Texas Christian University (TCU) is a private university in Fort Worth, Texas. Established in 1873, TCU now enrolls over 10,000 students per year. Athletics is a key focus for the university, so the TCU Horned Frogs compete in the Big 12 conference of the NCAA in most sports.
In 2018 Armstrong approached TCU with a proposal to upgrade 3 constant-speed pumps in the Recreation Center. As a result of the retrofit project TCU is saving over $7,500 per year.
Armstrong maps each individual pump’s hydraulic, motor and inverter variations at the factory to achieve exceptional accuracy throughout the flow range.
With this calibration, Armstrong Design Envelope pumps also serve as flow meters, providing reliable system flow data (+/- 5%). The testing ensures optimal performance efficiency at start-up, while Armstrong’s Pump Manager helps maintain and extend efficiency throughout the pump’s operating life.
Quick Stats
Facility type: Recreation center
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Size: 179,831 ft2
Power consumption savings: 63%
Annual cost savings: $7,581
Annual CO2 reduction: 50,599 kg CO2
Equipment
Key Outcomes
- 63% efficiency improvement
- Annual savings approximately $7,581
- Energy savings and reduced CO2 emissions
- Easy access to pump operating data showing flow, head, power usage and rpm
- Constant data-logging and performance monitoring
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