Case Study: Flowserve Corporation improves pump reliability and system curve analysis with Datacor Fathom

Flowserve Corporation improves reliability with Datacor, avoiding $1.23 million in repair costs

Flowserve Corporation faced the challenge of understanding complex pump and system curves within a multi-branched piping network. This was critical for ensuring their pumps operated near their Best Efficiency Point to maintain reliability and avoid costly operational issues. They utilized Datacor's Fathom software, a pipe flow modeling tool, to analyze their system.

Datacor implemented a solution using Fathom to model the system and generate accurate system curves, which graphically show where a pump operates in relation to the system's resistance. This analysis by Datacor demonstrated that the pump was operating within a good proximity to its Best Efficiency Point, ensuring system reliability. The case study highlights how Fathom provides deeper insight than a traditional system curve alone, allowing engineers to understand flow distribution and other critical operational factors.

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