April 24, 2014

On the Energy Front



Since the first of the year I have traveled 43,000 airline miles, taught three Piping System Fundamentals courses, attended a major trade show and visited countless customers.  It seems that everyone is asking what can be done to reduce their energy consumption.  I really enjoy that questions because of my deep involvement in helping people find the answers to that question.

I am a member of the ISO 14414-TC115-WG07 Pumping system energy assessment committee. I spent two days with 12 other committee member in Phoenix, AZ  to work on the final draft prior to submission for a wide review. We had members present from Europe, South America, and the United States, along with extensive comments from other members around the world.  The standard presents a variety of ways to look at how piping systems use the energy. 

In addition to the ISO meeting I’m a member of the Hydraulic Institute / Pump Systems Matter (HI/PSM) committee revising their Pump System Optimization course.  This course focuses on the value of conducting pump system assessments, and how to set up and conduct an assessment program.  

Since the first of the year, I have written a monthly column for Pumps & Systems Magazine on Pump System Improvements. Links to the articles can be found below:


They are a great group to work with and I would like to send out a special Thank You to Amanda Perry. She is a fantastic editor and does a great job of turning my submissions into a clear and concise article. I'm excited to share that last month they told me my column has been picked up for the remainder of 2014! I would encourage you all to get a subscription to Pumps & Systems Magazine, it’s full of excellent articles, and industry news. 

Once again, if you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave a comment.