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Monitoring Systems

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.

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Seer Range - Remote Monitoring System

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How does remote pump monitoring improve pumping station efficiency?

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.

What are the features to look for in a remote pump monitoring system?

Remote monitoring and data access - View live pump data anywhere, anytime.
Data-logging - Analyse logged data to detect mechanical issues and implement appropriate proactive maintenance, monitor and improve system energy efficiency.
Alarm capabilities - Remote and customisable alarms mean you can receive notifications via text and email to your mobile phone and categorise alarms based on their severity.
Security - Cloud-based hosting with multi-factor authentication will ensure your data is secure.
Digital and analogue inputs - A combination of digital and analogue inputs allows for alarm alerts, live status monitoring and historical data analysis. Digital inputs provide on/off (binary) data signals for conditions such as pump tripped and high-level float switch active. Analogue inputs receive continuous values for monitoring factors like wet well level and pump run time.

What are the cost savings associated with remote pump monitoring systems?

Increased energy efficiency - Analysing logged data can reveal system inefficiencies and inform changes to improve system energy usage.
Proactive maintenance - Comparing historical and live data highlights changes in system performance for further investigation, allowing issues to be resolved before devolving further and requiring more costly repairs.
On-site attendance only when necessary - When paired with third-party monitoring, issues can be diagnosed and resets performed remotely, with site attendance only when necessary and once the issue is fully diagnosed to reduce the time needed on site.

How do remote pump monitoring systems help in predictive maintenance?

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.

Wet well monitoring - You can track how long it takes to empty the wet well by monitoring pump running duration or how long level control units take to indicate a change from high to low level. If it is taking longer than usual, it could indicate issues such as worn impellers or malfunctioning valves.
Temperature monitoring - Monitoring pump motor temperature will show you if they are overheating, which could be the result of electrical issues, overloading or a need to relubricate moving parts like bearings.
Load monitoring - Monitoring motor behaviour in terms of electrical characteristics and investigating changes can diagnose wide issues, such as a pipeline blockage causing the motor to work harder and intake a larger current.

MONITORING SYSTEM FAQS

What is a pump monitoring unit?

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Why is pump monitoring important?

What is predictive pump monitoring?

With technology advancing at pace gathering speed, and the Internet of Things (IoT) allowing all things to be connected remotely, what benefits can be achieved by all this data captured, packaged to the cloud and then remotely accessed?

Looking at the uses of remote monitoring via the cloud in respect to pumping stations, the first benefit is the data or, in basic terms, an insight into building up a picture of the operation. With many variables consistently recorded, such as incoming voltage, pump running durations, operating current and wet will infill rate, there is the ability to track all activity in real-time, and then plot this as history.

IDENTIFYING ‘BEHAVIOUR’ AND ESTABLISHING PUMP MONITORING RULES

Once a picture is established in terms of normal operation for the asset - such as peak demand trending early morning and evening usage rates - and the appropriate pump operating cycles for this period, you can begin to assign ‘rules’ in how the data is to be managed when exceptions to this normal behaviour occur.

For example, a pump station generally will see a consistent infill rate during peak demand periods of 6am to 9am and empty the sump to a normal stop level in approximately 4 minutes when called to operate. However, on any given day, the 4-minute run time becomes longer and longer despite the inflow to the station remaining constant - we can use our previous data to identify the root cause of the issue. or example, a stuck non-return valve could mean that all liquid being pumped is simply being re-circulated into the sump via the standby pump and pipework leg.

Creating rules from the data will provide early warning notifications to be generated by such events as above and alert responders.

Before this technology to monitor, record and report data in such a manner, system failures and prolonged run periods would have gone undetected, resulting in excessive wear, high running costs and potential environmental damage.

What are the benefits of remote pump monitoring?

Remote monitoring of pumping stations can provide several cost-saving benefits over traditional site visits. Some of the specific ways in which remote monitoring can help to reduce costs include:

Labour attendance efficiency - Any changes in normal pump operations are detected and reported, meaning that staff deployed to respond to such breakdowns know what the issue is before arrival and therefore are equipped with an understanding of the failure and any respective spare parts that are required. Diagnoses prior to site attendance reduces labour time, the number of visits required, and consequently, the productivity of reactive maintenance staff is increased.
Reduced travel costs - With remote monitoring, it is not necessary for operators to physically visit the pumping station to collect data or perform inspections. This can help to reduce the cost of travel, including expenses such as fuel, vehicle maintenance, and accommodation.
Increased efficiency - Remote monitoring allows for continuous monitoring of pumping stations, which can help to identify problems as they arise and allow for timely intervention. This could help to reduce downtime and increase the overall efficiency of the pumping station, leading to cost savings.
Reduced labour costs - Remote monitoring can help reduce the amount of labour required to monitor and maintain pumping stations. This can lead to cost savings through reduced labour costs and increased productivity.
Enhanced safety - Remote monitoring can help to reduce the need for operators to work in potentially hazardous environments, such as at pumping stations that handle dangerous fluids. This can help to improve safety and reduce the risk of accidents, leading to cost savings through reduced insurance premiums and other related expenses.
Life expectancy - The equipment's life expectancy is extended as trends from the data map a decrease in performance, and areas of concern can be addressed, such as wearing parts. Effective proactive maintenance in this manner ultimately extends the longevity of the equipment in service.

Overall, remote monitoring can help reduce the cost of maintaining and operating pumping stations while also improving efficiency and safety.

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