The Chesterton Connect IIoT solution significantly increases the reliability of pumps and rotating systems

The goal of all plant operators is to ensure that pumps and rotating machinery function smoothly and reliably in order to keep plant operating costs as low as possible. Because every pump failure costs money and disrupts operations.

In addition to high-quality seals and lubricants for technical equipment in water and wastewater plants, Chesterton offers a pump-specific IIoT-based monitoring solution that maximizes the uptime and reliability of rotating machinery.

The Chesterton Connect^TM System Monitors and Records the Performance Characteristics of Your Pumps

The Chesterton Connect System provides reliable monitoring of mechanical seals and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors and gearboxes. Since most problems in pump installations are caused by process issues, the Chesterton Connect System has been designed to monitor both the process and the equipment, maximizing the ability to foresee problems before they occur. The following parameters can be monitored and compared around the clock in near real-time:

All of the above measurements are ergonomically packaged in a single sensor that can be viewed from your mobile device using the Chesterton Connect iOS or Android app. Using thresholds, you can quickly identify whether there are anomalies that could lead to downtime or malfunctions. This can streamline maintenance planning, optimize equipment operating efficiency and thus increase pump productivity.

When multiple pumps or rotating machines need to be monitored, the Chesterton Connect Gateway and Cloud is the solution. Chesterton Connect Sensors are wirelessly connected via Bluetooth to the Chesterton Connect Gateway, which transmits the bundled data in near real-time to the Chesterton Connect Cloud Wi-Fi monitoring platform. Here you can conveniently access data and reports on your desktop or mobile device – no matter where in the world you are.

Via an optional cloud login, you can receive notifications, alerts and automated reports by email. The Chesterton Connect System facilitates proactive maintenance planning and helps you minimize downtime and extend the service life of your equipment.

Valuable Experience in the Wastewater Sector – Chesterton Connect^TM System Enables Immense Cost Savings

Typical applications for the Chesterton Connect System include split-case pumps, submersible pumps, sludge pumps and centrifugal pumps.

Pump failures due to clogging are very common in the wastewater sector, leading to high maintenance costs and extended downtime. Insoluble materials in wastewater, such as wet wipes, cause blockages and contamination in pipelines and pumps. These blockages lead to cavitation and consequently to excessive vibrations that can severely damage the pump.

The Chesterton Connect Sensor can be mounted directly on the pump discharge line and alerts plant personnel to increasing vibrations caused by blockages in the pump suction line. In this way, the maintenance team can remove the contamination before it damages the pump and leads to failure. The Chesterton Connect Sensor can also be mounted directly in the stuffing box, so that in addition to vibration information, you also receive critical process information.

Please read our e-book about these experiences on the Chesterton website.

Further reports on successful projects can be found here:

Chesterton Connect^TM Sensor Detects Vacuum Malfunctions in Centrifugal Pumps

New Pump Problem Solved with the Chesterton Connect^TM System

Chesterton Connect^TM System Detects Faulty Valve

Conclusion

The Chesterton Connect^TM System offers water and wastewater plant operators real added value by helping them increase the reliability of their plants, reduce operating costs and minimize downtime of mechanical equipment.

Because that is what matters when you want to operate efficiently in the future. Chesterton enables a significant improvement in plant equipment with advanced IIoT technology.