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Jim Elsey

Jim Elsey
Pumps
Pump vs. Pipe, Part 3
Columnist Jim Elsey on the common issues found on the suction side of the pump.
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Pumps
Pipe System Problems That Affect the Pump: 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.
Jim Elsey
Pumps
The Silent Pump Killer: Radial Thrust
Jim Elsey explores a common cause of pump failure.
Jim Elsey
Pumps
Pump Efficiency & the Pursuit of Perfection, Part 2
Jim Elsey looks at how to make the pump more efficient

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Pumps
How to Define & Measure Centrifugal Pump Efficiency: Part 1
Jim Elsey's first article of two explaining the pursuit of perfection in pumping
Jim Elsey
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
Pump Industry Insider
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.
Jim Elsey
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.
Jim Elsey
Pumps
The Pump Selection Matrix
Common Pumping Mistakes
10 Most Popular NPSH Articles
Pumps
10 Most-Read NPSH Articles
This hot topic is one of the most popular searches on Pumps & Systems’ website.
Jim Elsey
Pumps
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.
Pumps
Wanted: Great Pump Salespeople
Columnist Jim Elsey identifies the top 50 things you need to be successful.
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Pumps
The Cryogenic Treatment of Steel Components
Winter is coming. Can you ensure the life extension and reliability of your pump parts?
Jim Elsey - NPSH: One Way or Another, It Will Change
Pumps
NPSH: One Way or Another, It Will Change
Why Is Your Pump Operating Off the Curve?
Pumps
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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Pumps
Answers to Common Pumping Mysteries
Jim Elsey shares 4 more stories from the pump twilight zone

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