William Livoti

William Livoti is retired after more than 40 years in the industry. Livoti is a member of the Pumps & Systems Editorial Advisory Board and has been a regular contributor to the Hydraulic Institute’s standards and guidebooks. He may be reached at wlivoti@outlook.com.

Pumps

Root Cause Failure Analysis: Focusing on Cause & Effect

Pump System Standards

Pumps

Root Cause Failure Analysis: Analysis Process Continued

Pump System Standards

Pumps

Root Cause Failure Analysis: The Analysis Process

Pump System Standards

Pumps

Root Cause Failure Analysis: Historical Data

The fourth part of William Livoti's series on RCFA.

Pumps

Root Cause Failure Analysis: Financial Implications

The third part of William Livoti's series on RCFA

Pumps

Root Cause Failure Analysis Case Study

Pump System Standards

Pumps

Root Cause Failure Analysis Process & Methodologies

Pump System Standards

Pumps

General Scope Document: Cost Benefit Analysis

The final installment of Livoti's general scope document series

Pumps

General Scope Document: Cost Estimates

Addressing the tenth component of a general scope document

Pumps

General Scope Document: Project Constraints

Addressing the eighth component of a general scope document

Pumps

General Scope Document: Project Constraints

Addressing the eighth component of a general scope document

Pumps

General Scope Document: Owners Acceptance Criteria

Addressing the seventh component of a general scope document

Motors

A Review of Variable Speed Drive Technology: Part 2

How electronic speed control drives, adjustable frequency drives, magnetic drives and steam turbine drives work to achieve true variable speed control.

Pumps

General Scope Document: Project Deliverables

Addressing the sixth component of a general scope document

Pumps

General Scope Document: Project Strategy

Addressing the fifth component of a general scope document

Pumps

General Scope Document: Project Boundaries

Addressing the fourth component of a GSD

Pumps

General Scope Document: High-Level Project Requirements

Addressing the third component of a GSD

Motors

A Review of Variable Speed Drive Technology: Part 1

How fluid drive, eddy current drive and wound rotor motors work to achieve true variable speed control.

Pumps

General Scope Document: Project Scope Description

Addressing the second component of a GSD

Pumps

General Scope Document: Purpose & Justification of the Project

Addressing the first component of a GSD.

Pumps

Definitions for General Scope Document Entries

10 terms you need to know.

Pumps

Pump Selection Criteria: General Scope Document

What to address when developing a GSD.

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Pumps

Learning From Industry Veterans: Bruce Wonder

Harnessing institutional knowledge—it is a popular topic of discussion in the pump industry. Here, we pay tribute to and highlight the accomplishments of four such experienced professionals to learn what they want the next generation to know.

Protect Your Pumps and Systems With Guided Piston Valves

Maintain consistent pressure to pumps regardless of upstream flow changes.

Bearings

The Evolution of Ultrasound Bearing Monitoring

This technology is for more than just troubleshooting.

Instrumentation/Controls

Sugar Processing: From Humble Sugar Beet to Favorite Ingredient

Having a reliable percentage of water and solids is useful for tracking sustainability.

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