The Importance of Pump System Health Checks

The majority of people get their car or heating units regularly checked.

And if a problem were to arise it would be quickly fixed and therefore continue to run at its optimum level.

Likewise, most people maintain their health by having regular health checks with their doctor.
However, it is very common that companies do not perform these necessary health checks on their pump systems.

In this current uncertain economy that we are in, making sure that these systems operate at their maximum potential is imperative.
When it comes to poor performance, it could be the case that the issue is not with the pump but with an associated part-an impeller, for example. A big unnecessary bill can easily be avoided by having the right instruments, working in the right way and delivering the desired result.
Small repairs and changes can make a big difference to performance.

On the other hand, without identifying possible issues, how can an operator know what needs to be done? Therefore regular preventative maintenance on your system is a much more cost-effective strategy.
By conducting preventive maintenance and monitoring on your pump systems, you will be provided with a clear picture of it's performance, which not only saves money in the long-run, but it also reduces the environmental impact by improving energy usage.
Maintaining your pump station should not be a one-time event.
By having a robust monitoring system along with regular health checks you will be delivered with an accurate understanding of how it is performing.
When choosing a monitoring performance, you should look for a system: that monitors energy use the whole life-cycle cost of the equipment how the pump performs against its most efficient duty point.
Also, the maintenance records will reveal any fault trends that can help to predict or diagnose pump failure, regular breakdowns or loss of performance.

You can use this information to plan maintenance and control your budget. Due to continual improvement, the accuracy of the system variable measurements has been increased. The monitoring equipment is able to measure flow, pressure, depth, energy consumption, vibration and temperature, without the need to drastically modify the pump station layout.
It is no longer a practical or viable option to replace a pump with the exact same pump. If a pump replacement is essential, then the whole station should be analysed.

Addressing problems in pumping systems is a constant challenge for operators.

A good way to look at it is to think it as a finely tuned engine that needs the same level of care and attention as a car's engine. With state-of-the-art monitoring technology at their fingertips, improving the performance of pump systems is easier than ever, without the expense of costly replacements or excessive energy use.