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IMAGE 1: Example of a PD screw pump (Image courtesy of Leistritz)
Pumps
The Fundamentals of Positive Displacement Pumps
Exploring the suitability of PD pumps vs. rotodynamic pumps in various applications.
IMAGE 5: For a 6313 bearing with a calculated minimum viscosity from Image 4 of 10 cSt operating at 150 F (65 C), a Kappa between 2.0 and 4.0 can be maintained using ISO VG 46, 68 or 100.
Bearings
How to Select the Correct Viscosity for Pump Bearing Lubrication
The importance of Kappa and fluid cleanliness to bearing life.
Driving the Flow: The Critical  Role of Pumps in Lithium Extraction
Pumps
Driving the Flow: The Critical Role of Pumps in Lithium Extraction
How the method of lithium extraction dictates what pump is used.
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Pumps
Lift Station Eases Problematic Roadblock
How a fiber-reinforced polymer wet well helped an Indiana town solve its gridlock problem.
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors & Their Role in Sustainability
Motors
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors & Their Role in Sustainability
How PMSM technology helped a wastewater treatment facility move toward energy self-sufficiency.
3 Considerations for Dry Gas Mechanical Seals vs. Liquid Mechanical Seals
Seals
3 Considerations for Dry Gas Mechanical Seals vs. Liquid Mechanical Seals
Exploring potential challenges in industrial applications.
IMAGE 1: Drilling rig leveraging pump systems (Images courtesy of anyseals, Inc.)
Seals
Challenges & Solutions in Oil & Gas Pump Applications
Understanding how to best ensure optimal oil seal performance.
Preventative & Predictive Maintenance Reduces Unplanned Downtime
Instrumentation/Controls
Preventative & Predictive Maintenance Reduces Unplanned Downtime
Advanced software harnesses data to increase operational efficiencies.
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Pumps
Chris Wright Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Energy
Learn more about the new leader of the Department of Energy.
Chris and Tom Angle
Pumps
Pump Companies: Sticking With What You Know
Examining success and failure when expanding into a new market.
IMAGE 1: AI streamlines condition monitoring, reduces errors, saves money and empowers teams to scale maintenance (Images courtesy of Fluke)
Instrumentation/Controls
Leveraging IIoT & AI for Maintenance Efficiency
Using these tools may help companies keep a competitive edge.
White Paper
Resolving Vapor Lock in Chemical Feed Pumps
Causes and solutions for vapor locking issues with chemical metering and dosing pumps.

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Pumps
Reader Response, Part 2: Why Did Water Flow Reduce So Drastically?
Reader Mike Dominik, senior project manager at Orbital Engineering, Inc., explores the answer to the quiz question.
Vibration Risk Reduction During Plant Design
Pumps
Vibration Risk Reduction During Plant Design
How analysis and testing methods can reduce risks and lower ownership costs.
Simulated performance of 50,000 systems based on 10,000 hour test data for population of 1,300 UVC LEDs
Pumps
Designing UVC LED-Based POE Systems for End-of-Life Performance
How to better balance performance, reliability and cost.
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Webinar
Successes in Permanently Installed Electric Motor Testing
Learn about the pros and cons of permanently installed technology and much more in this webinar.

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Pumps
Market Outlook for Centrifugal Pumps in Carbon Capture & Storage
The role of centrifugal pumps in CCS and strategies for successful implementation.
Hydropower Plant Recovery After  a Natural Disaster
Pumps
Hydropower Plant Recovery After a Natural Disaster
Outlining steps for rebounding after hurricanes and other severe weather events.
Wellpoint dewatering
Pumps
Tips for Effective Wellpoint Dewatering
Choosing the right application and avoiding common mistakes are keys to success.
IMAGE 1: Seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) ratings increased by one point in 2023 for residential air conditioning and heat pumps. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Motors
DOE’s Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator Program Brings Opportunities
The Accelerator Program may result in substantial savings for manufacturers, building owners and contractors.
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Advantages of Sliding Vane Magnetic Drive Pumps in Dry-Run Conditions
These pumps offer an alternative to centrifugal and gear pumps, as well as mag-drive pumps.
Strategies for Effective HVAC Pump System Retrofits
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