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...
Solving the API Seal Flush Plan-11 Venting Issue
One of the pumps I am handling in my current project is an OH2 self-venting centrifugal pump. It is designed for a capacity of...
Reinventing Primer to Prevent Chemical Facility Corrosion
By Martin Lawrence, NanoRustX LLC
For chemical plants, chemical tank farms, and refineries, atmospheric corrosion of steel is a continual concern that can require re-priming...
Eliminating pipe floor cleaning hang-ups
With increasing federal mandates on stormwater system monitoring and maintenance, municipal departments encounter significant budget and workforce challenges. In this context, the utilization of...
Valve station planning 101: Part 2 of 2
In the first part of this series, we addressed some of the basics of effective valve station planning. Continuing in that mold, let’s take...
Control and Consistency: Part 2 of 2
Last month, we discussed how the versatile GEMÜ 480 and the 490 butterfly valve series can be used for a wide range of applications—especially...
Strategic Mechanical Seal Partnerships: Part 2 of 2
In last month’s installment, we outlined a few of the unforeseen consequences that stem from the decision to single-source reliability-critical components and explained why...
Hidden costs of subpar lubrication in industrial settings: Part 1 of...
Industrial facilities face many lubrication-related challenges, particularly with the demanding conditions found in industries such as cement, mining and construction. The biggest challenges are...
How to Cost-justify Bearing Housing Protector Seals – Part 1 of...
Much is known about the negative effects of moisture and particle contamination in process machinery lubricants. Dirt and water ingress often occur because the...
Dry Gas Seals for LNG Compressors
With the discoveries of large new natural gas deposits, including shale formations, competition is intensifying for LNG supply contracts, making it imperative that LNG...









