Abstract: The invention relates to a pump control method for the control of the operation of a pump system with at least two pump assemblies (2) which are arranged parallel or in series to one another. The method includes determining a specific total power ES of the complete pump system which defines a total power in relation to a hydraulic total load of the complete pump system, determining a specific individual power EP,n of each pump assembly (2) which defines an individual power in relation to the individual hydraulic load of the respective pump assembly (2), computing an individual load factor Egain,n for each pump assembly (2) according to the equation E gain , n = E S E P , n and adapting the individual hydraulic load (Qn; Hn) of the pump assemblies (2) in dependence on a desired hydraulic load (QD; HD) as well as on the individual load factor Egain,n of the respective pump assembly (2).

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a wastewater pumping station of a wastewater pumping network. The pumping station includes a pump, that starts pumping if a level of a wastewater in a tank exceeds a first wastewater level, and the pump stops pumping if the level of the wastewater in the tank drops below a second level. The method includes determining a magnitude of a parameter (Psys, Q, n, ?P, Pelectrical, cos ?, I) expressing the load of the wastewater pumping network. If it is determined that the magnitude of the parameter has passed a specified threshold, the pump is activated to start pumping in an energy optimization mode. A control unit is also provided for the wastewater pumping station of the wastewater pumping network, and a system is provided for centrally controlling a plurality of pumps of wastewater pumping stations in a wastewater pumping network.

Abstract: An electric drive motor (4), in particular for a pump assembly, has a terminal box (8) arranged on the electric drive motor (4). The terminal box (8) includes a first section (10) arranged at an axial end (6) of the drive motor (4) and a second section (14) arranged radially to the first section (10). The second section (14) is radially spaced from the first section (10) and in the tangential direction has a width (b) which is larger than a diameter (d) of the first section in this direction. The second section (14) is connected to the first section (10) via a connection section (16) having two side walls which are away for one another. These two side walls extend from the second section (14) to the first section (10) and are angled to one another, such that they approach one another towards the first section (10).

Abstract: A filter element is provided for a filter element stack. The filter element includes a carrier body (4), at least one spacer which can be subjected to throughflow and at least one filter membrane covering this. The spacer at least partly is formed by a knitted fabric of plastic threads which on one side is covered by a membrane of plastic material, to which it is fixedly connected, and forms a filter material (8) to be fastened on the carrier body (4) with a positive fit (FIG. 5).

Abstract: A pump assembly with an electric drive motor and with an electronics housing (10). The electronics housing in which at least one first electrical circuit board (14) is arranged. On the circuit board electrical contacts (18) are formed. Via the electrical contacts, at least one electronic component (16), in the inside of the electronics housing (10) may be programmed. At least one opening (22), through which the electrical contacts (18) on the circuit board (14) are contactable from the outside, is formed on a wall (20) of the electronics housing (10).

Abstract: An electric motor includes a stator, a rotor and a can arranged between the stator and the rotor, wherein the stator exhibits several stator pole pairs, which are each formed by two adjacent stator poles, which are designed in such a way as to generate oppositely polarized magnetic fields, and wherein the rotor exhibits a plurality of magnetic rotor poles distributed over the circumference, and is configured in such a way as to enable a magnetic flux between two adjacent rotor poles, as well as a pumping set with such an electric motor.

Abstract: A waste water pump includes an impeller (10) having a suction port (12) with a sealing surface (14) which annularly surrounds this and which bears on a stationary seal (18). At least one groove (28) is formed in the sealing surface (14) and to both sides extends beyond a bearing-contact region of the stationary seal (18) on the sealing surface (14). The stationary seal (18) having a first end (30) in connection with an impeller side chamber (20) and an opposite second end (32) is in connection with the suction side of the impeller (10). The pump also includes means (34) for producing turbulences arranged in the impeller side chamber (20) adjacent the seal (18).

Abstract: A pumping set includes an electrical drive motor and electronic controller, wherein the controller is divided into two functional modules arranged on at least two separate circuit boards, of which a first functional module represents a supply part, which provides the input voltage for the second functional module, and wherein the second functional module exhibits engine electronics that are connected with stator coils of the drive motor to supply the latter with current.

Abstract: A connection housing (11) which arranged outside on the motor housing (9), receives electrical connections as well as electronic components and, with respect to the motor axis, extends peripherally and axially of the motor housing (9). The connection housing (11) has two individual housings (12, 13) which are connected to one another and whose interiors are connected.

Abstract: An electric motor includes a signal device (5) for the display of at least two different operating conditions. For this, the signal device (5) includes six light diodes (A1-A6) which, with a running motor, are switched in a flashing manner synchronously to one another but shifted in time, so that they represent the rotational movement of the motor.

