Four main technologies are available, and plant operators can optimize operations by selecting the best combination of these options.
Pumps
In the process industries—water, wastewater, oil and gas, food and beverage, chemical processing, mining, building services, pulp and paper—pumps are ubiquitous. The pumps used in those industries vary widely and each requires expert handling. These articles provide information on selecting the right pump for the application, as well as testing and troubleshooting, installation and maintenance on those pumps.
Modern software tools are making virtual selection and purchasing of pumps possible.
Selecting the right equipment can mean the difference between unnecessary downtime and cost-saving pump longevity.
For any centrifugal pump user, knowing the answers to the following six questions is key to reliable and efficient pump operation. The answers below are excerpts from a six-part series on centrifugal pump efficiency written by Pumps & Systems columnist Joe Evans.
Users should consider these important factors when choosing the best equipment for their applications.
Ray Hardee gives the formulas for calculating head loss and explores pipelines in detail
How can pump manufacturers get involved in the country's rapid push to increase power generation capacity?
Correctly sizing the equipment is crucial for optimum performance.
Innovative design, engineering and high-performance testing highlight the KSB pumping system to be installed 85 meters beneath the River Thames.
A northwest England cereal factory uses these sanitary pumps to reduce waste during the coating process.
Why a Wye or Delta connection is required in a three-phase circuit
Targeted repair and maintenance can lengthen pump life, decrease costs and increase efficiency.
Variable frequency drives improve treatment plant’s blower operation.
Equipment prevents potential raw sewage bypass from reaching a scenic Minnesota river.
Leverage instrumentation, controls and software investment to optimize asset performance.
Ease of maintenance and operation make these pumps a good solution for many applications.