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From the EditorWe are proud to share with you this month “Industry Insights,” Senior Technical

Editor Mike Pemberton’s � rst column as a member of the Pumps & Systems editorial

team. In it, he emphasizes the importance of adapting to the times (page 18). As shifting

market conditions, technological innovation, new regulations and the digital revolution

continue to rapidly transform the industrial world, product and service providers must

remain nimble and adjust to the

changing needs of the industry.

“� e pump and automation industries

must continuously increase their

knowledge of how components and

systems work together,” Pemberton

says. “� e design engineers that build

the plants of the future will also have

to rethink traditional approaches and

incorporate new innovations. � ese

steps are essential to usher in the

new order of sustainable processes

in a world where growth is often

constrained by the cost of production

and environmental impact.”

� is motif is clear throughout this month’s issue of Pumps & Systems. Beginning on page

20, this year’s Corporate Capabilities section highlights the inner workings of the pump

industry—how top manufacturers and suppliers are adapting to a changing marketplace

to provide state-of-the-art products and services that meet the complex needs of end users.

As you � ip through the pages of this issue, you will get an inside look at the companies that

keep the pump industry moving forward in today’s evolving market.

Also this month, Pumps & Systems is

working to help bring clean water to a village

in Malawi. In May of this year, the Pumps &

Systems team traveled nearly 9,000 miles to

Malawi and Zambia to report on innovative

pump technology that is changing lives in remote villages in Africa. Having seen � rsthand

how clean water can transform entire communities, the Pumps & Systems team decided to

help provide another village with access to this powerful resource. For more information

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As always, we welcome your thoughts, comments and feedback. We love hearing from

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5 NEWS

123 PRODUCTS

124 ADVERTISERS INDEX

124 PUMP USERS MARKETPLACE

128 PUMP MARKET ANALYSIS

PUMPING PRESCRIPTIONS

8 By Lev Nelik, Ph.D., P.E.

Pumping Machinery, LLC

E� ciency Monitoring Saves Plants Millions

PUMP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT

10 By Ray Hardee

Engineered Software, Inc.

Troubleshooting Piping Systems

Second of � ree Parts

COMMON PUMPING MISTAKES

14 By Jim Elsey

Summit Pump, Inc.

Follow � is Checklist for Successful Pump Installation & Startup

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

18 By Mike Pemberton

Pumps & Systems

Intelligent Automation Transforms the Pump Industry Landscape

COLUMNS

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DEPARTMENTS

106 EFFICIENCY MATTERSEccentric Disc Pumps Provide E� cient Alternative to Traditional Lobe Pumps

By Paul Cardon

Mouvex

110 MAINTENANCE MINDERSDesigning Process Cooling Systems for Optimal Service Intervals

By Chuck Sherman

Fluid Cooling Systems, Inc.

114 MOTORS & DRIVESCalibrate Faster, Smarter & More Accurately

By Jim Shields

Fluke Corporation

118 SEALING SENSEEmissions Valve Packing Technology Evolves to Reduce Methane Leaks

By Ron Frisard

FSA Member

121 HI PUMP FAQSMeasure Metering Pump Flow Rate & Determine NPSH Margin

By Hydraulic Institute

This issue

THOMAS L. ANGLE, P.E., MSC, Vice President Engineering, Hidrostal AG

BRYAN S. BARRINGTON, Machinery Engineer, Lyondell Chemical Co.

KERRY BASKINS, VP/GM, Milton Roy Americas

R. THOMAS BROWN III, President, Advanced Sealing International (ASI)

CHRIS CALDWELL, Director of Advanced Collection Technology, Business Area Wastewater Solutions, Sulzer Pumps, ABS USA

JACK CREAMER, Market Segment Manager – Pumping Equipment, Square D by Schneider Electric

BOB DOMKOWSKI, Business Development Manager – Transport Pumping and Amusement Markets/Engineering Consultant, Xylem, Inc., Water Solutions USA – Flygt

WALT ERNDT, VP/GM, CRANE Pumps & Systems

JOE EVANS, Ph.D., Customer & Employee Education, PumpTech, Inc.

LARRY LEWIS, President, Vanton Pump and Equipment Corp.

WILLIAM LIVOTI, Business Development Manager/Energy Effi ciency Specialist, WEG Elctric Corporation

TODD LOUDIN, President/CEO North American Operations, Flowrox Inc.

MICHAEL MICHAUD, Executive Director, Hydraulic Institute

JOHN MALINOWSKI, Sr. Product Manager, AC Motors, Baldor Electric Company, A Member of the ABB Group

WILLIAM E. NEIS, P.E., President, Northeast Industrial Sales

LEV NELIK, Ph.D., P.E., APICS, President, PumpingMachinery, LLC

HENRY PECK, President, Geiger Pump & Equipment Company

MARIANNE SZCZECH, Director, Global Marketing and Product Management, Pump Solutions Group

SCOTT SORENSEN, Oil & Gas Automation Consultant & Market Developer, Siemens Industry Sector

ADAM STOLBERG, Executive Director, Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA)

JERRY TURNER, Founder/Senior Advisor, Pioneer Pump

DOUG VOLDEN, Global Engineering Director, John Crane

KIRK WILSON, President, Services & Solutions, Flowserve Corporation

JAMES WONG, Associate Product Manager – Bearing Isolator, Garlock Sealing Technologies

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100 NANOMATERIALS PROMOTE EFFECTIVE WATER REUSE� ese technologies allow membrane-based distillation components to be used to produce high-purity drinking water from heavily compromised water sources.

Last of Two Parts

By Tim Tangredi

Dais Analytic

104 SELF-CLEANING PUMPING SYSTEMS SOLVE AGING INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGESAs municipalities adopt this lift station technology, they are seeing reduced costs and a more productive workforce.

By Jon Dunham

C&B Equipment

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NEWS

NEW HIRES, PROMOTIONS & RECOGNITIONS

EMILIO GABBRIELLI, INTERNATIONAL

DESALINATION ASSOCIATION

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2015) – The International Desalination Association (IDA) announces that Emilio Gabbrielli has been elected president of IDA for the 2015-2017 term. In addition, IDA announced that Shannon McCarthy, co-founder and a partner of United4Water, has been named 1st vice president, and Eng. Zamzam Saleh Al-Rakaf, chief engineer and director of Design Department for Desalination Projects for the Ministry of Electricity & Water – Kuwait, has been named 2nd vice president. Gabbrielli is director of Overseas Business Development – Global Sales of Water Treatment for Toray. idadesal.org

JOSE ALVARES,

DANFOSS TURBOCOR COMPRESSORS INC.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2015) – Danfoss Turbocor Compressors Inc. has appointed Jose Alvares as vice president of sales & marketing and global customer support. Alvares will be responsible for application/technical support, product management and marketing, business development, and a digital service platform within Danfoss Turbocor Compressors. Alvares has more than 20 years of experience in various global HVAC and refrigeration roles. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a master’s degree in industrial business and an MBA with a focus on international business and strategic marketing from Mercer University. turbocor.com

MICHAEL RICHART, ESE, INC.

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (Aug. 31, 2015) – Michael Richart has been named president and CEO of ESE, Inc. Tom Walther, who has served in those roles since 2000, begins his role as chief innovation officer. Throughout his career, Richart has helped companies succeed by optimizing the intersection of data, people, process and technology. Richart moves from his position as ESE director of business operations, where he led the sales team and grew ESE staff. ese1.com

JEAN-MARC FOSSEUX, PUMP SUMMIT AMERICAS 2016

HOUSTON, Texas (Aug. 18, 2015) – The new Pump Summit Americas event has released the names of its chairman and Steering Committee members. Jean-Marc Fosseux, senior rotating equipment consultant of mechanical engineering at Technip USA, will take the lead as the chairman for the 2016 Conference. The Steering Committee will be responsible for selecting workshop topics, moderating those sessions and selecting panelists to speak on a variety of topics that cover pump types across multiple industries, pump system optimization, causes of repeat failures, and maintenance and repair issues. pumpsummitamericas.com

JOE PYE, ASAHI/AMERICA

MALDEN, Mass. (Aug. 12, 2015) – Asahi/America, Inc., has announced the promotion of Joe Pye to its sales team. For the last four years, Pye has been a valued member of Asahi’s engineering staff. Pye, who will represent Asahi/America in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas, joined the company as an applications engineer in the industrial piping group after graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. asahi-america.com

LEE COUNCILOR, DXP

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Aug. 6, 2015) – Lee Councilor has been hired by DXP’s Phoenix operation as service manager. Councilor is a highly skilled and motivated project, service and maintenance professional with more than 35 years of experience in facilities, mechanical, electrical operations, inspections, budgeting and repair. A retired chief petty officer with the United States Navy submarine force, Councilor has performed facility, fleet and maintenance manager duties and requirements for several local companies and municipalities. dxpe.com

ELEANOR ALLEN, WATER FOR PEOPLE

DENVER, Colo. (Aug. 4, 2015) – Denver-based water and sanitation nonprofit Water For People (WFP) announced the appointment of Eleanor Allen as the organization’s new CEO. Allen comes to WFP from ARCADIS, an international global design engineering and consultancy firm, where she ran their global water business of more than $450 million as the global director of water. As a professional engineer, Allen has extensive experience in water and sanitation and has built an expansive and diverse network in both the public and private sectors. waterforpeople.org

DENNIS RAWLE, GRAPHITE METALLIZING CORPORATION

YONKERS, N.Y. (Aug. 3, 2015) – Dennis Rawle has been appointed as European director of sales for Graphite Metallizing Corporation, the manufacturer of self-lubricating GRAPHALLOY bushing materials for pumps and process equipment. Rawle has more than 25 years of experience in the marine and industrial industries. Rawle will be responsible for coordinating sales and marketing activities for Graphite Metallizing in the UK and Europe and will be based out of the UK office. graphalloy.com

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Eleanor Allen

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DOE Considers Regulating Circulator Pump EfficiencyPARSIPPANY, N.J. (Sept. 1, 2015) – The Hydraulic Institute (HI) led the effort to organize the pump industry and facilitated the data gathering and standards development required for the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee (ASRAC) negotiated energy conservation standard and test procedure for commercial and industrial pumps (CIP).

The proposed CIP rule will eliminate the least efficient 25 percent of CIPs and will include performance metrics for constant speed equipment with no controls and for variable speed equipment with controls. As a result of the CIP ASRAC negotiations, certain pump types—including circulator pumps—were excluded from the proposed rule. The ASRAC negotiation recommended that the HI circulator committee and the energy advocates enter an informal negotiation process to develop a framework that could be presented to the Department of Energy (DOE) for a separate rulemaking suitable for circulator pumps.

