Sulzer Wastewater Energy Reduction Case Study
Sulzer Wastewater Pumping Energy Reduction Project
A municipal wastewater treatment facility upgraded inefficient pumping equipment to improve hydraulic performance and reduce electrical consumption during continuous-duty operation.
Facility Challenges
- High energy consumption
- Aging wastewater pumps
- Reduced hydraulic efficiency
- Frequent maintenance events
Engineering Improvements
The facility upgraded to modern high-efficiency wastewater pumps with improved impeller geometry and optimized hydraulic performance curves.
Results
- Reduced electrical consumption
- Improved pump runtime reliability
- Lower maintenance frequency
- Improved wastewater transfer efficiency