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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.
Chemical metering and water quality control management are key.
Accumulations of solids must be cleaned for safety reasons, among others
Shaft sleeves and bearings are among replacement parts needed
Awareness of this compact could save time and money if addressed early.
Proper mine dewatering is critical regardless of the type of mining in operation.
Why are tolerances needed and how do they work?
Chemical applications require understanding of the handled fluid.
Correction factors determine head and efficiency curves for the pump when handling viscous liquids.
Wastewater treatment and applications in oil and gas helping to drive growth.
Asia-Pacific region driving the growth due to increased need for electricity.
Refurbishing existing wet well instead of replacement in rural Texas provides new life for aging infrastructure.
Evaluate elastomeric and metallic couplings for an application.
Competitive bidding induces quoting the smallest horsepower pump at the highest speed.
Learn how to determine if oil mist is best for specific applications and when problems are caused by human error.
Why flow measurement is critical to achieving pump system efficiency.
How a Florida wastewater reclamation plant improved dosing of sodium hypochlorite.
Consider off-gassing, leak protection and maintenance needs when choosing a pump for wastewater operations.