Preparing Pumps for Cold Weather Conditions
Winter is already in full swing and you probably already notice that operating your pumps is more challenging when the weather is colder. The colder it gets, the more difficult it is to run and maintain pumps efficiently, especially if you are pumping remote locations. Slurry pumps are known to struggle the most during […]
How a Slurry Pump Handles the Rough Stuff
Any operator who has ever pumped slurry will tell you how difficult a job it can be. It is one of the most challenging fluids to process because it involves a lot of extra variables. Slurries can contain a high amount of solids and will typically have a much thicker consistency than normal fluids. They […]
How Variable Speed Compressors Are Changing the Industry
Almost every manufacturing facility will have compressed air or refrigeration systems as a major part of the plant. These systems can use up to 30% of the facility’s energy consumption. Traditional screw compressors can be major consumers of energy. Their starting and stopping cycles typically aren’t very efficient, the mechanical components can wear out and […]
SEEPEX Metering Pumps Deliver Precision
When you have viscous media, media containing solids and/or chemically corrosive media, you need a pump that can provide low pulsation and perform at consistently precise flow rates. Ideally, you want something that works dependably—down to the exact drop! SEEPEX offers its incredible D line of metering pumps to achieve this kind of precision, […]
Achieving Efficiency in High-Pressure Pumping
High-pressure pumping applications such as chemical, petrochemical, pipeline transfer service, water injection and polyethylene terephthalic acid (PTA) reactor feeds need an API-compliant centrifugal pump that can handle flow rates of 300-1,500 gallons per minute (gpm) and heads up to 15,000 feet (4,572 meters). Why You Need Peak Efficiency In these high-pressure applications, reliable performance […]
The Importance of Flow Meters for Optimal Pump Performance
When you are looking for dependable performance and predictable flow rates, installing an in-line flow meter can make a major difference. Especially when combined with a broad data-analysis strategy, flow meters provide valuable insights that help operations keep their systems running efficiently and reduce maintenance costs. Variable Conditions Pump designs and equipment keep evolving […]
KSB’s Eta Pumps Offer Flexible Solutions
The Eta series of pumps has been around for decades. It’s one of KSB’s most popular pump lines, and Eta pumps are easily the world’s most-utilized in the field of water processing applications. Even as pump technology has continued to change over the years, the core design of Eta pumps has established itself as a […]
The Advantages of SEEPEX Progressive Cavity Pumps
SEEPEX is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of progressive cavity pumps. They have been developing and producing innovative progressive cavity pumps, macerators and control systems since 1972 and the technology continues to evolve year after year. Their pumps are designed for market-specific applications and built for optimal performance. Here are some of SEEPEX’s […]
Pump Highlight: PRIMEROYAL™ Series Metering Pumps
Milton Roy (sometimes referred to simply as MilRoy) has been a leading manufacturer of pumps since 1936. They are one of the top companies when it comes to metering pumps, and their PRIMEROYAL Series sets the standard. Impressive engineering and quality construction make these metering pumps among the most popular on the market. And we […]
Extend Pump Life with These Mechanical Sealing Options
Mechanical seals prevent leaks and the introduction of contaminants between a pump’s rotating shaft and the pump casing. There are many different styles of mechanical seals. They come in all sorts of sizes and configurations to work with different pumps and fluid media. Some are rather simple in design, while others are much more complex. […]
The Advantages of Pumping in Series
Several solutions are available when an application demands higher head than just one standard pump can handle. One option is to replace the pump with a larger, heavier duty model. This certainly makes sense from a performance standpoint. However, the bigger the pump, the higher the cost. Is that kind of upgrade in your equipment […]
What Seal is Best for Cryogenic Temperatures?
Cryogenics involves the study of how matter behaves at extremely low temperatures. In some cases, these temperatures might approach absolute zero as liquefied gasses, refrigerants, coolants, low-temperature hydrocarbons and other cryogenic liquids are used to create very cold environments with stable chemical reactions. The Challenges of Cryogenic Sealing One of the biggest challenges in […]