Dry Seal Testing for Progressive Cavity Pumps
The following report will study the effects of loss of liquid in the wet well during operation of the KPCG-21 progressive cavity grinder pump...
Nation’s Largest Power Plant Finds Innovative Solution
Chicago Bridge and Iron Company utilizes General Rubber’s in-line pressure balanced and other conventional rubber expansion joint designs for their EPC contract at the...
Not all safety relief valves are alike: Part 1 of 2
Safety relief valves are essential for safeguarding industrial systems, equipment, and personnel from the hazards of overpressure. Serving as a fail-safe mechanism, these valves...
Reliable When Pumping Low Viscosity Fluids
For applications requiring the pumping of low viscosity liquids, avoiding operational problems due to the poor lubricity of these liquids can be tricky. A...
Select the Right Mechanical Seals: Part 1 of 3
The intent of this article is to document better and more effective ways to select one of the primary components of process pumps—mechanical seals....
Not all safety relief valves are alike: Part 2 of 2
Read part 1 here.
As we mentioned in the first part of this series, choosing the right safety relief valve (SRV) is crucial for system...
Designing Formed Diaphragms for Optimum Performance and Manufacturability
Pumps that utilize a diaphragm for their mechanical force have been used since the mid-nineteenth century, and continue to be utilized in modern pumping...
Change Is In The Air
What's the pressure in that refrigerant line, oil line, water line or gas cylinder? Now you can check your cell phone or iPad if...
The Mechanical Seal Industry’s Contribution to Energy Efficiency in Pumping Systems
By Richard Smith and Chris Booth, AESSeal
Sealing devices account for only a small fraction of the energy consumed by pumps. The scope for energy...
Select the Right Mechanical Seals: Part 2 of 3
Contrary to our intuition, we do not have to be seal experts to select the right seal. Instead, all that’s needed is (a) asking...