A world of

energy savings

Cases and inspiration from companies around

the world that have saved energy and costs by
optimising their processes.
 Welcome to a world of energy savings
You will find inspiration and information from a wide range of commercial buildings which have received expert
consultancy from us on how to optimise processes and save energy and costs.
A Grundfos Energy Check provides you with an overview of the life
cycle costs of your pumps. It gives you an indication of possible
energy savings, and helps you make decisions on future pump
replacements.
• System evaluation – Evaluation of the life cycle costs of your pumps and
installation
• Overview – Detailed information about your energy-saving potential.
• Sustainability – Actionable sustainability areas to improve the environmental
profile of your facility.
• Installation suggestions – Prioritised installation list that details the pumps and
systems which could benefit from an upgrade.
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Grundfos has performed either an Energy Check or an Energy Audit on the customers’ pump installations
and made proposals for replacement of pumps and solutions. All with the purpose of achieving energy savings
and improving the environmental footprint.
Enjoy!
The Grundfos Energy Audit is a six-step diagnostic tool
developed by Grundfos to identify excessive energy
consumption in any kind of pumping system.
• Initial contact – Prequalification of the site through a discussion of
relevant site information or an Energy Check.
• Diagnosis – Inspection of the premises and draw up of a list of
performance data and installed pumps, pinpointing focus areas.
• Proposal – The Energy Audit is carried out by logging data, resulting in
a load profile for the audited pump(s).
• Fulfilment – Printed report with full details of the audit results and
recommendations.
• Assessment – Selection of the right pump solutions for the system
based on optimum performance, energy efficiency and cost savings.
• Follow-up – Review of the Energy Audit to ensure optimal service
delivery and satisfactory pump performance.
Images are for illustration purposes only, and not from actual customer installations.
 Why is energy
optimisation so
important?
A Grundfos Energy Check or Energy Audit can help you find hidden 95% of the life cycle cost of a pump is related to energy consumption, service and maintenance.
savings in your organisation. It can identify potential energy
savings in your pump installationand help you understand how The price of a new pump typically makes up just 5% of the total Upgrading pumps can have other operational, environmental
to save on your pump operating expenses. lifetime cost of operating it. Maintenance accounts for the next and business benefits as well.
10%, while the remaining 85% are expenses related to running
the pump. Life cycle costs are comprised of many contributing Deciding to invest in greener and more energy efficient pump
factors, however the energy consumption and maintenance are solutions will boost your environmental profile and bring down
the most important factors to take into consideration. carbon emissions. It will also help your organisation to comply

85% with the latest energy saving regulations.

Energy consumption

Operational Environmental
benefits benefits

5% 10% • Energy savings

• Reliable operation
• Reduction in CO2 emissions
• Greener corporate image
Service & Maintenance • Low failure rates • Pump life-cycle analysis and documentation
Purchase price
• Reduced down time • Compliance with energy regulations
• Reduced repair costs
• Complete overview of pump installations

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 Case
Shopping center
A shopping center’s HVAC system was running pumps over The result was a more efficient pumping system, with lower
10 years old at fixed speed. The only way of controlling pump OPEX costs and smoother pump operation, because the motor
speeds was manually, and this was reflected in unnecessarily speed is continuously adjusted to the actual system require-
high energy consumption. ments. Better control of the return temperature increases
efficiency of system operation. The result is an estimated
The existing system was replaced with six Grundfos NK reduction in energy consumption of 65%.
end-suction pumps, where two had an external Grundfos CUE
variable frequency drive and the other four speed control
built-in. In addition, the pumps ran the ‘constant return
temperature’ control mode.

Existing pump Quantity Potential savings (kWh/yr) Grundfos replacement

Pump 1 2 NK 150-315/337 + CUE + DPI v.2

Pump 2 2 262,090 NKE 65-200/219 + DPI v.2

Pump 3 2 NKE 125-250/236 + DPI v.2

18,346 3.1 262,090

Yearly savings (EUR) Payback time (yrs) Energy savings (kWh/yr)

Greater efficiency,
lower costs. 10.75 56,770
Emission reduction (CO2t/yr) Investment cost (EUR)
Changing from fixed speed to variable speed operation results in smoother
pump operation and increased system efficiency for this shopping center.

