June 2018
Refineries Recover from Hurricane Harvey
How Gulf Coast service providers managed the aftermath.
Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades Monitoring of VFD Systems 
Ground fault detectors provide economic efficiency by improving operational availability.
Prevent Motor Failure by Testing Before Installation
Early inspection revealed a winding fault in one municipal utility district.
How a VFD Could Replace a PLC
Drives with embedded pump functions can provide advantages.





Best Practices for Sealing in Extreme Cold
How to seal rotating shafts for low temperature to cryogenic fluids.
Reverse Engineering: How an Impeller Defect Was Corrected
Communication between the plant and the pump vendor was key to success.
6 Trends for Efficient Hydronic System Design 
Use a systems approach and updated technology for better operation.
Pumps & Systems Looks Back: CPI Pumping
Increase reliability and reduce emissions through pump selection.





Best Practices for Vertical Turbine Pump Repair 
Learn warning signs of needed repairs and avoid common mistakes.
10 Tips for the Harmonics Mitigation Process
Follow these steps to protect your VFDs.
4 Reasons to Choose AODD Pumps for Chemical Processes 
Recent improvements, low maintenance costs can give diaphragm pumps an advantage.
How Pump Curves Assist in Selection
Consider NPSH and BEP when choosing a pump
22 Basic Pump Facts You Should Know
Jim Elsey helps you avoid common centrifugal pump mistakes
Sacramento River Region Water Treatment Infographic
8 Facts You Should Know
What Affects Wire-to-Water Efficiency?
Power quality and grounding are a couple of things to consider for optimal motor and system operation.
How to Choose the Best Industrial Enclosure 
Start with NEMA standards, then consider other conditions.
Guide to Reading a Positive Displacement Pump Curve
Experts walk through a circumferential piston pump curve to identify the correct motor.
What Drives a Fluid Handling System?
Changing motor performance can impact interconnecting equipment.
What is an Eddy Current Drive?
It is installed between the motor and the driven equipment.
Q&A: How Do You Evaluate Arc Flash Risk in Your Facilities?
Learn how to protect employees and equipment.
How to Select Motors for Hazardous Locations 
Extra precautions are needed in combustible environments such as grain handling and processing facilities.
How to Choose AODD Pumps for Chemical Applications
Make sense of manufacturer materials and the sales process.
Power Generation Pumps: Repair, Retrofit or Replace?
How to minimize downtime and maximize performance.
How to Plan for Expanding a Pump System
A list of teams to involve in plant improvement
Wall Street Pump & Valve Industry Watch, June 2018
Pump Market Analysis