Doug Story is a regional retrofit specialist engineer at Sulzer.
Pumps
In the process industries—water, wastewater, oil and gas, food and beverage, chemical processing, mining, building services, pulp and paper—pumps are ubiquitous. The pumps used in those industries vary widely and each requires expert handling. These articles provide information on selecting the right pump for the application, as well as testing and troubleshooting, installation and maintenance on those pumps.
Sealless pumps can mitigate certain risks posed by sulfuric acid.
Understand working principles and selection criteria of these devices.
Users should adhere to OEM storage recommendations.
It is now possible to easily monitor submersible pumps.
Learn how this material can be useful in food and beverage processing.
Start with a plan and visit the job site to make sure the correct equipment is chosen.
Wastewater treatment plant upgrades replace existing aeration system, achieving better treatment and 50% savings in operating costs.
What does it take to make single- and multi-tank systems more efficient?
Pump issues were happening daily, including mechanical failures.
Experts answer four critical questions related to protection in dangerous locations.
Maintenance, repair and overhaul schedules can be optimized according to actual failure timelines.
Leistritz experts share how the technology is used and how to overcome any challenges.
Maintenance tips for helical gear pumps, AODD pumps and skids to keep them running longer.
Understand considerations of pre-treating with filtration, not chemicals.
Variables that should be considered include fluid viscosity and category type.