U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Industrial Technologies Program – BestPractices

Pumping Tip Sheets

Quick and to the point, these two-page tip sheets give engineers, technicians, equipment operators, and others technical advice to improve pumping systems.

  • Adjustable Speed Pumping Applications (PDF 277 KB)
  • Conduct an In-Plant Pumping System Survey (PDF 217 KB)
  • Control Strategies for Centrifugal Pumps with Variable Flow Rate Requirements (PDF 246 KB)
  • Energy Savings Opportunities in Control Valves (PDF 237 KB)
  • Maintain Pumping Systems Effectively (PDF 229 KB)
  • Match Pumps to Systems Requirements (PDF 200 KB)
  • Optimize Parallel Pumping Systems (PDF 271 KB)
  • Pump Selection Considerations (PDF 200 KB)
  • Reduce Pumping Costs through Optimum Pipe Sizing (PDF 209 KB
  • Select an Energy-Efficient Centrifugal Pump (PDF 221 KB)
  • Test for Pumping System Efficiency (PDF 247 KB)
  • Trim or Replace Impellers on Oversized Pumps (PDF 209 KB)

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