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Pumps
How to Define & Measure Centrifugal Pump Efficiency: Part 1
Jim Elsey's first article of two explaining the pursuit of perfection in pumping
Jim Elsey
Pumps
Why Are There Holes in My New Impeller? Part 3
Common Pumping Mistakes
Ray Hardee
Predictive Directed Maintenance & the Digital Twin
Pump System Improvement
Lev Nelik
Pumps
Pump Hydraulics Fundamentals: A Student’s View
Columnist Lev Nelik discusses the basics of pump hydraulics with a reader.
Single-stage end suction closed impeller
Pumps
Why Are There Holes in My New Impeller? Part 2
The second installment of Jim Elsey discussing how the impeller affects axial thrust and stuffing box pressure.
the location of each item in a system used in a calculation
Pumps
NPSH: Not Pumping So Hot
How to take a proactive approach to an insidious problem
Pump out vanes are one method to manage axial force
Pumps
Why Are There Holes in My New Impeller? Part 1
Common Pumping Mistakes
COVID-19 Changes Safety Measures at Most Pump Industry Companies
Pump Industry Insider
COVID-19 Changes Safety Measures at Most Pump Industry Companies
Survey results show CDC guidelines are generally the norm, though PPE requirements vary.
Common Pumping Mistakes
Pumps
The Basics of Pump Startup
In part 1 of this 2 part series, Jim Elsey instructs operators to do no harm.
Ray Hardee
Pumps
Are You ‘Looking for Trouble?’ You Should Be
Pump System Improvement
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Pump Industry Insider
Executives Explain COVID-19 Safety Measures as Employees Return
Pumps & Systems Editorial Advisory Board members and columnists weigh in on how their companies are protecting employees in the workplace.
Jim Elsey
Pumps
What Is Suction Energy?
Reexamining how this concept can help you ensure a more reliable system
Sequence of what happens as a result of low flow
Pumps
Suction Parameters Relating to NPSH Issues
Columnist Lev Nelik responds to a reader question about suction specific speed.
Bernoulli's Principle
Piping
The Three Musketeers: Static Pressure, Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy
Using Bernoulli's equation to calculate what will happen in a piping system.
Jim Elsey
Pumps
The Pump Selection Matrix
Common Pumping Mistakes
How the FEED Process Can Lead to Oversizing Pumps
Pumps
How the FEED Process Can Lead to Oversizing Pumps
The effect front-end engineering design can have on the system
10 Most Popular NPSH Articles
Pumps
10 Most-Read NPSH Articles
This hot topic is one of the most popular searches on Pumps & Systems’ website.
Jim Elsey
Pumps
Are You a Great Pump Salesperson?
Columnist Jim Elsey gives more examples of problems pumps might face and how a good salesperson would handle them.
Image 1. Example of an existing makeup water system (Image courtesy of the author)
Pumps
Sometimes More Inclusive Planning, Not More Equipment, Is the Answer
This case study focuses on optimizing productivity and delivering the right level of system performance.
Lev Nelik
Pumps
How Much You Pay When a Pump Operates at Off-Peak Conditions
Pumping Prescriptions
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Pump Failure: Causes, Modes & Prevention Strategies
Common methods for detecting and preventing pump failure.
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Efficient Wastewater Management in Beverage Production
Key considerations for solids handling with submersible pumps.

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