Sidewinder Pumps is based in Lafayette, La. They have over 30 years of leadership in chemical metering pumps. They approached Kemper Engineering to assist them in developing a novel solar-powered pump for applications away from grid-based electrical power.
Solar powered items are essentially battery-powered. The challenge is to make the equipment as efficient as possible with respect to energy draw in order to minimize battery use. KES used fluid modeling (CFD) and kinematic modeling to examine the key physics needed and developed a novel relationship. Sidewinder wanted a unique housing shape in order to support branding and field identification. KES developed the housing to not only support assembly and maintenance but also give the pump a distinctive appearance. The final design was validated first using Finite Element Analysis, then by Sidewinder by testing instrumented prototypes.
Pipeline and other remote sites are unforgiving. Either the equipment works or it does not. No amount of engineering simulations trump the real world. The Sidewinder Solar Pump became one of their best-selling products based on industry response to their demonstrated reliability and ease of maintenance. KES is proud to be a part of their success.
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