A method according to one embodiment includes receiving real-time sensor data from a plurality of pump sensors, wherein each pump sensor of the plurality of pump sensors is configured to generate sensor data associated with at least one characteristic of the pump's operation, comparing the real-time sensor data to at least one threshold value, determining fault information in response to determining the real-time sensor data is outside of one or more of the at least one threshold value, determining a real-time operating point of the pump on a pump performance curve associated with the pump based on the real-time sensor data, displaying, on a graphical user interface of an administrative device, the real-time operating point of the pump on the pump performance curve, and displaying, on the graphical user interface of the administrative device, the fault information in real time.

A fluid conditioning module having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet is provided. The fluid conditioning module includes a first pump element, a second pump element, a pressure regulator, a controller, and a prime mover to impart rotational motion in the first and second pump elements. A first pump inlet is in fluid communication with the fluid inlet. A filter inlet is in fluid communication with a first pump outlet and a second pump outlet, and a filter outlet is in fluid communication with the fluid outlet. A pressure regulator inlet and a pressure regulator outlet are in fluid communication with the filter outlet and a recirculation conduit, respectively. The control valve has a first position and a second position, which allows fluid flow through the recirculation conduit. The controller adjusts operation of one or more of the prime mover and the control valve based upon a predetermined parameter.

Wakeboat ballast pump systems and methods are provided to monitor the operational condition and parameters of wakeboat ballast components. Systems and methods for sensing and measurement are provided to detect parameters associated with wakeboat ballast pumps and compartments, including systems and methods that can economically retrofit into existing wakeboat ballast systems. Systems and methods are also provided to enable automated action based on various operational conditions and parameters to improve the safety, automation, performance, convenience, and marketing advantage of wakeboat ballast pumps.

Systems and methods for sump pump remote monitoring can include control circuitry integrated into a portable housing, with a backup sump pump connected to the control circuitry. The control circuitry can be powered by a line power and when the line power is not available, the control circuitry can be powered by a battery power. The control circuitry can be connected to a control panel, and the control circuitry can include a pressure transducer, the pressure transducer to measure a pressure in a fluid level sensor, and based on the measured pressure, the control circuitry to adjust the speed of the backup sump pump. A wireless controller can be connected to the control circuitry, the wireless controller for wirelessly receiving monitoring instructions and wirelessly transmitting backup sump pump status data, with the control circuitry providing an indication of the backup sump pump status data to the control panel.

A pump for fluids includes a pump housing, a power source enclosed within the housing, a drive shaft connected to the power source, at least one pump inlet arranged in the pump housing, a pump outlet arranged in the pump housing, a first impeller arranged within a first impeller chamber and rotated by the drive shaft, and a second impeller arranged within a second impeller chamber and rotated by the drive shaft. The pump is changeable between a first configuration in which the first and second impeller are arranged in parallel to provide a high pumping capacity, and a second configuration in which the first and second impeller are arranged in series to provide a pump with less pumping capacity.

The invention provides a liquid pumping apparatus, system and method for increasing the flow of fluid in a gravity feed network. The invention provides an in-line main pipe with upstream and downstream portions flanking a manifold that houses a check valve. One or more branch pipes may form a fluid bypass around the manifold. Each branch pipe includes a pump configured to accelerate the fluid in at least partially the same direction as the downstream flow. A sensor may be adapted to measure a parameter related to the liquid level in the main pipe. A rotary encoder may be adapted to measure the flow rate in the main pipe as a proportional function of the check valve angle, under gravity flow conditions. A control system may energize the pumps when the liquid level in the main pipe is above a predetermined threshold according to the parameter.

A process and apparatus for cooling a heat generating component of a vehicle comprises a first pump switchable between a normal demand mode and a high demand mode. Coolant is pumped from the first pump through a cooling loop between a heat dissipating device and the heat generating component at a normal demand flowrate in the normal demand mode. Switching the first pump to the high demand mode diverts the coolant to a second pump. The second pump pumping the coolant through the cooling loop at a high demand flowrate.

A fluid assembly, a drive assembly, a fluid control apparatus and a manufacturing method therefor are provided. The fluid assembly includes a main housing, a pump assembly and a valve assembly. The main housing is provided with first chambers and a second chamber. The first chambers and the second chamber are arranged at an interval. At least part of one pump assembly is arranged in one first chamber in a sealed manner. Each pump assembly includes a rotor assembly. The valve assembly includes a valve core. At least part of the valve core is arranged in the second chamber in a sealed manner. Thus, the occupied space of the fluid control apparatus can be reduced

A fluid production system having a plurality of pipes residing outside of a well at an offshore platform and a plurality of in-line multiphase fluid systems arranged within the plurality of the pipes. The plurality of in-line multiphase fluid systems include a motor in a hermetically sealed housing and comprising a power cable extending from the motor through the sidewall of the pipe, a fluid end coupled to the motor and having a fluid end inlet and a fluid end outlet. The fluid end configured to drive fluid in the pipe from the inlet to the outlet. A seal is carried by the fluid system downstream from the fluid end inlet and is configured to seal a space between the fluid end and an inner wall of the pipe. A magnetic coupling is configured to couple the fluid end and the motor to enable the motor to drive the fluid end.