Currently, the HI circulator committee and advocates are working on defining the scope of circulator pumps, test procedures, standard performance levels and other parameters. Circulator pump manufacturers and other interested parties should be involved with this informal negotiation, which will lead to a separate rule focused on circulator pumps. pumps.org

Blacoh Industries Diversifies RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2015) – Blacoh Industries has expanded its industry expertise with the launch of Blacoh Surge Control and Blacoh Metal Solutions. The new addition of Blacoh Surge Control provides customized engineering solutions for large-scale pressure vessels in surge protection, pressure regulation, storage and pump control. Blacoh Metal Solutions offers a one-stop sourcing service for metal tubing and piping products.

Frank Knowles Smith III leads the Blacoh Surge Control team as the executive vice president. Smith is a well-respected trailblazer in fluid dynamics with 28 years of academic, design and application experience.

Steve Mungari joins the Blacoh Surge Control team as business development manager. Mungari holds an undergraduate degree in business administration with an emphasis in international marketing. Peter Wang is the executive vice president of Blacoh Metal Solutions. He was previously the managing director of Special Metals Asia Pacific, part of PCC Precision Castparts Corporation, a global manufacturer of precision welded tube and pipe. blacoh.com

Big Data Analytics to Change Maintenance Services Models LONDON (Aug. 25, 2015) – The advent of the Internet of Industrial Things (IoIT) has triggered an influx of technology-oriented services such as cybersecurity and advanced maintenance. This has dramatically widened business opportunities in the manufacturing services sector. As integration with information and communication technologies (ICT) such as big data analytics and cloud-based platforms will form the crux of next-generation manufacturing services, solution providers are developing a portfolio of services that address security and operational improvement as well as maintenance and support.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Services 2.0: The New Business Frontier

for Profitability, finds that the paradigm of service strategies will shift from corrective to preventive and predictive maintenance services over the next five years. Effective utilization of predictive analytics can optimize costs and eliminate unplanned downtime, which are highly attractive benefits for manufacturers. frost.com

Power Transmission/Motion Control Industry Shows Slower Growth in 2Q2015CHICAGO, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2015) – The PTDA Business Index for 2Q2015 indicates slowing compared with the previous quarter with a reading of 46.6, down from 67.7 in Q12015. This is the first time the Index, created in late 2010, has shown contraction in business activity, employment and inventories affecting the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry.

The entire 2Q2015 PTDA Business Index report includes distributor and manufacturer breakout data in addition to historical data. The PTDA Business Index is modeled after the widely respected Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) and tracks change in business activity, new orders, employment, supplier deliveries, inventories, prices and backlog in the PT/MC industry to arrive at an overall index. ptda.org

Pennsylvania Water Utility Reduces Sewage Discharges WASHINGTON (Aug. 17, 2015) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement with the Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority (DELCORA) resolving alleged Clean Water Act violations involving combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to the Delaware River and its tributaries. In a proposed consent decree, DELCORA has agreed to develop and implement a plan to control and significantly reduce overflows from its sewer system, which will improve the water quality of the Delaware River, Chester Creek and Ridley Creek near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Based on information submitted by DELCORA, EPA estimates that the authority could spend as much as $200 million to implement an overflow control plan that complies with the terms of the Clean Water Act. Once the specific pollution control measures are selected and approved, the settlement requires DELCORA to implement the plan as quickly as possible, with a 20-year deadline from when the settlement is filed in court to complete the necessary controls. DELCORA must also pay a $1.375 million penalty for prior violations, which will be split between the U.S. and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a co-plaintiff in this case. epa.gov

Discrete Industries Account for 14 Percent of Global DataLONDON (Aug. 12, 2015) – New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Investing in the Currency of the Future: Big Data for the Manufacturing Domain, finds that discrete industries such as life sciences, automotive, aerospace,

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EVENTSPOWER-GEN Middle East

Oct. 4-6, 2015

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE+1-918-831-91power-gen-middleeast.com/index.html

Centrifugal and Positive

Displacement Pumps (Basics)

Oct. 28-29, 2015

Pumping Machinery Training CenterNorcross, Ga. 770-310-0866pumpingmachinery.com/pump_school/pump_school.htm

SWPA Pumping Systems

Training Seminar

Oct. 28-29, 2015

Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway ParkDenver, Colo. 847-681-1868swpa.org/swpa/home.asp

International Association of

Amusement Parks & Attractions

(IAAPA) Attractions Expo

Nov. 16-20, 2015

Orange County Convention CenterOrlando, Fla.703-836-4800iaapa.org/expos/iaapa-attractions-expo

ALL-TEST Pro, LLC, Electrical

Reliability Training Seminar

Nov. 16-20, 2015

Fairield Inn & Suites-Chicago River NorthChicago, Ill.860-399-4222 / alltestpro.com

International Association of

Amusement Parks & Attractions

(IAAPA) Attractions Expo

Nov. 16-20, 2015Orange County Convention CenterOrlando, Fla. 703-826-4800iaapa.org/expos/iaapa-attractions-expo

food and beverage, hi-tech and general manufacturing account for 14 percent of global stored data and hold tremendous promise for big data and analytic solutions. Additionally, emerging applications such as energy management offer substantial opportunities for end users to benchmark and optimize their energy consumption rates.

Post-data capture and collation and the need to derive value from the data will push for advancements in analytical platforms. Proactive improvement in asset uptime and streamlining maintenance activities will particularly generate intense interest in predictive and prescriptive analytics.

The demand for predictive and prescriptive solutions is expected to record a compound annual growth rate of 56.9 percent from 2014 to 2021. frost.com

HI Seeks Reviewers for Drafts of Updated ANSI/HI 10.1-10.5 &ANSI/HI 10.6 StandardsPARSIPPANY, N.J. (Aug. 10, 2015) – The Hydraulic Institute (HI), under the approval of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), is seeking qualified individuals in North America to participate in the review process for the draft of updated Standard ANSI/HI 10.1-10.5 Air-Operated Pumps for Nomenclature, Definitions, Application, and Operation and ANSI/HI 10.6 Air-Operated Pump Tests. These standards apply to positive-displacement air-operated pumps including diaphragm pumps and bellows pumps.

The purpose of ANSI/HI 10.1-10.5 document is to provide readers with information regarding nomenclature,

definitions, application, operation of positive-displacement air-operated pumps including diaphragm pumps, piston pumps and bellow pumps. Technical documents developed shall include types and nomenclature, definitions, design and application, installation, and operation and maintenance.

The ANSI/HI 10.6 document applies to the test of air-operated diaphragm and bellows pumps only. Unless otherwise stated, all tests are conducted using water at ambient temperature. pumps.org

PD Pumps Market Faces Heat as Oil & Gas Industry SlumpsMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2015) – The positive displacement (PD) pumps market, which previously boomed as the oil and gas industry created abundant business opportunities, now faces challenges of growth. The hectic exploration activity in the shale gas sector has subdued, and PD pumps manufacturers have begun to experience a slump in short term. Recent analysis from Frost & Sullivan, 2014 North

American PD Pumps Factbook, finds that the market earned revenues of $2.67 billion in 2014 and estimates this to reach $3.33 billion in 2021 as the oil and global economy stabilizes in the long run.

The PD pumps market has assistance from the intensifying focus on regulations and energy efficiency. To comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration standards and to meet consumer demands, end users, particularly in the food and beverage industry, continuously invest in new equipment. frost.com

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Amelia Messamore, [email protected].

ITT Corporation to acquire Wolverine Automotive Holdings Inc.Aug. 31, 2015

Ohio Transmission Corporation acquired Buckeye Pumps, Inc. Aug. 7, 2015

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to acquire Precision Castparts Corp. Aug. 10, 2015

Nidec Motor Corporation acquired the switched reluctance motor and drive business of China Tex Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Ltd.July 31, 2015

Shale-Inland acquired Major Incorporated.July 28, 2015

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

8 PUMPING PRESCRIPTIONS


By Lev Nelik, Ph.D., P.E.

Pumping Machinery, LLC, P&S Editorial Advisory Board

Troubleshooting & repair challenges

Effi ciency Monitoring Saves Plants Millions

Last of Four Parts

Last month, the team at

the Blue Creek municipal

plant discussed the correct

clearances between the wear rings

of a pump. Based on a chart of

recommended clearances, Sandy,

a Duck Pump Company engineer,

predicted the clearance for the

12.125-inch rings would be about

0.023 inches. Charlie, plant

manager, was gathering the data to

review the impact on the e� ciency

measurements that Bob from

Duck Pump Company and plant

maintenance supervisor Jim had

looked at in July.

“OK, guys.” Rusty, plant

mechanic, pointed at the

whiteboard of the conference

room, where he, Charlie, Jim and

storeroom manager Grady Cricket

gathered to review the data and

compare it with what Sandy told

them last month. “I’ve got the

measurements, and it’s not 0.023

inches. I got nearly triple that. It’s

a huge clearance—almost seventy

thousandths—and it’s not a used

rotor at all. � is is a spare rotor we

got at the storeroom. I don’t know

if it’s similar to the one Bob tested

in the � eld in July, but if so, we’ve

got a problem!”

Charlie pulled out the chart that

Sandy gave him at the last meeting.

“Let’s see… � e article where this

chart came from talks about a

smaller pump, about 16-by-18 in

size, while our unit is a lot bigger—

30-by-36. But if we assume the

results are roughly applicable, we

would expect, according to the

article, about a 4 percent e� ciency

degradation with ring clearances

double the size. Our case is triple

the size, so should we assume, say,

about a 6 percent degradation or

so? I’m not a hydraulics guru, but

just trying to make some sense

with these numbers. Would that be

a reasonable ballpark guess?”

“I think that makes sense,

Charlie,” Jim said. “We can get a

more accurate calculation from

Sandy to verify, but for now,

that is probably a close-enough

estimate. So, as Bob told me in

July, the pump he measured with

his pumps reliability and energy

savings monitoring (PREMS)-2A

unit, gave him a performance drop

of about 13.5 percent. According

to the calculations, that led to

about $125,000 per year wasted.

If the real number is 6 percent,

that would be roughly $60,000

in energy loss. In either case, we

are wasting money because of

� ow recirculating through the

incorrect clearance. Like you said,

we still haven’t determined if the

pump Bob measured is similar to

the spare rotor we just reviewed,

but so far it looks to me like it has

nothing to do with actual wear but

with a mistake the Duck Pump

company made with the brand-new

clearances when they delivered

the pump.”

Charlie asked Jim to email the

� ndings to Bob and Sandy.

“Let’s also get Bob to come back

and do his measurements on the

other pumps as well. We’ve got

� ve pumps at the main booster

line and usually run only one or

two—three at the most, depending

on the demand—with the other

units essentially installed spares.

Which one did Bob measure with

his PREMS-2A unit, Jim?”

“I’m not sure, Charlie. I think it

was Unit 1, but I’ll ask him that in

my email as well. It’s funny I didn’t

pay much interest to his testing

proposal that day, but now that

we discovered this issue, I’m glad I

agreed. It’s a good thing he did it.”

