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...

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...

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...

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...

Fundamentals and Components to the Systems Approach

One of the most important concerns facing all pump users is finding new avenues for increasing efficiency, and taking a systems approach can illuminate...

The Submersible Wastewater Pump Industry Prepares for the Big Picture

As I kicked off SWPA’s Annual Meeting in Chicago last December, my first thought—and the first thought of many of our members—was what a...

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....

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...

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...

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....