For decades, the U.S. Department of Energy has issued market-changing industrial electric motor regulations to improve efficiency. The most recent rules, which have gone into effect over the past two […]
A Practical Guide to Managing Pipe Stresses and Nozzle Loading by Utilizing Rubber Expansion Joints Pump engineers are justifiably concerned about the damaging effects of high nozzle loading. They […]
There is great emphasis on efficiency in the world today, and the manufacturers and users of adjustable speed drives are certainly not exempt from this concern. Determining the best drive […]
It’s no secret that the use of coatings in valves extends service life and helps improve operational efficiency as part of the pumping system, especially when used in conjunction with […]
ASHRAE is the industry organization that sets the standards and guidelines for most HVAC-R equipment. They have published a chart that lists estimated life expectancy for various HVAC equipment. Complete […]
Explosion prevention is a primary safety concern for many industries that depend on electrically driven pumps. In the case of chemical plants, refineries, and hydrocarbon processors, there exists high potential […]
The idea of putting an electric motor under water makes most people uneasy, but slowly over the last 50 years, the use of submersible pumps has grown throughout North America. […]
Are you experiencing any of these issues with your pump? Pump Does Not Prime Pump Ceases to Deliver Liquid After a Time Pump Leaking at Mechanical Seal Housing Pump Takes Excessive […]
Pipe bursts as a result of transients and surges within a piping network are very common problems throughout the world. Not only are the maintenance costs of these repairs extremely […]
Air-operated double diaphragm pumps (AODD) are preferred in transfer applications due to a simple design that makes them easy to operate and cost effective to repair. To achieve top performance, end […]
Greenhouse Gas(GHG) reporting requirements highlight the need to reduce gas leakage at the point where most of it occurs – reciprocating compressor packing cases. A Gulf Coast energy company took […]