Editor’s Note: While running a pump at its best e� ciency point saves money, reduces downtime and improves performance, many

plant managers are unaware of how their equipment is actually performing. � is series, which began in the July 2015 issue of Pumps

& Systems, depicts a real-world scenario that is intended to illustrate the importance of monitoring pump e� ciency.

Effi ciency monitoring is essential for troubleshooting pump operation problems and fi nding solutions. (Courtesy of the author)

9


As emails went back and forth,

the team decided to PREMS-2A

test the rest of the pumps, which

Bob did the following week.

Because the unit was portable, he

was able to test all � ve units in one

day, with the following results:

• Unit 1: (same as tested

originally): 13.5 percent o�

(below) on e� ciency

• Unit 2 and 4: 7 percent

below

• Unit 5: 5 percent below

After the tests were completed,

the group reconvened at the

conference room to review Bob’s

gathered data.

“Well, Bob, we’re glad you helped

with the measurements—that’s

an impressive tool you have,” Jim

said. “But, it doesn’t seem to point

to any problems on our part. As I

told you earlier, we are pumping

clean water, so not much wear

would have been expected.

And now, from the rings

examination, it looks like you

guys shipped us some wrong

rings. Good thing we didn’t move

forward with your $143,600 quote

to repair!” Jim was upset that

the Duck Pump Company caused

them lost energy but at the same

time was pleased the data was

now clear, and he appreciated

Bob’s honesty and e� orts to be as

helpful as possible.

“I’m really sorry, folks, about

the mix-up,” Bob said, his hands

rubbing his temples. “I have no

idea why the rings were shipped

oversized like that. I’ll de� nitely

� nd out from Sandy and our

production folks, but I also must

tell you why the numbers I got

were more than the calculation we

all did.”

“How so?”

“Well, I didn’t think about this

myself initially—things kind of

developed quickly—but once I

had some more time to think,

it occurred to me that what I

actually measured was a combined

e� ciency of the entire unit: pump

plus motor. But my comparison

was against pump e� ciency only

as our factory test always shows.”

“OK, Bob, can you break it down

to us in some simple way without

too much math?”

“Sure. � e power I measured

with the PREMS-2A was to the

wires of the motor. � e motor ‘eats’

some of the power, because of its

own ine� ciency. � e nameplates

of these motors show 94 percent

e� ciency, and our pumps are

88.8 percent.”

Bob picked up a dry-erase

marker and began jotting down

calculations on the white board.

“� e resultant overall system

e� ciency is 0.888 x 0.94 = 0.83.

� at’s 83 percent. My PREMS-2A

unit measured 75.3 percent, so it

is not as di� erent as I originally

thought (13.5 percent). As you can

see, 83-75.3 = 7.7 percent, which

is closer to the 6 percent e� ciency

that Jim calculated. � at does not

excuse the fact that we shipped

you the wrong rings, but at least

it’s not as bad as we thought.”

Charlie smiled. “I’m glad you

liked my calculations, Bob! I never

thought I would ever need to know

all this stu� , but now that we did

it, it was kind of fun. Besides, we’ll

give you a break—you are a good

man and you tried hard to help us

out. We appreciate that. Not sure

how your production guys will

explain the mixed-up rings, but

that’s OK. Come on—I’ll buy

you lunch.”

A few days later, Sandy

con� rmed a mistake in production

that resulted in shipment of the

wrong rings. Duck Pump Company

promised to replace the rings,

free of charge, during the next

overhaul. Ironically, she said, no

one was able to come up with the

theory why Pump 5 was operating

even better than the factory test

(given the adjustment for the

motor e� ciency as pointed out

by Bob). � at, she added, would

remain a mystery.

References

1. Nelson, E., Maintenance and

Troubleshooting of Single-Stage

Centrifugal Pumps, TX A&M Pump

Symposium, 1984

2. PREMS-2A Pumps Reliability and

E� ciency Monitoring System, rev. 2A,

March 2015:

3. doctorpump.com

4. pumpingmachinery.com/pump_school/

pump_school.htm (PVA module 10A)

Dr. Nelik (aka “Dr. Pump”)

is president of Pumping

Machinery, LLC, an Atlanta-

based fi rm specializing in pump

consulting, training, equipment

troubleshooting and pump

repairs. Dr. Nelik has 30 years

of experience in pumps and

pumping equipment. He may

be reached at pump-magazine.

com. For more information, visit

pumpingmachinery.com/pump_

school/pump_school.htm.

For more information

on how clearances

affect ef� ciency, visit


wear-rings.

Part 1 of this series (Pumps &

Systems, September 2015)

discussed the engineering

principles that dictate the

operation of various elements

of a piping system. Using those

principles, we built a mathematical

model of the example piping

system based on information

supplied by the equipment

manufacturers and design data

about the tanks and pipelines.

� is model can be used to simulate

the operation of the physical

piping system under any expected

operating condition.

Once the model is available, the

next step is to gather the plant’s

operating data, which is broken

down into system boundary

parameters and operating results,

to compare it with results of the

system model.

Figure 1 depicts the model piping

system with plant operating

data listed next to the installed

instrumentation. � e installed

instrumentation consists of the

supply tank level, the destination

tank level and pressure, the pump

suction PI-100 and discharge

PI-101 pressures, the position of

the control valve, and the � ow

meter FT-101, which is part of the

� ow control loop.

Using this data, the actual

operation of the system can be

compared with the model. � ese

calculations were demonstrated

in past Pumps & Systems articles

and will be referenced in the

following discussion.

Starting Energy

� e starting energy of the system

can be calculated by converting the

tank level to feet of � uid using the

Bernoulli equation.

In this system, the datum

elevation is set a 0 feet. Equation

1 can be used to determine the

energy at the liquid level in the

supply tank.

Substituting the values from

the plant operating data, we can

determine that the static head at

the supply tank is 15 feet of � uid.

Next, we will calculate the head

loss in the pipeline connecting the

supply tank TK-101 to the pressure

gauge PI-100. � e process � uid for

the entire system has a density of

62 pounds per cubic feet (lb/ft3),

a viscosity of 1.2 centipoise (cP).

� e suction pipeline is 25 feet in

length, has an inside diameter of

10.02 inches and a roughness value

of 0.0018 inches.

� e pipeline has two gate valves,

one 90-degree long radius elbow

and a sharp-edge entrance. � e K

value for the pipeline equals 0.91

(see the table on page A-27 to A-30

in Reference 1 listed at the end of

the article).

A better understanding of complete system operation

Figure 1. Piping system with plant operating data (Courtesy of the author)

Troubleshooting Piping Systems

Second of Three Parts

H = Z + 144 P

ρ + v2

2g = (10 + 5) + 144 x 0

62 + 02

2 x 32.2 = 15 ft Equation 1

Where:

H = head (feet of � uid)

Z = elevation reference to datum (feet)

P = pressure (pounds per square inch)

ρ = � uid density (pounds per cubic foot)

v = � uid velocity (feet per second)

g = gravitational constant (32.2 feet per second2)

10 PUMP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT


By Ray Hardee

Engineered Software, Inc.

� e head loss in the pipeline

is calculated using the Darcy

method1 (see Equation 2).

� e head loss through the valves

and � ttings are calculated using

Equation 3. Using the method

outlined in the Crane Technical

Paper 410, we can determine the K

value. � e head loss in the pipeline

is the loss associated with the pipe,

valves and � ttings. � is results in

a head loss in the pipeline of 0.35

feet of � uid.

Pressure at PI-100

With a starting total energy of

15 feet in the supply tank and a

head loss of 0.35 feet of � uid in

the pipeline, the total energy at

the PI-100 is 14.65 feet of � uid.

Using the Bernoulli equation, we

will calculate the static pressure

(the pressure displayed on pressure

gauges) at location PI-100. � e

elevation of PI-100 is 0 feet above

the datum. � e velocity of the � uid

in a 10-inch schedule 40 steel pipe

with a � ow rate of 1,000 gallons per

minute (gpm) is 4 feet per second.

Substituting the values into the

Bernoulli equation and solving for

P results in a static pressure of 6.2

psig (see Equation 4) .

Pressure gauge PI-100 reads

a value of 6.2 pounds per

square inch gauge (psig), which

corresponds with the calculated

value above. As a result, we can say

the model has been validated with

actual reading at PI-100.

Looking at Pump PU-101

Next we will look at the operation

of the centrifugal pump PU-101.

Figure 2 displays a copy of the

manufacturer’s pump curve.

� e pump curve indicates that

the head developed by the pump

at a � ow rate of 1,000 gpm is 192

feet of � uid. � e total energy at

the pump suction as calculated is

14.65 feet of � uid. Adding the total

head developed by PU-101 results

in a total head of 206.65 feet.

Using the Bernoulli equation,

we will calculate the pressure at

PI-101, which is 2 feet above the

hL = 0.002593 K Q2

d4 = 0.002593 0.9 x 1,0002

10.024 = 0.23 ft Equation 3

Where:

hL = pipe head loss (feet of � uid)

K = valve and � tting coe� cient (unitless)

L = pipe length (feet)

Q = � ow rate (gallons per minute)

d = inside pipe diameter (inch)

hL = 0.03112 fLQ2

d5 = .03112 0.016 x 25 x 1,0002

10.025 = 12 ft Equation 2

Where:

hL = valve head loss (feet of � uid)

f = Darcy friction factor (unitless)

L = pipe length (feet)

Q = � ow rate (gallons per minute)

d = inside pipe diameter (inch)

H = Z + 144 P

ρ + v2

2g

14.65 = 0 + 144 P

62 + 42

64.4

P = (14.65 – 0.25) x 62

144 = 6.2 psi

Equation 4

Figure 2. Manufacturer’s pump curve for the centrifugal pump

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datum elevation. Pressure gauge

PI-101 is connected to an 8-inch

schedule 40 steel pipe, and, with a

� ow rate of 1,000 gpm through the

pipe, the � uid velocity is 6.4 feet

per second. Equation 5 shows the

calculation for pressure using the

Bernoulli equation.

� e calculated pressure of PI-101

is 87.84 psig, and the observed

value at pressure gauge PI-101 is

87.8 psig. � e observed pressure

at PI-101 matches, validating the

model at PI-101.

Calculating the Control

Valve Inlet Energy

Next, we will calculate the total

energy at the inlet of the heat

exchanger. � e pipeline from PI-101

to the inlet of HX-101 is 250 feet

of - inch schedule 40 pipe, with

two gate valves, one swing check

valve with an angle seat and four

long radius elbows. Using the Darcy

equations as outline previously,

the head loss in the pipeline is 5.46

feet of � uid. Subtracting the head

loss from the total energy at PI-101

results in 201.19 feet of total energy

at the inlet of HX-101 (206.65 –

5.46). Because the model does not

have a pressure gauge at the inlet

of HX-101, we will not be able to

validate the calculated results.

