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frequency drives – intelligent NB-E pumps. These could provide the exact flow requirements to the chillerswithoutwastage and improve the Delta-T to five degrees Celsius. A simple, turnkey solution. H&H saw results almost immediately. At Indigo Tower, the pumps previously used 36 kWevery hour. After the upgrade, they used between 7-10 kW/h. Nowtwo years in operation, they use 81%less electricity than previously. In addition, pump efficiency is not only better, but also the efficiency of thewhole HVAC system. Actual payback time on the investment is just eightmonths. The numbers on the other two building retrofits in 2018 tell similar stories. Falcon Tower cut its pumps’ electricity consumption by 46%and Green Tower cut its use by 57%. Overall, the buildings cut their total energy savings – including that fromchillers, ventilation and lights – between 20-25%.


■ Effectivemonitoring helps resolve operational issues - savingwater and cost


while increasing production: Based on the findings of the Grundfos iSOLUTIONS MONITOR, CPKelco based in Køge, Denmark, installed two newCRNE3-23 pumpwith a 11


kWMGEmotor. This solution has not only helped solving CPKelco’s problems but it also had a positive long-termeffect on their CAPEX and OPEX. CAPEX, because the offered solution had a lower cost than the old system; and OPEX, because of energy savings and a 50%reduction inwater consumption, aswell as savings on service and a higher production. This is a fantastic example of howGrundfos can help its customers not onlymonitor their pumps, but also the systeminwhich they are installed.


■ At Grant’s distilleries in United Kingdom, Grundfos replaced the fixed-speed CR pumps


for boiler feed on four steamboilerswith a steamcapacity from12.5 tons to 30 tonswith a steampressure of 10 bar,with Grundfos iSOLUTIONS CRIE15-8 pumpswithMGE motors. They also removed themodulating valve fromthe boiler. The CRIE pump controls the level in the steamboilers, going up and down in speed depending on demand. At the same time, the Grundfos pumps use built-in functions in the drive – that is limit-exceed and signal relay output – to control a bypass valve to secure flowthrough the economiserwhen the burner is running but the boiler is not


calling forwater. All control is handled by the drive at exactly the right time to have a safe and efficient boiler operation and reduce complexity. The outcome has been a 40 percent energy saving on one pump alone which equates to about 5.000 GBP a year. On top of that a 6%saving on the gas usage for the boiler as a result of themore stable level control.


Threewords,which can easily describe Grundfos’MGE-motors are reliable, customizable and energy efficient. Since itwas first introduced in the 1990’s, thesemotors have set the standard in the business. This combinedwith the digitalization of pumps, is changing the game formost industries right now, enabling newopportunities previously not possible, but also disrupting the normal. Grundfos has embedded our deep understanding of efficient and optimal pump operation into theMGEmotors to create a cutting edge product - andwhen put together with the reliability of E-motors, this reduces the payback time of an E-pump. This is an important achievement. In combinationwith our pumps, thesemotors can give our customers an unsurpassed level of efficiency.


Whale pays tribute to popular Parts Manager, Richard Crowton


Colleagues, friends and associates ofWhale Tankers’ PartsManager, Richard Crowton, are paying tribute to his life and career following his sad and untimely death after a recent short illness.


Having joinedWhale Tankers in 2014 as Parts Coordinator, Richardwent on to occupy the role of Deputy PartsManager before taking over the reigns ofWhale Tankers’ parts department in August 2019 following the retirement of his predecessor, Paul Sharpe. Since this time, Richard helped oversee the innovative development of theWhale Parts DirectWebsite, he and his teamhaving worked tirelessly to enhance its user- friendliness by successfully bringing on streaman innovative ‘LIVEChat’ facility in the midst of last year’s lockdown.


As Commercial Director, Chris Anderson said: “Havingworkedwith Richard on an almost day-to-day basis over recent years, Iwill always remember himwith great fondness and affection. Hewas admired by everyone in his team, and the progress that hewas


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instrumental in delivering across theWhale parts operation, particularly in relation to its online and customer interface presence, has been hugely significant and is a tribute to his commitment and dogged determination to deliver on projects. Hewill be sorelymissed by all.”


Commenting on behalf ofWhale Tankers, Managing Director,MarkWarmington said: “It is extremely difficult to put intowords how highly regarded Richardwas, not just by his colleagues here at Ravenshaw, but by both customers and suppliers alike. One of the most genuine people I’ve ever had the pleasure ofworking alongside, Richard had an extremely pleasant and infectious personality thatmade himan instant hitwith allwhomet and knewhim. A consummate professional, Richard thrived inworking in a fast and progressive environment andwas an immensely valuablemember of theWhale family at Ravenshaw.What he achieved in such a short space of time in his role as Parts Manager here atWhale should not be


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underestimated,whilst his relentless dedication, commitment and enthusiasm were to be admired.


“His losswill undoubtedly leave a big hole in the lives of thosewho knewhim, and our sincere condolences go to his family at such an incredibly sad time. Hewill be sorely missed by all of us for sure,” concludesMark.


Richard,who lived in Solihull, is survived by hiswife Sonia.


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