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 Case
Office and apartment building
In an office and apartment building, the owner experienced The result is smooth pump operation, where the pumps now
customer complaints about vibration and noise problems with operate close to their BEP, with lower energy and maintenance
the pumps. Furthermore, the primary chilled water pumps costs. The system is now well-balanced, with no over-pumping
were old – more than 20 years – and the pumps appeared to be and consequently a higher DeltaT.
over-pumping, resulting in low DeltaT.

The Grundfos solution was to install three NBE pumps, where

an external partner configured PLC control to ensure the pumps
work at different speeds to maximise their efficiency.

Existing pump Quantity Potential savings (kWh/yr) Grundfos replacement

Pump 1 4 263,610 3x NBE 80-160/159 + 3x CIM 300

26,067 0.74 263,610

Yearly savings (EUR) Payback time (yrs) Energy savings (kWh/yr)

Maximised efficiency
and improved comfort. 174.3 19,367
Emission reduction (CO2t/yr) Investment cost (EUR)
Issues of over-pumping, low DeltaT and customer complaints were resolved with new
Grundfos NBE pumps operating closer to their Best Efficiency Point (BEP).

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 Case
Government buildings
In a government building, the HVAC systems provided great
potential for optimising the cold-water distribution circuit and
for improving pumping efficiency for hot water production and
hot water distribution. The 11 pumps were over 20 years old.
zone. This decreases the flow requirement per pump when
sizing a replacement and also improves the overall performance
of the system at lower flow, where the system is working most
of the time.

Grundfos supplied 11 NK pumps in three different sizes, com-
plete with Control MPC for cascade operation and one standby
pump per system. The solution was resized to meet the actual
installation demands. For cold-water distribution, 4+1 pumps
share the work across two zones, instead of 2+1 pumps in each
The customer is also enjoying a significant decrease in OPEX
costs, as the old pumps had big maintenance costs in addition
to the energy costs to run them. Estimated energy consumption
is reduced by 57.3%.

Existing pump Quantity Potential savings (kWh/yr) Grundfos replacement

Pump 1 5 5x NK 150-315.2/330 + CONTROL MPC-EF 5x 45 kW

Pump 2 3 726,000 3x NK 100-200/186 + CONTROL MPC-EF 3x 37 kW

Pump 3 3 3x NK 80-160/161 + CONTROL MPC-EF 3x 18.5 kW

65,376 1.9 726,000

Yearly savings (EUR) Payback time (yrs) Energy savings (kWh/yr)

Hot and cold water,

when and where needed. 37.8 124,923
Emission reduction (CO2t/yr) Investment cost (EUR)
Getting pumps in a building’s HVAC system to work together across zones
rather than only within their zone decreases costs significantly.

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 Case
Iconic fountain support area
For this water fountain, the pumps were extremely oversized,
because they were designed for an expansion that didn’t
happen. Even at their lower speed threshold, the pumps were
over-pumping, resulting in low DeltaT, for which the customer
pays extra. Furthermore, cavitation is an issue, because the
pumps’ work far from their Best Efficiency Point (BEP).
These much more efficient pumps with significantly lower OPEX
costs now operate in their BEP range, significantly decreasing
energy and maintenance costs. This means that low DeltaT can
now be tackled, making it possible to improve the return tem-
perature regulation. This helps the customer save energy and
avoid paying extra for low DeltaT.

Two Grundfos TPE 100 pumps are installed as replacements,

which optimise operation and match the installation’s real
pumping needs, meaning the system is no longer oversized and
unbalanced.

Existing pump Quantity Potential savings (kWh/yr) Grundfos replacement

Pump 1 1 TPE 100-93/2 22 kW

54,128
Pump 2 1 TPE 100-360/2 18.5 kW

5,356 3.4 54,128

Yearly savings (EUR) Payback time (yrs) Energy savings (kWh/yr)

Meeting the installation’s

real pumping needs. 35.8 17,958
Emission reduction (CO2t/yr) Investment cost (EUR)
Replacing a water fountain’s oversized and inefficient pumps resulted
in significantly lower OPEX costs and energy savings.

