Trygve Dahl Recognized for His Contributions to the Hydraulic Institute
Trygve Dahl, Vice President of Technology for Intelliquip, was recognized by the Hydraulic Institute for his technical leadership and contributions in the creation of new and updated ANSI/HI Standards and as a key member serving on the Hydraulic Institute/Pump Systems Matter “Optimizing Pumping Systems Guidebook” (OPS) Committee, which led to publication of the 250+ page guide in 2008.
Trygve Dahl served on the Rotary Pumps for Nomenclature and Definitions Standards Committee for ANSI/HI 3.1-3.5. Mr. Dahl explained that “this standard covers rotary pumps, which are positive displacement pumps consisting of a chamber containing gears, cams, screws, vanes, plungers or similar elements that are actuated by relative rotation of the driveshaft to casing, and which has no separate inlet and outlet valves. These pumps are characterized by their close running clearances.” New features of this standard include a capability table and a full-color range chart that illustrates the flow and pressure abilities for different rotary pump types. “For those taking HI’s new Positive Displacement e-Learning course or anyone who needs to increase their rotary pump knowledge, this standard is a comprehensive and authoritative reference,” added Dahl. ANSI/HI 3.1-3.5 will be published in April 2009.
Additionally, he served on Hydraulic Institute/Pump Systems Matter “Optimizing Pumping Systems Guidebook” (OPS) Committee.
Based on the collaborative efforts of twenty-two industry experts, the guide explains how optimizing both existing and new pumping systems, and purchasing based on lifecycle cost, can lead to increased profitability through a reduction in unnecessary, expensive energy consumption and maintenance costs. “With existing pumping systems, systems optimization can yield as much as a 50 % reduction in energy costs,” said Dahl. “This savings is often accompanied by a substantial improvement in reliability and MTBR when pumps are properly matched to the system requirements.”
The guide covers a range of topics including: Pump Fundamentals, Pump and System Interaction, Calculating Cost of Ownership, Improving the Performance of Existing Pump Systems, Optimizing New Designs, and Pumping System Economics, Opportunities to Improve Lifecycle Performance.
“This is an indispensible tool for anyone involved in the design, engineering, installation or servicing of pumping systems,” said Mr. Dahl. “The guide has made a significant contribution to the understanding of the subject matter among end-users and pump OEMs and serves as the basis of new educational curriculum being designed around this issue.”
For more information on the OPS Guide and ANSI/HI standards, please visit HI’s e-Store at http://estore.pumps.org.
Intelliquip is a member of HI and a sponsor of Pump Systems Matter (PSM). HI is the largest association of pump producers and suppliers to the pump industry in North America. HI’s mission is to serve as a forum for the exchange of industry information, while providing value-added services to member companies and pump users worldwide. For more information about the Hydraulic Institute, its member companies and Standards Partners, visit www.Pumps.org. Visit www.PumpSystemsMatter.org for more info on PSM, an organization created by HI to assist pump users address strategic energy management and pump system performance and optimization. |
