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Estimated energy costs of operating an air operated diaphragm pump
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With rising energy costs and heightened environmental awareness, Wastecorp has recently engaged in a study of comparing the relative cost to operate a mechanically driven diaphragm pump and an air operated pump. Based on an average operating time of 8,760 hours per year, an air driven pump will cost nearly $4000 per year versus $500 for a mechanically operated pump like a Mud-Sucker.*
The Pump Perspective
 When we apply these fact to real time operating conditions, a typical air driven pump operating a 1 HP air motor at 100 psi is equal to a 7-8 hp electric motor.
Mud-Sucker diaphragm pumps are driven by high efficiency motors which meet EPACT and NEMA MG1 standards
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, "compressed air is one of the most expensive sources of energy in a plant. The overall efficiency of a typical compressed air system can be as low as 10-15%"
Related
| The Mud-Sucker 2F-EC uses a 1 hp motor. Learn more |
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* Costs are based on average electricity costs in major American markets period ended February 28, 2008.
Figures are in U.S dollars. |
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