This four-part series explains the reasons behind repeat pump failures and uses a real-world field example involving boiler feedwater pumps.
Centrifugal Pumps
Reconstruction and infrastructure upgrades require pumps made from durable materials.
The pumping operation experienced an 80-percent reduction in energy use.
Pressure gauges are inexpensive components that can predict the causes of poor reliability in centrifugal pumps and prevent costly repairs and downtime.
Many options are available to meet industry and application requirements.
Appropriate bearing selection and best-practice maintenance procedures can make a difference in pump reliability, service life and production.
Correctly selecting and installing the ideal component provides significant health, environmental and economic benefits.
There are many indications that end users should not use a valve for flow control—or at least not to extremes.
In construction, mining and wastewater applications, pump choice is critical.
An aggregate production company saves more than $30,000 annually with new installation efficiency and productivity increases.
Examine all aspects of the application to maximize your investment
Single-Volute & Double-Volute Casings & Reverse Runaway Speed
The introduction of these impellers allow for a higher range of discharge pressure.
The Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers helps set new standards for sustainability, while the Grundfos Dormitory project is a living laboratory for circulator pump research.
VIL pumps and design envelope technology reduce energy use and cool Toronto’s downtown.
Considering the pump and complete system can decrease unplanned downtime.
The first step in troubleshooting involves examining the pump, the fluid and the system.
A 3-D inverse design method provides better cavitation control and reduces manufacturing costs.
A composite bulk molding compound prevents wear and downtime.