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...

Addressing cybersecurity threats and safeguarding the manufacturing sector: Part 1 of...

Effective cybersecurity for critical infrastructure may pose one of the most significant threats to modern society. While local, state, and national policies address threats...

I/O for the IIOT: Part 1 of 2

By Benson Hougland, Opto 22 In an era of increasing connectivity and technical capabilities, it seems like simple ideas should be, well, simple to achieve....

How to Check a Motor Armature for Damaged Windings

If you have access to a volt/ohm meter, there are three quick checks you can do that will tell you if a motor armature...

The importance of Adopting New Automation and AI Technology

In an increasingly automated world, the importance of digital transformation, IoT, AI, and Industry 4.0 has been recognized within a range of industries, and...

How Nuclear Plant Operators Are Evaluating the Potential for Vortex Formation...

Over the past several years many US Nuclear Power Stations have been required to take corrective action to address the potential for air entrainment...

The Importance of AHRI Standard 400

In November 2015, the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute released an updated “Standards for Performance Rating of Liquid to Liquid Heat Exchangers,” for the...

Benefits of Installing Anti-stagnation Valves

By Peter Sucharda, Devine & Associates, and Mark Gimson, Cla-Val Company Determining the optimal run time of the stagnation valve depends on a few parameters...

Supply chain resilience: Part 1 of 3

Supply networks drive the world's economies. Not only that, we are dependent on global supply chains for access to everything from food, to medical...

Know Your Pump Base Plate Installation Options

Part 2 of a 3-Part Series In part 1 of this series, we looked at many of the ways in which pumps can be mounted—introducing...