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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
It is surprisingly common for check valve sizing to be an afterthought in the flow control/fluid process industries. Often marketed together with gate and globe valves, check valves are such […]
Author: Henri Azibert, FSA Member The use of variable speed drives (VSD) has become increasingly more prevalent in an effort to improve the energy efficiency of pumping systems. Efficiency is […]
This video walks you through how to install a split Inpro/Seal Air Mizer on standard processing equipment.
Picking a pump can be tricky, as there are a lot of different variables to consider. One of which is metallic or non-metallic. What type of fluid are you pumping, […]
Brown and Caldwell were hired to design the reliability and process improvements project at a wastewater treatment plant. This plant is the linchpin of the wastewater treatment system providing a […]