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 Case
Training center
For the chiller primary loop serving a training center, three Overall pump and system efficiency was substantially increase,
end-suction pumps on continuous operation are overflowing with lower OPEX costs. The low DeltaT issue was solved, be-
the chiller, causing low DeltaT issues. The pumps are over 15 cause the pumps no longer overflow the chiller. This results in
years old. smoother chiller and pump operation with 67.7% lower energy
consumption. Furthermore, BMS connectivity allows for better
The three pumps were replaced by two Grundfos NBE pumps control of the system variables.
with BMS connectivity running a constant curve control mode,
where the pumps will be working at a specific speed (80%) to
match the chiller target flow. Spare parts for two years (shaft
seals, O-rings and wear rings) are part of the delivery.

Existing pump Quantity Potential savings (kWh/yr) Grundfos replacement

2x NBE 40-125/142 + 1x Control Box for BMS signal failure +

Pump 1 3 69,905
2x CIM 500 module

6,892 1.9 69,905

Yearly savings (EUR) Payback time (yrs) Energy savings (kWh/yr)

Smooth and chilled,

meeting target flows. 46.2 13,208
Emission reduction (CO2t/yr) Investment cost (EUR)
With pumps running at a specific speed to meet target flows, pump and
chiller operation is smoother with substantially lower energy costs.

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 Case
Hospital
A hospital had a very inefficient boiler plant and heating
system. The operating conditions meant that the pumps’ shaft
seals were breaking up constantly, causing downtime and
putting pressure in the maintenance team. A very long heating
circuit resulted in significant pipe losses, and DeltaT was lower
than the original design.
Using the Heat Energy Monitor feature built into the MAGNA3
and TPE3 pumps, the system heat output is calculated, opti-
mising DeltaT between the flow and return. BMS connectivity
provides better control of the processes within the hospital, and
the Grundfos GO app also provides invaluable operational data
to improve the energy savings from the new pump system.

Grundfos installed 5 TPE(D) pumps and 15 MAGNA3(D)(N) circu-

lator pumps. Because the heating circuit is long, leading to sig-
nificant head losses, the new pumps will speed up to overcome
the head losses without compromising the required flow to
ensure full comfort. This keeps the system optimally balanced.

Existing pump Quantity Potential savings (kWh/yr) Grundfos replacement

Pump 1 11 5x TPE3 (D)

Pump 2 4 84,416 15x MAGNA (D)(N)

Pump3 5

10,974 4.7 84.416

Yearly savings (EUR) Payback time (yrs) Energy savings (kWh/yr)

An optimally balanced system.

Always. 38.6 61,775
Emission reduction (CO2t/yr) Investment cost (EUR)
Even in a long heating circuit where head losses need to be overcome, a hospital’s
new pumps automatically adapt to the load, maintaining the required flow.

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 Case
Hospital
A hospital had boiler feed pumps in two boiler lines, with all Because pump operation is directly dependent on real
pumps working fixed speed with an on-off operation. The system requirements, energy consumption is reduced by over
pumps were on average 10 years or older, and the system in- 60% on each of the boiler lines. Better control of the boiler
cluded a modulating valve and bypass line. water level results in better steam quality and lower flame use.
With the feed valve removed, system complexity is reduced,
A total of eight Grundfos CRIE pumps in two different sizes are resulting in lower pressure loss and maintenance costs.
installed, and they are controlled via a level sensor installed
in the boiler. Operation is regulated, depending on the water
intake requirements for steam production.

Existing pump Quantity Potential savings (kWh/yr) Grundfos replacement

Pump 1 2 2x CRIE 5-12

66,066
Pump 2 6 6x CRIE 5-16

50,596
8,965 2.18
3.4 499,582
66,066
Yearly savings (EUR) Payback time (yrs) Energy
Yearly savings
savings(kWh/yr)
(kWh/yr)

Reduced system complexity,

better steam quality. 328.73
18.4 110,484
30,571
Emission reduction (CO2t/yr) Investment
Investmentcosts
cost (EUR)
(EUR)
Simplifying the boiler feed system, new pumps and better control of the boiler water level
increase efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

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 Case
Hotel industry
An inspection of a large hotel in Dubai showed that there was a
potential to reduce energy usage by 499,581.80 kWh per year by
investing in more energy efficiency pumps.
The initial outlay for the improvements was 50,596 EUR. The
payback time for the equipment optimisation was 2.18 years –
with the potential for even more savings well into the future.

After inspection of the pump that was driving the hotel, it was
found that upgrading the pump would result in considerable
savings – and would have a relatively short payback time.

