Amin Almasi
An introduction to submersible pumps.
Pump engineers should always consider the balance of costs and benefits.
How to choose between horizontal and vertical pumps and pipe fire water systems
Most of the investigations on pump vibration, balancing, alignment and vibrational condition monitoring have been theoretical
This article discusses the operation and operational assessment/management of pumps and how to deal with the operational problems of pumps.
How to achieve smooth and trouble-free operation.
More attention should be paid to optimum selection of pumps, manufacturer’s experiences, application details and the specific requirements for each service.
Pump operators are searching for more sustainable ways to operate pumps, including reducing unscheduled shutdowns/trips, maintenance costs and consumption of energy to allow for more efficient and effective overall operation in the future.
Tips for avoiding a drop in pump performance and the erosion damage of the wetted components
This equipment can be critical in hazardous environments.
Here are practical aspects and commonly reported problems of large vertical pumps to consider.
How best efficiency point affects sizing and operation.
Science can help with formal predictions, but uncertainties can compromise the results.
Why end users should use API standards, correct materials and other specifications for the best production outcome.
Preventing unscheduled shutdowns and delay
Here’s an update on what happened recently, and what to pay attention to.
Running far from the best efficiency point can be damaging.
The risks and benefits of operating similar and dissimilar pumps.