November 2019
The Danger of Complacency in Equipment Selection & Installation 
One wrong pick could be fatal.
Iron Removal Protects Pumping Equipment
Dissolved chemicals in the water are probably not a good sign.
Sometimes More Inclusive Planning, Not More Equipment, Is the Answer
This case study focuses on optimizing productivity and delivering the right level of system performance.
A Pre-Startup Guide To Rotary Pumps: Part II
Additional tips to help keep gremlins away from your system.





How to Calculate the RPM of a VFD
Knowing revolutions per minute is critical to adjusting power to match system requirements.
Taking a Holistic Approach to Coal Ash Pond Remediation 
Addressing environmental, regulatory and community conditions in coal combustion residual management.
Root Cause Analysis Uncovers Casting Defects in Critical Boiler Feedwater Unit 
A fix was needed for a power plant’s multistage barrel pump that was experiencing high vibration and failure in the field.
General Scope Document: Cost Benefit Analysis
The final installment of Livoti's general scope document series





Steam Waste Heat to Power Systems Need a Maintenance Schedule
Common causes of failure are corrosion, fatigue and object damage.
How Much You Pay When a Pump Operates at Off-Peak Conditions
Pumping Prescriptions
Digital Valve Positioner Can Increase Efficiency 
Power plant reduces energy costs by correcting valve positioning.
Wanted: Great Pump Salespeople
Columnist Jim Elsey identifies the top 50 things you need to be successful.
The Role of Tier 1 Suppliers in Gas & Electric Utilities 
Chemical metering and water quality control management are key.
Spare Parts for Rotodynamic Pumps
Shaft sleeves and bearings are among replacement parts needed
How is Cleaning Conducted for Wastewater and Stormwater Wet Wells?
Accumulations of solids must be cleaned for safety reasons, among others
Understanding Water Withdrawal Regulations
Awareness of this compact could save time and money if addressed early.
How Borescope Technology Aids Inspection of Components
You can't fix what you can't see
3 Basic Rules to Get the Most from Your Valves
Avoid these common pipeline design mistakes
Selecting Pumps for Mining Applications
Proper mine dewatering is critical regardless of the type of mining in operation.
Wall Street Pump & Valve Industry Watch, November 2019
Pump Market Analysis