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Written by Mitch Hannah, Remote Control Technology, Inc.
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Pumps & Systems, October 2008
Yuba County Water Agency in Marysville, Calif., recently chose a wireless system as a solution for a water pump problem. Here are some of benefits they discovered.
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Written by Jim Klauer, Danfoss Drives
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Pumps & Systems, October 2008
Since municipal codes frequently deal with the most crucial areas of public life-covering the safety of life and property-it is understandable that preference is given to tools and methods that are "tried and true" over ones that are untested. The challenge becomes how to take advantage of new advances in technology while recognizing the importance of maintaining an uncompromising level of safety and security. The answer can lie in close cooperation between officials who champion the integrity of the municipal code system and individuals experienced in the implementation of innovative technologies.
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Written by Edward Doherty, Phoenix Contact
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Pumps & Systems, October 2008
Here is a primer on the proper locations for surge protection in water and wastewater facilities.
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Written by Steve Carson, MultiTrode
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Pumps & Systems, October 2008
Explore the current condition of SCADA reports and some new technology that will improve the quality of those reports.
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Written by Joe Sanchez, Metropolitan Industries
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Pumps & Systems, October 2008
The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Ill. is the world's largest commercial building, largest wholesale design center and a premier international business location. Encompassing 4.2 million gross square feet, the Mart spans two city blocks and stands 25 stories high. It welcomes more than three million visitors each year to its retail shops; boutiques; 11 floors of permanent showrooms for gift, residential, casual and contract furnishings; 10 floors of office space; dozens of trade shows and a myriad of special educational, community and consumer events.
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Written by Neil Grigg, Colorado State University
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Pumps & Systems, October 2008
To achieve a sustainable future, the green movement demands increased energy efficiency and conservation. Here is a look at how these changes will impact the water industry and its use of pumps and controls.
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Written by Deane Horn
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Pumps & Systems, March 2007
Vibration monitoring of rotating equipment and analysis of the resulting data are effective ways to evaluate the health of production machinery in order to achieve best maintenance practices, extend equipment longevity, and avoid unplanned shutdowns. Plant equipment seldom fails without giving signals well in advance, so breakdowns can normally be predicted by listening for the warnings and passing that knowledge on to those in a position to prevent such problems.
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Written by Greg Lee, Ludeca, Inc.
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Pumps & Systems, March 2007
Identifying the source of vibration by following the amplitude: the case of a company that thought the problem was a pump impeller, but, in fact, the problem was over 15-ft away and not a pump at all.
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Written by Joe Evans, Ph.D.
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Pumps & Systems, March 2007
Have you ever wondered why a motor manufacturer would state that many of their 60-Hz motors will operate on 50-Hz power as long as you reduce the nameplate voltage by 1/6?
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Written by Jack Creamer and George Caudle, Schneider Electric
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Pumps & Systems, March 2007
Industry analysts predict that in the near future, most motors will be controlled by variable frequency drives. Here are the reasons why.
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