ISO/ASME 14414, “Pump system energy assessment,” has just been released. The new 1st Edition is available from Document Center Inc. in both paper and pdf formats, as well as part of our Standards Online multi-user subscription service. It is notable because it represents a new standard that has been co-authored by both ISO and ASME. And, as a further note, it was developed using the process defined by ANSI, the American National Standards Institute, and has already been adopted as an ANSI standard!
How was this accomplished? ISO Technical Committee 115 (specializing in Pumps) collaborated with the ASME Committee EA (for Industrial System Energy Assessment). The two groups joined to develop this standard specifically for the assessment of pump systems. You’ll use it to identify and quantify pump system energy use for potential savings and improved reliability opportunities. You probably know this type of assessment as energy audits, energy surveys, energy assessments or energy studies.
What is the goal for this standard? It’s been designed for open and closed loop pumping systems typically used at industrial, institutional, commercial, and municipal facilities. The committee anticipates that it can contribute to decreased energy consumption to reduce an organization’s carbon footprint. You may prefer to think of it as an aid to reducing costs generated by inefficient pumps. One specific benefit that you can get by using the standard is in evaluating services offered by various auditing organizations.
What’s in ISO/ASME 14144? You’ll find the usual scope, referenced documents and definition sections to begin with. Then comes Clause 4 on the identification of the assessment team, its authority and functions. Clause 5 covers the assessment itself and how it should be conducted. Finally Clause 6 wraps things up with information on reporting and documentation. There is one required Annex, Annex A on the contents of the report itself.
I think you’ll find the balance of the Annexes to be very helpful. They cover:
- Recommendations on efficient system operation and energy reduction – examples.
- Expertise, experience and competencies (of your auditors).
- Recommended guidelines for analysis software.
- An example of a prescreening worksheet.
- Specific energy (what it is and how to calculate it).
- Pumping system parasitic power (again, what it is and methods to calculate).
- An example of pumping system efficiency indicator (a first-pass indicating tool).
A 15-item bibliography completes the publication.
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