Challenge: Reduce scale buildup to improve on
pump uptime and maintenance cost, and increase pumping efficiency and run life
through pump construction enhancements.
Solution: Inject a calcium carbonate scale
inhibitor to minimize scale precipitation on internal pump parts, introduce ARZ
abrasion-resistant zirconium to enhance radial stability and maximize pump
longevity, and coat internal stages with epoxy to improve hydraulic efficiency
and minimize stage material erosion.
Results: Doubled run lives to 8.5 years and
increased mean time before failure (MTBF), saving potentially tens of thousands
of USD in maintenance, downtime, and power costs.