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Powering Refinery Processes With Packaged Pump Systems
The use of a packaged pump system can reduce moving parts, making for a more efficient experience.
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Pumps
Ensuring Efficiency: Troubleshooting Boiler Feed Pump Problems
It is critical to be diligent when performing on-site testing.
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Pumps
The Critical Role of Boiler Feed Pumps
Maximizing reliability and efficiency in industrial steam and power generation.
Parallel coupled high-pressure AP pumps and ERDs installed on a limited-space well-boat
Pumps
Shaping the Future of Desalination: Ultra-Efficient, Versatile & Modular Plants
Axial piston pump technology helps to save energy and costs.
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Pumps
Rebuilding Pump 5 at Saginaw-Midland Municipal Water Supply Corporation
Enhancing efficiency and reliability by rebuilding a pivotal pump.

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Pumps
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pumps
How common resolutions can apply to your pumps.
Installing a residential wastewater system
Pumps
Designing a Residential Wastewater System for Optimal Efficiency & Longevity
How to properly size submersible wastewater pumps for maximum pump performance.
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Pumps
Pump Efficiency: Half the Story?
Understanding the factors that contribute to a pump's efficiency.
This graph of a pump deragging cycle shows the drive oscillating speed to break the items free (red line) and then the pump returning to normal operation (white line).
Pumps
VFDs & Their Growing Impact on Total Cost of Ownership
The return on investment of a modern variable frequency drive may be worth the upfront cost.
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Pumps
Pump Efficiency in Stormwater Applications
HI Pump FAQs
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Pumps
Podcast: Inflation Reduction Act's Effect on the Pump Industry
Nidec Motor Corporation's Patrick Hogg provided the latest insight.

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Pumps
Steps to Make Your Boiler Feed Pumps More Efficient
How research can prevent headaches down the road.
hi faq
Pumps
Do Variable Frequency Drives Improve Efficiency?
Commonly, energy consumption and efficiency are referred to interchangeably with pumps.
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Pumps
How Pulp & Paper Mills Are Becoming More Efficient
The industry is taking three key approaches to become greener.
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Pumps
Podcast: Seal Water Reduction Strategies & Improvements in Water Quality
John Crane experts explain ways to reduce overall water consumption at your plant.
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Motors
Podcast: Electric Pump Motor Basics
Nick Grewal of ePropelled joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk electric motors.
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Pump Industry Insider
The Decline of Just-in-Time Supply Chain Models
This model is now struggling for several reasons.

IMAGE 1: This skid-mounted sidestream aeration system boosts dissolved oxygen efficiently and occupies a small footprint. (Images courtesy of Mazzei Injector)
Pumps
Sidestream Injection Boosts Efficiency in Prefiltration Aeration Systems
Learn how to lower costs and footprint while enhancing filtration downstream.
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Pump Industry Insider
Pump Industry Sees Sustainability as a Huge Opportunity
Flowserve Engineering Fellow Andreas Dreiss gives best practices, ways to empower employees for sustainability.
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Motors
The Benefits of Adding Motor Power Data to Your Operational Metrics
Power sensors can positively affect efficiency and contribute to energy savings.
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Pumps
The Importance of Heat Exchangers in Dehumidifying Biogas
Capturing harmful methane gas has the potential to increase the life expectancy of CHP engines and oil pumps.
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Pumps
Optimization of Pumping Systems
Selecting a pump that best fits a hydraulic system can offer the best energy savings.

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