| 8:30 |
8:40 |
Welcome
Dave Athey - Weir Minerals
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| 8:40 |
9:20 |
Steve Schofield |
Deputy Director, British Pump Manufacturers Association (UK) |
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The European position on energy efficiency in pumps and pumping systems
The product, extended product and system approach for pumps and pumping systems have been accepted by the European Commission for implementation across Europe. An up to date review of the above and how they can offer significant energy savings ... more
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| 9:20 |
10:00 |
Stefan Abelin |
ITT Water and Wastewater (Sweden) |
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Sustained pump efficiency in wastewater pumping
This paper describes the research and field testing of pump efficiencies and defines and explains the concept of "Sustained Pump Efficiency", a critical parameter for energy efficient pumping in solids handling application such as wastewater pumping ... more
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| 10:00 |
10:40 |
John Tonkin |
JTA |
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Energy and maintenance reduction strategies in parallel pumping systems
The negative effect of operating standby pumps on a continuous basis, including the effects of re-circulation cavitation will be examined. The role of management in fostering an atmosphere of good communication and relationships between operations, maintenance and planning will also be covered ... more |
| 10:40 - 11:20 MORNING TEA & EXHIBITION |
| 11:20 |
12:00 |
Murray Jooste |
Weir Minerals |
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Energy efficient slurry pumping applications
Current best practice regarding the energy efficient transportation of slurries and water using centrifugal pumps in mining and industrial applications.
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| 12:00 |
12:40 |
Trinath Sahoo |
Maintenance Manager, M/S Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (India) |
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Strategies to improve reliability of centrifugal pumps in process industries
Focus on the major factors affecting centrifugal pump performance in process plants including the efficiency of the pump and system components, overall system design, efficient pump control, appropriate maintenance cycles and process conditions ... more
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| 12:40 |
13:20 |
Chris Rose |
SPP Energy (UK) |
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Selected case studies from industry
Demonstrating how companies can make reductions in energy consumption and system running costs of more than 20% and sustaining these improvements through the ongoing thermodynamic or ultrasonic monitoring of pump systems.
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| 13:20 - 14:00 LUNCH |
| 14:00 |
15:00 |
Larry Bachus |
'The Pump Guy' (USA) |
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The pump operator's contribution to energy conservation
How the engineer and operator can work together to conserve energy with efficient pump operation. Interesting case studies from the archives of the "Pump Guy" ... more
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| 15:00 |
15:40 |
Christo van der Merwe |
Energy Cybernetics |
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Measurement and Verification of Pumping Systems.
This paper will describe the measurement and verification methodology that is used to accurately and independently assess and quantify the impacts obtained from energy efficiency activities on pumping systems in the industrial sector, with particular reference to the incentive schemes currently available.
A case study is also provided to illustrate the methodology.
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| 15:45 |
16:30 |
Dr. Chris Carmody |
AESSEALS (UK) |
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Energy saving considerations for pump seals and systems.
The selection of efficient ancillary equipment such as seals can provide large potential for overall energy savings and reductions in environmental damage. The paper also compares gas seals with equivalent wet seal technology and focuses on the environmental impact that pumping technology is having on legislation
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| 16:30 CLOSE OF DAY 2 |
