factories, laboratories, nuclear facilities, air quality monitoring and many more; protecting the health and safety of workers, the public and the environment.

MiniPID sensors represent a monumental step forward in protecting people. The advanced VOC detection capabilities mean that no matter what application, environment, or compounds, MiniPID sensors exceed the customer need and delivers high quality, reliable results.

ION Science’s range of MiniPID sensors are now available to buy directly from the award-winning manufacturer – contact them today to find out more: https://ionscience.com/en/contact-us/

Explosion safety does not start with an explosion vent

The topic of “explosion safety” is omnipresent for plant operators and machine manufacturers once it comes to handling or transporting combustible dusts. In contrast to society’s assumption that an increased risk of explosion only exists for gases, enormous forces can also be released by combustible dusts.

In order to minimise the risk of explosion when handing flammable solids and dusts, the requirements for an explosion and the respective dust characteristics are assessed in advance.

As a rule, the fire triangle or even the explosion pentagon is considered here:

Fig. 1: The five requirements for a dust explosion.

Thus, in order to create an explosion inside a production facility or machine, the following parameters must be fulfilled

• Fuel (dust)
• Sufficient oxygen
• Suitable mixing ratio (dust cloud)
• Source of ignition which has the minimum ignition energy of the dust
• Confined Space

If one of the above conditions are eliminated, explosion safety has already been practiced. If, however, it was not possible during operation, the risk of explosion remains, which requires the endangered area to be declared (Zone 20, 21 or 22) and based on that other preventative or protective measures to be implemented

Typically the first approach would be to just apply explosion protection such as venting and explosion isolation in order to protect the equipment from each other to save lives and limit the damage. In principle, this thought is not incorrect: Compared with the use of motor vehicles, where accident could not be 100% ruled out, it is mandatory to wear seatbelts and apply safety measures such as airbags to reduce the effects of the accident.

However, if we take a step back and stay in the example, we can see that accidents are much more likely to be avoided with the help of driver-assistance systems such as braking assistants and lane keeping assist. As a result, it is no longer the accident but instead a hazardous situation that is recognised and averted in advance.

It was the idea of REMBE´s engineers to allow such hazardous situations to also be identified in the bulk solids industry and to be prevented by smart assistance and preventative systems.

Ignition Hazard - Electrostatic Charge:

Spark discharges, propagating brush discharges, cone discharges, and lightning bolt-like discharges are capable of igniting dust/air mixtures. To prevent these, sufficient grounding of the various vessels, plants and machines must always be ensured.

When pneumatically unloading tankers, high electrostatic potential that is able to ignite explosive dust atmospheres can also occur due to the high speeds. This risk can be eliminated by grounding the silo, intake station and vehicle. As a constant grounding connection is not possible on the vehicle, smart-ground monitoring systems are used as assistance and preventative systems.

Those systems make it possible to ensure that the connection to ground is sufficiently conductive during the unloading or filling of a vehicle. The grounding clamp on the monitoring unit is connected to the vehicle and then the line resistance is measured. If this is below 10 ohms, the grounding system issues a release and the grounding process begins. Release signals can be transmitted using integrated relays.

FARADO II takes things a step further here. The intelligent manipulation monitoring system ensures that a pre-set object size must be connected to the grounding clamp. Object sizes are determined based on electrical capacity (measured in PF) in this case. This prevents grounding clamps from being connected to steel girders that are already earthed or small objects such as screwdrivers.

Fig. 2: Grounding Monitoring with FARADO

Ignition hazard - High temperatures, self-ignition and smouldering embers:

A further ignition hazard that should be identified at an early stage is a temperature increase in the conveyed or processed material/product.

Friction, for example, often causes a slow temperature increase, which may eventually ignite dust clouds or at least produce glowing embers of sedimented dust layers. Depending on how the material behaves, Maillard reactions can also occur, which continue through to self-ignition.

