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IMAGE 2: Electromechanical VSD overview on a high-power, high-speed pump (Images courtesy of Voith)
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Save Energy & Costs With VSDs
Electromechanical VSDs can provide high efficiency for high-power, high-speed pumps.
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Podcast: Improving Energy Efficiency & Reliability of Centrifugal Pumps for Clean Water
Podcast guest Hilary Johnson discusses the need for improvement in centrifugal pumps and more.
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5 Common Mistakes & Best Practices for Pump Reliability
Avoid pump failure by following given guidelines and evading typical errors.
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Understanding the Design Process for Motors & Drives
The complexity of pairing a motor with a VFD is a key point to consider, along with torque.
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Pumps
Reliability Considerations When Comparing Pump Types, Part 1
Columnist Lev Nelik discusses pump selection in part one of this two-part column.

IMAGE 2: Here, the actual performance curve is passed through the tolerance cross hairs of the guarantee point. Efficiency is measured at the intersection of the curve with a straight line from the origin through the guarantee point.
Pumps
How to Achieve Pump Efficiency
A look into the testing considerations when selecting a pump for hydronic applications.
Columnist Amin Almasi
Centrifugal Pumps
Best Efficiency Point & Performance Curves
How to ensure your centrifugal pump is operating efficiently.
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Powering Systems at Peak Efficiency With Permanent Magnet Technology
These motor systems can run at a synchronous speed, providing improved hydraulic performance.
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Pumps
Types of Efficiencies in Pumps
Understand mechanical, hydraulic and volumetric efficiency.
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Pumps
Should You Buy More Efficient or Less Expensive Pumps?
The initial purchase and installation cost of a new pumping system is a small portion of the life cycle cost of the pump.
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Pumps
Standard Method for Testing Rotodynamic Pump Efficiency
Uncertainty must be considered, as is the case with all tests.

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Energy Efficiency in Air Compressors
Tips to create and maintain an energy efficient compressed air system.
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Motors
How to Choose Cost-Effective Compressor Motors
Reliability is the biggest factor, but power, grids and the plant must also be considered.
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Pumps
Podcast: Improving Wastewater Plant Efficiency with UpKeep CEO Ryan Chan
Learn why parts of a wastewater plant fail and ways to better its uptime
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Why Efficiency is Paramount for Offshore Production
How Innovative Breakthroughs with PTFE Diaphragms have Produced Smaller and Lighter Metering Pumps Without Compromising on Performance.

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A Step-by-Step Approach to Pump Selection
Consider pipe sizing and motor power requirements before picking your pump.
Pumps
How Efficient Is Your Pump System?
Common Pumping Mistakes

Improving Efficiency in Pumping Systems
Pneumatic Pumps
Improving Efficiency in Pumping Systems
Motor efficiency standards are in use today, and now the DOE has focused its rulemaking process on pumps and other components connected to motors.
Pumps
Answering Your Questions on Pressure Reducing Valves
Key insights into lowering system pressure will increase efficiency.
5 Ways Structural Composites Improve Pump Efficiency
Pumps
5 Ways Structural Composites Improve Pump Efficiency
These engineered machined products can help increase a facility’s return on investment.
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What Happens to Power & Efficiency When a Pump Wears Out?
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Wisconsin Plant Leads in Treatment Efficiency & Energy Conservation
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Wisconsin Plant Leads in Treatment Efficiency & Energy Conservation
The project includes initiatives and first-of-its-kind technology that move the plant toward energy independence.

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