System monitoring is now becoming a vital part of everyday life for most processes and systems, resulting in significant cost savings and improved system reliability while gaining greater efficiency and considerable cost savings. We have evolved systems that meet the highest criterion in monitoring from the simple system to Seer® Monitoring which uses cloud technology with continual data collection history.
When equipped with cloud storage and machine-to-machine data logging, pump monitoring systems can improve pumping station energy efficiency by recording and storing historical performance data that can be analysed to highlight areas of inefficiency and inform operational changes.
For example, recorded data might show that a station's pumps continue to operate through periods of low demands, wasting energy and causing excess wear. This could be resolved by retrofitting variable speed drives (VSDs) that adjust pump speed to match the current demand, optimising energy consumption and extending the life of the pump/s thanks to an observation made through the remote monitoring system.
Remote monitoring systems allow for the comparison of recent and historical data, allowing you to track operation performance. If you notice a decline in performance in a specific area, further investigation can reveal the cause of the issue and inform the necessary maintenance actions.
