Colfax enhances Smart Technology

When added to the CM-1000 series, which is designed to enhance sea water cooling system pumping efficiency, provides potential energy savings of up to 85%.

Colfax says it also reduces maintenance by up to 50% and provides safer operations, and long term savings for total ownership.

“Regardless of the operation conditions and system requirements, the CM-1000 Series Active Valve Control feature and the integrated cascading capability will always provide the most efficient pump operation,” said Christian Martin, director, product management, commercial marine, Colfax Fluid Handling.

The CM-1000 series with Active Valve Control uses sensors to monitor real-time operating conditions such as temperatures in the fresh water cooling loop, as well as the pump’s suction and discharge pressure.

“Instead of a warning light that must be acted upon when a pump is operated outside of prescribed limits, the Active Valve Control logic will signal the CM-1000 controller to adjust the duty point automatically, eliminating the risk of pump cavitation. That means that equipment will last longer and require less maintenance, while operating at much higher efficiency levels, saving equipment, manpower and energy costs,” he added.

Active Valve Control also reduces system complexity on the coolers’ fresh water side, significantly reducing pipe turbulence and allowing the removal of the three-way valve and by-pass line.

For more information visit www.smart.colfaxcorp.com/CM1000