centrifugal pump

Understanding the pros and cons of various minimum flow protection systems can help you optimize your entire system.

End users must consider several factors to ensure the correct pump for their specific needs.

The 77 pumps at the Puralube Zeitz site leverage progressing cavity and centrifugal pumps to recycle used oil into more than 140,000 metric tons of base and mineral oil products.

First of Two Parts Centrifugal pumps are commonly used for most liquid pumping services. For viscous liquids, positive displacement pumps often perform better. However, many engineers specify...

These recommendations will ensure consistent, high lifts.

A slurry pump hydraulic lab performs tests which can lead to improvements in pump design for reduced impact wear effects.

Last year, a Pumps & Systems reader asked about matching variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motors. “I have a spare pump in my warehouse that requires 15 horsepower (HP) at best efficiency...

Editor's Note: This is the fifth in a six-part series on centrifugal pump efficiency. For other articles in this series, click here.Curve ShapeIn Part 2, I showed the effect of specific speed (Ns) on...

Editor's Note: This is the first in a six-part series on centrifugal pump efficiency. For other articles in this series, click here.In this multi-part series, we will investigate several aspects of...

Q.  When pumping a liquid that has a viscosity greater than water, how can the effect of this higher viscosity on the pump performance be estimated?A.  The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has...

ChemTreat, Inc., boosts manufacturing efficiency and improves customer service.At some point in the development of most businesses, through hard work and a commitment to customer satisfaction, growth...