In the February 2010 issue of Pumps & Systems, I wrote an article on my Excel-based Suction Specific Speed and Suction Energy calculators and how they can be used to predict the onset of suction recirculation.
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Rubber expansion joints have been specified and successfully used for many years to accommodate pressure loads, relieve movement stresses, reduce noise, isolate vibration, compensate for misalignment after plants go on stream and prolong the life of pumps and other motive equipment.
It is easy to confuse graphite fiber packings with carbon fiber packings. In fact, the terms carbon fiber and graphite fiber are often used interchangeably, even by packing manufacturers. Both products are used to manufacture braided packings, and they both have relatively good chemical and temperature resistant properties. But there are differences, and each has its advantages and disadvantages.
Couplings play a critical role in wastewater processing. Take a look at how one wastewater facility combated coupling failure from exposure to UV radiation.
A combination of two seal types provides the most reliable results.
The chemical and pulp and paper industries are two of the largest industrial consumers of water, so pressure is mounting on both to use water more efficiently in light of increasing scarcity across many parts of the world.
Many factors must be considered when making this important decision. Third of Six Parts
Understanding how labyrinth seals function is imperative to ensure the appropriate seal technology is specified. Seal selection, when matched appropriately to the expected application and environment to which the equipment will be exposed, will directly impact seal life, productivity and total maintenance costs. Armed with this knowledge, users are encouraged to work with seal manufacturers to match seal technologies appropriately with application needs.
What should be considered for the selection of expansion joints for pumps?
Maintaining equipment uptime in a mining operation is essential. For one of South American's largest sulfurated copper mining organizations, unreliability simply wasn't acceptable, so they turned to one seal manufacturer to develop a pump sealing system improvement program using the Six Sigma methodology.
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The focus has been on the main source of the emissions—valve stem packing. Several companies have evaluated current industry standards and have crafted testing protocols specific to their application requirements.
How does FSA’s role in standards development affect the pump and seal industries?
Dry fasteners provide secure attachment without personnel safety and
environmental issues.
Why are mechanical seals still the preferred choice in the process industries?
Many factors must be considered when making this important decision. Third of Six Parts
Proper seal choice is critical for optimal compressor operation.
What should be considered for the selection of expansion joints for pumps?
Power plant slashes maintenance time and labor costs dramatically by switching to split design mechanical shaft seal.
Why don’t my PTFE gaskets seal FRP, plastic and other light load flanges?
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The performance of a centrifugal pump with a trimmed impeller will follow the affinity laws as long as that trim is relatively small.
Standards for repair will begin with a standard for vertical turbine pumps.The pump industry is undergoing renewed interest in the technical aspects and quality of repairs.
Charlie Jackson was unaware of any centrifugal pump manufacturer that knew how to calculate hydraulic axial thrust produced within liquid ends of their pumps.
