Understanding Gauge Pressure vs. Absolute Pressure in Pump Operations
Pumps and their associated systems are designed to produce and retain pressure. Professionals involved in building, maintaining, and repairing such systems, need a good understanding of how pressure works. Two…
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How to Read a Pump Curve for Centrifugal Pumps
What is a Pump Curve? A centrifugal pump curve is a graphical representation of a pump’s performance characteristics. It allows users to evaluate how a pump will perform under different…
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Understanding Centrifugal Pump & Motor Torque-Speed Curve
The motor used to power a centrifugal pump needs to be able to produce enough torque to start the pump and bring it to an optimal operating speed. If a…
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How to Install Mechanical Seals in Centrifugal Pumps
The rotating shaft of a centrifugal pump penetrates the back end of a pump casing through a stuffing box or seal chamber. The primary purpose of a mechanical seal in…
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What Can Predictive Monitoring Tell You About Your Pumps?
Mechanical pumps play a crucial role in several commercial and industrial applications. Like every other man-made device, pump systems require routine maintenance to mitigate the wear. Predictive monitoring is an…
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Troubleshooting Your Centrifugal Pump: Common Problems and Fixes
Centrifugal pumps are workhorses in various industries, tirelessly moving fluids to keep processes running smoothly. However, like any mechanical equipment, they can encounter issues that disrupt operations. When your centrifugal…
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Tips for Correcting Pump Shaft Misalignment
Proper alignment is critical for the efficient and reliable operation of pumps in various industries. When a pump’s shaft and its driver (such as an electric motor or engine) are…
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What Role Do CO2 Transportation and Injection Pumps Play in ESG?
Modern industries can achieve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals through carbon capture and storage. With an ever-increasing drive for the safe handling of industrial and commercial emissions, CO2 injection…
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Pump Hold Down Fasteners
How many times are pump operators forced to modify fasteners that are used to secure motors and/or pumps to baseplates? A warehouse spare is ready to be installed and nothing…
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PUMP SPECIFIC SPEED
SUCTION SPECIFIC SPEED
Design engineers find composite measurement parameters useful for selecting solutions to engineering problems. These measurement parameters are dimensionless numbers that provide excellent design tools. Fluid engineers use Reynold’s Numbers, while…
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