Rapid Response & Energy Savings for NHS Hospital Pump System

• Emergency Intervention: We responded immediately, arriving on-site within hours to implement a temporary fix (‘limp mode’) for the failed A&E pump, ensuring continued operation. This incident highlighted the system’s vulnerability and accelerated the need for a comprehensive upgrade.
• Accelerated Upgrade Project: The A&E failure served as a catalyst, escalating the priority of the full system upgrade. We quickly moved forward with replacing the outdated pumps in critical areas, including Radiotherapy, Oncology, A&E, and the main public facilities.

Project Scope & Execution:
The project involved replacing multiple outdated pump sets with modern, high-efficiency Grundfos technology. For each system replacement, our team performed:

• Decommissioning and removal of legacy pumps.
• Installation of new state-of-the-art, energy-saving Grundfos pump systems.
• Precision pipework modifications between the new pumps and existing isolation valves.
• Fabrication and installation of custom base plates to ensure correct height alignment with existing pipework.
• Complete mechanical and electrical integration.
• Comprehensive testing and commissioning of each new pump and associated inverter drive.

This comprehensive overhaul delivered significant advantages:

• Significant Energy Savings for NHS Hospital:  Total annual energy consumption was reduced by over 51%, dropping from 113,091.60 kWh to 55,371.96 kWh – an annual saving of 57,719.64 kWh. The inverter technology on circulator pumps alone contributed savings of 68%.
• Rapid Return on Investment:  The energy cost savings result in a project payback period of just 3.28 years.
• Reduced Carbon Footprint:  Lower energy consumption directly contributes to the hospital’s environmental goals.
• Enhanced Reliability:  New, modern pumps significantly reduce the risk of unexpected failures and downtime.
• Quieter Operations:  Reduced plant room noise levels.
• Futureproofing: All new pumps and installation work are covered by a 24-month warranty with spare parts guaranteed for 10 years.

This project demonstrates our ability to respond rapidly to critical failures while delivering long-term energy efficiency and operational improvements for essential healthcare facilities.