July 2018
The Bathtub Curve as Applied to Pumping Systems
William Livoti begins a series on pump system standards.
How to Choose the Best Vacuum Pump for Chemical and Pharmaceutical Processes
The benefits of dry screw, liquid ring and rotary vane vacuum pumps.
Understanding Pump Performance Using Advanced Analytics
Blend institutional knowledge with data-driven technologies for improved operations, even with limited information.
Flow Meter Cheat Sheet
Pros and cons of common types of flow measurement technology.





Sonar Flow Meters Enhance Well Performance in Iraq
Production surveillance can extend well life when combined with artificial lift techniques.
Monitoring & Control System Reduces Labor at Finnish Wastewater Plant
Any manager can check in from a laptop, tablet or smartphone.
What is the Difference Between a Pressure Gauge, Pressure Switch and Pressure Transducers? 
See the capabilities and relative cost of each type of device.
Advantages of Peristaltic Pumps in Metering Applications
When maintained properly, these pumps can excel at pumping dirty fluids and fluids with trapped gases.





The Basics of Check Valves
Is sizing for the application worth the cost?
Energy Efficiency for River in the Desert
Lev Nelik answers reader's question about an Israeli infrastructure water project.
Coupling Upgrade Cuts Downtime & Losses
Pulp and paper plant faced a multimillion dollar revenue loss without an immediate fix.
Permanent or Periodic Monitoring for Turbomachinery?
Why condition monitoring might be the right maintenance strategy.
City Retrofits Check Valves After Hurricane Sandy
Beachside town works with FEMA to prevent future flooding.
Connected Tools & Sensors Minimize Manual Activities
Maximize CMMS functionality with integrated data
How the IIoT Manages Pump Asset Performance
Use monitoring to optimize maintenance strategies.
Static Seals for Extreme Cold Conditions 
Flexible graphite and PTFE are commonly used in cryogenic sealing.
What is the Difference Between a Grid Coupling and a Gear Coupling? 
An in-depth explanation of these two choices.
Step by Step Calculation of NPSHa
The first of a five-part NPSH primer series.
Lift Stations Standardize with Packaged Pumping Systems
How one OEM helped a utility reduce from 16 types of pumps to three
Developing a Model for Process Safety Management
Use piping system software to keep facilities safe.
Wall Street Pump & Valve Industry Watch, July 2018
Pump Market Analysis