IIoT solutions for Centrifugal Pump problems

1. Industrial IoT Solutions for Centrifugal Pump problems.

2. Introduction • Centrifugal Pumps are one of the most commonly used pumps for transferring liquids. • They are easy to deploy and quick to install in addition to being cost effective. • Centrifugal pumps operate by using impellers and move fluids using centrifugal force. They are ideal for moving liquids with a relatively low viscosity that pours like water or light oil.

3. Problems of Centrifugal Pumps • Variable flow patterns tend to cause damage leading to plant downtime and resultant loss in revenue. • Support staff is notified when the failure has already occurred. This leads to poor equipment maintenance. • No data on failure causes and patterns. • Visibility into real time environment condition possible only through Manual operations.

4. Some additional problems: • New emerging end user markets such as chemical and pharmaceutical Industry demand value added solutions as they are extremely competitive. • Centrifugal Pumps being used in European Markets always need to comply with IE3 standards during operation. This compliance is possible only with real time monitoring.

5. IIoT based Monitoring. IIoT based monitoring allows: • Real Time Condition based monitoring so that important parameters such as temperature, presence of chemicals/gases, vapor, liquid volume, wear and tear, vibrations, current flow and more can be monitored. • Predictive Maintenance can be performed whenever IIoT platform indicates breach of accepted standards.

6. Technology Solution The IIoT platforms consists of : • Sensors: All data collected from once received by the network Coordinator from sensors is transferred to the gateway from where through GPRS Signals it is then brought to Real Time Information System or RIMS. • Real Time Information Systems: RIMS comprises of the server part and the User Interface section. • Server Section: The Router, Knowledge Base, Data Warehouse are all part of the Server section. This is where the data gets processed and sorted. • UI Section: The User Interface section is finally where all stakeholders can access the relevant data over mobile apps, Web app and more.

7. Benefits of IIoT based Monitoring of Centrifugal Pumps: • Competitive edge through condition-based monitoring: Manufacturers can know whether their pumps are operating within the expected thresholds and their real time performance. This helps them provide accurate support for better customer service leading to brand Reputation. • Predictive and Real-time Downtime Alerts: It is possible to get predictive and real-time alerts if vital operating parameters of the pump have breached thresholds or if a failure has occurred. They can gather and analyze this data for enhanced product development. • Cost Effective, efficient solutions: The end user of the pump receives a cost-effective solution as it is now possible for them to monitor energy consumption and ensure that the pump is functioning in compliance to any specific requirement such as the European motor and pump efficiency regulation. It also lets them track excessive energy consumption thus saving energy costs