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SEEPEX
THE PUMPING OPERATIONS
ENJOYING A DIGITAL MAKEOVER
The digital revolution is moving forwards at
an impressive rate, with many firms actively
investing in connected technology to
improve their processes and increase their
productivity. Here are some of the smart
developments from SEEPEX improving
progressive cavity (PC) pump performance
and maintenance…
PUMP AND PROCESS CONTROL
Pumps are becoming more intelligent, with
increased integral sensors and connectivity.
SEEPEX’s smart dosing pumps comprise a
PC pump with drive and control software,
as well as flow rate sensors and optional
safety functions. Constant real-time
feedback compares data from sensors with
parameters determined for the process,
and automatically adjusts the pump speed
as process conditions change, reducing
maintenance and increasing cost-efficiency.
CONDITION AND PROCESS
MONITORING
Specialised devices are available to turn
pumps into intelligent field devices
that continuously self-monitor. Pump
monitoring systems from SEEPEX observe
operational information such as flow rate,
temperature and pressure in real time,
recording the operating conditions and
pump efficiency. This provides users with
trends for performance analysis and process
optimisation. Deviations from set values
trigger alarms, reducing standard inspection
tours and providing greater safeguards for
critical production processes.
CONNECTED SERVICES
By connecting pump monitors and
automation equipment, data can be
transferred to cloud-based online services
and retrieved by the user anytime, anywhere.
This connectivity is the basis for Industry
4.0 and provides the information needed
to improve equipment and process
performance. SEEPEX connected services
compare the data received from pump
monitors with previously defined operational
specifications to determine deviations from
optimum performance, enabling corrections
to be made. The use of API (application
programming interface) software can also
interlink equipment from different suppliers
to produce a general process overview and
enable whole process optimisation.
PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE
AND SERVICE DIGITALISATION
Data collected by pump monitors using
bluetooth, wifi or SCADA systems can
identify when maintenance is needed
– predictive rather than scheduled
maintenance.
The SEEPEX ERP (enterprise resource
planning) system then ensures the
correct parts are available, even arranging
shipment to site, providing a fully
automated diagnostics and spare parts
ordering system for customers. Service apps
can provide technicians with virtual reality
instructions for pump maintenance and
provide access to service and instruction
manuals, spare parts lists, chat service
lines and ordering systems. In addition,
SEEPEX pumps have QR codes which,
when scanned with a smart phone camera,
uniquely identify the pump and generate a
spare parts list and O&M manual if needed.
Using the app, spare parts quotations can
also be requested. Apps of this kind offer
on-site digital solutions to provide instant
operational information and simplify the
supply chain.
About SEEPEX
SEEPEX UK Ltd is the UK subsidiary of
SEEPEX, a leading global specialist in
pump technology. Established in 1972,
SEEPEX has more than 700 employees
serving customers in over 70 countries
worldwide, across a variety of industries
including water and waste water, food
and beverage, oil and pharmaceutical,
chemical and many more. SEEPEX
provides a comprehensive sales
and support service for its products,
ensuring that customers enjoy the best
technical and commercial pumping
solutions.
www.seepex.com
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