Next, we will determine the

head loss across the heat exchanger

HX-101. � e heat exchanger

manufacturer provided a graph

that shows the head loss across the

heat exchanger as a function of the

� ow rate (Figure 3).

Looking at the graph for 1,000

gpm, the heat exchanger has a

head loss of 23.3 feet of

� uid, which results in a total

energy of 177.89 feet at the

discharge of HX-101 (201.19

– 23.3). Because no pressure

gauge is located at the outlet

of HX-101, this pressure

value cannot be validated.

� e pipeline connecting the heat

exchanger to the inlet of the � ow

meter is 50 feet of 8-inch steel

schedule 40 pipe with a single gate

valve. � is results in a head loss

of .85 feet of � uid. � e total

energy at the inlet of the � ow

meter is 177.04 feet (177.89 – 0.85).

Because there is no pressure gauge

at this location, this value cannot

be validated.

� e next item in the system

is the � ow meter FT-101. � is

meter is designed according to the

American Society of Mechanical

Engineers (ASME) standard

MFC-3M Measurement of Fluid

Flow in Pipes Using Ori� ces,

Nozzles and Venturi. � e formula

to calculate the permanent

(non-recoverable) pressure drop

across the � ow meter is included

in the reference standard. � at

information is also be provided

by the manufacturer of the

� ow element.

� e manufacturer’s supplied

di� erential pressure graph for

� ow element FT-101 shows that at

1,000 gpm the di� erential pressure

is 1.35 pounds per square inch

(psi), equating to a head loss of 3.14

feet of � uid. � e total energy at the

outlet of the � ow element is 173.9

feet (177.04 - 3.14). Because there is

no pressure gauge at this location,

this value is also not validated.

� e head loss in the 50-foot

section of 8-inch steel schedule

40 pipeline with no valves and

� tting is 0.78 feet. � e total energy

at the inlet of the control valve

FCV-101 is 173.12 feet (173.9 - .78).

Because there is no pressure gauge

at this location, this value is also

not validated.

Determining the Control

Valve Outlet Energy

� e control valves outlet energy

can be determined in two ways.

206.65 = 2 + 144 P

62 + 6.42

64.4

P = (206.65 – 2 – 0.64) x 62

144 = 87.84 psi

Equation 5

Figure 3. The manufacturer supplied head loss as a function of fl ow rate through heat exchanger HX-101.

12 PUMP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT


One method is to calculate the

head loss across the control valve

using the � ow rate and Cv value

(based on the valve manufacturer’s

operating data). � en, continue

down the pipeline connecting the

outlet of the control valve to the

destination tank. � e resulting

energy of the � uid going into

the destination tank PV-102 can

be validated based on the static

head (level and pressure) in the

destination tank.

� e second way to � nd the head

loss across the control valve is

to determine the total energy at

the destination tank and work

upstream until reaching the outlet

of the control valve. � e di� erence

in the total energy between the

control valve inlet and outlet is

the head loss across the control

valve. We can then convert the

head loss across the control valve

to a di� erential pressure. With the

control valve di� erential pressure

and the � ow rate through the valve,

we can determine the Cv required.

We can then compare the valve

position calculated using the sizing

equation and manufacturer’s data

to the actual valve position. If they

match, then the control valve can

be validated. For the purposes of

this article, we will use the second

method: determining the total

energy at the destination tank and

working upstream.

Calculating the Total Energy

at the Control Valve Outlet

� e base of PV-102 is 50 feet above

the datum, with a tank level of

15 feet above the tank bottom,

and the pressure above the liquid

level is 25 psi. Using the Bernoulli

equation, we can determine the

total energy at the destination tank

(see Equation 6).

� e head loss for 1,000 gpm in

the pipeline connecting the outlet

of the control valve to the inlet of

the destination tank is 5.47 feet.

� e pipeline length is 280 feet of

8-inch schedule 40 steel pipe with

a gate valve, three long radius

90-degree elbows and pipe exit into

a tank.

Because we are looking

upstream, we will need to add the

head loss (5.47 feet) to the total

energy of the destination tank (123

feet), resulting in a control valve

outlet pressure of 128.47 feet.

� is results in a head loss of

44.65 feet (173.12 – 128.47).

Converting the head loss to

di� erential pressure results in a

value of 19.2 psi across control

valve FCV-101.

� e system has no pressure

gauges between PI-101 and

destination tank PV-102. So the

total energy at the intermediate

results cannot be validated with

the observed values. We will use

the control valve to validate some

of the intermediate results.

Next month we will talk about

results and model validation. We

will also examine ways to evaluate

the model.

Ray Hardee is a principal founder

of Engineered Software, creators

of PIPE-FLO and PUMP-FLO

software. At Engineered Software,

he helped develop two training

courses and teaches these courses

in the U.S. and internationally.

He is a member of the ASME ES-2

Energy Assessment for Pumping

Systems standards committee

and the ISO Technical Committee

115/Working Group 07 “Pumping

System Energy Assessment.”

Hardee was a contributing

member of the HI/Europump

Pump Life Cycle Cost and HI/

PSM Optimizing Piping System

publications. He may be reached at

[email protected].

Figure 4. Graph of the differential pressure across the pressure taps (green) and the non-recoverable pressure drop across the orifi ce (red)

H = Z + 144 P

ρ + v2

2g = (50 + 15) + 144 x 25

62 + 02

2 x 32.2 = 123 ft Equation 6

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During the last 20 years, the

common understanding

that new industrial pumps

require some basic checks and

adjustments prior to installation

and startup has been supplanted

by a new notion that pumps

arrive from the factory ready

to go, a phenomenon known as

“plug-and-play.”

Every pump original equipment

manufacturer (OEM) has its

own requirements for its speci� c

pump models and applications.

� e requirements to install a

60,000-horsepower (HP) boiler

feed pump are di� erent than

those of a 300-HP American

Petroleum Institute (API) pump

or a 100-HP American National

Standards Institute (ANSI) pump.

Regardless of a pump’s horsepower,

� uid properties, speed, physical

geometry or energy level, all

pump installations require some

basic action steps from a well-

thought-out checklist to yield a

successful startup.

When I have a � eld project to

manage, I typically think of the

phrase “begin with the end in

mind” from Steven Covey’s book

Seven Habits of Highly Successful

People. If you imagine what a

successful startup looks like, you

can then evaluate the process

backward and determine the

steps that are required to achieve

the goal.

While the sequence of required

steps on the to-do list can be

debated, most are self-evident.

Depending on pump type,

some of these steps may not be

applicable. Details on how to

perform these steps can be found

in the manufacturer’s instruction

and operating manual (IOM) and

in books and technical papers on

the subject.

Foundation

Foundations have become a

frequent omission on new

installations. Unfortunately,

ignoring this step can lead to

chronic misalignment issues from

the driver to the pump and other

potential problems. If you want

to have a best-in-class operation

that increases mean time between

failures and repairs (MTBF/R)

to more than � ve years, I highly

recommend that you provide a

proper foundation.

Industry rules of thumb for

centrifugal pumps suggest that the

foundation size should be three to

� ve times the mass of the pump

and driver combined.

❑ 1. Read and understand the instruction manual.

❑ 2. Use a proper foundation.

❑ 3. Install the base on the foundation.

❑ 4. Install the pump and the driver (turbine/engine/motor) on

the baseplate.

❑ 5. Add the proper oil to the proper level in the pump bearing

housing(s).

❑ 6. Check initial alignment.

❑ 7. Grout the base to the foundation.

❑ 8. Install piping.

❑ 9. Complete a second alignment check, and readjust piping as needed.

❑ 10. Complete a rotational check of driver and, if applicable, determine the

rotor electrical center (running center).

❑ 11. Verify correct pump settings.

❑ 12. Install ancillary equipment.

❑ 13. Install coupling.

❑ 14. Complete the pre-startup check procedure; fi ll and vent the pump

and system, and check the system valve and component “lineup.”

❑ 15. Start the unit.

❑ 16. Check for proper indicators such as pressures, fl ows, temperature,

vibrations and noise.

A GENERIC INSTALLATION & STARTUP CHECKLIST

By Jim Elsey

Summit Pump, Inc.

Simple solutions for end users

Follow This Checklist for Successful Pump Installation & Startup

14


Base Installation

Install the base on the foundation,

and take steps to ensure that the

base is � at and level. “Flat” is a

condition (state) accomplished

by the manufacturer and is

di� cult to properly measure in

the � eld; however, you can ensure

the foundation is � at by using

a precision ground � at bar and

feeler gauges. Using a level to check

� atness is actually an incorrect

method. � e � atness speci� cation

will vary by manufacturer,

application and base types.

“Level” is a condition that is

adjusted and set in the � eld. It

typically means less than 0.002

to 0.005 inches per foot in two

directions. It is recommended

to set the axial level � rst. If the

unit is not level, the subsequent

alignment processes will be

laborious and likely incorrect.

Many pumps require a speci� ed

state of level for the lubrication

system to function correctly. Level

is also a good practice from a rotor

dynamics aspect.

Pump & Driver Installation

Install the pump and the driver

(turbine/engine/motor) on the

baseplate. Best practice usually

calls for the pump to be placed

directly on the base. Unless

speci� ed by the OEM design, it

should not be shimmed.

Lubrication

Add the proper oil to the correct

level in the pump bearing

housing(s). (See my two-part

article on this subject in the April

and June 2015 issues of Pumps &

Systems).

Initial Alignment Check

� is step is often overlooked and

can have negative consequences

later if not conducted at this point.

Once the base is grouted and/or

the piping is installed, it may be

too late to accomplish some simple

machinery placement moves to

achieve precision alignment.

Grouting the Base

Grouting is another step frequently

omitted or performed incorrectly.

If the grout is not added or if it

does not make full contact with

the base and foundation, the forces

from pipe strain and machine

vibrations cannot be successfully

transmitted to the foundation.

� e top surface of the foundation

and the underside of the baseplate

must be properly prepared for the

required grout/epoxy adhesion

and bonding. Recheck the unit

alignment after the grout process.

Piping Installation

Up to this point in the process, the

piping installation should not be

completed within 10 feet of the

pump. � e universal best practice

and accepted method is to pipe

away from the pump and not to the

pump. � is strategy will prevent

any pipe strain on the pump.

Someone once said, “A pump is

the most expensive pipe support

you can buy.”

Second Alignment Check

Now that the base is grouted

and the piping is completed,

the alignment is likely moved

Image 1. All pump installations require some basic action steps from a well-thought-out checklist to yield a successful startup. (Courtesy of Greg Fowler, Summit Pump Distributor)

15



o� the speci� cation. Recheck

the alignment and correct as

necessary. � is is also a good time

to conduct a quick and easy check

for the presence of excessive pipe

strain. Place your dial indicators

or laser units on the pump drive

hub in two planes (vertical and

horizontal). � en completely loosen

the discharge � ange bolts. If the

pump hub/coupling moves more

than 0.002 inches in any direction,

the strain is too high. Repeat

the process for the suction pipe.

