Grundfos Pumps: Mechanical Seals and Their Importance
Mechanical seals are essential components in Grundfos pumps, serving as critical barriers that prevent fluid leakage where the rotating shaft passes through the pump housing.
In Pursuit of the Leak-Free Pump
MAGNETIC COUPLINGS and wet rotors are key features contributing to the technology of achieving a leak-free pump.
Xylem’s Flygt Pump Helps Wash 250,000 Tons of Tomatoes a Year
THE ITALIAN tomato processing company Rodolfi has been in operation for 120 years, picking and preserving tomatoes from local fields. Today, the company processes 250,000 tons of tomatoes per year, but sand in the water was causing too much wear on their pumps.
Plumbing Company Learns to Adapt to What Customers Want
KNOWING WHEN and how to adjust to industry changes allows New York’s Nebrasky Plumbing to grow from a once bankrupt company to a thriving one
Progressive Cavity Pumps & Wastewater Sealing
SOME IMPORTANT questions about the advantages of progressive capacity pumps and what types of mechanical seals are used in wastewater applications are dealt within this article.
Double Checking Your Valves May Save Time & Improve System Performance
IRRIGATION CONTROL valves should always be placed up stream of the pressure regulator and filters. There are times, however, when this is not possible.
If such is the case, the pressure loss through the valve must be calculated and the “real pressure” to the first emitter determined.
Post-Season Checklist Helps Growers Tackle Needed Maintenance and Repairs
BEFORE SHUTTING down your irrigation system for the winter, experts suggest conducting a quick inspection – performing routine maintenance and making a plan for any necessary repairs.
“A thorough inspection can help identify potential problems that could result in costly delays or breakdowns next year,” said Evan Carlson, field engineer at Lindsay Corporation.
Valve Packing Friction: the Hidden Factor for Better Plant Performance
IN MANY processes, valves are used as a way to control flow—but they also must seal leakage from the stuffing box and operate freely to keep the plant running properly.
Packing success and valve operability need accurate gland loading to perform correctly. Packing friction is a byproduct of tightening packing that needs to be compressed. If left unattended, issues can arise.
Power Bill Slashed at North Queensland Pump Station
A PUMP STATION in North Queensland has slashed its power bill by $20,000 a year, an audit has revealed.
Lower Burdekin Water (LBW) has saved tens of thousands on its power bill at its Kilrie Gully pump station, after implementing the findings of an Energy Savers Program audit.
System Approach & Modeling Lead to a Reduced Impeller Diameter
EVERY ELEMENT found in a piping system falls into one of three categories: pump, process and control. The secret to understanding any piping system is to have detailed knowledge of the various pieces of equipment and how they work together.
For example, if a pump is not sized properly to meet the system’s process requirements, all the equipment within the system will be affected.