Such temperature increases in product layers cannot be reliably detected either by spark detectors or by PT100 temperature sensors. For smart preventative assistance the use of infrared cameras with a longer wavelength is commonly applied. REMBE´s HOTSPOT X20 measures surface temperatures using an intelligent evaluation system, which divides the field of view into detection zones. A separate temperature threshold value can be set for each individual zone in order to tailor the detection to the process as far as possible. The HOTSPOT X20 can even identify small temperature increases (1°C) and enables to warn the operator of a fire or glowing embers at extremely early stages. The HOTSPOT X20 can also be used in explosion atmosphere up to zone 20 and under high dust loads and monitors a temperature range in the standard version of 0-200°C (higher temperatures possible, but typically not required).

Abb. 3: Explosion Prevention with HOTSPOT

Before smoke develops or a fire occurs, the material usually experiences a “roasting process”, which releases various fire gases. The phase from warming through to roasting can be very lengthy and thus allows the REMBE Engineers to detect pyrolysis gases during this roasting process.

Mainly hydrocarbon compounds are released when many substances thermally decompose. If there is incomplete burning without a flame and a low oxygen supply, carbon monoxide is created as well. The GSME X20 pyrolysis gas detector, for instance, has been designed for detecting these gases, even as they develop. Alongside carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon compounds, nitrogen oxide and hydrogen compounds (CO, HC, H2 and NOx) are also monitored. With the aid of an intelligent evaluation algorithm, a process behaviour can be ideally mapped and normal off-gasing be adopted. If a concentration increases above the usual level, the GSME X20 immediately triggers an alarm. The detector, is also suitable for explosion atmospheres up to zone 20, monitors concentration ranges from 0-100ppm.

Fig. 4: Explosion Prevention with GSME

What happens next after detection?

Each of the above mentioned situation requires a tailored solution of the assistance system. When the location and mounting position are ideally designed in an explosion protection concept, HOTSPOT X20 and GSME X20 allow explosions and fires to be prevented through early detection.

However, if a hazardous situation has been identified and operations stopped, this presents a further challenge. How can a safe environment now be restored for safe operation?

Process guidelines are a way to provide employees with fast possible actions in emergency situations. However, these must be transparent and easy to access. The REMBE iQ Safety Cockpit can help to visualise the fire and explosion protection components in an easy-to-understand way and connect various types of detectable risks with process flows and guidelines. Similar to the brain of smart cars as per the above-mentioned example, the REMBE iQ Safety cockpit acts a assistance system and navigates the operator to a safe situation.

If all of the components are connected to the network, signals can be received and resulting messages distributed automatically to various recipients (SMS, e-mail, pagers, etc.). In order to not only identify the devices but also the dangerous areas, the REMBE iQ Safety Cockpit can also display plant and building plans.

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SFC Energy develops zero-emission hydrogen emergency power generators for leading Italian telecom company TIM together with Wolftank Group

Brunnthal/Munich, Germany, April 14, 2022 - SFC Energy AG (F3C:DE, ISIN: DE0007568578), a leading supplier of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power solutions, is developing together with its cooperation partner Wolftank Group a hydrogen emergency power supply system for telecommunication equipment of the Italian telecommunications provider TIM. TIM is the leading ICT group in Italy with 30.5 million mobile and 16.4 million fixed lines. TIM Group is increasingly focusing on environmentally friendly energy solutions and is introducing new power supply systems that promote environmental sustainability.

In a pilot project, SFC Energy has already installed an emission-free emergency power generator for TIM in Trento together with the Wolftank Group, with whom it formalised a cooperation in March. The complete system of energy generator and energy storage consists of the innovative Wolftank Smart Cartridge, a special hydrogen storage unit for supplying fuel cell systems, and SFC Energy's proven EFOY H₂Cabinet. "In a market that is currently experiencing a high dynamic of change, we want to offer solutions with our partner that accelerate the transformation process towards a climate-neutral industrial society. Within a very short time, we have successfully implemented a first project. This is the basis to drive an upcoming nationwide replacement of conventional diesel gensets by market-proven hydrogen and fuel cell technologies," says Dr Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC Energy AG.

