A Guide to Kirloskar’s HVAC Systems

What is an HVAC system?

Today, good air conditioning/heating have become indispensable, be it residences or office spaces. HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. It may also be referred to as HVACR, ‘R’ being refrigeration. It uses outdoor air to regulate and maintain preferable temperature and humidity indoors. Ventilation is of utmost importance here because it ensures the circulation of fresh air indoors.

Kirloskar’s HVAC systems

Kirloskar is the largest manufacturer and exporter of pumping systems, pumps and valves in India. It offers all-inclusive solutions for the HVAC industry.

Their offerings include:

  • District cooling system
  • Primary and condenser pump sets
  • Secondary variable speed pumping system
  • Tertiary variable speed pumping system
  • Primary variable flow system

Each of Kirloskar’s systems is equipped with a comprehensive set of components:

  • Motors
  • Control panel- Wall and floor mounted
  • Energy saving, efficiency-enhancing glass flake coatings
  • Accessories- This includes valves, differential pressure transducers, condition monitoring system, expansion tank, air separator tank and a pressurization system
  • Service backup- Kirloskar offers 24-hour service backup, energy audit, Operation & Maintenance contracts, etc.
  • Pumps- These are essential components of an HVAC system. A pump cycles hot or cold air. It absorbs heat from a cold area and releases it into a warmer zone. Hence, it is crucial for temperature regulation.

Kirloskar has a variety of different pumps available for HVAC needs:

  • End suction, back pull out type long-coupled pumps- These include the DB, CE, CPHM, MF, DBL, KPD models. The iCP variant is the newest addition to this range and has a mechanical seal which eliminates the possibility of leakages.
  • Double suction, horizontal axially split case long coupled pumps- These encompass the UP, UPLV, UPH, UPM, SCT and SCT Extended variants. The iHT model is the latest one available and offers high speeds up to 2900 rpm.
  • Vertical axially split single/multistage pumps- These include the iHTV, UPV and SCTV variants.
  • Vertical inline single/multistage pumps- Single stage pumps in this category include ILS and the IN IL models, while multistage pumps comprise of IL, KCIL and KSIL models.
  • Close coupled pumps- These include the DBC (single stage), KDS and KDT (multistage) variants.

Vijay Engineering and Machinery Company is one of the best Kirloskar pump dealers in Mumbai. Apart from being leading industrial pump distributors, we also provide superior customer service to cater to any requirement your industrial plant may have. To know more about how to get your HVAC system installed today, check out our website!

Get the Best Process Pumps from VEMC

A process pump in an industrial space is usually used to move liquids around. Depending on their uses, they can be of many different types. Kirloskar, India’s biggest provider of pumps and valves, manufactures a wide range of process pumps to cater to various needs of industries today. It is important to know the features of the pump you’re buying before you get one from your industrial pump distributor.

Let’s look at two of Kirloskar’s process pump variants: The KPD and the KPDS

Kirloskar’s KPD process pump

Usage: The KPD model is an end suction pump, ideal for air conditioning, condensate extraction and distilleries along with edible oil, sugar and textile industries.

Design: This pump’s back pull-out design allows you to easily dismantle or reassemble it. It is also designed to be leak proof and comes with a mechanical seal or a gland packing. Its oil lubricated bearings give you smooth operations for long periods of time and prevent malfunctions. It can work in temperatures ranging from -50°C to 180°C. This pump is also available in vertical execution.

Worried about the quality of the pumps you buy? Kirloskar’s KPD process pump complies with API 610 (a standard set by the American Petroleum Institute for centrifugal pumps dealing with petrochemical and natural gas industries). It also conforms to DIN 24256 and ISO 2858 standards, ensuring quality and giving you complete value for money.

Kirloskar’s KPDS process pump

Usage: The KPDS model is a sump pump. It removes liquids which have been accumulated in a sump basin. It is ideal for certain industries (petrochemicals, refineries, fertilizers, power, etc.), transferring highly acidic or alkaline liquids, wastewater processing, etc.