Abstract: An axial flow impeller includes a hub, at least three base blades, and a cover blade detachably mounted to each base blade. When the impeller is applied in a medium environment having a high density and viscosity, the impeller will meet the requirement only by virtue of the base blade with the cover blade being removed. When the impeller is applied in a medium environment having low density and viscosity, the cover blade can be mounted in the front and/or rear of the base blade in order to improve the efficiency of the impeller. In this case, the consumption of electrical power can be reduced significantly while producing an equivalent propulsive force, thereby being advantageous for energy conservation. Therefore, the impeller can be adaptable to different medium environments and efficiency requirements, and thus can have good adaptability, need minimal investment cost and can be convenient to use.

Abstract: A pumping set includes an electric motor, which exhibits a stator, a rotor and a can arranged between the stator and rotor, and at least one impeller linked with the rotor, wherein the electric motor has engine electronics designed for electronically commutating the electric motor, and the electric motor and commutation are configured in such a way that, in a state where the rotor chamber inside the can and/or the impeller is not filled with liquid, the rotor is shut down.

Abstract: The centrifugal pump (1) includes several pump stages which are arranged axially between a head part (4) and a foot part (2). An outer casing (3) peripherally surrounds the pump stages. An axial end of the outer casing (3) is fastened on the head part and the other axial end of the outer casing (3) is fastened on the foot part. A mechanical connection between the head part (4) and the foot part (2) is formed by the outer casing (3).

Abstract: A pump assembly is provided with an associated electrical connection plug, which is releasably connectable to an electrical plug coupling (10) of the pump assembly and includes a plug body (12) in which at least one electrical contact element (20), including a connection terminal (28) for receiving a connection wire (36), is arranged. The plug body (12) includes a receiver (40) for an opening element (42). The opening element (42) is insertable into the receiver in a removable manner, and the receiver (40) is arranged relative to the connection terminal (28) in a manner such that when the opening element (42) is inserted into the receiver (42), the opening element (42) acts on the connection terminal (28) and keeps this in an opened condition.

Abstract: A waste water lifting installation includes a collection container (2) and a flange plate (4) which is arranged on the upper side of the collection container (2) and on which a level switch (12) immersing into the collection container (2) is attached. At least one run-in pipe (22), departing from the flange plate (4), extends vertically downwards into the collection container (2) and has such a vertical length that the lower end (28) of the run-in pipe (22) is vertically distanced further from the flange plate (4) than a lower end of the level switch (14).

Abstract: A segmented core (1) for molding of an impeller (12), especially a pump impeller, includes at least three segments (2). All of the segments (2) have the same form and each segment (2) has connecting devices (3, 3?) for connecting the segment (2) with the adjacent segments (2). A method for molding an impeller (12) includes the steps of: providing a molding tool (14), providing a core (1) including at least three identical segments (2), which include the connection portions (3, 3?) for connecting the segment (2) with the adjacent segments (2); assembling of the core (1); placing the core (1) in the molding tool (14); molding the impeller (12), ejecting the core (1) and the impeller (12) out of the molding tool (14); and removing the core (1) from the impeller (12).

Abstract: A pump assembly has an electric drive motor arranged in a stator housing (8) and has an electronics housing (18) arranged on the outer side of the stator housing (8). The electronics housing (18), in a section of an outer wall (24; 128) which does not face the stator housing (8), includes at least one opening (92; 144). At the at least one opening (92; 144) a heat distributor (84; 142), arranged in the inside of the electronics housing (18), is situated.

Abstract: An electric drive motor (4), in particular for a pump assembly, has a terminal box (8) arranged on the electric drive motor (4). The terminal box (8) includes a first section (10) arranged at an axial end (6) of the drive motor (4) and a second section (14) arranged radially to the first section (10). The second section (14) is radially spaced from the first section (10) and in the tangential direction has a width (b) which is larger than a diameter (d) of the first section in this direction. The second section (14) is connected to the first section (10) via a connection section (16) having two side walls which are away for one another. These two side walls extend from the second section (14) to the first section (10) and are angled to one another, such that they approach one another towards the first section (10).

Abstract: A heat transfer system includes a heat exchanger configured to transfer heat between a first fluid and a second fluid. The heat exchanger includes an outer sleeve and a microchannel unit. The outer sleeve has an interior surface defining a cavity and an exterior surface configured to be in direct thermal communication with the first fluid. The microchannel unit is received in the cavity. The microchannel unit has a plurality of microchannels configured to receive the second fluid therein and be in direct thermal communication with the second fluid. The microchannel unit has an exterior surface in direct thermal communication with the interior surface of the outer sleeve to transfer heat therebetween. At least one of the interior surface of the outer sleeve and the exterior surface of the microchannel unit has grooves defining breach channels for the first fluid or the second fluid should a breach in the outer sleeve or the microchannel unit occur.

Abstract: A filter element is provided for a filter element stack. The filter element includes a carrier body (4), at least one spacer which can be subjected to throughflow and at least one filter membrane covering this. The spacer at least partly is formed by a knitted fabric of plastic threads which on one side is covered by a membrane of plastic material, to which it is fixedly connected, and forms a filter material (8) to be fastened on the carrier body (4) with a positive fit (FIG. 5).