Mastering Pump Efficiency and Optimising Energy

As a pump engineer, you cannot overlook the significance of plant operating costs and conditions. Employing the correct pump operation methods brings substantial advantages to both you and the entire system. Considering that pump operation costs can be significant - currently standing at £3,000 per kWy (equivalent toa 1kW heater running for a year) - even a 10% saving becomes crucial. By running pumps close to their design positions, you effectively reduce the stresses and strains on the machinery, leading to improved asset resilience and a decreased risk of failure.
Join us for this comprehensive webinar as we delve into the mastery of pump efficiency and the optimisation of energy consumption in pumping systems. Pumps consume a staggering 25% of the world's electricity, with energy savings accounting for up to 35% of this energy. By leveraging the vast potential for energy savings in pumping systems, you can contribute to significant cost reductions and sustainable operations.
In this webinar, we take a holistic approach to pumps, covering everything from their fundamental principles and operation to the interplay between pumps and systems. We delve into the causes of energy waste, explore strategies for recovering energy losses, and equip you with the knowledge to select and maintain the right equipment for optimal performance and extended pump life.
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Can a vibration degrade hydraulic fluid So that the pressure is much less within just 4 hours?

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The question asks whether vibration will cause a hydraulic fluid to degrade and as it changes its condition with a pressure reduction over four hours. For its pressure to drop it would suggest that the sg of the liquid changes.
Generally, vibration may have an influence on a non Newtonian liquid, because there maybe a change in shear energy applied to the fluid and cause a change in viscosity of the liquid. Vibration, in principle, should not impact on a Newtonian liquid (generally moved by rotodynamic pumps).
The general definition of hydraulic fluid is a non Newtonian liquid, it may even exhibit laminer characteristics (depending upon is viscosity and component structure). Therefore, depending upon the liquid construction there is a potential that excessive vibration could induce a shear stress into the liquid. However, it may also just be a thixotropic liquid that would exhibit a change under normal operation, and if it contained compounds with elastic properties.