Design: This pump has a side discharge, which saves up on the space taken up by the pump. It is a vertical submersible, single stage, single suction pump and can operate in temperatures up to 90°C. Suitable for numerous chemical processes, this process pump can operate in pits as deep as 5.5 meters.

Want to get a process pump for your industrial plant? Vijay Engineering and Machinery Company is one of the best Kirloskar pump dealers in Mumbai. All pumps supplied by us are 100% genuine, high-quality Kirloskar products. To buy a process pump or know more about our other products, check out our website!

Switching to Solar Energy Made Easy by VEMC’s EPC Services

We’re all well aware of the harmful effects of using fossil fuels. It increases our carbon footprint and accelerates Global Warming. Solar energy is one of the most sustainable forms of energy today, not only because it doesn’t add to Global Warming but also because it makes use of the incident sun light, which is available in abundance.

If you’re considering switching to solar energy, you’ve probably already decided whether you’re going to opt for an OPEX financial model or a CAPEX one.In our article titled ‘Choose the Right Financial Model for Your Solar Energy’, we talked about the benefits of each one. This article is for those who want to opt for the CAPEX model.

So, what is EPC?

When it comes to solar energy, EPC stands for Engineering, Procurement and Construction. It’s a process adopted by a company installing a PV system for you. In the CAPEX model, Vijay Engineering and Machinery Company carries out EPC. Having worked with industries for decades, we provide top-notch solutions for solar lighting systems. We undertake a comprehensive 6-step process to install your PV system.

Site identification:When you first get in touch with us with your solar energy requirements, we go over the requirements and start working on what we can offer.

Pre-feasibility study:We visit your site and examine various factors like the location of your premises to see if solar energy would be suitable.

Feasibility study:If your site is suitable for a PV system, we carry out further examinations to study various aspects of your premises to ensure that a PV system would be feasible. We then start working on a plan for the installation of the system.

Detailed design:We prepare a detailed blueprint of the system and present it to you for approval. We then fine-tune the design and finalize the specifications of the plan.

Supply and construction: We begin construction and take care of everything ranging from high-quality materials and labour to the timely completion of the project. We install solar panels, accessories, etc. and complete the solar implementation in your power supply system.

Commissioning: We undertake the commissioning of your PV system to ensure that it operates smoothly.
Once we complete this 6-step procedure, we transfer the ownership of your brand-new PV system to you. It really is that simple! Want to switch to solar energy? Check out our website for more details or contact us!

Kirloskar HYPN Systems: Efficient multi-use water supply systems

Urbanization has increased the demand of efficient water supply systems. With a large number of people living in residential complexes, towers and high number of people working in big commercial buildings supplying water at a constant pressure is a big challenge. Kirloskar Bros. Pvt. Ltd.has brought an efficient water supply solution for large residential and commercial complexes that promises pressure maintained water supply with the required pressure across all the outlets all the time.

Introducing Kirloskar HYPN System:

Kirloskar HYPN system is a combination of Hydro (HY) that is liquid circulation and pneumatic (Pressure) system (PN) abbreviated together as HYPN system. This system is far more advanced than the traditional water supply system that relies on gravity for water pressure development through overhead tanks. This system is a combination of high power centrifugal pumps and tanks with compressed air that maintain water flow and pressure throughout the supply system. This system has a capability of maintaining constant water pressure all the time irrespective of changes in water consumption.

Advantages of HYPN system:

  • HYPN system maintains uniform pressure across all water outlets
  • It has an automated control system that regulates the water supply across tanks
  • It maintains the desired water pressure across all the outlets
  • It requires least intervention during sudden increase in water demands

How does HYPN system work?

Residential towers, hotels, and commercial complexes require constant water supply. They possess more than one buildings and varied supply needs of each building. The traditional “pressure due to gravity system”with overhead tanks is not capable to provide uniform pressure across all outlets all the time because there is limit to pressure the system can generate. This is a problem in case of increased water use during the morning time of the day. For example water pressure and the force reduce when more taps are open in a building. Also in case of overhead tank supply system the top floors get low water pressure because they are nearer to the overhead tank.

HYPN is an automated system that does not need overhead tanks. It can work with all water tanks irrespective of their position or height (also ground placed tanks). It is the combination of the pumping and pressurized tanks to maintain water supply with a constant pressure.

