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Construction pump acceptance testing from the comfort of an armchair
Local pump manufacturer , KSB Pumps and Valves has launched an innovative online acceptance test procedure that no longer requires customers nor their engineering teams to be present when acceptance testing takes place .
The service was initially implemented to curb expenses that are usually incurred through travel and accommodation to test centres . The remote pump acceptance testing has also allowed business to continue as usual during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic .
According to Technical Manager , Friedrich Görgens , acceptance tests and final inspection are an essential proof of compliance when purchasing pumps and equipment to ensure the guaranteed values are met . In the past , customers always had to travel to the test facility to witness their purchased pump being tested .
Improved convenience “ Online acceptance testing is KSB ’ s answer to improve the ease and convenience of acceptance testing . They are transmitted live via the internet and are encrypted to be accessible only to required users . It allows the customer to see a live camera view of the pump in the test facility as well as the characteristic curve being generated live from readings taken and displayed during testing .
“ In addition to pressure and flow data , the test software records all further performance data required for a measurement to inspection / testing standard DIN EN ISO 9906 , enabling the derivation and assessment of the pump ’ s efficiency . Additional measurement and recording of bearing temperature and vibration is available . These are displayed live in parallel to the performance and incorporated in the final test report .
“ We provide the customer with organisational information , order data sheets and a precise description of the acceptance testing prior to the acceptance test . This includes details on the measuring instruments used including the corresponding calibration certificates . After the acceptance test KSB display the results for comment and then e-mails the customer with the certificates within minutes , says Friedrich .
Testing centres Online acceptance testing is available at KSB Pumps and Valves South Africa ’ s test centre in Germiston and the facilities can accommodate pump sets with a drive rating of up to 550kW and flow rates of up to 3000m ³/ h and discharge pressures up to 60 bar . String tests with the customer ’ s original motors , transformers and frequency inverters can also be performed . PA
A YouTube video is available on https :// www . youtube . com / watch ? v = 2tHxYJGjT _ s which shows the online tests in operation .
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KSB Pumps and Valves has launched an innovative online acceptance test procedure that no longer requires customers to be present when acceptance testing takes place .
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