Objective/Method/Outcome
Objective: Determines if the pumps are running simultaneously
Method: Compares the pump status to see if they are running are operating simultaneously for longer than the acceptable amount of time
Outcome: If the pumps are running simultaneously, an insight is triggered
Applicable System
Pump
Description
Monitors pumps operating in a lead-lag sequence, and tracks hours of simultaneous operation.
This rule is part of the CopperTree Standard rule-set.
Default Priority
Medium
Diagnosis
- Pump(s) may be overridden.
- Review programming.
Message
Lead-lag pumps are operating simultaneously.
Rule template
Insight Template: Fault Detection
Trigger Type: Active High
Logic
Inputs
| Input | Unit | Tags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump 1 | The status of Pump 1 | ||
| Pump 2 | The status of Pump 2 | ||
| Threshold – Weekly Hours of Simultaneous Operation | The minimum hours of simultaneously operation required to trigger an insight |
Notes
This rule should be applied manually, and does not have tags built in, to ensure rule is only used when applicable.
Default Values:
Threshold – Weekly Hours of Simultaneous Operation: 4
