Wetted Pump Parts; Foot Valve; Simplex vs. Duplex Air-Operated Pumps
When selecting wetted pump parts, how much consideration should be given to the temperature of the pumped liquid? Tags: January 2013HI Pump FAQshydraulic institute
View ArticleWater—The Last Frontier of Energy Efficiency
A commentary on why the U.S. should follow the European Union’s lead in establishing minimum efficiency standards for the pump industry Tags: January 2013Grundfos North America
View ArticleWall Street Pump & Valve Industry Watch January 2013
The Jordan, Knauff & Company (JKC) Valve Stock Index was up 2.6 percent during the first 11 months of 2012, below the broader S&P 500 Index, which was up 10.9 percent. Tags: January 2013Jordan...
View ArticleTop 20 Favorite Responses to the Question, “Why do you read Pumps & Systems?”
These are our Top 20 favorite responses to the question, “Why do you read Pumps & Systems?” Tags: January 2013
View ArticleSeal Face Design
How does seal face topography affect mechanical seal performance? Tags: January 2013FSA Sealing Sense
View ArticlePump Readers Respond, January 2013
Insight and reactions to key industry coverage Tags: January 2013Readers Respond
View ArticlePump Market Review
Shipments of fluid handling pumps in the U.S. showed gains in 2011, benefitting from improved domestic demand and export opportunities. Tags: January 2013The Freedonia Group
View ArticlePower Pump NPSHR Graphs Reveal Effects of Speed and Pumpage Density
Brazilian engineer Ricardo Martuscelli emailed me to suggest that I create graphs that illustrate the effects of speed (rpm) and the density of the pumpage on the NPSH requirements of these machines....
View ArticleNatural Gas Producer Deploys Smart Technology
Motor control centers, PLCs and VFDs improve uptime and data management to keep pipeline stocks moving. Tags: January 2013Siemens
View ArticleMatching VFDs & Motors
Last year, a Pumps & Systems reader asked about matching variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motors. Tags: January 2013Joe EvansPump Ed 101Pump Industry
View ArticleLegacy Communication System Upgrades
Changing from serial- to Ethernet-based communication is an increasingly popular trend. Tags: January 2013Phoenix Contact
View ArticleGuarded Optimism Drives Pump Business Outlook for 2013
Executives share their expert insight on the state of the pump industry. Tags: January 2013state of the pump industry
View ArticleFood Waste Disposal Systems
The efficient reduction and removal of solids is critical in food waste applications. Tags: January 2013Maintenance MindersVogelsang
View Article20 Years of Excellence in Pump Industry Coverage
Loyal readership and solid industry support helps build a credible brand. Tags: January 2013Pump Industry
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Will Impeller Velocity Triangles Keep You Awake at Night?
With the exception of hard-core pump enthusiasts, most pump users do not have much interest in or the need to get deep into pump design. What makes a five-blade impeller operate differently than a...
View ArticleWetted Pump Parts; Foot Valve; Simplex vs. Duplex Air-Operated Pumps
Q. When selecting wetted pump parts, how much consideration should be given to the temperature of the pumped liquid?A. Handling liquids at temperatures below 32 F (0 C) or above 250 F (120 C) requires...
View ArticleWater—The Last Frontier of Energy Efficiency
Voluntary certification and labeling programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Energy Star have empowered businesses and individuals with the ability to use resources...
View ArticleSeal Face Design
While often taken for granted, the composition and design of the mating faces in every mechanical seal are critical in terms of the prime objective—to reliably prevent the media on one side of the face...
View ArticlePump Market Review
Shipments of fluid handling pumps in the U.S. showed gains in 2011, benefiting from improved domestic demand and export opportunities. Domestic demand improved due to modest gains in fixed investment...
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