Type T21 Metric Pump Mechanical Seals
The Type 21, a general purpose seal, has become an industry standard with OEM designers.
Basic Tool to help ID the Mechanical Seal Type
Basic seal selection
This is just the first step to ID the correct seal type – further information my be needed depending on the application!
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
Pipeline rupture
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
Kilrie Gully Relift
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
Figure 1: Process system with one pump operating
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.
Murray Irrigation Commissions Modernisation Project
MURRAY IRRIGATION received $162 million from the Australian Government to commission a modernisation program that will transition the irrigation system from manual to predominantly automatic.
The not-for-profit company’s Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators Program (PIIOP) spans its entire footprint and involves the upgrade of more than 3,400 structures comprising 2,100 outlets and 1,300 regulators.
Precision Lubrication for Oil Lubricated Process Pumps
Use a sealed transfer container and quick connects to protect the oil during transfer. (Photo: Des-Case)
WHILE PERFORMING unnecessary oil changes is a waste of time and resources, never changing the oil is far worse.
Process pumps are often neglected when it comes to precision lubrication. Many maintenance and reliability professionals focus efforts on larger, more expensive machines, but these smaller components can be critical to process reliability, and the cost of repairs can add up.