Hygienic pumps
A new self-priming pump has been introduced to the extensive Grundfos hygienic range – the GHP.
A new self-priming pump has been introduced to the extensive Grundfos hygienic range – the GHP.
Making sure the best pump option is selected for a specific task can result in 80%+ energy savings.
As a global pump manufacturer, Grundfos appreciates that although pumps may be hidden away in plant rooms, they are big energy consumers.
An international healthcare company in Ireland recently asked Grundfos to look at providing a replacement pump solution to deliver 120m3/h @ 6.5 bar to replace two existing pumps.
With a history dating back to 1830, the manufacturing process has dramatically changed since Robert McVitie opened his first shop in Edinburgh; today McVitie’s is part of United Biscuits and operates from five sites across the UK, with its Harlesden site producing 23 million biscuits a day.
Leading beverage can producer, Ball Packaging, recently approached Grundfos Pumps to investigate the replacement of five immersible pumps used to supply hot water to machines on the canning production line, as these were reaching ‘end of life’. Grundfos suggested a pump energy check, which would give a clear picture on what savings could be achieved.
A Grundfos energy check has enabled Birds Eye to make informed decisions about replacing some of its pumps.
The name of Volkswagen is usually associated with cars, however the company is also a major engine manufacturer that produces 7000 engines a day – 370 diesel and petrol variants – to service its car manufacturing as well as engines for industrial purposes and for cogeneration plants.
Although pumps may be hidden away in plant rooms, they are big energy consumers that currently account for 10% of global electricity, according to Grundfos.
According to Grundfos, although pumps may be hidden away in plant rooms, they are big energy consumers that currently account for 10% of global electricity.
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