Upgraded Pressurisation Set for a Leading UK University
The Challenge
In a recent success story for Dura Pump, we were awarded a service maintenance contract for pump systems running through a large university campus based in the UK.
During one of our first maintenance visits, our team of engineers carried out a procedural assessment of the pump systems in use. We quickly discovered that one old Grundfos pressurisation set was seized up and not working.
Given the age of the Grundfos pressurisation set, all of the parts within it were obsolete. This meant that the most cost-effective method of dealing with this problem was to replace the unit entirely.
The Solution
Dura Pump’s team of experienced pump specialists got to work in specifying an alternative modern unit with twin pumps, digital read out and BMS connections: the Flamco Flexfiller 225D Pressurisation Set.
Once the new unit was specified, our engineers attended the site of the university to remove the old seized up unit. Installing the new Flamco Flexfiller 225D pressurisation set required careful electrical and mechanical connections, along with essential pipework modifications. Additionally, Dura Pump supplied and installed a new isolation valve on the discharge side. This ensures easier and more efficient maintenance.
After completing the installation, our team thoroughly checked the settings to confirm accuracy. We then tested the pressure vessel, guaranteeing the system operated at peak performance.
Key actions included:
- Installing a twin-head unit to provide essential standby capability.
- Re-establishing the connection to the hospital’s Building Management System (BMS).
The Outcome
Following our recommendations and the completion of this project, the university did not lose any downtime or pressure in the system. The new unit automatically runs the pumps periodically; preventing them from seizing up and stopping the initial issue from repeating itself.
Our customer now has only one provider to deal with which makes for a simpler and more reliable service: Dura Pump.
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