Choosing the right pumping technology has a major impact on plant reliability, yet it remains one of the most underestimated decisions. At INDNOVA, we review hundreds of applications each year and see the same patterns time and again.
1. Sizing Only by Flow Rate and Head
The operating point is only the starting point. Viscosity, suspended solids, temperature and process variability all affect which technology is suitable.
The cheapest pump in the quotation is rarely the cheapest in terms of five-year total cost of ownership.
2. Overlooking Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Energy, spare parts, maintenance and unplanned downtime often outweigh the purchase price. Assessing TCO, ROI and payback before making a decision can change the outcome of a project.
- Projected energy consumption over five years.
- Spare parts availability and supplier response time.
- Maintenance frequency and associated downtime.