Mullenbawn Water Pumping Station
Location:
Mullenbawn water pumping station is located approximately 2 km from the town of Fethard Co. Tipperary
Facility Function:
Mullenbawn pumping station pumps water from a borehole to a resevoir to supply freshwater for the surrounding area
Connection:
Annual Energy Consumption:
The Site uses approx 420 Mwh per annum at approx €45,000
Main Energy Consuming Equipment
Mullenbawn has two large water pumps that operate at a pumping efficiency of 60%. There is a duty pump and a standby pump as the site runs 24/7.
Cost and Energy Savng Actions
1. Installation of a varible speed drive (completed in July 2007)
The powerfactor of the site was very low inccuring approx 800 euro of wattless charges per annum. Installation.
The pumps were running slghtly higher volume than required, which is now controllable.
2. participation in the Winter Demand Reduction Incentive scheme.
3. Higher Efficiency pump on replacement. Savings of 15% could be achieved.
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Updated 25 August 2008
by TEA