The system operates at a set pressure that is to be maintained across all water outlets across all buildings of a complex. It is equipped with pressure sensors that sense the decrease in the pressure when one or more outlets are open. The demand of water is more in the morning work timings. Consequently more water outlets are open during that time and pressure reduces because of high water consumption. For the buildings to receive equal watersupply all the time HYPN system sensors sense the drop in the pressure and increase the pressure or force of water by speeding the pumps. Small difference of pressure is covered by the pressure tanks.

VFD system integration

HYPN system is equipped with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) that increases or decreases the RPM of the pumps for maintaining the pressure. It acts as per the instantaneous feedback of the pressure sensors to the system. The maximum RPM of the pumps is 2900 per minute and this is the stage where the pumps produce maximum pressure.

The RPM of the pumps is altered by changing the frequency of the electrical power of the pumps depending on the pressure requirement. The VFD system maintains the pressure by changing the RPM corresponding to the specific value of the required pressure. This feature of the HYPN system makes it the most preferred water supply system in the international market.

Types of pressure boosting systems:

  • Fixed speed system: All pumps operate at fixed speeds
  • Single VFD system: One pump on VFD and remaining 1 or 2 on full speed.
  • Multiple VFD system: All pumps on VFD system

The type of system to be implemented depends on the water flow requirements and the size of the overall system. In case of utility of a single big pump it is run with a VFD and if multiple pumps are necessary 1 or 2 is run on full RPM for maximum pressure and one is run with VFD to cope with the water pressure changes across the day.

Uses of HYPN system:

  • Tank filling system for underground water tanks to overhead water tanks
  • Water supply to residential buildings, hotels, commercial buildings, townships, airports, IT parks etc.
  • Water transfer from one storage tank to other storage tank
  • Bottling plant and demand based industrial applications like textile, process automobile, power etc.
  • Municipal corporation water supply schemes, irrigation and gardening systems

Vijay Engineering and Manufacturers Company (VEMC) supply Kirloskar pumps with high functionality control panels that help you get more out of the HYPN system. The control panels make the controlling and setting of the system very easy and add to the overall capability of the HYPN system.

Superior Quality Ball Valves For Your Industrial Requirements By VEMC

Ball valves are an indispensable part of the industrial sector. Due to the risk factor involved in their operation it is necessary to pick high quality, highly efficient, safety friendly and quality valves for the smooth flow of any business.

Most industries prefer to adopt an environmental friendly approach in their operations which is why the use of standardized products becomes even more imperative. We, at VEMC, produce valves that are used on a large scale and can be used for the following purposes:

1) Refineries
2) Fertilizers
3) Petrochemical industries
4) Thermal Power Stations
5) Process Industries

Our valves are of high quality for a number reasons. The following features makes them superior –

1) The size ranges from 15 mm to 300 mm
2) They can be single piece or of a three-piece design.
3) The bores can be full or reduced
4) Socket weld pipes
5) Flanged Valve End Connections: Flanged-end valves (The advantage here is that they are easier to install or remove from a pipeline)
6) Screwed Ends – Screwed ends are usually limited to a size of 150mm or smaller, which are more often used in bronze valves and rarely in iron and steel valves.

While manufacturing our valves, we follow the IS: 9890/EN ISO 17292/BS 5351 specifications. Safety is taken very seriously at VEMC and we comply with application design and testing standards for the smooth functioning of the ball valves. We strive to be the most reliable and endearing electromechanical solution provider. All parties that come in contact with our products are taken into consideration (like employees, customers, stakeholders and the society at large) during production.

Energy Saving and Efficient Water Pumps – The Need of the 21st Century

21st century is a time of cut throat competition in all fields and when it comes to large corporate houses and industries, the proverb takes a whole new meaning all together. With the rising competition and evolving technology, business houses indeed have to stay up to date with what is imperative for their field. And when it comes to water pump dealers specifically, the imperative is energy saving and efficient pumps.

