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.
A northwest England cereal factory uses these sanitary pumps to reduce waste during the coating process.
Why a Wye or Delta connection is required in a three-phase circuit
Targeted repair and maintenance can lengthen pump life, decrease costs and increase efficiency.
Variable frequency drives improve treatment plant’s blower operation.
Equipment prevents potential raw sewage bypass from reaching a scenic Minnesota river.
Leverage instrumentation, controls and software investment to optimize asset performance.
Ease of maintenance and operation make these pumps a good solution for many applications.
Gearbox problems can have catastrophic implications in the oil & gas industry.
A 3-D inverse design method provides better cavitation control and reduces manufacturing costs.
How a Variable Frequency Drive or VFD relates to horsepower and torque.
Complex irrigation applications require customized and cutting-edge solutions.
ANSI/HI 14.6 gives the pump community a globally accepted test standard
for rotodynamic pumps.
Current technology provides upgrades to conventional methods and guidelines.
A few simple steps can solve spares issues and help extend the lives of old pumps.