Pumps Valves Systems

PumpMeter. Gain a deeper insight into your pump.

2 Introduction

PumpMeter. Innovation
for more transparency.

Imagine you are planning to buy a new car. A long list of requirements
influences your choice of model. After all what use would a modern car
be if it did not come equipped with accessories such as fuel consumption
or gear-change indicator? These indicators are the key to finding out how
to avoid unnecessary wear and fuel consumption and save costs as a result.

What these indicators do for your car, PumpMeter can now do for your
pumps. Statistical analyses have revealed that most pumps do not run at
their best efficiency point. The reasons for this are often to be found in
deviations between anticipated parameters and the systems actual situation.

KSBs innovative PumpMeter shows your pumps current operating point

and provides the answers to your questions: Will running my pump at this
operating point have an adverse effect on its availability? Can my pump
provide efficient and cost-saving operation?

Benefits at a glance.

n Transparency of pump operation

n Securing your pumps availability
n Identifying potential energy savings
n Saving time, energy and money
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4 Product Description and Benefits

With PumpMeter you can see

how your pump is operating.

PumpMeter calculates the differential pressure and estab-
lishes the pumps operating point by measuring the
pumps suction and discharge pressure around the clock.
The measured and calculated values are shown in alter-
nation on a user-friendly display. A typical pump curve
graph shows you where your pump is currently operating.
A load profile is established in the course of the pumps
operation using all data compiled, and information is
provided on the pumps actual operating mode. You then
have the chance to implement optimisation measures
and save costs.

PumpMeter
Interpretation of current operating point
display

Necessary to take action if

Very low to possibly zero flow rate.* pump is permanently operated
within this range.

Optimisation required
Low flow.*
in the long term.

The pump runs at its

Optimum operating point.
best efficiency point.

Excessively high flow rate, possibly Necessary to take action if

pump is permanently operated
above the maximum. within this range.

Our KSB experts will help you interpret the operating data displayed and will show you how to
make optimal use of potential energy savings.

*Depending on the characteristic curve type, no differentiation is made between the curve's first two quarters, i.e. during
low-flow operating conditions, and the corresponding segments of the pump curve are displayed at the same time.
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PumpMeters advantages speak for themselves:

n Provides all important measurement variables n Establishes a load profile

n Allows on-site display of all relevant operating data n Displays information on the optimisation potential
n Calculates the pumps operating point by means of the energy efficiency icon (EFF) 

The extra benefit: PumpMeter is more favourably priced than conventional measuring equipment*.

*such as pressure gauges and transmitters

6 Savings Potential

Recognise the potential

for energy savings.

PumpMeter continuously analyses your pumps operating
data and, in so doing, establishes its energy saving poten-
tial. If the energy efficiency icon (EFF) is displayed, it
means that your pump could significantly benefit from
measures to save energy. Employing the PumpDrive
variable speed system might be an appropriate option.
Retrofitting PumpDrive is straightforward: PumpMeter
provides all parameters needed to employ PumpDrive;
this, in combination with the new Plug&Pump principle,
greatly simplifies PumpDrives parameterisation.

PumpMeter
Load profile (examples) Recommendation
display

No action required.
Operation at or
The pump runs at its best
around the BEP.
efficiency point.

Take action for optimisation.

The operating point moves
Significant energy saving
across a wide range of the
potential can be realised, e.g. by
pumps characteristic curve.
using a variable speed system.

Take action for optimisation.

Borderline operating range,
Increased availability and
risk of pump and/or motor
energy efficiency can be achieved
overload.
by trimming the impeller.

A KSB expert is on hand to give you detailed information on measures to increase the energy efficiency of your pump:
from simply retrofitting a PumpDrive to providing a comprehensive analysis of the entire system via KSBs SES (System
Efficiency Service)*: Get in contact we would be pleased to provide more information.

*Further information on SES can be found at www.ksb.com/SES

Commissioning 7

See for yourself how easy it is

to start up PumpMeter.

PumpMeter comes mounted to the pump as standard The connection of PumpMeter to your process control
making commissioning straightforward. (The pump can system using standardised interfaces allows you to have
be optionally ordered without PumpMeter.) central access to relevant data.

PumpMeter simplifies commissioning of both the pump

and the retrofitted PumpDrive variable speed system as you
can always keep an eye on the pumps operating point.
Your local KSB representative:

4072.021-10 / 04.10 / DAMM&BIERBAUM / KSB Aktiengesellschaft 2010

Subject to technical modification without prior notice
More space for solutions.

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