There are many who consider this a fad or are discouraged by the higher initial monetary input required. However, the time when sticking to the old, inefficient pumps was a feasible option is long gone. Here we present why going for energy saving and efficient equipments is the need of the hour for water pumps distributors.

1. Cost Efficient: The energy saving pumps might present you with a higher initial assembling or purchase cost but in the long run, these pumps save you a lot more money in the form of less energy usage and reduced electricity bills. Along with their more efficient set up, they give you a better output performance than the conventional, inefficient pumps which in turn is a form of indirect monetary benefit.

2. Customer Demands: The importance of energy saving and efficient machinery is unknown to no one and with passing time, these have become one of the most important specification when it comes to customer demands. The case is same, whether you are dealing with a large scale sale to an established industry or to an individual for domestic use. As water pump dealers, it is better for the business to invest where the demands lay.

3. Better for Environment: Every time someone plugs in anything, the natural resources of the world get depleted. Hence, as conscious citizens of any country, the need for energy saving equipments and products is recognized by everyone. Apart from the self-consciousness, there is a huge load on industries to leave behind good environmental footprints as well as follow the government mandates when it comes to energy consumption. These energy efficient Kirloskar water pumps make it easier to see to these mandates and limits and take one step closer to sustainable development.

4. Reduced Downtime: The better parts used and the overall structure of these pumps is aimed at ensuring not only a smooth but also efficient running. This increases the quality of the product and reduces the possibilities of any breakdown or downtime of the machinery. Less cases of parts heating up or burn out is another factor which reduces the amount of lag time given between consecutive uses. This reduced downtime once again, indirectly makes the product cost efficient.

5. Last Longer: The energy saver, efficient Kirloskar water pumps last longer due to their low electricity consumption, better output performance, less maintenance requirement and cooler run with fewer burn outs. All this put together, gives the product a longer working life.

At VEMC, we believe in providing only the best available product and the Kirloskar Water pumps are products of a nationally recognized and acclaimed brand. Hence, each purchase from our dealership ensures that you are buying the best and latest available in the market, no matter which product you choose.

All You Need To Know About Self-Priming Pumps

What does priming mean?

When it comes to centrifugal pumps, they need to be prepared (primed) before they’re used. This usually involves filling them up with water and creating a vacuum within the pump. If air gets into a regular, non-self priming pump, it stops working until the air is removed. This problem is often referred to as air binding.

What does a self-priming pump do?

Removing air manually from a regular, non-self priming pump takes a lot of effort. A self-priming pump saves you this trouble by dealing with air binding on its own.

How does a self-priming pump work?

A self-priming pump gets rid of air by mixing it with the water present in the pump. The air and water are then pushed into a separation chamber. Here the air, being more buoyant, rises above the water and once the two are separated, the air is pumped out. The water is pumped back in. This establishes a vacuum in the pump which is the main aim of priming.

After that, it works like a normal centrifugal pump. It’s important to note that a self-priming pump won’t work if there’s no water in it.

What are the benefits of using a self-priming pump?

  • A self-priming pump saves you a lot of time and effort you would’ve otherwise put into priming the pump manually
  • A self-priming pump doesn’t just work in water. It can also work in slurries as well as solids (up to 3 inches)
  • It can handle hot or cold water and its operation is unaffected by liquids that may be volatile, corrosive or hazardous
  • Unlike a submersible pump, it can function even when it’s not completely submerged in the fluid it’s pumping

The SP-M series of Kirloskar pumps are non-clog, self-priming centrifugal pumps. They can be used in various marine, industrial, civil construction, mobile machinery and public utility applications. Its non-clogging impeller deals with suspended solids and it has dynamically balanced rotating parts that minimize vibrations. It can withstand voltage fluctuations and its efficiency is at par with international standards. Maintaining the pump is simple and spare parts are easily available.

Vijay Engineering and Machinery Co. is one of the prominent Kirloskar pump dealers in Mumbai and is among the leading industrial pump distributors. To know more about pumps or to find out how to purchase one, visit our website.

Choose The Right Financial Model For Your Solar Energy

We’re often told that electricity generation is a huge contributing factor when it comes to Global Warming. While this is true when it comes to non-renewable energy we, at Vijay Engineering and Machinery Co., strive towards promoting the use of renewable energy, which doesn’t add to Global Warming.

