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What IIoT and Predictive Analytics Mean for the Fluid Motion Industry

What is IIoT? Terms like IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and predictive analytics have been buzzwords for some time. But many people seem to have different ideas of what these […]

The difference between Input Power (P1) and Output Power (P2)

A common question asked when working with pumps is the difference between Input Power (P1) and Output Power (P2). Both of these values are in units of Power however, they […]

6 Common Causes of Motor Overheating

An overheating pump motor can be a worrying issue for operators and engineers alike, but like many pump issues, it is usually a symptom that can be traced to a […]

Best Practices in Wireless Toxic and Combustible Gas Leak Monitoring

By: Julian Yeo, Product Manager at United Electric Controls Detection of toxic and combustible gas leaks is increasingly important for human and environmental protection, but fixed- point wired detectors can […]

How To Prevent Galvanic Corrosion of Valve Stems

Learn how different metals react, and how corrosion inhibitors can help avoid downtime. By Brittany Kelley, A.W. Chesterton Valve packing is a necessity for plants trying to contain product and […]

Used to Determine Size and Cost of Condenser Water Distribution Pipes

Swanson Rink, Inc. was hired to design a new data center on the 29th floor of an existing high-rise data center in Los Angeles. See how Mechanical Engineer, Rory Heim, […]

Harmonics in Water Applications

The water industry requires a reliable solution for securing the flow of water and wastewater. Pumping and aeration systems are integral parts of a reliable solution and these systems consume […]

System philosophy in efficiency optimization

A system approach in efficiency optimization delivers the most rewarding efficiency improvements. This article presents the concept of Efficiency First, where energy saved is regarded as the first fuel, an […]

Most Common Rib Designs for Heat Exchanger Gaskets

There are many styles of heat exchanger gaskets and most have complicated rib designs or partitions. In this document from Durlon® Sealing Solutions, download some of the most common designs.

Test Methods to Qualify Quarter-Turn Valves for Low Emissions Service

Author: Phil Mahoney FSA Member, A.W. Chesterton Co. Currently, two test procedures could be requested to qualify a quarter-turn valve design for fugitive emissions service: International Standards Organization (ISO) 15848-1 […]

How To Troubleshoot A Magnetic Drive Centrifugal Pump

Magnetic drive pumps are a great alternative to traditional mechanically sealed pumps especially when pumping corrosive, dangerous, or expensive fluids.  While usually categorized as a centrifugal pump the addition of […]