Material choices for pumping system sumps

Pumping Systems for wastewater, stormwater, industrial process water, and clean water have long used all available materials in “sumps” of various depths and diameter....

Extreme conditions meet high-pressure performance

As the inventor of the rotary lobe pump with elastomer-coated lobes, Vogelsang has been one of the world's leading mechanical engineering companies in the...

Pump alternatives for severe duty applications in hazardous environments

The API 610 standard for centrifugal pumps is a watchword for safe pumping operations in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. This stringent...

5 Technology Requirements for Today’s Low-Flow/Low-Pressure Metering Pumps

Let’s face it: the average engineer is more willing to embrace the innovations in the new iPhone model than the latest features in a...

A New Look at Above Ground Pump Stations: Part 2 of...

See Part 1 Here. In the first half of this series, we explored how increasing use of above ground pump stations is transforming wastewater collection...

A New Look at Above Ground Pump Stations: Part 1 of...

The growing trend towards above ground pump stations is transforming wastewater collection systems, empowering operators to rise above the challenges of conventional submersible pumps....

Lowering Municipal Wastewater Treatment Pump Maintenance Time and Costs: Part 2...

Read Part 1 here. In the first part of this series, we explored how pump configuration options can contribute to cost reductions or minimize maintenance....

Lowering Municipal Wastewater Treatment Pump Maintenance Time and Costs: Part 1...

Lowering maintenance costs and extending wastewater treatment pump product life is a key concern of any operator. Here we review some design considerations that...

Solving Severe Waste Pumping Challenges

Reliability and efficiency are vital in wastewater management, especially for small communities like the village of Sherman in western New York. This case study...

Giving a boost to a booster system

Replacing underperforming or failed pumps can be a costly exercise—not only the upfront cost, but the potential losses that comes from unexpected downtime in...