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advantages without the risk of the pumps ageing at the same rate.
Although maintenance engineers must invest time in running such tests, actual maintenance work on the pumps will be dramatically reduced. Additionally, the data gathered can be used to implement evidence-based predictive maintenance or overhaul, rather than relying on estimations or running to failure. Irrespective of whether a manufacturer is using a duty/standby arrangement, an alternating method or indeed a single-pump system, simple steps can be taken to optimise the configuration and provide increased uptime with reduced maintenance. However, just as important as a standby pump is the quality and turnaround time of a pump repair. As long as a standby pump is in use, then there is no standby. It’s important to repair or replace the failed pump immediately to avoid preventable downtime. Users of standalone pumps can consult with
industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) specialists such as Brammer to evaluate their needs, specify and install a suitable dual-pump system. Should a manufacturer already use standby pumps, the recommendation is to analyse the system including the type and age of pumps, availability of test data and the fluid medium itself to determine where improvements can be made. A hybrid system, taking the uneven split of a duty/standby arrangement and adding the assurances offered by an alternating system in terms of the data captured, can easily and effectively reduce downtime-induced maintenance and the associated costs. n
smart solutions developed in cooperation with plant engineers
A standard duty and standby pump configuration
James Boyle is with Brammer.
www.brammeruk.com
HO-Matic AG
Alte Obfelderstrasse 55 8910 Affoltern a.A. Switzerland
+41 (0)43 322 70 80 t +41 (0)43 322 70 88 f
info@ho-matic.ch
For more information ✔ at
www.engineerlive.com/process
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