The second part of Ray Hardee's series on front end engineering design
Pump Design
Data analysis can help find reliable and cost-effective solutions.
Base-mounted pumps have benefits for commercial installations.
Quantifying the benefits of modifications.
PTFE diaphragms can serve in even more applications.
End users must include bearing clearance as an integral part of designing or building a pump.
Targeted repair and maintenance can lengthen pump life, decrease costs and increase efficiency.
A 3-D inverse design method provides better cavitation control and reduces manufacturing costs.