Why should we consider installing Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) on our storm pumps?
Installing Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) on your storm pumps would provide several significant benefits:
- Control Over Flow Rate: Currently, many storm pumps use Direct-On-Line (D.O.L.) starting, which operates at full capacity as soon as they are switched on. This lack of control can overwhelm treatment facilities, resulting in untreated water being discharged into UK waterways. VSDs allow you to modulate the flow rate based on the volume of incoming water, enabling more efficient operation and preventing water treatment systems from being overloaded.
- Improved Environmental Compliance: With VSDs, you can minimise or eliminate untreated water discharges into rivers and lakes. This not only protects local ecosystems but also ensures your operations comply with stringent environmental regulations governing water treatment and pollution control.
- Energy Efficiency: By controlling the pump speed, VSDs reduce energy consumption during periods when full pump capacity isn’t necessary. This leads to significant energy savings, lowering operational costs and improving the sustainability of your pumping systems.
- Operational Flexibility: Storm events can vary in intensity. With VSDs, your storm pumps can respond dynamically, adjusting speeds in real-time to accommodate changing stormwater inflows. This level of control provides greater flexibility in managing stormwater without overwhelming the treatment infrastructure.
At Quantum, we can help assess your current storm pumps and provide a detailed report outlining the potential cost savings, energy reductions, and environmental benefits of implementing VSDs. This assessment will help you understand how upgrading to VSDs can improve both your operations and environmental impact.
Contact us for a consultation, and we’ll be happy to conduct an on-site assessment to tailor the best solution for your storm pump operations.