Pump Selection Considerations

Suggested Actions
• Accurately identify process flow rate and pressure requirements.
• Measure actual head and flow rate.
• Develop a system curve.
• Select a pump with high efficiency over the expected range of operating conditions.
• Specify electric motors that meet the NEMA Premium™ full-load efficiency standards.
• Use life cycle costing techniques to justify acquiring high efficiency pumps and
designing efficient systems.
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