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 as an...

The Power of e: Part 3 of a 3-part series

In the previous installments of this series, we’ve taken a thorough look at how Efficiency Islands mark the improvements in a centrifugal pump’s operating...

Rotary Lobe Pumps Prove Unstoppable

By Chris French An innovative new Borger pump at Cliff Quay Wastewater Treatment Works is significantly improving the blend of liquified sludge and cake for...

How Can Predictive Maintenance Improve Pump Operations?

By Emily Newton  Today, leaders in many industries are shifting towards predictive maintenance rather than the traditional approach, which typically requires having equipment maintained on...

Peristaltic Hose Pump Technology in Precious Metal Mining

A number of primary advantages are linked to the use of peristaltic hose pumps for high density, abrasive paste transfer at precious metal mines....

Calculating Piping Losses and Their Effect on Pumping

If you have been involved in pumping, piping, and design, you already know that there are a number of formulas for calculating losses. The...

Improving Pump and Centrifuge Performance in Crude Oil Tank Bottom Cleaning...

One of the most important issues influencing the profitability of industrial and manufacturing operations is maximizing equipment uptime to maintain a consistent throughput of...

AODD Pumps a First Choice for Chemical Processors: Part 2 of...

There’s no question that the improvements in overall AODD pump operation and ADS capabilities have been significant over the years, and the same can...

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 of Tamanrasset...

Seal-less Magnetic Drive Pumps for Chemical Processing Applications: Part 2 of...

By Colin Guppy, Sundyne LLC As we mentioned in last month’s installment of this series, standards play a key role in the chemical industry. The...