Centrifugal pumps in U.S. oil refineries and petrochemical plants typically reach mean-times-between failures (MTBFs) ranging from barely three years to as much as ten...

Pumps 2000 is the only diaphragm pump in the world designed for mining conditions at the request of the Australian mining industry due to...

A hydronic radiant system consists of warm or cool water flowing through flexible PEX tubing embedded in the floor or in radiant panels. Radiant...

By Heinz P. Bloch For many years, the author maintained that results-oriented managers will put good technical texts in the hands of his reliability engineers...

Performance Curve From self-cleaning toilets to hands-free faucets, new technologies optimize comfort and convenience of everyday life. However, some innovations can expose vulnerabilities in existing...

By Geoff VanLeeuwen, BlackmerBy Geoff VanLeeuwen, Blackmer We’ve all been there. When we hit the on switch and instead of hearing the gentle hum of...

At first glance, the treatment of municipal wastewater seems pretty straightforward—water that has been fouled flows into the wastewater-treatment facility, makes its way through...

Extreme volatility in the global oil prices is leading a tight price war among larger players. The decline in oil prices is resulting in...

Across the southeastern United States many producers are working to provide a steady and reliable supply of stone aggregate. As the area's population grows...

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...