Hydraulic Institute & Pump Systems Matter Launch One‑Day Course on Pumping System Optimization

Pump Systems Matter (PSM) and the Hydraulic Institute (HI) invite pump professionals to a new one‑day workshop, “Pumping System Optimization: Opportunities to Improve Life Cycle Performance.” The course equips participants with the skills to identify hidden operating and energy costs, slash expenses, and boost profitability.

“The average pumping system is rarely tuned for optimal efficiency. When left unchecked, it erodes profitability and reliability,” says Robert Asdal, Executive Director of PSM and HI. “This workshop shows how a life‑cycle approach to energy savings can unlock significant value and help you protect your bottom line.”

The course is a smart investment for both companies and individuals. For a modest fee, attendees gain practical knowledge to enhance system performance and receive seven professional development hour (PDH) credits from the Hydraulic Institute upon completion.

In the U.S. industrial sector, pumping systems consume nearly 25 % of all electric‑motor energy and over 50 % of electricity in pump‑intensive industries such as municipal water and wastewater. A typical mid‑size plant can spend more than $1.4 million annually on pumping energy. Optimizing the system can deliver 20–25 % savings—roughly $350 000 per year.

Key topics covered include:

• Why efficient pumping systems matter
• Systems optimization and improvement opportunities
• Basic pump‑system interaction and screening techniques
• Analysis tools for pumping systems
• Improving performance and reliability
• Life‑cycle cost analysis
• Developing an actionable improvement plan
• Resources and follow‑up strategies
• New ANSI Pump Systems Energy Assessment Standard

The workshop is led by PSM‑qualified instructors. Participants receive a comprehensive guide, engage in group exercises, and obtain a complimentary copy of Optimizing Pumping: A Guide for Improved Energy Efficiency, Reliability and Profitability (a $195 value) and the PSM Pump Systems Assessment Guide, a curated resource for further tools.

Schedule and locations:
- Parsippany, N.J., 11 May
- Chicago, 18 May
- Fort Worth, TX, 8 June
- Wilmington, DE, 23 June
- Charleston, SC, 10 August

Classes are limited to 25 attendees. Register now at www.PumpSystemsMatter.org.

PSM and HI also offer a turnkey solution for companies, utilities, NGOs, and state energy offices to host the course in their region or to deliver it to their own teams. PSM supplies the instructor, materials, marketing collateral, and training support.

About the Hydraulic Institute
The Hydraulic Institute serves the pump industry as a forum for knowledge exchange and delivers value‑added services, including the development of industry standards. Learn more at www.Pumps.org and www.PumpLearning.org.

About Pump Systems Matter
PSM is an educational initiative of the Hydraulic Institute that empowers North American pump users with competitive advantage through strategic energy management and performance optimization. Discover more at www.PumpSystemsMatter.org.