SWPA 2017 Annual Meeting

There’s no better place to learn about the state of the submersible wastewater pump industry today and what’s on the horizon for tomorrow than...

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....

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...

A Submersible Wastewater Pump Owner’s Guide to Field Service

Submersible wastewater pumps not only provide benefits when they’re operating well, they also ease the burden of repairs, service, and maintenance when compared with...

The Versatile Submersible: Applications Beyond the Everyday

Workers in municipal lift stations know how efficient and effective submersibles wastewater pumps are—the workhorses of solids-handling pumps—but other attributes make them a good...

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...

Understanding Test Standards for Submersible Pumps

With the myriad crucial jobs and applications for which submersible pumps are called upon, pump users need to trust they will perform reliably and...

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....

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...

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...