Correct the excessive strain before

proceeding to the next step.

Rotation Direction

Conduct a rotational check of

the driver and, if applicable,

determine the rotor electrical

center (running center). Failure

to check the direction of rotation

can have serious and expensive

consequences. I see this mistake

frequently despite instructions

to the contrary. Rotors on larger

motors with sleeve-type bearings

will have both an electrical center

and a mechanical center. You

will need to determine both and

record the results. If your unit has

bearings of this type, then this step

may be better conducted prior to

the second alignment adjustment.

Your supplier can provide more

details. Set the alignment for the

electrical run center distance not

the mechanical one.

Caution: Don’t be surprised when

a cloud of jobsite dust emits from

the motor on startup.

Settings

Check the pump settings,

including impeller axial

adjustments, clearances,

mechanical seal settings, rotor

centralization, balance drum

settings and bearing lift. Verify

the unit rotates freely.

Ancillary Equipment

Install ancillary equipment,

including seal � ush systems,

cooling/heating equipment and

monitoring devices.

Coupling Installation

Follow the manufacturer’s

guidelines, and pay special

attention to the key-to-keyway

� ts. Note that the pump and driver

hubs should be installed sooner

than this step.

Pre-Startup Check &

Startup Procedure

Fill and vent the pump and system.

Check the system valve “lineup.”

Review and verify the preceding

steps were accomplished. Remember,

you cannot vent a running pump;

the � uid will come out, but the air

trapped in the center of the machine

will remain. � e � uid has more mass

and will be � ung to the outside.

Unit Startup

Start the unit. Be prepared to

stop the unit immediately if

anything does not seem right.

Check for proper pressures, � ows,

temperature of oil and bearings,

vibrations, and noise. It is good

practice to recheck the alignment

after the pump has been operating

for a short time. If the pumped

� uid is very hot (above 200 F), it

is also good practice to perform a

“hot alignment check.”

Conclusion

All too often I witness the

damaging e� ects from dismissing

or disregarding the information

in the IOM and this article. If the

intended outcome is to accomplish

successful operation for a

minimum of � ve years, measured

as zero downtime for repairs or

failures, this advice will assist you

in that endeavor.

When units arrive with the

pump and motor already on the

baseplate, beware that improper

rigging and handling will distort

the base. Be sure to record all of

the initial measurements and

alignment settings to establish

a baseline of unit data. Finally, I

advise users to check the alignment

of the pump to driver four to � ve

times during the process from

receiving to startup.

References

1. Heinz Bloch and Allan Budris, “Pump

Users Handbook Life Extension.”

2. Wallace Wilcox, Mike White and Gordon

Parks, “Commissioning and Start-Ups

of New Units (Pumps),” Proceedings

of the 25th International Pump Users

Symposium 2009, pages 75 to 83.

3. Todd Monroe and Perry Monroe, “Road to

Reliable Pumps,” Proceedings of the 23rd

International Pump Users Symposium

2007, pages 99 to 112.

Jim Elsey is a mechanical

engineer who has focused on

rotating equipment design and

applications for the military

and several large original

equipment manufacturers for

43 years in most industrial

markets around the world. Elsey

is an active member of the

American Society of Mechanical

Engineers, the National

Association of Corrosion

Engineers and the American

Society for Metals. He is the

general manager for Summit

Pump, Inc., and the principal of

MaDDog Pump Consultants LLC.

Elsey may be reached at jim@

summitpump.com.

Read more articles by

Jim Elsey online at


tags/jim-elsey.

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The digital revolution is

rapidly transforming one

industry after another. � e

industrial automation industry

was one of the � rst to experience

total transformation as mainframe

computers displaced analog

controls. Soon mainframes were

replaced by microprocessor

controllers, and the � rst

distributed control systems (DCS)

and programmable logic controllers

(PLC) came into existence. For

the next 25 years, industrial

automation focused primarily

on developing digital networks,

embedding chips in every type of

instrument and valve, and then

connecting all of these devices to

create one integrated system.

Analog communication that

was hardwired with one signal

traveling in one direction gave

way to the advent of digital

networks that could transmit

multiple pieces of information

in both directions at once;

for example, to and from the

instrument or valve to the DCS/

PLC. � is advancement allowed

islands of information to be

consolidated into a single system,

which empowered operations,

engineering and maintenance to

have a broader view of the process

with the ability to make faster

and better decisions. As a result,

throughput and productivity

dramatically improved.

As the digital revolution

continued to evolve, process

pumps—which were not previously

considered to be a component of

the control system—became a

distinct part of the automation

architecture. � is phenomenon

began with the advent of

intelligent variable frequency

drives (VFD) that contain

embedded knowledge about

the pump and its performance.

In addition to the energy and

reliability bene� ts inherent

in VFDs, embedded pump

intelligence enhances the asset

management capabilities of the

drive and control system.

Typically, the only DCS-

based information about the

pump system is the state of the

motor—whether it is on or o� .

Occasionally, an amp or vibration

reading is hardwired into the

control system from the process

or motor control center. While

process sensors such as � ow,

pressure, level and temperature

exist in large numbers, they

provide relatively little real-time

information about the physical

condition of the pumps and other

rotating assets.

Today, pump and information

technology convergence is in

full swing. Manufacturers are

embedding intelligence in the

drivers, including induction

motors and VFDs. � ey are also

providing chips that are physically

embedded in the pump to convey

parameters such as vibration,

temperature and original

equipment speci� cations that

can be accessed using wireless

communication. Innovations such

as using pump vibration spectra

in real time may be used to infer

where the pump is operating on

the head-capacity curve as well as

other characteristics.

In what some are calling

Industry 4.0, every component

of a pumping system will have

its own Internet protocol address

and will be able to communicate,

through embedded intelligence,

with every other component of the

system. � e motor, pump, control

valve, piping, instruments and

control system will communicate

in real time, allowing all of the

system components to make

adaptive changes to optimize

total performance.

With more information

� ow from the system and

communication through the

cloud, the Internet of � ings (IoT)

will be used on a wide scale to

collect and assimilate important

data. Coupled with the growing

use of predictive analytics, these

IoT advancements will be used

routinely to allow pump users to

achieve predictions about pump

system and process performance

to predict not only when a

particular component, system or

process is going to fail, but also

to de-bottleneck the process.

For the � rst time, cost-e� ective

predictive maintenance on a wide

scale will be a reality in industrial

plants. Facilities can monitor

both equipment and process

then notify operations before

Intelligent Automation Transforms the Pump Industry Landscape

18 INDUSTRY INSIGHTS


By Mike Pemberton

Pumps & Systems Senior Technical Editor

Trends & analysis for pumping professionals

the problems impact production.

While electrical energy costs in

both continuous and discrete

manufacturing processes are high,

maintenance and downtime costs

in the majority of plants are even

higher. In the future, both process

control and asset management

will be seamlessly integrated

into one process management

system. Statistical software tools

will forever change the paradigm

“swimming in a sea of information

but drowning for a lack of

knowledge” into a holistic view.

� is new reality of self-adaptive,

sustainable production processes

will allow manufacturers to

maximize pro� t while minimizing

the cost of capital employed and

the environment impact.

For this future to be realized,

change will be necessary for

both suppliers and users of

pumps and systems. � e pump

and automation industries must

continuously increase their

knowledge of how components

and systems work together when

installed. � e design engineers

who build the plants of the

future will also have to rethink

traditional approaches and

incorporate new innovations.

� ese steps are essential to usher

in the new order of sustainable

processes in a world where growth

is often constrained by the cost

of production and environmental

impact. While it is not a

requirement to be an expert on

all the components of a pumping

system, stakeholders must have

a holistic view in order to better

adapt both product and services to

new end user requirements.

� e potential for developing

new products and services to serve

the requirements of Industry 4.0

represents an opportunity for

employing new business models

that are in line with new realities.

While making the changes can

be di� cult, the mandate is clear:

Adapt and lead the advancement

of technological innovation. � e

age of holistic thinking about

pump technology is here.

Mike Pemberton is the senior

technical editor for Pumps &

Systems. He may be reached at

[email protected].

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20 INSIDE THE INDUSTRY CORPORATE CAPABILITIES


20

ALL-TEST Pro, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Amtech Drives Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

ARI Valve Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

AutomationDirect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Badger Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Baldor Electric Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

BJM Pumps, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

BLACOH Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Blue-White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Carver Pump Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

CENTA Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Crane Pumps & Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Dickow Pump Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Disc� o Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

DP Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Dynamatic/Drive Source International, Inc. 36

EMEC SRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Environment One Corporation (E/One) . . . . 67

EnviroPump and Seal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

FLSmidth Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Gorman-Rupp Pumps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Grundfos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Heinrichs USA LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Hoosier Pattern, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Hydro Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

KSB in the USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

KTR Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Load Controls, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

LUDECA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Magnatex Pumps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Met-Pro Global Pump Solutions . . . . . . . . . . .42

Murphy by Enovation Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .87

National Pump Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

NES Company Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Orival, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

PEMO Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Pentair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Pioneer Pump, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Proco Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

PumpWorks 610. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

RuhRPumpen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Ruthman Companies & Gusher Pumps . . . . .48

Scenic Precise Element Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Schenck Trebel Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

See Water Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

ShinMaywa (America), Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Simerics, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Sims Pump Valve Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .50

Singer Valve Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

SJE-Rhombus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Skinner Power Systems, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Smith & Loveless Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Stein Seal Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Streamlight, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Summit Pump, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company. . . . . .54

Titan Flow Control, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Titan Manufacturing Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

TPC Trainco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Tuthill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group . . .82

Westerberg & Associates, Corp . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Yaskawa America, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Zoeller Company.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

INSIDE the

INDUSTRY

21

Pioneer Pump, a global

manufacturer with

operations in North

America, Australia, Europe and

South Africa, designs and builds

standard centrifugal pumps,

both dry prime and wet prime.

With maximum � ow up to 44,000

gallons per minute (10,000 cubic

meters per hour) and heads to

700 feet (210 meters). Leading-

edge hydraulic engineering

makes these some of the highest

performing pumps on the market.

� e optional vacuum prime

system with PosiValve™ sealing

allows the pump to run dry

without damage and prevents

carryover while o� ering

unparalleled reliability and

rapid priming. Fluid-ends are

manufactured in heavy-duty

ductile iron as standard with

optional upgrades to hardened

ductile iron, duplex stainless steels

(CD4MCU) and high chrome iron.

In 2015, Pioneer Pump

introduced the GT Series wet

prime pumps, delivering the

� rst major improvement in the

hydraulic design of wet prime

pumps in decades. � e GT Series

delivers exceptional hydraulic

performance and improved

e� ciency over

current designs.

Innovation

engineering

resulted in reduced

turbulence, reduced

abrasive wear and

longer pump life.

Heavy-duty shaft

and bearings and

an exceptionally

low L3/D4 yield low

shaft fatigue, longer seal life and

high speed operation.

