Optimizing Offshore Pump Performance and Reliability

By Daniela Haldenwang, Sulzer Asset reliability and performance are the two most important factors for the oil and gas sector but as processes change and...

Estimating True Life-cycle Cost

By Ben Keiser, Applied Flow Technology We all want reliable pumps and piping systems that meet requirements with a cost-effective design. The resulting design may...

Keeping Spills in Check

By Prajakta Pingulkar Various companies need to use, store, transport, or handle liquids and chemicals that are hazardous in nature. Hence, it’s imperative to take...

When and How to Upgrade Your Vertical Pumps

By Heinz P. Bloch High asset reliability should be our priority, because the illusory “savings” derived from forever repairing cheap equipment have vanished with the...

Achieving true ultra-fine grit removal: Part 1 of 2

We naturally adjust our expectations within the constraints of what is practical. When we lived in an analog world, we didn't expect or even...

Simulation and Vibration Analysis of Shaft Cracks

By Lin Liu, Zhuang Li, and Suri Ganeriwala, SpectraQuest, Inc. A shaft crack is a slowly growing fracture of the rotor. If undetected in an operating...

Best Practices for Hydrant Maintenance

By Patrick Nein and Alexander Bailey, Mueller Water Products With any waterworks device that will be buried in the ground for long periods, regularly exceeding...

Challenges to consider when selecting a feeder

Moving dry bulk materials in industrial settings comes with unique challenges, especially when handling substances that are abrasive, sticky, or prone to clumping. These...

The Impact of Digital Twin Technology

One of the biggest developments in the world of technology over the last few years has been that of digital twins. A digital twin...

Municipalities Turn to AI for Efficiency

Even the smallest municipalities are benefiting from advanced automated water monitoring and analytics systems and a boost from AI is right around the corner.  SMALL...