An Introduction to Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals
Do you ever worry about training? Obviously, we do, it’s why we exist.
Have you ever thought about the way your company trains new employees, and how you yourself were trained? The key to any effective training program is to use a balanced combination of formal training programs and informal on-the-job experience to reinforce formal training content.
If you want to learn more, read on.
Whether your company is a pump manufacturer or distributor it is critical that you pay attention to your internet presence. Here’s why.
In most municipal pumping projects the pumps are selected and supplied by a General Contractor as part of a larger construction contract. Why is this? Find out why here.
In most municipal project a General Contractor will supply any necessary pumps. However, in some cases it makes sense for the Owner of the project to select and supply the pumps themselves. Check out this article to learn when it makes sense to source pumps in this way.
Have you ever wondered why pump manufacturer’s use reps? Why don’t pump manufacturer’s just rely on their own sales department? Well, here’s why.
The most important factor in ensuring a pump system offers a long service life is to get the installation right. No amount of good engineering, proper pump selection, or correct application of pumping technology can overcome the challenges a poor installation can throw at a pump system. So it’s critical that we all know the … Read more
There are a few components that virtually every centrifugal pump has in common. These components include: An impeller A volute or diffuser style casing A shaft Shaft sleeves Bearings A sealing arrangement These parts can be subdivided into the wet end and the mechanical end. The wet end of the pump includes those parts that … Read more
The general consensus within the municipal and industrial pumping markets is that standard material pumps aren’t quite good enough for today’s demanding applications. There may be some truth to the idea that special materials and construction methods can provide a longer and more reliable service life. However, there are also good reasons why you should … Read more
It is increasingly common for pumps to be operated by motors that are controlled by variable frequency drives (VFDs). VFDs control motor speed by varying the frequency of the power being sent to the motor. So a 60 Hz motor operating at 1800 RPM will reduce to 1500 RPM if the frequency is varied down … Read more
It’s important to size an electric motor properly. Doing so will produce a pumping unit that is more efficient and provides a longer service life. Failing to size the motor correctly will result in a pumping unit that demands more power than it should or one that produces repeated electric faults and may suffer from … Read more