Using Coriolis Mass Flow Meters with Positive Displacement ...

Positive displacement flow meters have long been the technology of choice for applications requiring very precise delivery of high-value liquid product. Recently, mass flow...

Pumping Efficiency from Vine to Wine

According to the Wine Institute, 330 million cases of wine were consumed in 2010 alone. From 2010 to 2011, U.S. wine consumption increased 4.5...

What Not to Cool on Some Process Pumps

As of 2014, certain pump cooling provisions can still be found in many process pumps provided by process pump manufacturers. However, the existence of...

Integrity of Pulsation Dampeners in Liquid Systems Part 1

Reciprocating pumps emit pulsations into the attached piping systems causing potentially dangerous unbalanced shaking forces, poor valve dynamics, high maintenance costs, and reduced flow....

Using Coriolis Mass Flow Meters with Positive Displacement ...

In part one of this article, we offered a detailed look at the theory of operation for Coriolis flow meters, also known as mass...

Integrity of Pulsation Dampeners in Liquid Systems Part 2

In the second part of this analysis, we hope to demonstrate the real need for a better system to understand and monitor the integrity...

What Not to Cool on Some Process Pumps

In part 1 of this article, we began our explanation of cooling water-related experience at true Best-of-Class (BOC) companies. Now, in the second half,...

Fouling and Cleaning Profiles of Filter Membranes

Fouling and cleaning profiles of four types of filter membranes were obtained using Micro-90® and/or Micro® A07. Simulated fouling processes were performed by using...

Minimizing Leaks and Environmental Hazards for Fluid Transfer

Transporting and securing hazardous material while also minimizing its exposure are the twin goals of any processing engineer. Many of the fluids transferred during...

Pumping New Life into a Failed Pump

A Caribbean refinery had been using a Union Pump Company (now SPX Clyde Union) 4x6 (4-inch discharge, 6-inch suction) Multi-Phase Extraction (MPE),...