The complete system by SFC Energy and the Wolftank Group can be used for emergency power supply applications for critical infrastructures such as gas utilities or telecom infrastructure. It replaces previously used lead-acid batteries and diesel generators and provides emergency power supply without emissions. With this system, users not only improve their carbon footprint, but also reduce the total cost of ownership through lower maintenance requirements.

Read TIM's press release about the collaboration here.

For more information on SFC Energy's Clean Energy and Clean Power Management solutions, visit sfc.com.

7^th April 2022 marks World Health Day, a key date in the calendar for the World Health Organisation (WHO), and for ION Science. In a decade that has already seen increasing focus and pressure on improving health, protecting the planet, and reducing the impact of emissions, 2022’s World Health Day brings with it the strong but simple message of ‘Our Planet, Our Health.’

WHO have outlined a need for “urgent action to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being”. ION Science fully supports WHO’s movement and campaign for change this World Health Day. ION Science has a vision of preserving and improving the environment through emission and VOC (volatile organic compound) monitoring and protecting lives. ION Science produces and distributes a wide range of gas detection instruments globally, and MiniPID gas sensors for OEMs.

Draeger Safety UK, an international leader in medical and safety technology, is partnering with MRS Training and Rescue, one of the UK’s experts in confined space safety, to support in the development of new safety technologies and equipment to meet industry’s current and future needs.

The partnership will see Draeger and MRS come together in a collaborative approach to better support industry in keeping people safe at work.

Stuart Hoult, MRS CEO, says the idea was borne out of a chance conversation that realised that both organisations shared a common purpose of keeping people safe:

“Dräger has always been at the forefront of technology and product development. Our expertise is in the application of these products and how they can be best used in an operational environment. By working together, we can offer a total solution for industry and ensure we remain true to our purpose of keeping people safe,” he says. “Dräger’s breathing apparatus equipment is a leader in its field, and the equipment we choose to use.”  

Liz Millward, Marketing Manager, Emergency and Rescue Services at Draeger Safety UK, says the two businesses’ values are closely aligned:

“MRS only works with businesses that prioritise safety – a critical standpoint when working in such high-risk industries. We believe the partnership is an ideal combination of expertise and will benefit both parties greatly, as well as the wider industry.”

Unique precision manufacturing method CPL™

Ever-changing challenges in various different manufacturing processes are increasing the demands of plant operators for smooth efficient and totally safe processes.

The continued development of in-house technology by the German rupture disc manufacturer REMBE^® allows the company to manufacture rupture discs with sustainable advantages and industry-leading performance characteristics for a wide range of industries and sectors.

The secret lies in the so-called Contour Precision Lasering (CPL™) process where the predetermined breaking points are sublimated using a laser with high-tech equipment and not, as is the case with other manufacturing methods, mechanically scored. This high-tech production method includes a digitisation of the rupture disc contour, whereby extremely high structural stability of the rupture disc as well as the most precise burst pressure and opening geometries are achieved when bursting. Based on this innovative technology, the Sauerland-based company is creating the CPX technology series. Thanks to its improved, high-precision and at the same time robust features, CPX is excellently suited for industries with harsh conditions, aggressive process media and even for processes in which strict hygiene standards must be met.

In contrast to traditional mechanical scoring, with the CPL™ manufacturing method, the material structure of the rupture disc (including the opening lines of the rupture disc) is not thermally affected or mechanically integrally weakened. The surface facing the process remains completely smooth and without unevenness, scratches or indentations, which means that the rupture disc cannot be affected by product deposits from the often aggressive process medium. Two common causes for a premature failure of the rupture disc, namely corrosion and pin-holing, are therefore virtually eliminated. These phenomena in conventional scored rupture discs can ultimately lead to leaks in the process or to premature bursting of the rupture discs. The loss of toxic or expensive process media into the environment as well as the premature operational shutdown are only the most serious examples for the undesired and sometimes devastating consequences of a rupture disc failure in running processes.

