The facility partnered with an international nuclear energy services company to renovate and qualify four 12-foot, 24-ton pumps.
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.
These innovative API process pumps offer simple, efficient, reliable and cost-effective operation for many processes.
The best technology to deliver lubrication and cooling benefits at the optimal total cost of ownership depends on various factors.
With the help of a field evaluation, plant managers avoided unnecessary pump repairs.
The right equipment will ensure smooth and efficient operation, maximize return on investment and improve reliability.
The Western European nation has 20 mobile diesel-driven pumps on standby, ready to assist in national and international emergencies.
Emergency dewatering equipment was deployed to handle the aftermath of the estimated 6.9 trillion gallons of rainwater dumped on Louisiana in August.
Four main technologies are available, and plant operators can optimize operations by selecting the best combination of these options.
Modern software tools are making virtual selection and purchasing of pumps possible.
Selecting the right equipment can mean the difference between unnecessary downtime and cost-saving pump longevity.
For any centrifugal pump user, knowing the answers to the following six questions is key to reliable and efficient pump operation. The answers below are excerpts from a six-part series on centrifugal pump efficiency written by Pumps & Systems columnist Joe Evans.
Users should consider these important factors when choosing the best equipment for their applications.
Ray Hardee gives the formulas for calculating head loss and explores pipelines in detail
How can pump manufacturers get involved in the country's rapid push to increase power generation capacity?