Frontloading computational fluid dynamics benefits everyone: Part 2 of 2
see Part 1 here
The benefits of simulating early as a part of the design process have been documented extensively. The cost of each engineering...
Preventing factory fires with essential monitoring equipment
At the factories that produce the materials and goods essential to the nation, supply chain issues have continued to accelerate since 2020. However, factory...
Going Beyond Efficiency Standards: Part 1 of 2
By Ben Keiser, Applied Flow Technology
Pumps, fans, and compressors account for about 60 to 70 percent of total electrical energy usage by US manufacturers....
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...
Outsourcing Critical Aspects of Processing Systems
For equipment designers in processing industries, there are aspects of any system that are more functional in nature, yet still critical. This includes gas,...
Three levels of continuous monitoring for pump systems
Pump systems are often out of sight and out of mind—until something goes wrong. Whether serving domestic water, wastewater, irrigation, or fire protection applications,...
Arc Flash Hazards: Are Your Employees Trained?
Previous editions of NFPA 70E required an arc flash hazard analysis. The 2015 edition now requires an arc flash risk assessment to determine if...
Energy Efficiency and Corporate Sustainability
By Lowell Ungar and Andrew Whitlock, ACEEE
Many U.S. companies are taking steps to reduce their impact on the environment, and especially on climate change,...
Know Your Pump Base Plate Installation Options
Part 3 of a 3-Part Series In the first two parts this series, we looked at many of the ways in which pumps can...
Advancements in Real-Time Measurement of LNG Composition
By Marc Malone, MarqMetrix
Representing nearly a quarter of the global energy mix, natural gas plays an important role in meeting worldwide energy needs. Throughout...









