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High Tech Tools for Greener Pumps and Pump Systems

High Tech Tools for Greener Pumps and Pump Systems

Using advanced, computer-based design tools to improve pump and pump system, efficiency and reliability.

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The Role of Distributors in Today's Marketplace

The Role of Distributors in Today's Marketplace

Distributors can help an organization be profitable and deliver value to the marketplace.

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Take Control of Operations

Take Control of Operations

Proper air-control systems increase efficiency and reliability of pneumatic diaphragm pumps.

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What is the Energy Footprint of Sealing Systems?

What is the Energy Footprint of Sealing Systems?

This is the first in a series of four Sealing Sense articles that explain how the selection and application of…

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Packaged Fuel Oil Pumping System

Packaged Fuel Oil Pumping System

An electric utility reduced installation time, expense and equipment footprint with a packaged pumping system.

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Structural Resonance Problems on Vertical Pumps

Structural Resonance Problems on Vertical Pumps

Understand the process used to resolve the high-vibration issues on a power generating station’s vertical circulating water pumps.

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How Poor Repairs on Boiler Feed Pumps Affect Performance and Reliability
Written by George Harris, Hydro, Inc.   

Analyzing the poor repairs on a boiler feed pump and how they affect the pump's performance and reliability.

 
Slow Down and Think Causally to Solve Pump Problems
Written by Chris Eckert, Apollo Associated Services   

Avoid repeat failures and lost production or profits by using a structured approach to problem solving.

 
Flash Steam Recovery from Non-Modulating Steam Applications
Written by Kelly Paffel, Swagelok Energy Advisors, Inc.   

The condensate and flash steam can be recovered in a flash tank system with the non-modulating steam system's operational design.

 
Hydraulic Institute Pump FAQs August 2010
Written by Hydraulic Institute   

The preferred method for starting reciprocating pumps; Critical speed for pumps; Timing gears on rotary pumps

 
Electric Motor Efficiency Regulations Part Two
Written by Kitt Butler and David Berkowitz, Advanced Energy   

What pump manufacturers and pump users need to know about small electric motor regulations. Second of Two Parts.

 
Types of Volumetric Flowmeters for Liquids
Written by Greg Livelli, ABB   

Explore differential pressure, electromagnetic, vortex and swirl, and variable area (rotameters).

 

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Pumps

Primer on Polymer Handling

There are many benefits of using liquid polymers in water-treatment applications as long as the blending equipment is able to accommodate their unique characteristics.

Bearings

Understanding the Basics of Pump Repair

Knowing the basics of pump repair can simplify preventive maintenance. Technical manuals with specifications like tolerance and pressures are important tools for troubleshooting hard-to-fix problems. General shop tools and a range of wrenches, sockets and screwdrivers are...

Motors

Predictable Pump Motor Maintenance at a Cranberry Bog

Due to the delicate nature of the cranberry, pump failure is not an option When a pump or motor fails at Sea Wind Cranberry Farm in Langlois, Ore., farm manager Knute Andersson’s business is at stake. An...

Piping

Energy Savings with the Correct Duty Point

With continuously increasing energy costs, pump manufacturers must provide energy efficient solutions for fluid transfer. Besides hydraulically optimizing current technology, manufacturers are launching a number of new, highly efficient electrical drives and powerful control systems.

Seals

Unique Sealing Solution Solves Sulfur Leakage Problem

Sulfur leakage, causing housekeeping and environmental issues in a refinery, was stopped with an innovative seal configuration. No other industry has come...

Valves

How a City Water Department Prevents Cavitation Damage

Airdrie, Canada prevents cavitation damage by using an anti-cavitation trim Set in the foothills of Canada’s Rocky Mountains is the city of Airdrie. Without a water supply, Airdrie purchases its water from neighboring Calgary. Every night, Calgary...

Instrumentation

Cellular Communications for SCADA Applications

Effective and secure cellular communications for remote data acquisition Managers of water/wastewater facilities need to collect accurate information from remote assets such as pumps, tanks and booster stations. Traditionally, this information is collected manually by collecting the...

Filters

Reverse Osmosis Systems for Clean Water

An RO system solved the problem of purifying brackish water. Roy Fallon, chief operator of the wastewater treatment plant in the Village of Tequesta in Palm Beach County, Fla., said that after the company installed two reverse...

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