Bringing Water to the Sahara Desert
The Algerian Ministry of Water Resources took up a project to create a reliable supply of water to the city and area...
The Right Pump To Make The Cut
Every waterjet shop wants to produce their parts at the lowest possible cost. To achieve this objective, nothing is more important than...
The Benefits of Internal Gear Pumps in Industrial Operations
In last month’s introduction, we discussed how chemical-manufacturing processes require the use of dangerous chemicals, such as strong acids, caustics, solvents, resins,...
Take the “Fault” Out of Asphalt Pumping
Anthropologists have determined that the tarlike petroleum byproduct known as bitumen, defined as “a black, viscous mixture of hydrocarbons,” was first used...
Five Ways to Prevent Submersible Pump Failure due to Solids Buildup
Municipal wastewater applications are notorious for the difficult—sometimes bizarre—solids that make it into the flow system. These applications pose several difficulties including...
Improving Pump and Centrifuge Performance in Crude Oil Tank Bottom Cleaning and Drilling Solids...
One of the most important issues influencing the profitability of industrial and manufacturing operations is maximizing equipment uptime to maintain a consistent...
Best Practices for Pump Reliability: Pt 3 of 3
As we conclude this series, let us first review the major points raised in previous segments. We had introduced Parts 1 and...
Four Reasons to Choose AODD Pumps for Chemical Processes
Since its invention in 1955 as a mining pump, the air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump has established a well-earned reputation as a technology...
Extending Pump Life through Precision Lubrication
According to major bearing manufacturers such as SKF, an estimated 63 percent of premature bearing failures can be directly or indirectly attributed...
Precision, Valveless Metering Pumps for Low and Micro-Volume Fluid Control
From R&D applications in the laboratory to small scale pilot plants, a broad array of low flow and micro-fluidic applications rely on...