The known IKB^®-, IKB^®-X- and SFD types are the “classics” of the CPX series. Even rupture discs already installed in plants can easily and quickly be replaced with a CPX version, which means that, in addition to maximising plant availability, the incurred operating costs can also be reduced without much effort.

In summary, rupture discs of the innovative manufacturing method CPL™ offer the following advantages:

• Durability thanks to a robust design
• Lower burst pressures with tighter tolerances
• Precise bursting behaviour and extreme reliability
• Resistance to corrosion and pin-holing
• Cost efficiency thanks to the high production speed

Fig. 1: REMBE rupture disc SFD

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Product Information Management solution set to save both time and money, setting new records for accuracy and speed for biking retailer

Leading elite road cycling and mountain biking retail brand Saddleback is implementing a new Product Information Management (PIM) system from OneTimePIM.  The new enterprise-wise solution will create a central repository for all product information, pricing and photography, enabling real-time changes to its eCommerce platform.

Founded in 2004 and run by a passionate team of riders, Saddleback retails high-end cycling products and is also the UK's official source of Castelli, Chris King, ENVE, HJC, Moots Cycles, PUSH, Sidi, Silca, Sportful, Stages, Troy Lee Designs and Wolf Tooth cycling brands.

Dr Pat Violaris, Managing Director at OneTimePIM, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be working with such a well known and established retailer such as Saddleback.  Product information is becoming more and more important for eCommerce stores that want to grow. Buyer expectations about the quality of product data they need to make a purchase are only going one way. With this in mind, the OneTimePIM system is perfectly placed to supercharge Saddleback’s eCommerce sites.”

“OneTimePIM will enable Saddleback to sync both product information and images in the PIM with all its sales channels. Any changes in the system will be reflected across its eCommerce sites automatically, saving considerable time and duplication of effort.”

OneTimePIM is a SaaS solution for Product Information Management providing its customers with a single source of truth for all product data with easy ways to share that data with ERP systems, eCommerce web sites and partner companies.

Anne-Laure Vercollier, eCommerce Data Product Administrator at Saddleback, added: “OneTimePIM will be acting as a central product information management library - standardising information, both company-wide and across our eCommerce platforms. This means our extensive product portfolio and associated data can be inputted and updated on the PIM and automatically reflected on the website when we publish the data. 

“This is nothing short of transformational for our business, as it is highly efficient and accurate giving consumers the most up-to-date information on product specs, prices and availability.  We want to give our customers the very best customer experience possible so that they come back time and time again.”

Dr Violaris concluded: “In the modern competitive eCommerce environment it is essential to maximise your customer satisfaction. Truly satisfied customers become return customers and become loyal to your store. A PIM System can help drive customer satisfaction through rich product information and a better website experience. OneTimePIM will deliver just this.”

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk has been confirmed as a speaker at the Downstream USA 2022 conference and exhibition in Houston, Texas. Turk will lead one of the strongest downstream speaker lists ever at the event, on June 8 and 9.

Alongside Turk will be Bob Maughon, executive vice president and chief sustainability officer at SABIC; Shelley Porter, executive director of sustainability and circular solutions at Eastman Chemical Company; and Chemours chief sustainability officer Sheryl Telford.

Elsewhere, the Reuters Events conference will feature Christopher Guith, senior vice president of policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Energy Institute, and Dipankar Das, group vice president and head of digital for commercial and value chain operations at Marathon Petroleum.

Rounding off the stellar cast of speakers will be Venki Chandrashekar, vice president for research and technology at Chevron Phillips Chemical, and Suresh Padmanabhan, senior vice president, chief technology officer and global manufacturing head for PET at Indorama Ventures.