Portable pump packages, both

electric and diesel, make up a

signi� cant portion of Pioneer

Pump’s business. Innovations

in mechanical design created

a new platform that allows

buyers to con� gure packages in

interchangeable combinations

of fuel skid, trailer and sound

attenuated enclosures. � e answer

to the ongoing question, “can I add

sound attenuation later?” is now a

resounding yes!

Pioneer Pump Australia, started

in 2013, has grown rapidly and

now supports all of the Paci� c

Rim. Packages are designed

locally to serve the demanding

requirement for durability and

safety needed in mines across

the region as well as the growing

rental market.

Similar growth in South Africa

has been fueled in part by the

increasing number of pump

models o� ered in heat-treated

ductile and high chrome iron.

Service cycles in major mines have

been cut so that service intervals

are now measured in months

instead of weeks.

Pioneer Pumps continues to

grow with sales across the entire

Europe, Middle East and Asia

(EMEA) region. Designs for

extreme cold weather are being

used in Siberia and other parts

of Russia. � e growth into the

UK rental market has placed

high performance sound

attenuated diesel packages at

many of the major � ooding events

in recent years.

Pioneer Pump, A Franklin

Electric Company, is committed

to delivering the exceptional

quality, performance and service.

Pioneer Pump doesn’t just design,

they deliver.

Pioneer Pump

503-266-4115

[email protected]

pioneerpump.com

Pioneer Pump



Hydro’s global network

of pump aftermarket

service centers provides

engineering solutions and value-

added services to improve pump

reliability, extend pump life and

reduce overall life cycle costs.

Being Independent Makes

All the Di� erence

Hydro works hand-in-hand

with pump users to optimize

the performance and reliability

of their pumping systems by

evaluating and understanding root

causes of pump degradation or

failure and by providing unbiased

engineering analysis, quality

workmanship, performance

testing and responsive � eld service

for improved plant operation.

Hydro has become one of

the largest independent pump

rebuilder in the world through

a consistent commitment to

quality and reliability, since 1969.

Because Hydro is independent, it

o� ers unbiased recommendations

in every repair situation.

� e company maintains its

commitment to the customer,

not to a brand.

� rough experience and

expertise, Hydro o� ers a broad

range of services to the power

generation, oil and gas, steel,

paper and municipal markets,

which include:

• Worldwide service centers

• Engineering

• Parts solutions

• Critical pump testing

• Pump system optimization

• Emergency response

• Reliability services

• Field service

• Pump training

Engineering Expertise

From its inception, Hydro has

kept engineering at the core of its

repair process, providing hands-on

engineering support in the � eld

and on the shop � oor. As a result,

the company has pioneered many

specialized repair processes,

reliability improvements and

engineering upgrades.

Its engineering capabilities

include:

• Reverse engineering

• Computational � uid dynamics

• Finite element analysis

• Rotor dynamic analysis

• Stress analysis

• Root cause analysis

• Engineering studies

By understanding the unique

characteristics of each pump’s

application and applying hydraulic,

mechanical and materials

knowledge, Hydro’s engineers

make recommendations for

restoring pumps to achieve optimal

performance and longer life.

Quality Pump Rebuilding

Often, all that is needed to

improve a pump’s performance is

to provide a high-quality repair.

Over time, a pump may have

been repaired by more than one

service provider with varying

levels of engineering and technical

experience. Tolerances may

have been opened up, � ts and

concentricities may have been

lost, and materials may have been

changed, all of which contribute

to reduced performance and more

frequent repairs.

Hydro pays attention to the

details and knows the essentials

for a quality pump repair. � ese

critical elements include:

• A thorough inspection process

• Extensive process control

procedures

• Stringent acceptance standards

• Engineering support and review

each step of the way. Hydro’s

experienced workforce is

dedicated to providing a quality

Hydro Inc.


23

product. � e company is proud

of a higher standard.

Parts Solutions

� rough reverse engineering,

patternless casting and integrated

manufacturing, Hydro can meet

customer needs in a reduced time

frame and get them back up and

running. An engineering review is

key to the quality parts program.

Hydro’s engineers, who have

extensive experience in the pump

industry, review and evaluate

parts to o� er upgrades and apply

new technologies that reduce wear

and improve reliability.

Hydro can support parts

needs and provide component

repeatability with a high degree

of accuracy for di� cult-to-source

pump parts, including:

• Impellers

• Di� users

• Discharge heads

• Casings

• Bowls

• Suction bells

Critical Pump Testing

Hydro’s state-of-the-art Test

Lab is dedicated to the needs

and requirements of the pump

aftermarket, and the company has

the � exibility to schedule tests to

meet customers’ needs.

� eir testing capabilities enable

them to work with customers

to develop and implement

engineering modi� cations for

improving the performance of

critical pumps and then to verify

that performance in the lab.

Test Lab key features include:

• Designed in compliance with

American Petroleum Institute

(API) 610 and Hydraulic

Institute standards

• Capable of testing horizontal,

vertical and submersible pumps

• Maximum of 5,000 horsepower

(HP)

• Variable frequency drive,

2,300-4,160 volts

• Flows of up to 35,000 gallons

per minute (gpm) on the

horizontal loop and 42,000

gpm on the vertical loop

• State-of-the-art data collection

system

Field Service & 24/7

Emergency Response

When a pump is critical to the

operation of a plant, working with

a skilled and experienced � eld

service team is important. Hydro’s

� eld service technicians are some

of the most experienced in the

industry. � eir extensive cross-

original equipment manufacturer

(OEM) knowledge enables them to

successfully work on many pump

makes and models.

Hydro’s Field Services include:

• Installation and start-up

supervision

• Emergency � eld response

• Field machining

• On-site welding and stress

relieving

• Laser alignment

• Turnkey services and project

management

• Vibration analysis and pump

system troubleshooting

• Field performance testing

• Flexibility, quali� ed and thor-

ough engineering analysis, and

essential resources lead to fast

and reliable uptime. Pump us-

ers rely on Hydro’s responsive,

quality service during onsite

projects and emergencies.

Hydro Inc.834 W. MadisonChicago, IL 60607312-738-3000hydroinc.com



Amtech, a worldwide leader,

helps customers in every

industry to reach their

short- and long-term goals. By

leveraging Amtech’s engineering,

the customer can optimize

their electrical and automation

requirements. Amtech is an


of AC variable frequency drives

(VFDs), soft-starters and

engineered systems. � ese are all

supported by Amtech’s customer

service and support.

Amtech operates globally

under the industrial electronics

umbrella. � ey manufacture VFDs

and soft-starters (motion control),

harmonic � lters and front-end

converter (power quality) and have

capabilities in automation (line,

machine or plant). During the last

few years, � e Amtech Group has

expanded their footprint in the

U.S. and the company has been

growing rapidly.

Amtech is continuously

investing in research and

development activities to develop

state-of-the-art products based

on the customer’s needs in the

� eld of industrial electronics.

� eir innovative approach to

collaborate or partner with

di� erent organizations across the

industries and the � exibility to

o� er what the customer

needs have been key factors as

the company expands its

market share.

Amtech has successfully

served a highly diverse industry

base by engineering for speci� c

industry applications and unique

environmental conditions. � eir

equipment is widely used in

industries including water and

wastewater, power generation,

oil and gas, steel, pulp and

paper, chemical and fertilizer,

manufacturing, pharmaceutical,

refrigeration, cement and

aggregates and food and beverage.

Amtech is dedicated to provide

sustainable solutions through

reliable products as per need. � ey

would like to establish a long-term

relationship with customers and

work together to achieve their

unique goals.

Why Amtech?

• Original equipment manufac-

turer of VFDs and soft-starters

• Robust products and experi-

enced engineering

• User friendly products

• Solutions available to comply

IEEE519 Harmonics Standards

• Compliant to Global Standards

• Pre- and post-sales application

and engineering support

Products

• Axpert-VT240S Variable

Frequency Drives

• Axpert-Eazy Variable

Frequency Drives

• Axpert-Opti Torque

Softstarters

• Axpert-Combination

Softstarter Packages

• Adapt “Pump Jack Controller”

Systems

• Amtech Engineered Drive

Packages

Amtech Pump Packages

• Pre-programmed package for

various applications of water

and wastewater

• Reduce motor inrush current

and peak power demands

• Energy savings and precise

process control

Applications

• Water Feed Pump

• Booster Pump

• Chemical Feed Pump

• Return Active Sludge Pump

• Waste Active Sludge Pump

• Sludge Feed Pump

• Backwash Suction Pump

• Backwash Transfer Pump

• Primary Sludge Pump

Amtech Expertise

You can rely on Amtech for any

type of pump application. Some

applications include:

• Positive Displacement Pumps

• Reciprocating Pumps

• Piston

• Plunge

• Diaphragm

• Rotary Pumps

• Gear

• Lobe

• Screw

• Vane

• Regenerative

• Progressive Cavity

• Centrifugal Pumps

• Single Stage

• Multi Stage

• Submersible

Amtech Drives Inc.

3852 Oakcliff Industrial Ct.

Doraville, GA 30340

770-469-5240

[email protected]

amtechdrives.com

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AutomationDirect takes

the best ideas from the

consumer world to serve

the industrial market.

As a direct seller of industrial

automation products for more

than 20 years, AutomationDirect

is a leader in the industry that

o� ers many customer services

not typical with traditional

distributors. � e company

created a print catalog, and later

an online store, that provides

complete product information

and pricing so customers can

make informed decisions on their

automation purchases quickly

and independently.

AutomationDirect’s products

are practical, easy to use and

o� er a low cost of ownership.

� e company o� ers quality

products at prices up to 50

percent lower than those of more

traditional distributors. Most

of their products’ programming

software is free, requiring no

initial or upgrade costs and no

software maintenance contracts.

Product o� erings include

programmable logic controllers

(PLCs), programmable automation

controllers (PACs), alternating

current (AC) drives/motors,

operator interface panels/human

machine interface (HMI), power

supplies, direct current (DC)

motors, sensors, push buttons

National Electrical Manufacturers

Association (NEMA) enclosures,

pneumatic supplies and more.

Award-Winning Services

Satisfy Customers

AutomationDirect has always

maintained a huge inventory,

allowing them to ship 99.7 percent

of orders complete the same day.

� ey were among the � rst to

o� er free two-day shipping,

available for any order over $49.

Shipment con� rmations and any

backorder status and estimated

delivery information are

communicated electronically to

keep you informed.

� eir online store is one of the

most exhaustive in the industry—

all technical documentation can

be downloaded free of charge,

as well as software and

� rmware updates. Hundreds of

instructional videos are available

for viewing without registration.

Online access to your account

allows viewing and changing

account information, viewing

order history and making

payments. Customers can also

obtain return authorizations

online for quick and easy product

returns or exchanges.

