Cut the waste from the water - cost saving calculator

Energy saving	Reliability	Decarbonization

Across water and wastewater applications, energy is the single largest cost for the business. Identifying the equipment responsible for high consumption will highlight areas where the biggest gains can be achieved. Optimize pump hydraulics for the current application Investigate aeration processes which may benefit from modern blower technology Assess mixer requirements to ensure the most efficient processes	Running costs are directly affected by equipment reliability. Investing in high quality assets pays dividends in service life and reliability as well as reduced operating costs. Ensure equipment is properly matched to the application Minimize downtime for improved productivity Keep operating costs to a minimum	Reducing energy consumption through optimum efficiency and minimizing maintenance callouts through improved reliability all contribute to a reduced carbon footprint. Support company targets for reducing carbon emissions Optimize resource utilization to help meet sustainability goals Reduce grid dependency and become a contributor

Top five tips to save energy

At a time of rising energy prices, we are all looking for ways to reduce costs. There are opportunities throughout the water treatment process to improve efficiency, you just need to look in the right places.

We have five top tips to reducing energy usage:

Check your pumps – times and applications change, make sure the duty point is correct – don’t operate over-sized pumps, they waste energy.
Think smart – use smart pump controllers to improve equipment reliability and efficiency – program your pumps to operate more cost-effectively.
Upgrade and save – Mixers often run 24/7, switching a single, traditional mid-sized mixer for an XRW can easily save 10’000 kWhr of energy per year.
Premium upgrade – for pumps running long hours, switching an IE1 motor for Premium Efficiency IE3 can reduce motor losses by up to 30%.
Planned maintenance – keep on top of regular maintenance – make sure the bottom plates of your pumps are correctly adjusted to ensure ongoing efficiency and reliability.