Submersibles and VFDs: Working Together

By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg and Chris Caldwell, Pete Duty & Associates Whether operators are seeking firmer control of their pumping speeds or greater...

PLC Applications for Submersible Pumps

In his role as market segment manager of pumping equipment for Schneider Electric, one of SWPA member Jack Creamer’s jobs is to always keep...

Sizing a Wastewater System

By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg and David M. Williams, Liberty Pumps Correctly sizing a wastewater system requires assessing several component aspects as well as...

Assessing Aftermarket Components for Submersibles

The investment in a submersible pump is more than just the initial purchase and installation costs. Extending a pump’s life with replacement parts can...

2022 Industry Outlook

Every year, the membership of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association gathers their opinions for the organization’s Industry Outlook Survey, which presents a unique forecast...

The Benefits of Variable Speed Pumping

Combining the strength of submersible pumps with the efficiency of variable frequency drives (VFDs) creates a tremendous opportunity for pump users to reduce energy...

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...

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,...

Submersible Wastewater Pump Buyers Guide

By SWPA Executive Director Adam Stolberg and John Wilson, Industrial Flow Solutions As businesses head into the final fiscal quarter of 2020, they are setting...

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....