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Pumps & Motors

Pumping systems are essential to the daily operation of most commercial buildings and industrial facilities. With new energy standards for clean-water pumps taking effect in 2020 and a great new Energy Rating label program from the Hydraulic Institute, now is the time to evaluate the efficiency of commercial and industrial pumps, and circulators.

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Smart Pumps: The Future of Efficient and Reliable Pump Control
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Smart Pumps: The Future of Efficient and Reliable Pump Control

Did you know smart pump offer advantages over other pumps with traditional controls and can eliminate potential sources of error such as sensor failures, poorly tuned control logic, and commissioning errors? Read this quick one-pager to learn more about when you should consider a smart pump, how much these products can help you save on constant and variable loads, and product availability.

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All About Smart Pumps
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All About Smart Pumps

New energy standards for clean-water pumps went into effect in January 2020, so the need to evaluate the efficiency of commercial and industrial facilities pumps and circulators is more important than ever.

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Upcoming Event

Pump System Fundamentals Course
  • August 9, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 2023
  • Smart Buildings Center @ Pacific Tower

    • Pump System Fundamentals Course

    Join Hydraulic Institute/Pump Systems Matter staff from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Wednesday, August 9, for a live, instructor-led event at the Smart Buildings Center in Seattle, co-sponsored by Seattle City Light and BetterBricks.
    Register Hydraulic Institute Members $525 / Non-Members $700

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    Smart Pumps: Go With The Flow
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    Smart Pumps: Go With The Flow

    What lies beneath the brick, concrete, and glass of a commercial building is an intricate network of technology that works together to keep a building operating at all times. We talk about the big things, such as HVAC and lighting, but we rarely discuss the technology behind how water in buildings is used and how it gets to its final destinations. So let's talk about pumps.
    Class-A Office Building Finds Grade-A Booster Pump Solution
    Case Studies
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    Class-A Office Building Finds Grade-A Booster Pump Solution

    When Urban Renaissance Group purchased Tower 333, a 20-story office building in Bellevue, Wash., they knew the aging and inefficient water-booster system needed to be replaced. The original system consisted of three 20-horsepower constant-speed booster pumps operated in a staged sequence, bringing on successive pumps as demand changed. With a commitment to occupant comfort and maintaining the building's energy-efficiency certifications, the company knew they had to find a replacement for the aging water-booster system that would save energy and improve performance.
    Advocating for Smaller Energy-Efficient Pumps
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    Advocating for Smaller Energy-Efficient Pumps

    While utilities often provide incentives for selecting efficient large motors, NEEA's Extended Motor Products (XMP) program take this one step further: It focuses on pumps and circulators under 50 horsepower used in many commercial and industrial applications. Hydraulic Institute talked to Warren Fish, the XMP program manager, about NEEA's focus on smaller pumps and how the program works.
    Smart Pumps Help Keep Costs Down at Providence Down Manor
    Case Studies
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    Smart Pumps Help Keep Costs Down at Providence Down Manor

    Providence Down Manor is an independent retirement community in Hood River, OR. To increase efficiency while maintaining high comfort standards for its residents, the facility installed hot water pumps with smart circulators, which have integral controls that self-regulate the speed of the pump to match the needs of the system, adapting to pressure or flow requirements and reducing power when demand is lower.
    Smart Circulators Provide Convenience and Savings for Bellwether Housing
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    Smart Circulators Provide Convenience and Savings for Bellwether Housing

    Bellwether Housing is the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in Seattle, managing 2,100 units across the city in buildings that range from new construction to century-old apartments. This diversity can pose a challenge for the maintenance team, so when the opportunity arose to upgrade some hot water recirculation pumps to efficient and adaptive smart pumps, Bellwether jumped at the chance.
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    U.S. Department of Energy 2020 Standards

    U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Conservation Standards for the manufacture of certain clean water pumps take effect on January 27, 2020.
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    Quick Jumps

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