Existing pump Quantity Operation hours/yr Potential savings (kWh/yr) Grundfos replacement

Pump 1 1 8760 499,582 LSV

50,596 2.18 499,582

Yearly savings (EUR) Payback time (yrs) Energy savings (kWh/yr)

The power of a pump.

By improving a single pump,a large hotel in Dubai could save over 50,596 EUR per year. 328.73 110,484
Emission reduction (CO2t/yr) Investment cost (EUR)

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 Case
Hospital
Grundfos performed an analysis of a hospital’s pump The investment cost for the system was € 46,788 and had a
installations and found that by upgrading the system there payback time of just 1.74 years. An added benefit of the upgrade
was a potential to save over € 25,000 per year. was the reduction of emissions by 72.84 CO2t/yr, providing a
sustainable argument for the system upgrade.
After the Energy Check, it was found that the hospital could
save € 25,049 per year and save 192,685 kWh per year by simply
upgrading 12 pumps.

Potential Potential
Existing Operation Grundfos Existing Operation Grundfos
Quantity savings Quantity savings
pump hours/yr replacement pump hours/yr replacement
(kWh/yr) (kWh/yr)

Pump 1 1 8760 4,715 MAGNA 40-150 F Pump 7 1 8760 6,443 MAGNA3 D 50-120 F

Pump 2 1 8760 52,209 NBE 80-160/161 AF2ABQQE + 0-4DPI Pump 8 1 8760 3,708 MAGNA3 D40-120 F

Pump 3 1 8760 51,555 NBE 80-160/161 AF2ABQQE + 0-4DPI Pump 9 1 8760 4,562 MAGNA3 D 50-120 F

Pump 4 1 8760 27,156 TPED 80-250/2 S-AF-A-BQQE-MD1 Pump 10 1 8760 4,562 MAGNA3 D 50-120 F

Pump 5 1 8760 21,900 TPE 80-240/2 S-AF-A-BQQE-LD1 Pump 11 1 8760 4,562 MAGNA3 D 50-120 F

Pump 6 1 8760 6,745 MAGNA3 40-120 F N Pump 12 1 8760 4,562 MAGNA3 D 50-120 F

25,049 1.74 129,685

Yearly savings (EUR) Payback time (yrs) Energy savings (kWh/yr)

Energy and environmental

savings. 72.84 46,788
Emission reduction (CO2t/yr) Investment cost (EUR)
Upgrading 12 pumps saved a hospital over € 25,000 per year.

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 Case
University
A Grundfos Energy Check performed at a leading international
university showed that there was an opportunity to reduce
energy usage and emissions by upgrading 9 pumps.
The pump upgrade could save 206,978 kWh per year with an
initial investment cost of 117,902 EUR. The payback time would
be 4.64 years

An analysis of the medical science block at the university

showed a potential to reduce emissions by 72.24 CO2 T/YR and
deliver a yearly savings of 25,425 EUR by upgrading nine pumps.

Potential Potential
Existing Operation Grundfos Existing Operation Grundfos
Quantity savings Quantity savings
pump hours/yr replacement pump hours/yr replacement
(kWh/yr) (kWh/yr)

TPED 100-250/2 AF-A-BQQE+ Pump 6 1 8760 71,455 TPED 80-330/2-S AF-A-BQQE

Pump 1 1 8760 43,907 DPI T 0-4+Coms Card
TPED 100-250/2 AF-A-BQQE+
Pump 7 1 8760 45,098
TPE3 D 50-200-S AF-A-BQQE+ DPI T 0-4+Coms Card
Pump 2 1 8760 1,392 Coms Card
Pump 8 1 8760 11,398 TPED 100-310/2-S A-F-A-BQQE
Pump 3 1 8760 12,731 TPED 80-330/2-S AF-A-BQQE
Pump 9 1 8760 19,389 TPED 80-210/2 A-FA-BQQE+DPI T 0-2.5
PED 100-250/2 AF-A-BQQE+
Pump 4 1 8760 656 DPI T 0-4+Coms Card

TPE3 D 50-200-S AF-A-BQQE+

Pump 5 1 8760 947 Coms Card

25,425 4.64 206,978

Yearly savings (EUR) Payback time (yrs) Energy savings (kWh/yr)

Massive energy savings.

Fast payback time. 72.24 117,902
Emission reduction (CO2t/yr) Investment cost (EUR)
A leading international university could save in multiple ways with a pump upgrade.

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