Issues with the technical agreement when purchasing supply pumps?
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How should we understand the phrase in the technical agreement that states \"the pump should be operated in such a way that its efficiency remains within the high-efficiency range under normal operating conditions\"?
Ensure that the pump can operate efficiently under standard conditions, preventing the selection of a pump that is either too large or too small
The information upstairs is quite comprehensive: under the same operating conditions, the higher the efficiency, the lower the energy consumption
What I mean is that every requirement you propose needs to be verified during the acceptance process; so how is such a requirement to be verified? Thank you for your answer; I’d like to hear your further insights
What I mean is that every requirement you propose needs to be verified during the acceptance process; so how is such a requirement to be verified? Please advise
Verification is carried out during acceptance; therefore, it is necessary to go to the supplier’s factory before the pumps leave the factory in order to check the performance of each pump there, and have performance tests conducted at the supplier’s facility – that will suffice.
During verification, when parameters such as the fluid handled by the pump, flow rate, and head meet the rated operating conditions, check the pump’s current and then calculate the power to see if it is close to the performance curve determined during the initial selection process.
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In practical operations, pump selection is based on existing models. If manufacturers designed pumps specifically for each operating condition, the cost would be too high, which would be unaffordable for both the clients and suppliers; moreover, it would not ensure versatility. The specifications outlined in the agreements generally remain within certain limits, with little deviation. The most important requirement for pump equipment is to operate stably under the given conditions, and this is closely related to on-site operations. Is it too strict to impose strict constraints solely based on a particular clause in the agreement?
It is somewhat strict, but during the inspection process, outsiders who are not experts in auditing may be involved, and they might focus on these clauses to raise issues. Professionals know what’s going on, but auditors don’t care about that: L