A Submersible Pump User’s Guide to PLCs

Long-time SWPA member Jack Creamer, Schneider Electric’s market segment manager of pumping equipment, is a walking encyclopedia on the topic of maximizing the effective...

Training the Next Generation of Submersible Pump Operators

The learning curve for incoming submersible pump operators has never been steeper. Updates in pump design and new techniques for installation have had a...

Controls for Submersible Pumps

Inefficiencies due to archaic or poorly planned control systems can quickly lead to rising costs for many submersible pump applications. Without effective monitoring, these...

The Importance of Continuous Education and Training

From design to installation, from inspection to maintenance, the training and education needed to make submersible pumps run effectively and efficiently continues to grow....

SWPA Annual Meeting a Huge Success

SWPA hosted its Annual Meeting in Chicago on November 15, 2018. SWPA members gathered from around the country to participate in the annual event, a...

Key Characteristics of a Pump Station Manager

With the advent of smart pumping technology, an increase in the level of automation, and the ability to monitor system performance via the Internet...

The New Normal

By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg and Jeff Boling,Ebara Pumps Americas Corporation Ragging and clogging are persistent problems in wastewater streams, which can cause backflows,...

2019 SWPA Pumping Systems & Controls Training Seminar

About the Program For over two decades, SWPA has been providing unmatched, one-of-a-kind educational programs giving attendees the opportunity to interact with dozens of SWPA...

Predictive Maintenance and Pump Efficiency

Whether it be due to a broken impeller, a busted seal, or a faulty drive, pump system shutdowns due to component failures are expensive...

Valves for Pumping Systems

Check valves, which prevent reverse flow when the pumps are not in use in a lift station, are an essential component in wastewater systems....