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Jim Elsey

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Pump vs. Pipe, Part 2
Common Pumping Mistakes
a well-engineered, designed and constructed pump-pipe system
Pumps
Pipe System Problems That Affect the Pump: Part 1
Common issues in horizontal centrifugal pumps in nonslurry applications that are used for pumping nonviscous Newtonian fluids.
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Pumps
The Silent Pump Killer: Radial Thrust
Jim Elsey explores a common cause of pump failure.
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Pump Efficiency & the Pursuit of Perfection, Part 2
Jim Elsey looks at how to make the pump more efficient
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How to Define & Measure Centrifugal Pump Efficiency: Part 1
Jim Elsey's first article of two explaining the pursuit of perfection in pumping

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Pumps
Why Are There Holes in My New Impeller? Part 3
Common Pumping Mistakes
Single-stage end suction closed impeller
Pumps
Why Are There Holes in My New Impeller? Part 2
The second installment of Jim Elsey discussing how the impeller affects axial thrust and stuffing box pressure.
Pump out vanes are one method to manage axial force
Pumps
Why Are There Holes in My New Impeller? Part 1
Common Pumping Mistakes
COVID-19 Changes Safety Measures at Most Pump Industry Companies
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COVID-19 Changes Safety Measures at Most Pump Industry Companies
Survey results show CDC guidelines are generally the norm, though PPE requirements vary.
Common Pumping Mistakes
Pumps
The Basics of Pump Startup
In part 1 of this 2 part series, Jim Elsey instructs operators to do no harm.
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Pump Industry Insider
Executives Explain COVID-19 Safety Measures as Employees Return
Pumps & Systems Editorial Advisory Board members and columnists weigh in on how their companies are protecting employees in the workplace.

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Pumps
What Is Suction Energy?
Reexamining how this concept can help you ensure a more reliable system
Bernoulli's Principle
Piping
The Three Musketeers: Static Pressure, Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy
Using Bernoulli's equation to calculate what will happen in a piping system.
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Pumps
The Pump Selection Matrix
Common Pumping Mistakes
10 Most Popular NPSH Articles
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10 Most-Read NPSH Articles
This hot topic is one of the most popular searches on Pumps & Systems’ website.
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Are You a Great Pump Salesperson?
Columnist Jim Elsey gives more examples of problems pumps might face and how a good salesperson would handle them.
Columnist Jim Elsey identifies the top 50 things you need to be successful.
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Wanted: Great Pump Salespeople
Columnist Jim Elsey identifies the top 50 things you need to be successful.

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The Cryogenic Treatment of Steel Components
Winter is coming. Can you ensure the life extension and reliability of your pump parts?
Why Is Your Pump Operating Off the Curve?
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Why Is Your Pump Operating Off the Curve?
Jim Elsey explains why you can't just wish and hope for pump performance.
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Answers to Common Pumping Mysteries
Jim Elsey shares 4 more stories from the pump twilight zone
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Answers to Common Pumping Mysteries
Jim Elsey shares 4 more stories from the pump twilight zone
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Solutions for Unexplained Pump Failure
Jim Elsey on the mysteries of the twilight zone

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