Pressure Monitoring

  • Measure suction and discharge pressure to verify pump performance.

  • Detect clogged filters, valves, or impellers causing pressure drops.

  • Monitor pressure differential across pumps to track wear or flow restrictions.

  • Maintain consistent system pressure for process control.

  • Prevent cavitation and damage caused by low suction pressure.

Flow Monitoring

  • Measure liquid flow rate to confirm proper pump operation.

  • Detect flow loss due to leaks, cavitation, or pump degradation.

  • Verify pump output against process requirements.

  • Identify over- or under-pumping conditions.

  • Optimize energy usage and pump sequencing in multi-pump systems.

Temperature Monitoring

  • Monitor bearing and motor temperature to detect overheating.

  • Measure pump casing or liquid temperature for abnormal rise.

  • Track seal or lubricant temperature in mechanical seal systems.

  • Monitor coolant or process fluid temperature stability.

  • Prevent damage due to dry running or blocked cooling flow.

Vibration Monitoring

  • Detect imbalance, misalignment, or mechanical looseness.

  • Identify bearing wear or impeller damage early.

  • Monitor overall vibration trends for predictive maintenance.

  • Prevent catastrophic mechanical failure through early warnings.

  • Correlate vibration data with power and flow readings for deeper diagnostics.

Electrical / Power Monitoring

  • Measure power consumption to track pump efficiency.

  • Detect overload or underload conditions caused by flow changes.

  • Identify motor faults, short circuits, or phase imbalance.

  • Monitor startup current spikes for motor health.

  • Support energy audits and performance optimization.

Level Monitoring

  • Monitor sump, tank, or reservoir levels feeding the pump.

  • Control pump start/stop operations based on liquid levels.

  • Prevent dry running by ensuring suction source availability.

  • Detect overflow or high-level conditions in discharge tanks.

  • Automate system operation for energy and safety efficiency.

Seal & Leakage Monitoring

  • Detect leakage from pump seals or gaskets.

  • Identify mechanical seal failures early.

  • Protect motor and bearings from fluid ingress.

  • Track seal condition for maintenance planning.

  • Prevent environmental contamination or fluid loss.

Bearing & Lubrication Monitoring

  • Track bearing temperature and vibration to detect wear.

  • Measure oil quality or contamination in lubricated bearings.

  • Monitor lubrication system pressure or flow.

  • Predict bearing failure before shutdown occurs.

  • Support optimized lubrication maintenance schedules.

Differential Pressure Across Filters / Strainers

  • Detect clogging or buildup in suction strainers or filters.

  • Trigger alerts before flow or pressure is affected.

  • Maintain pump efficiency and prevent cavitation.

  • Reduce unplanned maintenance through early detection.

  • Ensure consistent process quality by maintaining flow.

Ambient & Environmental Conditions

  • Monitor ambient temperature around pump motors.

  • Detect high humidity that can cause corrosion or insulation failure.

  • Track ventilation performance in pump enclosures or rooms.

  • Prevent overheating due to poor environmental conditions.

  • Support predictive maintenance based on environmental data.

Acoustic / Ultrasonic Monitoring

  • Detect cavitation by identifying characteristic noise frequencies.

  • Monitor pump noise for mechanical faults or fluid issues.

  • Identify early impeller or bearing damage.

  • Support non-invasive health checks for sealed pumps.

  • Complement vibration data for more complete diagnostics.

System Performance & Analytics

  • Calculate pump efficiency (flow vs. power usage).

  • Track runtime hours and maintenance intervals.

  • Monitor start/stop cycles for control optimization.

  • Compare pump performance across multiple units.

  • Support energy savings and condition-based maintenance.