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Chapter 11.4.5 Optimisation/maintenance of vacuum pumpsDescriptionVarious vacuum pumps are used on a fertiliser production site. The selection of the right sizeand maintenance are essential for achieving efficient operation.In the example, two vacuum pumps of 500 m 3 /hour capacity and 0.3 bar vacuum were in use,one with valve throttling. The capacity had decreased due to uneven wearing and the vacuumline joints were found to be leaking. After maintenance, the vacuum is produced with only onepump.Achieved environmental benefits• reduced energy consumption• in the simple example, a saving of 15 kW was achieved.Cross-media effectsNone believed to be likely.Operational dataNo information provided.ApplicabilityGenerally applicable.EconomicsCost benefits can be assumed.Driving force for implementationCost benefits.References to literature and example plants[173, GreenBusinessCentre, 2002]18 <strong>Large</strong> <strong>Volume</strong> <strong>Inorganic</strong> <strong>Chemicals</strong> – <strong>Ammonia</strong>, Acids and Fertilisers

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