Centrifugal pumps are the most common pumps in a process plant. Despite their pivotal role in operations, however, they are often the plant's least understood and most inefficiently operated equipment ...

Wear and leakage are common maintenance problems that result in pump discharge pressure dropping below optimum levels and reduced pump efficiency. Converting pumps to mechanical seals eliminates ...

Centrifugal pumps are one of the most popular types of pumps used both domestically and in industrial settings. There are various designs of centrifugal pumps (Figure 1), and they all work in a ...

The CD160M automatic Dri-Prime 6" x 6" centrifugal pump offers flow capabilities to 1,900 gpm and discharge heads to 260 ft. High-pressure oil bath mechanical seal design allows for totally dry ...

The advent of new manufacturing techniques for impeller in centrifugal pumps is replacing conventional materials with newly developed materials. In the centrifugal pump, the impeller is the most ...

Waterous has been at the forefront of pump training since the 1950’s. Understanding pump system functions is critical to proper pump operation, maintenance and repair to protect firefighters and ...

When constructing bulk petroleum tanks and planning fluid transfer systems, operators have several options to consider. While ...