Project study · Chemical processing
A Pumping System Upgrade for Detergent Production
Engineering and equipment supply to support added mixing centers and increased process capacity at a Kentucky manufacturing plant.
5 pumps
Waukesha positive displacement units
6-inch
Pump size specified for the upgrade
Bowling Green, KY
Customer delivery location
01 / Project story
The Challenge
A health and beauty manufacturer in Bowling Green, Kentucky wanted to increase detergent-processing capacity and add mixing centers. The plant was already using a smaller version of the pump and needed equipment specified for the expanded process.
02 / Project story
The Engineering
Fischer Process Industries analyzed the process dynamics and developed specifications for the pumps, motors, and gearboxes. The engineering scope also included custom baseplate designs for fabrication and 3D dimensional drawings for approval.
03 / Project story
The Delivery
Five large 6-inch Waukesha positive displacement ECP pumps were specified for the upgrade. Following functionality testing, the pumps were delivered with engineering and operations manuals. Coordination between the engineering team and shop supported the customer’s demanding project schedule.
Technical overview
Project at a Glance
A coordinated scope from process analysis through tested equipment delivery.
- Application
- Multiple-product detergent processing for the health and beauty industry
- Equipment
- Five 6-inch Waukesha positive displacement ECP pumps, with specified motors and gearboxes
- Engineering
- Process analysis, equipment specifications, and custom baseplate design
- Testing
- Functionality testing before delivery
- Documentation
- 3D dimensional drawings for approval, engineering manuals, and operations manuals
- Project requirements
- Customer specifications and Hydraulic Institute requirements, as recorded in the original project summary
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