Durability and 24/7 reliability

How an innovative ultrahigh-head water transfer pump solved a complex problem and cut a project’s energy by 15-20%

^{With a maximum head capacity of 984 feet, the Godwin HL270M is designed to remove water from deep mines or transfer water over long distances.}

Tasked with transferring water from settling ponds to a frac pond for project in mid-Western United States, a specialist water provider to oil and gas drilling companies needed a pump capable of handling a complex operation through a seven-mile-long steel pipeline. 

Challenge

The project called for a solution capable of handling a challenging dynamic head of 680 feet (295 psi). This ultrahigh requirement often involves transferring water through a carefully coordinated series of pumps which adds ancillary equipment and increases energy consumption. 

The team required something different and turned to Xylem to find a more efficient solution. After contacting their local Xylem team, the Godwin HL270M Dri-Prime^® pump proved the best fit.

Solution

With a maximum head capacity of 984 feet, the Godwin HL270M is designed to remove water from deep mines or transfer water over long distances, usually without booster pumps. The durable, high-pressure pump is built with hardened wear parts and plates to operate reliably in tough conditions.

Alongside efficiency and durability, economical fuel consumption was a key factor for the customer in selecting the Godwin HL270M pump. Its fully automatic, self-priming capabilities simplify operations, and an enclosed impeller design delivers hydraulic efficiency of up to 70%.

^{The Godwin HL270M pumped water from settling ponds to a frac pond through a seven-mile-long steel pipeline, and saved the customer 15-20% in diesel costs.}

The HL270M is available in diesel and electric-driven package pump sets and can be retrofitted to existing engines and bases to maximize a customer's investment. For projects with a limited requirement, the HL270M is also available to rent as a cost-effective short-term option. 

Results

Compared to operating two pumps in a series, the HL270M pump saved the customer 15-20% in diesel costs. 

Since the customer began using the HL270M pump, it has operated trouble-free for more than 1,400 hours. The pump’s Field Smart Technology – an advanced telemetry and cloud-based monitoring and control system - automatically alerts operators about any issue with the potential to develop into a problem. This enables operators to focus on other tasks without constantly worrying about pump performance. 

^{The pump’s Godwin PrimeGuard 2 controller is fitted with Field Smart Technology – an advanced telemetry and cloud-based monitoring and control system which automatically alerts operators about any issue with the potential to develop into a problem. This enables operators to focus on other tasks without constantly worrying about pump performance.}