HI launches Pump Systems Assessment Professionals (PSAP) certification program
Program supports industry-wide need for increased reliability, energy efficiency in pumping systems
Pumping systems account for over 40% of industrial energy usage, revealing a vast industry need for more reliable and more energy efficient systems. In response, the Hydraulic Institute (HI) developed the PSAP certification program to provide pump end-users and other stakeholders with a means to assess complicated systems with highly qualified, certified pump system assessors. The certification program sets the standard for the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for performing pump system assessments and utilizing pump system optimization techniques.
“The PSAP program addresses a key market need in the industrial and commercial marketplace," HI Executive Director Michael Michaud said. “Energy and maintenance costs combine to represent some 65% of the total cost of ownership of a medium sized industrial pumping system. A thorough system assessment often identifies energy efficient upgrade opportunities that usually pay for themselves in less than a year, lowering overall energy costs while increasing reliability, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. The key to unlocking the savings starts with a wholistic assessment from a professional who can assess and optimize the overall system.”