Higher temperatures reduce water’s lubricating effect and stress seal faces.
Rick Ross (R.A. Ross and Associates Inc.)
Rick Ross is the president of R. A. Ross and Associates Inc., a pump and specialty representative and distributor based in Louisville, Kentucky. He holds a BSME and has spent 39 years working with difficult pump, mechanical seal and other process applications in the Ohio Valley. Ross may be reached at solutions@raross.com or via the website raross.com. The author would like to acknowledge Brian Schnelzer, operations manager, Ceco Environmental, Met-Pro Global Pump Solutions (Dean Pump), for his contributions, including the article images and some technical details.
Trending
In the rapidly evolving landscape of industrial maintenance, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a beacon of potential.
Oil-free reciprocating gas compressors help facilitate compliance and reduce emissions.
Advantages, operational needs and tips for optimal operation.
Efficiently deploying safety instrumentation at wellhead pumps.
From Our Partners
Explore how technological advancements in online motor testing and diagnostics are revolutionizing predictive maintenance (PdM) through voltage and current signature analyses.
Sponsored by
Safer than manual testing, addresses reduced labor force and provides a more efficient, profitable operation.
Sponsored by
Calibration, repair and maintenance of electric test equipment and the testing of electric motor systems.
Sponsored by
Learn how mechanical sealing technologies can help your operation curb water consumption and enhance reliability.
Sponsored by
Easily find specific gravity and learn about its effects on pressure with 20+ examples.