Engineering Efficiency

How to Optimize Pumping Systems in Chemical Plants

Chemical manufacturing facilities face pressure to reduce operational costs while also meeting increasingly stringent environmental regulations, particularly in North American and European markets. In the European Union, legislation such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandates systematic energy assessments, making optimized energy consumption essential for regulatory compliance. Similar pressures exist across North America, where factors including Canada’s carbon tax and numerous U.S. state and federal incentives push facilities toward energy efficiency improvements. The largest contributor to energy consumption at chemical manufacturing facilities is flow control systems, which consume up to 60% of a plant’s energy. These systems include pumps, valves, seals, actuators, and related components that move and control fluids throughout the plant.

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