The Hydraulic Institute Launches Its First Personnel Certification Program for Pump Systems Assessment Professionals (PSAP)
HI Contact: Edgar Suarez
973.267.9700 x 1221
862.217.2441
esuarez@pumps.org
Pumping
systems account for over 40% of industrial energy usage, revealing a vast
industry need for more reliable and more energy efficient systems. In response,
the Hydraulic Institute (HI) developed the PSAP certification program to provide pump
end-users and other stakeholders with a means to assess complicated systems
with highly qualified, certified pump system assessors. The certification
program sets the standard for the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary
for performing pump system assessments and utilizing pump system optimization
techniques.

“The PSAP
program addresses a key market need in the industrial and commercial
marketplace.” states Michael Michaud, Executive Director, Hydraulic Institute.
“Energy and maintenance costs combine to represent some 65% of the total cost
of ownership of a medium sized industrial pumping system. A thorough
system assessment often identifies energy efficient upgrade opportunities that
usually pay for themselves in less than a year, lowering overall energy costs
while increasing reliability, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. The key
to unlocking the savings starts with a wholistic assessment from a professional
who can assess and optimize the overall system.”

Corporations
gain a competitive edge by employing
PSAPs and performing more pump system assessments. For
corporations, the PSAP program:
- Increases the value of corporate capabilities.
- Validates employee knowledge and experience by the Pump
Industry Authority.
- Ensures the highest level of system assessments are
being performed.
According
to Edgar Suarez, Technical Program Manager, Hydraulic Institute, “PSAPs are professionals
who distinguish themselves as true experts in assessing all types of pumping
systems”, adding that, “examining system interactions means looking beyond the
individual components to identify inefficiencies. Flow requirements are often
overstated when specified and components can be oversized to ensure
requirements are met. These inefficiencies add up to a lot of potential
waste in a system and create opportunities not only to improve the overall
system performance, but lower maintenance costs and increase uptime and overall
system reliability.”
By
pursuing the PSAP,
individuals can advance their career and become a stronger asset to their
organization. For certified individuals, the PSAP program:
- Assures organization and/or clients that the certified
individual has the required knowledge and skills to perform a
comprehensive pump system assessment.
- Validates field expertise and aligns knowledge with
industry best practices.
- Enhances career opportunities and a commitment to
continuous learning.
Applicants
must have a minimum of three years of pump/pumping system experience and
possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited university or college in a
technical/business field. Applicants may also possess five or more years
of direct industrial or commercial fluid transfer/pumping systems experience
having completed a minimum of seven pump system assessments. After an
application is accepted by HI, candidates sit for a 3½ hour proctored exam.
HI
is currently accepting applications. To learn more about the PSAP certification
program or to apply, visit www.pumps.org/psap.
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The Hydraulic
Institute: Advancing the
pump manufacturing industry by becoming the world’s resource for pumping
solutions by: Addressing Pump Systems, Developing Standards, Expanding
Knowledge and Resources, Educating the Marketplace and Advocating for the
Industry. For more information on the Hydraulic Institute, visit www.pumps.org.