Repair or Replace? Evaluating Your Aging Submersible

Submersible pumps are known for their reliability, but even the sturdiest of equipment wears down or, eventually, needs replacement. When to end a pump’s...

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...

Improving Efficiency in Both Practice and Innovation

SWPA 2018 SUMMER MEETING AND PLANT TOUR Where: Charlotte, North Carolina When: August 8-9, 2018 Limited to the first twenty-five applicants, this two-day event features a...

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...

Keys to Selecting the Right Submersible Pump

Selecting the right submersible pump requires both assessing the pump’s technical criteria from the manufacturer, but also a thorough analysis of the intended application....

Tips for Sizing a Submersible Pumping System

The proper sizing of a submersible pumping system is likely the most common concern among pump users as it delineates both the technical and...

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...

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...

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...

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...