March 2019
4 Questions to Consider Before Adopting Condition-Based Maintenance
Adapt people and processes before implementing IIoT tools
Does Your Pump Have an Alignment Problem? Part 1
Common Pumping Mistakes
Preventing Chiller Pump Failures in Pharmaceutical Processing
Know the importance of submergence to avoid spectra and time waveform hydraulic anomalies.
Your Guide to a Successful Lubrication Program
Ensure that reliable equipment is maintained.





6 Key Differences of Vertical & Horizontal Motors
Avoid operational problems during installation and startup
Advanced Polymer Activation Solidifies Savings 
Hydrodynamic principals deliver reliability and can increase polymer savings.
Digital Transformation Drives Smart Pump Industry 
IT and OT domains are being bridged with new technologies.
General Scope Document: High-Level Project Requirements
Addressing the third component of a GSD





Predictive Maintenance vs. Legacy Condition Monitoring
How the ability to detect defects has evolved and continues to advance today.
3 Types of Lubrication for Pump Bearings
Use these for lubricating rolling element bearings in horizontal process pumps
Reliability & Safety Requirements for Chlor-Alkali Production
These critical aspects must be addressed to protect the environment.
Preventing Valve Noise & Damage from Choked Flow
How a piping system model can recognize potentially hazardous scenarios and control valves
3D Manufacturing Enhances Pump System Performance
Latest developments enable operators to save time and maximize investment.
How Pump Design & IIoT Monitoring Can Enhance Plant Performance
Data analysis can help find reliable and cost-effective solutions.
SMRP, OSHA Form Alliance to Reduce Risks at Work 
Ensuring the maintenance, reliability and physical asset management profession receives proper safety training is one goal.
How to Maintain Lubrication Oil Quantity and Quality 
Bearing seals and isolators can eliminate leaks and contaminants
Wall Street Pump & Valve Industry Watch, March 2019
Pump Market Analysis
What Are the Best Practices for Ensuring Reliability of API Piping Plan 53C?
Methods for pressurized seal systems
4 Steps to Implement a Pump Safety Program
Protect users from injury—and the workplace from costly accidents.
Maximizing Efficiency of Descaling Pumps
Poor water quality can be a factor in degrading pump reliability and MTBR.
Gauge Correction & Velocity Head Correction Can Matter
Lev Nelik responds to readers' questions about calculating and estimating pipe velocity