Samatrix undertake on site pump and system analysis testing for pump users throughout the UK. The tests reveal as installed and current pump performance in terms of flow, pressure and power. We are able to accurately establish hydraulic system conditions from which the suitability of the installed plant can be determined. In addition, we are also able to ascertain pump efficiency “Wire to Water” data, by of measuring current and voltage. Our PumpTrend test equipment and software operates in real-time allowing instantaneous review of test data. Graphical trends of the key measurements are uploaded into our reports as verification of results. Having possession of factual data will assist a designer or pump buyer/operator to select the correct product for their application, our philosophy is “System before Pump”. Pump manufacturers have developed hydraulic components and motors to achieve greater efficiencies, however the benefits of this will only be realised when the pump operated at its bets efficiency point (BEP). An erroneous calculation or modification to the system conditions will impact on the duty point and the pump selected will operate to the left or right of the BEP. There are many LCCA’s (life cycle cost analysis) models available which prove this. Carrying out on site testing will provide the end user with informative, useful data on which to act. There are a number of key uses for the acquisition of pump and system performance data, these include: + Pump and Pumping station upgrades and refurbishments + Pump performance analysis, including power data and efficiencies + System information, including static head and transient pressures + Confirmation of pump performance and as commissioned data + Condition reports and fault finding + Rising main proof testing www.samatrix.co.uk 01792 781933

1. Pump Efficiency –
Does it Miss the poit?
www.samatrix.co.uk
0845 5210214
sales@samatrix.co.uk
Selecting the correct pump for its associated system is imperative when seeking to avoid excessive running costs and short
plant life spans. Many factors can affect the system and thus pump performance, some of the more common are
demonstrated in the illustartion below.
The key to resolving these costly issues is not simply to select the most efficiect pump, but to establish the existing system
conditions from which the most suitable pump can be selected. Samatrix offer a portable testing solution PumpTrend, which
acurately determines the pump and system criteria enabling the designer, pump user or pump specifier to act on known facts.
Benefits: +System Curve Data Acquisition +Pump Performance & Efficiency +Rising Main & Check Valve Integrity +Surge
Analysis +Power Analysis +Optimization of VFD Controlled Pumps +Added Value Design Information.
We would be pleased to talk to you about your pump system or testing requirements, please feel free to contact us on the
number or email address below.
Inefficient pump selected
against incorrect design
data or “like for
like”/rating plate
replacement.
Steep System due to
incorrect pipe design, air
pockets or pipe blockage.
Flat system due to
incorrect pipe design,
recirculation or pipe
burst
Best Efficiency Point (BEP).
Correct pump selection
against known system
conditions.
Wet well monitoring –
Inflow measurement
System uncertainty –
Without measurement the
actual system is unknown.
Static head decay due to
failing valves or pipe leaks
Flow
Head
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Inefficient pump selected
against incorrect design
data or “like for
like”/rating plate
replacement.
Typical pump curve
Testing of dry well &
submersible pumps – Clean &
foul water.
Samatrix – P.I. Insured
and with over 30 years
experience with pumps
and pumping systems.
Trended data, included in
report
Wet well monitoring –
Inflow measurement
Inlet and discharge
pressure measurement
Flow monitoring
Rising main static head
and transient pressure
measurement
Power monitoring for
pump efficiency
Detailed report including
graphical & tabulated
data, trends, condition
report, conclusions,
recommendations and
schematic showing plant
and test equipment
arrangement
Bespoke software for pump
& system analysis
Real time display of
connected instruments