AutomationDirect’s phone

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Baldor Electric Company,

headquartered in Fort

Smith, Arkansas, is a

leading marketer, designer and

manufacturer of energy-saving

industrial electric motors,

drives and mechanical power

transmission products. � e

company was founded in

1920 on the premise that a

better motor is one that uses

less electricity, and that belief

holds true today. Baldor products

have exceptionally strong brand

recognition for quality and value

with their customers. In January

2011, Baldor was acquired by ABB

and is now a proud member of the

ABB Group.

Providing a Wealth of

Solutions and Support

Baldor is the largest motor and

mechanical power transmission

company in North America.

Baldor•Reliance® motors range

from ¹⁄ 50th through 15,000

horsepower and have leading

customer preference and market

share. Baldor sells and supports

the entire line of ABB IEC motors

and medium-voltage motors,

along with the full range of ABB

industrial

drives.

Customers can

now create packaged

solutions of Baldor and ABB

industrial motors and drives for

most industrial applications.

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mechanical power transmission

products, including Baldor•Dodge®

engineered mounted bearings,

enclosed gear products and power

transmission components, as

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and couplings.

Baldor o� ers strong support and

product solutions for the water,

power generation, oil and gas,

mining, food and beverage, paper

and forest, aggregate and cement,

unit and air handling industries.

� ey provide reliable,

application-speci� c products

and expert knowledge for each

of these markets. Installed base

evaluations are also available to

aid end users in reducing energy

consumption with the right mix

of industrial motors, drives and

gearing in a single application or

throughout an entire facility.

De� ning a Value Formula

More than 30 years ago, Baldor

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perceived by their customers.

Value is de� ned in terms of quality

and service (both as perceived

by the customer) in relation to

cost and time (which are both

measurable). � e result is their

“Value Formula,” which has

become a part of Baldor’s culture.

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directs their work every day.

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Crane Pumps & Systems

(CP&S) was established in

1946 and o� ers customer

solutions from six reputable

brands: Barnes, Burks, Crown,

Deming, Prosser and Weinman.

With an exceptionally broad

o� ering of quality products, Crane

Pumps & Systems has the strength

and the expertise to meet the

needs of an increasingly diverse

array of customers. Manufacturing

facilities are located in Piqua, Ohio

and Zhuji City, Zhejiang province

in China with distribution across

the U.S. and Canada, and other

regions. � eir vision is to provide

quality products and system

solutions and to continuously

improve upon the ease of doing

business for their customers,

employees and stakeholders.

Markets

Municipal

CP&S o� ers quality and

durability in municipal clean

water supply and distribution

as well as wastewater treatment

and collection. CP&S also o� ers

a pressure sewer system that is

� exible, reliable, cost e� ective and

overcomes typical challenges set

forth by gravity sewer systems.

� eir pressure sewer system

designers are some of the best in

the industry helping communities

and stakeholders preserve

the environment and reduce

upfront infrastructure costs.

� eir comprehensive selection of

municipal products and pressure

sewer systems includes: column

sump, dewatering, EcoTRAN

system, e� uent, end suction,

engineered basin, grinder, dry

pit, upgrade core, split case, solids

handling and sewage ejector.

Commercial & Residential

From strip malls to high rise

buildings to residential basements,

CP&S o� ers a complete selection

of pumps that provides a total

� uid solution. With brands that

constitute more than 100 years of

experience and industrial-grade

quality, customers can expect

higher performance. Products

include: � berglass lift stations,

condensate return, dewatering,

end suctions, engineered basins,

fountain, grinder, inline vertical,

regenerative turbine, sewage

ejector, split case, vertical

multistage, non-clog, laundry

trays, transfer and sump.

Industrial

CP&S industrial pumps deliver

a heavy duty, long-lasting

performance. Whether for

fracking, waste transport, on a

commercial � shing vessel, a dry

dock, or marina, they supply

the smallest to the largest

pump needed. As a single source

supplier, they make it convenient

to maintain a well-stocked

inventory. � eir comprehensive

product line includes various

sizes to economically and

e� ciently provide a solution for

applications such as column sump,

Demersible® solids handling,

end suction, vertical inline,

dry pit, regenerative turbine,

self-priming, split case, vertical

multistage and vertical process.

Military

Equipment supporting military

operations must be rugged,

dependable and deliver maximum

output on demand. CP&S has been

a major supplier of all the main

U.S. military programs for more

than 40 years. � ey support the

U.S. military by providing sewage

pumps, bilge pumps, military fuel

and water transfer, emergency

� re� ghting, macerator pumps, and

emergency damage control.

� e Future

CP&S will continue growth

through new product

development and other key

strategic initiatives. � ey have

been making investments in

product development as well as

in infrastructure and intellectual

capital in anticipation of growth.

� ese investments are critical to

enabling growth while maintaining

customer service commitments.

� ey have robust processes in place

to drive internal and supply chain

readiness to respond to customer

needs and market demands.

About Crane Co.

Crane Co. is a diversi� ed

manufacturer of highly

engineered products with a

presence in a number of niche

markets. Crane Co. has more than

11,000 employees working

across 26 countries representing

four business segments:

aerospace and electronics,

engineered materials, payment

and merchandising technologies,

and � uid handling. CP&S is an

operating business unit within

Crane Co.’s � uid handling segment.

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Crane Pumps & Systems420 3rd St. Piqua, OH [email protected]


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Fiberglass Lift Stations are robust pre-

assembled packages available in Pipe Rail Simplex/

Duplex and Hard Piped Simplex Stations. The Hard

Piped Station is an economical solution for shallow

station where rail stations are not required. The Pipe

Rail Station provides ease of pump installations

and maintenance using the quick disconnect

breakaway �tting and stainless guide rails.

CP&S online con�gurator tool and technical

sales sta makes the con�guration process easy

to select the right pump, control panel, basin,

and cover for each unique application. Barnes

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Disc� o’s disc pumps

have been solving the

pumping problems of the

general industry for more than

30 years. � eir unique pumping

mechanism is based on the e� ect

of a boundary layer and viscous

drag principle, which produces

a pulsation-free laminar � ow.

� is technology creates a low-

to-no maintenance system by

minimizing contact between

the pump and the raw material

being pumped. � e results speak

for themselves. Wear on the disc

pump components is greatly

reduced resulting in pump

longevity, reducing operational

costs and saving hundreds of

thousands of dollars in parts,

maintenance and product loss. � e

powerful combination of superior

abrasion resistance, gas-entrained

pumping ability and non-

emulsifying laminar � ow make

the disc pump the ideal choice for

some of the toughest applications.

Products

With the company’s innovative

disc technology, Disc� o is

successfully servicing many

industries including oil and

petrochemical, chemical

processing, municipal water/

wastewater, food and beverage,

pharmaceutical manufacturing,

steel manufacturing, pulp and

paper, general industrial and

specialty applications. � e disc

pump is not a “one pump � ts

all” solution; Disc� o is in the

business of providing exceptional

solutions to some of industry’s

toughest pumping problems. To

stay competitive in the market,

the company o� ers a wide range

of pump con� gurations, materials

of construction and additional

options that they apply

when designing the

most e� ective, e� cient

and highly reliable

pump system for your

application.

Boundary Layer &

Viscous Drag Principle

In the disc pump, the impeller

consists of parallel discs (Dispac)

forming the pumping mechanism

that rotates perpendicular to

the inlet. � e boundary layer

envelopes the � uid and rotates

together with it, creating a

protective barrier that separates

the drive � uid through viscous

drag. Energy is then transferred

successively to the parallel

layers of � uid between the discs,

beginning at the boundary layer.

� is is a powerful and dynamic

force that “pulls” the liquid

smoothly, resulting in a non-

impingement � ow. � e force is

created by the combination of

the boundary layer and viscous

friction, then impulses the

liquid through the volute as a

free pulsations � ow resulting

from these hydrodynamic

characteristics.

Disc Pump NPSH

� e blades of an impeller of a

centrifugal pump rotate inside a

� uid. As the � uid is accelerated

through the blades, low-pressure

regions are formed. As the blades

move faster, the pressure around

them decreases. When the � uid

reaches the vapor pressure as a

result of the decrease in suction

pressure, the � uid begins to

vaporize and small steam bubbles

form. � ese steam bubbles collide

with the rotating blades, causing

waves of pressure and wear on

the impeller. What about Disc� o

pumps? Given that the mechanism

of energy transfer is not done

through contact or impingement

of a solid element but through

the mechanism of boundary

layer and viscous drag (no blades

strike the � uid), it is di� cult for

the � uid particles to reach vapor

pressure. In this case, a disc pump

only requires a quarter of the net

positive suction head (NPSH) of

other industry pumps.

Application

Disc pumps are ideal for pumping

the following: multi-phase � ows

such as liquid-liquid, gas-liquid,

liquid-solid and gas-liquid-solid

(for example, mixture of gas/

oil/water/sand); hundreds of

thousands centipoise (cP) of

viscous slurries, high-solid � uids

to 90 percent solids; abrasive

and/or corrosive � uids; large and

stringy solids up to 8 inches in

diameter; emulsions and delicate/

shear sensitive emulsions.

Additionally, Disc� o pumps are

applicable in high-temperature/

pressure systems.

Discfl o Corporation

Discfl o Corporation 619-596-3181sruiz@discfl o.comdiscfl o.com

efジciently without breakdown. Ideal solutions for reliable, low maintenance

A specialty line of pumps offering superior abrasion and corrosion resistance available

the wear life of a pump over any other type of pump in the industry.

Handles a wide variety of difジcult ﾎuids efジciently and effectively, without breaking down in service. The same pump model can handle ﾎuctuations in temperature, pressure, solids content and even product without breakdown. Horizontal pump line includes: in-line, close-coupled, side-by-side, over-under and self-priming conジgurations for hard-to-pump applications

Offers unique productivity and cost-savings beneジts for users

where sanitary pumps are required.

1672-2 Standards.

Combines heavy duty construction with clog-free operation for hard-to-

Offer exceptional productivity and cost-savings beneジts. Using the innovative Discpac technology, these pumps offer a superior alternative to centrifugal, progressive cavity, lobe and gear pumps for viscous, abrasive, high solids and gas entrained ﾎuids as well as handling shear sensitive and delicate chemicals and emulsions. Tests have proven that Disc pumps can pump oil/water ﾎuids without emulsifying them. Built to API Standards for the Oil & Natural Gas industry.

Ideal for municipal wastewater, Oil & Petrochemical industries and especially efジcient in high viscous, high solids sludge and slurry applications. No close tolerances, pulsation-free ﾎow and is based on a non-contact pumping action.


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DISCFLO CORP. SANTEE, CA 619-596-3181 DISCFLO.COM

PROVIDING RELIABLE SOLUTIONS FOR THE DIFFICULT TO PUMP APPLICATIONS

CANTILEVER DISC PUMPSUtilized in tank or sump environments. Fluctuations in temperature, pressure and solids content are handled efジciently without breakdown. Ideal solutions for reliable, low maintenance operation in the harshest applications.

