Today, it is generally acknowledged that pumps are big energy consumers and that many are needlessly inefficient. Equally there is an awareness that by focussing on changing to high efficiency pumps that incorporate advanced motor technology, an average pump’s energy consumption can be reduced by up to 60%. 

However, efficiencies are only one aspect of good pump design, and therefore this aspect should not be seen as the ultimate goal, but rather as a part of a much bigger systems picture.  In order to understand the true value of pump efficiency, the complete end-to-end installation needs to come under scrutiny, as opposed to just taking a view on a the pump in isolation.

By thinking beyond the pump and taking the entire pumping system into account it then becomes possible to optimise the  total integration of the pumps, drives, controls & protection, measurement and communication units, to ensure that they work together as part of one system.

By talking to a manufacturer like Grundfos, you can incorporate specific demands with application knowhow. These requirements are then translated into state-of-the-art pump intelligence specifically aimed at commercial building services applications. This holistic approach that encompasses the integrity of the entire system, is known as Grundfos iSOLUTIONS.

 

To see how your applications could benefit visit www.grundfos.co.uk/isolutions