Explosion isolation is absolutely essential for comprehensive explosion protection. Without isolation, an explosion safety concept is not only incomplete, but is also a waste of money for operators as:

In almost every production facility, individual plant components are interconnected by means of pipelines. The purpose of explosion isolation is to seal these pipelines in the event of an explosion to prevent the propagation of pressure and flames, thereby protecting the adjacent plant components. Precompression and flame jet ignition increase the severity of the explosion in the connected vessels. This leads to secondary explosions that can cause even more catastrophic damage.

Isolation systems prevent an explosion from propagating, thereby reducing the effects of the explosion to a minimum. Adjacent system components are optimally protected.

A distinction is made between active and passive isolation systems:

Active systems use sensors or detectors to detect an explosion as it occurs by registering the rising pressure or flames as they form and activate the associated isolation device, e.g. a quench valve.

Due to their structural design, passive isolation systems react purely mechanically to a propagation or loss of pressure. The latter also applies to explosion isolation flap valve. They are kept open during normal mode by means of the currents present in the pipeline. In the event of an explosion, the valve closes due to the propagating pressure front, effectively preventing the further propagation of pressure and flames.

Explosion isolation using quench valves: EXKOP system

The EXKOP system offers safe, economical and simple isolation of explosions, sparks and flames. By closing within milliseconds, quench valves protect interconnected system parts. In the event of an explosion, the EXKOP control system receives a trigger signal.

The entire system is fail-safe thanks to an integrated pressure accumulator and a self-monitoring control system. After triggering, the quench valves are ready for use again at the touch of a button. Plant downtimes can thus be reduced to a minimum. The compact design from DN 80 to DN 600 enables flexible integration into your production process.

Fig. 1: Quench valves open and closed

Explosion isolation due to slide valves

The slide valves RSV and REDEX Slide enable silos, mills and extraction systems to be safely isolated and are also available for challenging CIP, dust or gas applications. Both slide valves are suitable for abrasive media.

Explosions are reliably detected by pressure and/or infrared detectors installed in the plants to be protected and a signal is sent to the slide valve. This activates one or more gas generators, which close the slide valves. Flames and pressure waves are thus unable to propagate.

Explosion isolation flap valve Q-Flap RX - Isolation of raw gas lines to filters and dust collectors

The explosion isolation flap valve Q-Flap RX is offered in three different designs. The nominal widths from DN 140 to DN 710 have an inspection flap, while the largest nominal widths (up to DN 1000) have a modular structure to make maintenance as easy as possible. The Q-Flap RX is suitable, among other things, for the aspiration lines of filtering dust collectors and the suction lines of mills.

Alongside the stated features, the non-return valve Q-Flap RX allows for high K_St values, flexible installation distances and the highest strengths.

Fig. 2: Explosion isolation flap valve Q-Flap RX

Explosion Isolation with chemical barriers

The explosion isolation system Q-Bic registers the emerging explosion and extinguishes the developing explosion flames within milliseconds by applying the extinguishing powder. The extinguishing powder is optimally distributed in the pipeline via a nozzle system and guarantees reliable isolation. The chemical barrier is particularly well-suited to applications in elevators and spray dryers. 

Fig. 3: Explosion isolation system Q-Bic

Conclusion

Explosion isolation systems form part of the measures for explosion protection and are a must in every safety concept for process engineering plants such as silos, mills, filters and conveyors.

The experts from REMBE GmbH Safety & Control will be happy to help you to select the “right” measures at any time. 

About REMBE – the REMBE Alliance introduces itself

Most people associate REMBE with REMBE GmbH Safety + Control, the specialist for explosion safety and explosion venting worldwide. The company offers customers cross-industry safety concepts for plants and equipment. All products are manufactured in Germany and meet the requirements of national and international regulations. REMBE customers include market leaders in various industries, including the food, timber, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

The company’s engineering expertise is based on more than 45 years of application and project experience. As an independent, owner-managed family business, REMBE combines expertise with the highest quality standards and is involved in various specialist committees worldwide. Short coordination paths allow for quick reactions and customer-specific solutions for all applications, from standard products to high-tech special designs.

