Solutions for prediction of pump failure in real time

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Currently we are looking for a solution which could predict failure, show change in performance of pumps in real time. We are currently assessing a number of different units but are always looking for new developments and additional solutions.

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  3. Not all pumps are equal. In positive displacement pumps (eg sludge) may be monitored current, while in centrifugal pumps may be necessary to complete the vibration data collection.

    Once you found the main variable able to predict the failure of our installation can be supplemented with other already mentioned: temperature, flow, pressure, torque, speed, acceleration, noise ...

    In my opinion, it is essential to understand that a pumping station consists of several parts, at least motor and pump. The failure of one can lead to failure of the pump. And each machine will have some parameters to evaluate their deterioration and predict their next failure.

  4. Dear Nilam,

    The prediction of pump failure,depends upon the monitoring of the pump components like, bearing,lubrication of the machine, coupling condition,Vibration condition, if we monitor the pump vibration then we can predict of pump health and failure,i.e regularly check of vibration through NDT,The bearing lubrication is the key factor of pump, How much amps taken by pump etc,

    regards,

    Prem Baboo

  6. The pump failure can be predicted by simply measuring 4 parameters, which are power, temperature, pressure, and flow-rate.

    However, various pump manufacturer also provide warning system specially designed for their pumps.

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    1. Hi Sameer, my colleague has said that power and temperature would be useful but feels that if they were to see a drop in pressure or flow it may be too late to organise a response. Which would you see as the earliest indicator?

  8. Laurie,

    That sounds terrific.  I always envisioned a possible solution as taking a variety of data (scalars) that continuously form vectors in a state-space, with limits on the state-space for alerting.  You are much further along than we, but just thought I'd give you my take.