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Pump and system curve illustrating the operating point (flow rate and head) is where the curves intersect (Images courtesy of the Hydraulic Institute)
Pumps
Calculating Frictional Head Loss in Pump Systems
How users can calculate this for different pipe materials and sizes.
When Pumps in Parallel Provide More Flow  & When They Don’t
Pumps
When Pumps in Parallel Provide More Flow & When They Don’t
Adding more pumps is not always the best course of action.
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Pumps
Pump Curves When Pumps Are Operated in Parallel
How does the pump curve change when pumps are operated in parallel?
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Pumps
Podcast: Basics of Sizing a Pump
Abhijeet Jain of Atlas Copco discusses why sizing is important, calculations and more.
Troubleshooting a Failing API Pump
Pumps
Troubleshooting a Failing API Pump
How a density-based, frequent-failure problem was solved.

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Pumps
Pump System Fundamentals New Industry Professionals Should Know
Workforce challenges mean more veterans are retiring while newcomers learn the basics.
IMAGE 2: Here, the actual performance curve is passed through the tolerance cross hairs of the guarantee point. Efficiency is measured at the intersection of the curve with a straight line from the origin through the guarantee point.
Pumps
How to Achieve Pump Efficiency
A look into the testing considerations when selecting a pump for hydronic applications.
Columnist Amin Almasi
Centrifugal Pumps
Best Efficiency Point & Performance Curves
How to ensure your centrifugal pump is operating efficiently.
Pump curve
Pumps
How Existing Sensors Can Improve Efficiency & Reliability
Highlighting oversized or undersized motors could lead to large savings.
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Pumps
The New Performance Curve for Tier IV: Package Curves
On the 50th Pumps& Systems podcast, learn how users can bring clarity to Tier IV engines with package curves.
Package Curve
Pumps
Package Curves Bring Clarity to Final Tier IV Engine Unknowns
Understand the benefits of package curves for pump operators and owners.

HI PUMP FAQ
Pumps
Determine Power When Looking at Typical OEM's Pump Curve
There are two ways to estimate the power for a specific operating point.  
hi pump faq
Pumps
What Are the Types of Pump Curves?
Hydraulic Institute explains different pump curves and how they are presented.
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Pumps
BEP: Parallel Pumps & Head Requirements
How best efficiency point affects sizing and operation.
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Piping
Improving Pump Efficiency With PP-RCT Piping Systems
Learn how this alternative to metallics can boost your system.
Navigating Pump Curves: A Roadmap to Reliability, Part 2
Pumps
Navigating Pump Curves: A Roadmap to Reliability, Part 2
Common Pumping Mistakes
Pump Curve
Pumps
Navigating Pump Curves: A Roadmap to Reliability, Part 1
Common Pumping Mistakes

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Pumps
Podcast: Understanding Pump Tolerances with David Cowan of ITT Goulds Pumps
Why are tolerances needed and how do they work?
How Pump Curves Assist in Selection
Pumps
How Pump Curves Assist in Selection
Consider NPSH and BEP when choosing a pump
The Role of Efficiency in Pump Selection, Part 1
Pumps
The Role of Efficiency in Pump Selection, Part 1
Understand centrifugal pump basics to make the best purchasing and design decisions.
Pumps
Pump Curves: Hydraulic Performance vs. Published Curve
Common Pumping Mistakes
Another Look at Optimizing Pump Hydraulics
Pumps
Another Look at Optimizing Pump Hydraulics
Pumping Prescriptions

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