Reducing the total ownership cost of pumping stations is a key issue in the water supply and drainage industry. Energy consumption can account for 45% of the total ownership cost of a pump. In addition, water treatment and supply, as well as various food and beverage processing, rely on the application of reliable pumps, because any unplanned service outages can cause significant losses. In many cases, industrial water pumps are located in remote, inaccessible places, or are part of a supply chain that requires high reliability, which makes maintenance and service a real challenge.