Solar power is a solution that is not only environmentally friendly but also makes the best use of the warm climates we endure. Being empanelled channel partners with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India, we offer a wide range of solar solutions (e.g. solar lighting systems) which cater to different energy requirements.

For those considering switching to solar energy, you should consider which financial model you want to opt for. VEMC offers both Opex and Capex models.

What do Opex and Capex mean?

Opex stands for Operational Expenditure (the money a business spends in day-to-day operations). Capex stands for Capital Expenditure (the money a business spends on capital, i.e. long-term assets).

Opex Model

In this model, VEMC undertakes the installation and maintenance of the solar PV system, solar generator, etc. It is paid for and owned by the investor. The client (that’s you) then signs a Power Purchase Agreement with us, which gives you the right to buy and consume 100% of the electricity generated by the system. This agreement is usually for a long period of time, e.g. 25 years.

Benefits of this model:

  • You don’t need to bear the cost of installing the system

  • You’ll get discounts on the prices of the electricity generated

  • VEMC will take care of the installation, maintenance, operation and permissions for the system

  • You’ll be consuming green energy AND getting it for lower prices

This model is ideal for those who don’t want to invest a large amount upfront for the project. It allows you to consume solar energy and also reduce the amount of money you spend on electricity.

Capex Model

If you opt for this model, VEMC will install the solar PV system and solar generator on your premises. Once it is set up, VEMC will give you full ownership of the system and conclude its work. Here, you would be bearing the cost of installing and maintaining the system.

Benefits of this model:

  • You’ll have full ownership of the solar PV system

  • Your electricity bills will be significantly lower

  • You’ll be eligible to avail Central Finance Assistance subsidies and tax benefits from the Government

  • Your company can fulfil its CSR obligations while you gain long-term benefits from the system

This model is ideal for those who would like to have full ownership of their solar PV system to generate their own solar electricity.

Get Top-Notch Submersible Pumps from the Best Submersible Water Pump Brand in India

What is a submersible pump?

A submersible pump has a hermetically sealed (airtight) motor attached to the main body. The seal protects the motor from water damage. For the pump to work, it needs to be submerged in the fluid that needs to be pumped. The fluid helps cool the motor during the process, so if the pump is not completely submerged, the motor can overheat. The main problem a submersible pump helps overcome is pump cavitation, wherein small cavities of water vapour form inside the pump leading to a fall in its efficiency.

Where is a submersible pump used?
A single stage submersible pump is used in home pumping (e.g. aquarium filters) or to pump sewage and slurry. It is also used in small industrial processes. A multi-stage pump is usually lowered into boreholes and so, is used in water extraction for residential, municipal or industrial purposes or in water wells or oil wells. A submersible pump can work in fresh water as well as salt water. It is suitable for direct burial and within well castings.

How does it work?
A multistage pump is used in a vertical position. It is lowered into the fluid and begins to work when it is completely submerged. While an above ground pump uses suction to pull the fluid to the surface, a submersible pump uses direct pressure to push it upwards.

Benefits of using a submersible pump

  • Submersible pumps don’t face problems related to pump cavitation.
  • Since above ground pumps pull water upwards, they often face issues related to their mechanism. Submersible pumps, after being lowered into the fluid, push water upwards. This is a simpler, more efficient process which allows the pump to last longer.
  • Since a submersible pump is completely submerged in the fluid and its motor is protected by a hermetically sealed space, it doesn’t lose its prime. Hence, the pump doesn’t need to be primed. It also doesn’t face any issues and doesn’t need to be replaced for decades.

Kirloskar, the best water pump brand in India, offers a wide range of pumps to suit different requirements be it residential, municipal, commercial or industrial. Vijay Engineering and Machinery Company is one of the leading Kirloskar water pump dealers in Mumbai and we are proud to be the best industrial pump distributors and submersible pump dealers in Mumbai. We offer Kirloskar dewatering pumps (M type and G type) and sewage pumps (MS type and NC type). To know pump specifications, visit our website.