In addition to REMBE GmbH Safety + Control (www.rembe.de) with approx. 280 employees worldwide, headquartered in Brilon (Hochsauerland, Germany), and numerous subsidiaries worldwide (Italy, Finland, Brazil, USA, China, Dubai, Singapore, South Africa, Japan), four other companies operate under the REMBE umbrella brand:

Manufacturing operations are faced with many challenges in today’s marketplace. With Global energy prices soaring, many industries are being impacted in the form of rising production costs, supply chain issues and lower output.

With this in mind, now is the time to think about reducing your business’ energy costs.

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) estimate that that pumping systems account for almost 20% of the world’s electrical demand and the cost of energy represents 95% of the cost to run pumping equipment (1). It is clear that solutions developed to increase pump performance would be of great benefit to industry.

Fluid handling equipment can suffer from several physical and mechanical problems, including general and/or localised corrosion, cavitation or reliability linked with poor efficiency or performance. All these parameters may affect the power consumption of the equipment, increasing considerably its lifetime running cost.

One effective way to reduce the loss of equipment performance is to protect pumping systems using erosion/corrosion resistant coatings. In this area, Belzona Polymerics Ltd has provided coating technology solutions for over 70 years within all industry sectors.

Belzona 1341 offers a unique hydrophobic surface coupled with high erosion/corrosion resistance, which reduces friction losses and thus the energy input required. Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide) can also be used on new equipment to enhance pump efficiency and reduce electrical consumption. Its unique system provides gains in hydraulic efficiency from 3% - 8% on new pumps as well as up to 20% on those already in service.

Pump Efficiency Coating - Case Study

The Situation

A car manufacturer had four long-coupled end suction pumps that had been deemed beyond economical repair by another third-party repairer. Each new replacement pump would cost £18,000 and had an expected lead time of up to five months from the USA,

meaning an expensive and drawn-out process for the Customer.

Hayley 24/7 Industrial Pumps team were given the opportunity to offer a second opinion.

One of the pumps was sent to the Hayley 24/7 facility, installed on the state-of-the-art test rig and its performance was analysed. Its hydraulic efficiency was down at 38.3%. Work began on a strip and inspection with reports of both processes submitted to the Customer.

The Solution

The Customer was keen to proceed, and the team set to work. This started with the heavily eroded volute casing being repaired with Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), a metal repair composite.

The volute casing was then re-profiled to suit the impeller vane tips and Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide) was applied to improve the units’ hydraulic efficiency, flow rate and head characteristics.

Flow rate was an important factor in the Customer’s operation, and this was identified as a key metric for improvement prior to the refurbishment.  

The pumps’ seals were also upgraded to the latest EagleBurgmann SN Single cartridge seals, with bearing isolators installed to help eliminate bearing contamination.  

Reassembly of the unit was completed, and the pump was re-tested before being shipped back to the Customer’s facility.

The Result

The refurbishment and upgrade cost the Customer significantly less than what they had been quoted for a new replacement pump, from the American OEM. By providing this service, Hayley 24/7 enabled the Customer to secure a capital expenditure saving of £11,500 and cut the delivery lead-time down to just 2.5 weeks.

It was calculated that the refurbished pump would deliver an annual energy cost-saving of £14,500, based on the following performance test results:

• Hydraulic efficiency: increased to 48.3%
• Flow rate: increased from 77.3% to 85.1%
• Motor absorbed power: reduced from 42.6kW to 40.8kW
• Pump differential head: increased from 20.6m to 23.5m

The Customer is now looking to roll-out a comprehensive programme of pump refurbishments at their site, including all 12 active pump assets. By doing this, the Customer will benefit from an annual energy cost-saving of around £173,000. The reduction in energy consumption will also have a positive impact on the company’s current environmental initiatives.