Evaluation leads to a redesign and improved assembly approach, correcting commissioning issues at an alumina processing plant.
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.
Flexible pump design with aftermarket support are keys to success.
Consider viscosity, flow rates and required accuracy when making a selection.
Many uncertainties, along with general optimism, highlighted the spring annual conference in Tucson, Arizona.
The effect front-end engineering design can have on the system
The differences in vibrations that can occur within the pump
Review pump types and pick proper construction materials.
The reliability and efficiency of components of hydronic HVAC systems can impact the bottom line.
The labor shortage could cause these to run together in newer buildings.
Reach peak efficiency with technologically advanced controllers and variable speed drives.
EIA expects U.S. crude oil production to average 13.2 million barrels per day in 2020.
This hot topic is one of the most popular searches on Pumps & Systems’ website.
Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids react differently to temperature, so they require different equipment.
These pumps can handle both system and liquid changes.
Acceleration transducers (accelerometers) are typically used to measure vibration on stationary components.
The design does not use a dynamic shaft seal as a primary containment device.
Setting alarm limits and adjusting the alarm structure will help stave off inadequacies.
Columnist Ray Hardee walks through an example of a mill's makeup water system and how it saved money.
Hear how condition monitoring can be tied to lubrication management