Checkweighers of the past, present, and future
From manual weight checks using balance scales to advanced automated checkweighing systems, we have always needed weighing technology throughout food production history. Below, we...
Precise Dimensioning of Pump Piping Systems
Atechnical animation that visualizes the synchronization of three Triplex process diaphragm pumps in different operating states was one of the highlights at Lewa's booth...
Electronic Water-Conditioner Keeps Boilers Scale Free
San Antonio Housing Agency (SAHA) is saving thousands of dollars a year at its Woodhill Apartments on expensive maintenance and replacement boilers every six...
Protecting Industrial Facilities from Harsh Environmental Corrosion
By Del Williams
In industrial process facilities, corrosion is the biggest single cause of plant and equipment breakdown, including machinery, vessels, structures, supports, and pipelines....
Fueling innovation
The gas processing industry has long played a pivotal role in refining natural gas to ensure its usability for industrial, commercial, and energy applications....
The Evolution of Lubrication Technology
When it comes to bearings, grease is often the lubricant of choice. However, over or under-greasing can cause overheating, lubricant deterioration, and eventual bearing...
Double containment piping: Part 2 of 2
Missed part 1? Read it here.
In last month’s introduction, we discussed how double-containment piping, although not specifically required by today’s stricter safety mandates and...
The Proper Pump, Maintenance, and Air Line Accessories Mitigate Problems Caused...
Pump operators should use filters and regulators when needed to condition the air supply. This encourages more reliable pump performance and reduces equipment wear...
Pump and System Curves for Multi-branched Systems
By Ben Keiser, Applied Flow Technology
Creating a pump and system curve for a simple piping system with a single flow path and no control...
Process Pumps: Obstacles to Reliability
Figure 2: Modern Water Management Systems conserve valuable resources, achieve significant maintenance cost reductions, and greatly increase process unit profitability. Paybacks of less than...









