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Jim Elsey
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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
Columnist Jim Elsey identifies the top 50 things you need to be successful.
Pumps
Wanted: Great Pump Salespeople
Columnist Jim Elsey identifies the top 50 things you need to be successful.
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Pumps
The Cryogenic Treatment of Steel Components
Winter is coming. Can you ensure the life extension and reliability of your pump parts?
Jim Elsey - NPSH: One Way or Another, It Will Change
Pumps
NPSH: One Way or Another, It Will Change
Why Is Your Pump Operating Off the Curve?
Pumps
Why Is Your Pump Operating Off the Curve?
Jim Elsey explains why you can't just wish and hope for pump performance.
Pumps
Best Lubrication Methods for Bearing Housing
Learn how to determine if oil mist is best for specific applications and when problems are caused by human error.
Jim Elsey hero image
Pumps
Answers to Common Pumping Mysteries
Jim Elsey shares 4 more stories from the pump twilight zone
Pumps
Answers to Common Pumping Mysteries
Jim Elsey shares 4 more stories from the pump twilight zone
Diagram
Pumps
Determining Static Component of System Curves
Lev Nelik responds to readers' questions related to system curves and boiler feed systems.
Pumps
Solutions for Unexplained Pump Failure
Jim Elsey on the mysteries of the twilight zone
Why Cavitation Occurs & Ways to Treat it
Pumps
Why Cavitation Occurs & Ways to Treat it
Why you should be worried about a few bubbles
Pumps
Proper Gauge Positioning
Lev Nelik responds to readers' questions about calculating and estimating pipe velocity
Pumps
19 Tips and Common Alignment Mistakes
Does your pump have an alignment problem? Part 2
Does Your Pump Have an Alignment Problem? Part 1
Pumps
Does Your Pump Have an Alignment Problem? Part 1
Common Pumping Mistakes
Gauge Correction & Velocity Head Correction Can Matter
Pumps
Gauge Correction & Velocity Head Correction Can Matter
Lev Nelik responds to readers' questions about calculating and estimating pipe velocity
Pumps
The Basics of Suction Specific Speed
NSS describes relationship between speed, flow rate and NPSHr of impeller
Pumps
Best Practices for Strainer Location
Deciding between placing this equipment on the suction or discharge side of the pump.
Pumps
Understanding the Performance of a Damper in an HVAC System
How to model a damper in a system simulation software tool as a control valve with an approximated flow coefficient profile.
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Pump Hydraulics Broken Down
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Bearing Isolators Boost Coal-Fired Plant Reliability
Isolators slash failures and save $400,000 in a coal-fired power plant.
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This new advanced temperature measurement technology delivers accuracy while saving you time and money associated with additional thermowell requirements.

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