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Jim Elsey

Why Cavitation Occurs & Ways to Treat it
Pumps
Why Cavitation Occurs & Ways to Treat it
Why you should be worried about a few bubbles
Pumps
19 Tips and Common Alignment Mistakes
Does your pump have an alignment problem? Part 2
Does Your Pump Have an Alignment Problem? Part 1
Pumps
Does Your Pump Have an Alignment Problem? Part 1
Common Pumping Mistakes
Pumps
The Basics of Suction Specific Speed
NSS describes relationship between speed, flow rate and NPSHr of impeller
Pumps
Best Practices for Strainer Location
Deciding between placing this equipment on the suction or discharge side of the pump.

Centrifugal Pumps
How to Solve NPSHa Problems
Jim Elsey's tips on addressing cavitation.
How to Calculate NPSHa for Systems Under Vacuum
Centrifugal Pumps
How to Calculate NPSHa for Systems Under Vacuum
The equivalent suction lift is equal to the difference between the “vacuum effect” and the net submergence.
Calculate NPSHa for a Closed & Pressurized System
Pumps
Calculate NPSHa for a Closed & Pressurized System
Don’t mistake suction pressure for NPSHa.
Calculating NPSHa When the Liquid Is Above Ambient Temperature
Centrifugal Pumps
Calculating NPSHa When the Liquid Is Above Ambient Temperature
Don't forget to take vapor pressure into consideration.
Calculate NPSHa for a Suction Lift Condition
Pumps
Calculate NPSHa for a Suction Lift Condition
Learn the difference between suction lift and flooded suction.
NPSH Calculation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Centrifugal Pumps
NPSH Calculation: A Step-by-Step Guide
The first of a five-part NPSH primer series.

22 Basic Pump Facts You Should Know
Centrifugal Pumps
22 Basic Pump Facts You Should Know
Jim Elsey helps you avoid common centrifugal pump mistakes
Newtonian vs. Non-Newtonian Fluids
Pumps
Newtonian vs. Non-Newtonian Fluids
Learn the difference between viscosity and shear.
Pumps
Under Pressure: The Dangers of Vapor Pressure
Avoid cavitation with calculations and a focus on this aspect of the pumped fluid.
Pumps
Maintaining Pump Systems for Reliable and Efficient Operation
Common ways your equipment can fail
Minimum Flow Redux
Pumps
Minimum Flow Redux
Pumps can last for decades when operated correctly.
How to Reduce or Eliminate Air Entrainment
Pumps
How to Reduce or Eliminate Air Entrainment
Follow these steps to halt the secret destroyer of pumps

Pumps
Most Common Reasons for Air Entrainment in Pump Systems
How air is introduced into the system?
Centrifugal Pumps
What a Drag: Effects of Fluid Viscosity on Centrifugal Pumps
Common Pumping Mistakes
Pumps
How Efficient Is Your Pump System?
Common Pumping Mistakes
Centrifugal Pumps
ANSI Pump Quiz Answers
These are the answers to the ANSI pump quiz that was published in the September 2017 issue.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the ANSI Pump Specification?
Centrifugal Pumps
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the ANSI Pump Specification?
Common Pumping Mistakes

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