Fluid Flow, Pump Basics and the Evolution of Smart Pumps
What You Will Learn
The session will provide an overview of fluid flow basics and centrifugal pump principles. Additional content will include the interaction of the pump with the larger system and the transitions from traditional constant speed to variable speed to ‘Smart’ pumps to intelligent pumps. Finally, we will review operating and maintenance practices for best results.
Key topics include:
- Overview of flow and pressure principles
- How a System Curve is Formulated
- Pump Basics, Performance Curves & Affinity Laws
- The benefits of Parallel Pumping
- Comparison of Traditional Pumping with Smart Pumping trends
- Sensorless Technology & Design Envelope Concept
- Pump Connectivity, Active Performance Management and the future of pumping
Key questions answered during the webinar:
- How accurate is the Sensorless measurement on the pumps?
- Can we clarify the difference between the control curve and system curve?
- How is the learning ability in IBM Watson more efficient?
- What is the typical efficiency of a variable speed drive?
- Do you still need a parallel pump controller to run two pumps in parallel?
- Mentioning BAS integration, do these pumps communicate via backnet IP and MSTP or just IP?
- What information from the system, piping, coils, etc needs to be provided to map a pump?
- Can we run a 60 Hz pump on a 50 Hz grid?
- Is the control curve programmed for each project or is it the same for all cases?
- Do all Sensorless pumps have vibration sensors?
- How do we get the system performance curve during a new install or a retrofit project?
- Can you please explain the source of the QPC again?
- Regarding pump mapping, what is the process to remap the pump to meet more specific site conditions?
- How does the horsepower line affect pump selection?
- In a variable primary pumping scenario, where a boiler or a chiller is coupled with a system pump, is the pump software capable of being operated to being satisfied a quick engagement or disengagement. Or will this require the use of a building control system to operate the pump?
Product Solutions of Interest:
Automation and Optimization Solutions
Heating and Cooling
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