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Jim Elsey
Pumps
Starting Transformer Oil Pumps at Low Temperatures
Jim Elsey
Pumps
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
The summertime adventures of George the Pump.
Lev Nelik
Pumps
Vertical Turbines Repair Standard (VPRS), Part 4
An example of how decisions on picking one level versus another are made (continued).
Lev Nelik
Pumps
Vertical Pumps Repair Specification (VPRS), Part 3
An example of how decisions on picking one level versus another are made.
Lev Nelik
Pumps
Vertical Pumps Repair Specification (VPRS), Part 2
There is a structured document—a repair standard—in which different levels of repair can be applied.
jim elsey
Pumps
Conducting Due Diligence For the System Resistance Curve
Procedure for inspecting systems to troubleshoot problems.
Lev Nelik
Vertical Pumps Repair Specification, Rev. 1B
For larger pumps, however, a more thorough examination, documentation and restoration of internal concentricities must be done.
elsey
Pumps
Why the Friction Head Curve Is a More Difficult System Component
Part 2 of Jim Elsey's column: The System Is the Boss.
Jim Elsey
Pumps
The System Is the Boss (Part 1 of 2 … The Easy Part)
Jim Elsey discusses two main factors that make up a system curve for a single centrifugal pump in an open system with a flooded suction.
Elsey
Pumps
Slow Down, You’re Moving Too Fast (Maybe), Part 2 of 2
It is important to know when a slow-speed pump may be a better option.
Outer unit before (left) and after (right), to improve hot air exit to outside
Pumps
Let’s Add Some Thermodynamics to Hydraulics! Part 2
Jim Elsey
Pumps
Slow Down, You’re Moving Too Fast (Maybe), Part 1 of 2
Jim Elsey
Pumps
It’s Priming Time Again, Part 2
[With sincere apologies to Buck Owens, Dean Martin and Ray Charles.]
priming
Pumps
It’s Priming Time Again, Part 1
[With sincere apologies to Buck Owens, Dean Martin and Ray Charles.]
Cross-section view of modern steam turbine gland
Pumps
Discovering Emission Facts to Drive Change
Guest columnist Heinz Bloch discusses how the industry can protect the environment
temperatures of all rooms
Pumps
Let’s Add Some Thermodynamics to Hydraulics, Part 1
Heinz
Pumps
Remembering Pump Industry Legend Heinz P. Bloch
Bloch died at the age of 88 after complications due to cancer.
Lev Nelik
Pumps
The Current State of the U.S. Pump Industry
Columnist Lev Nelik shares his prognosis for the future of the industry.
Heinz p. Bloch
Pumps
Opinion: When Old Standards No Longer Represent Best Practices
In Bloch's latest column, he discusses how to navigate outdated standards.
Jim Elsey
Pumps
Pump Checklist for Hot Liquid Applications
In his latest column, Jim Elsey discusses his best recommendations.
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