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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.
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?
Correctly sizing the equipment is crucial for optimum performance.