Pumps are used widely in industry to provide cooling and lubrication services, to transfer fluids for processing, and to provide the motive force in hydraulic systems. In fact, most manufacturing plants, commercial buildings, and municipalities rely on pumping systems for their daily operation. In the manufacturing sector, pumps represent 27% of the electricity used by industrial systems. Applying best energy management practices and purchasing energy-efficient equipment can lead to significant savings in pump systems.
Basic Learning Materials
If you are new to pump systems or are unsure of how efficient your system is, a great place to start is familiarizing yourself with pump system basics and checking if you have already implemented the most basic energy saving measures.
Where To Start
The Pump System Info Card contains a brief summary of the top energy saving measures you can implement in your plant.
The Improving Pumping System Performance Sourcebook contains a more detailed explanation of pump systems.
Courses and Videos
For a more detailed learning experience, check out the eLearning and video courses available online.
Pump System Basic Training
Author: Pump Systems Matter
Online course covering pump system basics
Pumping Systems I
Author: Schneider Electric
An online course covering pump types and performance – Part 1
Pumping Systems II
Author: Schneider Electric
An online course covering pump system efficient flow control – Part 2
Pumping Systems III
Author: Schneider Electric
An online course on improving pump system efficiency – Part 3
Tools and Calculators
There are many resources available to help you calculate specific costs and savings for your plant. Some of these tools, calculators, and software are listed below.
MEASUR Pump Achievable Efficiency Tool
Author: U.S. Department of Energy
A tool that calculates the maximum possible efficiency for a pump
MEASUR Pump Assessment Tool
Author: U.S. Department of Energy
A comprehensive assessment tool for pump systems
MEASUR Pump Curve Tool
Author: U.S. Department of Energy
A calculator used to create a pump curve
MEASUR Pump Head Tool
Author: U.S. Department of Energy
A calculator used to find the pump pressure head in a system
MEASUR Specific Speed Tool
Author: U.S. Department of Energy
A calculator that finds the specific speed of a pump
These and other resources can be found on the Resource Library page.