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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]