Hydraulic Institute

HI

Electric motors account for almost two-thirds of the US industrial electricity consumption, with pumping systems accounting for about 25 percent of this electric motor consumption. Savings of 20 percent or more are typically achievable through systems optimization. To address this opportunity, the Hydraulic Institute (HI), a US pumping equipment manufacturers association, and the DOE have collaborated on numerous projects since 1993. On behalf of US DOE, Berkeley Lab has worked with HI and its member companies to increase awareness in US industry of the benefits of applying system optimization techniques.

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Past efforts include production of a video-based education program on Energy Reduction in Pumps & Pumping Systems, co-authorship of trade journal articles on energy efficient pumps and pumping systems, and the offering of training workshops to the municipal water and wastewater industry, among others.    Berkeley Lab staff participated in the development and editing of two extensive technical references developed by HI and Europump: “Pump Life Cycle Costs: A Guide to LCC Analysis for Pumping Systems” and "Variable Speed Pumping: A Guide to Successful Applications", as well as separate Executive Summaries.

 

Hi and several of its members recently created the Pump Systems Matter™ market transformation initiative to increase awareness of the opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and life cycle cost savings through pumping system optimization. Berkeley Lab is participating in this initiative on behalf of US DOE.  HI is creating alliances with energy efficiency advocacy organizations, government agencies, and others working toward similar market transformation goals.  A series of activities to create a greater emphasis on the systems approach is planned.