GLASS LINED PUMPSA specialty line of pumps offering superior abrasion and corrosion resistance available on all standard Disc Pump models. Extends the wear life of a pump over any other type of pump in the industry.

HORIZONTAL PUMPSHandles a wide variety of difジcult ﾎuids efジciently and effectively, without breaking down in service. The same pump model can handle ﾎuctuations in temperature, pressure, solids content and even product without breakdown. Horizontal pump line includes: in-line, close-coupled, side-by-side, over-under and self-priming conジgurations for hard-to-pump applications

SANITARY PUMPSOffers unique productivity and cost-savings beneジts for users in specialized application areas where sanitary pumps are required. Compliant to 3A standards, BS EN 1672-2 Standards.

SUMP & DRY PIT PUMPSCombines heavy duty construction with clog-free operation for hard-to-pump industrial applications.

In-Line Close-Coupled Side-by-Side

API PUMPSOffer exceptional productivity and cost-savings beneジts. Using the innovative Discpac technology, these pumps offer a superior alternative to centrifugal, progressive cavity, lobe and gear pumps for viscous, abrasive, high solids and gas entrained ﾎuids as well as handling shear sensitive and delicate chemicals and emulsions. Tests have proven that Disc pumps can pump oil/water ﾎuids without emulsifying them. Built to API Standards for the Oil & Natural Gas industry.

SUBMERSIBLE PUMPSIdeal for municipal wastewater, Oil & Petrochemical industries and especially efジcient in high viscous, high solids sludge and slurry applications. No close tolerances, pulsation-free ﾎow and is based on a non-contact pumping action.




Dynamatic® is a brand built on more than 80

years of reliable performance. � e Eddy Current

variable speed drive system consists of a constant-

speed, alternating-current induction motor and an

electromagnetic clutch, governed by a small controller.

New drive systems are available with digital control

options for simpli� ed pump-drive system programming.

Existing Eddy Current clutches can be remanufactured at

the Dynamatic factory or retro� tted with new controls for

increased monitoring capabilities. � e company o� ers a

complete line of control upgrades for existing Dynamatic,

Eaton, E.M., US Motor/WER/Emerson, Ideal Electric and

Sterling Eddy Current drives.

When compared to variable frequency drives (VFDs),

especially in medium-voltage water and wastewater

applications, Dynamatic adjustable speed pump-drive

systems can save up to 65

percent in capital costs

alone. Further, the operating

e� ciency of a Dynamatic

adjustable speed drive

increases relative to the

normal operating speed of a

motor, making these drives

ideally suited for water

and wastewater pumping

applications.

Rugged and reliable,

Dynamatic drives and

digital controls are simple

to maintain and are said to

outlast VFDs by as much as

6:1. A Dynamatic pump-drive

system can measurably reduce

lifetime operating costs.

Dynamatic’s team of

engineers can help customers

achieve true system

e� ciency with a Dynamatic

Eddy Current adjustable

speed system.

Dynamatic/Drive Source International, Inc.

Dynamatic/Drive Source International, Inc.7900 Durand Ave., Bldg. 3Sturtevant, WI 53177800-548-2169 [email protected]


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When you specify Gorman-

Rupp, you bene� t from

worldwide service

centers, knowledgeable engineers

and a selection of nearly 3,000

pumps. Gorman-Rupp has been

manufacturing pumps and pumping

systems since 1933. Many of the

innovations introduced by

Gorman-Rupp have become

industry standards.

Gorman-Rupp has manufactured

the high-performance, high-quality

pumps and pumping systems

required for lasting service in the

municipal, water, wastewater,

sewage, industrial, construction,

petroleum and original equipment

manufacturer (OEM) markets.

� e company’s extensive line

of products includes self-priming

centrifugal pumps, standard

centrifugal pumps, submersible

pumps, trash pumps, priming-

assisted pumps and rotary gear

pumps. In addition, Gorman-Rupp

manufactures a complete line

of state-of-the-art packaged lift

stations and booster stations that

include pumps, motors, controls,

piping, accessories and enclosures.

Gorman-Rupp sets the industry

standard for sewage pumping

systems with its line of ReliaSource

lift stations, which include pumps,

motors and controls (complete

sewage lift stations). � e company’s

solids-handling, self-priming and

submersible sewage pumps o� er

maximum dependability and

ease of service. Gorman-Rupp’s

commitment to “total system

responsibility” means you only

have to make one call should you

encounter a problem with your

system—from pumps and controls

to the lights and fans in the

enclosure. Gorman-Rupp

simply o� ers some of

the best sewage pumps

and pumping systems in

the industry.

Gorman-Rupp

has close to one

million square feet

of the most modern

manufacturing and

warehousing facilities

found throughout the

world. As Gorman-Rupp

continues to provide

pumps and pumping

systems to customers

around the globe, they

never lose sight of the

original philosophy that started the

company: innovation, improvement

and superior products.

Gorman-Rupp’s 825,000-square-

foot manufacturing facility and

corporate headquarters located in

Mans� eld, Ohio, accommodates

the most advanced technology

available. State-of-the-art, fully

automated machining centers

provide high-speed, high-quality

machining of pump castings.

Gorman-Rupp has an experienced

sta� of engineers dedicated to the

design and construction of the most

e� cient and serviceable pumps

in the industry. Representatives

are trained to help you select

the proper pumps and related

equipment for your speci� c

application. � ey are also

available to o� er suggestions on

maintaining your equipment for

maximum performance. Should

a problem occur, Gorman-Rupp

is available to provide service

and fast parts supply for your

pump. Gorman-Rupp pumps are

constructed to handle the toughest

jobs. Cast Iron, Bronze, 316

Stainless Steel, CD4MCu and G-R

Hard Iron are available to handle

your corrosive and abrasive � uids.

Gorman-Rupp pumps are at home

anywhere where dependability and

ease of service are essential.

Markets include:

• industrial

• construction

• mining

• municipal sewage

• municipal clean water

• petroleum

• agriculture

• OEM

Gorman-Rupp Pumps

Gorman-Rupp Pumps600 S. Airport Rd.Mansfi eld, OH [email protected]


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Since 1945, Grundfos has

� ourished from one small

factory in Bjerringbro,

Denmark, to a global corporation

with more than 16,000 employees

in more than 80 companies

worldwide. Grundfos is committed

to the North American market

and is continually expanding its

regional expertise. Headquartered

in Downers Grove, Illinois,

Grundfos North America also

has operations, sales and service

facilities in Olathe, Kansas;

Allentown, Pennsylvania; Fresno,

California; Brookshire, Texas;

Indianapolis, Indiana; Selma,

Alabama; and Aurora, Illinois.

In Canada, Grundfos has a sales

facility in Oakville, Ontario, and

in Mexico Grundfos operates a

manufacturing facility in San

Luis Potosí and sales o� ces in

Monterrey and México City.

Products

With an annual production of more

than 16 million pumps, Grundfos

is a global leader in advanced pump

solutions and a trendsetter in

water technology, specializing in

circulator pumps for heating and

air conditioning as well as other

centrifugal pumps for industrial

applications, water supply, sewage

and dosing. Grundfos also produces

standard and submersible motors

as well as state-of-the-art

electronics for monitoring and

controlling pumps.

Applications

Grundfos serves these markets:

Domestic and commercial

buildings: Grundfos circulators

and other pumps provide energy-

e� cient solutions for heating,

water supply and wastewater for

one- and two-family residential

applications. � e company’s

commercial portfolio focuses

on intelligent solutions and

complete, energy-saving systems

for several applications: air

conditioning, � re protection,

pressure boosting, water treatment

and wastewater, and cooling

tower systems.

Industry: Grundfos o� ers

industrial pumps for boosting

pressure and handling water and

other � uids in light-industrial and

process applications. Industries

served include automotive,

industrial water treatment and

wastewater, manufacturing,

mining, machining and marine.

Grundfos Digital Dosing pumps

o� er a high level of accuracy

with e� ective turndown ratios,

permitting a relatively small

number of models to cover a wide

range of applications.

Groundwater/irrigation:

Grundfos o� ers irrigation solutions

that reduce energy costs, conserve

water and maximize productivity.

For applications both large and

small, variable speed pumps

and easily integrated controllers

automatically react to changing

conditions and demands to

reduce operating costs and boost

e� ciency.

Water utility: Grundfos o� ers

transport, distribution and

treatment solutions for clean

water and wastewater. � e

company can supply pumps and

controls for the entire water

distribution system, including

main and local pumping stations,

ensuring reliable management of

pressure zones throughout the

piping network and minimizing

costs and water loss.

Brands

Grundfos provides comprehensive

market coverage in North America

through a number of marquee

product brands with a combined

accumulated service record of 765

years. Together, Grundfos, Peerless

Pump, PACO, Yeomans, Chicago,

Sewer Chewer, Morris Pump and

LaBour Taber o� er a complete

portfolio of products and solutions.

Innovation & Research

While many companies focus

on the short-term bottom line,

Grundfos looks at the market for

the next two decades, investing

heavily in innovation. � e company

reinvests between 4 and 5 percent

of its annual revenue back in

research and product development.

For Grundfos, high pro� tability is

not just an objective but a means to

achieve growth.

Sustainability

High on Grundfos’ agenda is an

aim to improve the environment,

both in terms of the changing

world and the company’s footprint.

By replacing the average pump

with an energy-e� cient Grundfos

product, consumers can reduce

energy consumption by up to

60 percent. Grundfos provides

environmental solutions for water

scarcity, mismanagement of natural

resources, ine� cient infrastructure

and rising CO2 emissions.

Grundfos

Grundfos17100 W. 118th Ter.Olathe, KS [email protected]

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Grundfos has served the North American market for more than

40 years, �ourishing from one small factory in Fresno, Calif., to 17

manufacturing, logistics, sales and service facilities throughout

the region.

Today Grundfos provides comprehensive market coverage

through a number of marquee product brands with a combined

accumulated service record of 765 years.

Together, Grundfos, Peerless Pump, PACO, Yeomans, Chicago,

Sewer Chewer, Morris Pump and LaBour Taber o�er a complete

portfolio of products and solutions to the markets we serve.

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Met-Pro Global Pump

Solutions (MPGPS),

combining the

resources of the Fybroc, Dean

Pump and Sethco brands,

designs, manufactures and

markets centrifugal pumps and

complementary products. Parent

company CECO Environmental

Corporation is a publicly

traded company.

Principal markets served by

Fybroc’s standard � berglass

reinforced vinyl ester resin pumps

include chemical processing,

steel, pulp and paper, electric

utility, aquaculture, aquarium,

desalination, and industrial

and municipal waste treatment.

Fybroc’s � berglass-epoxy resin

pumps expand those markets

to include pharmaceutical,

petrochemical, fertilizer,

pesticide, electronics and metal

� nishing industries.

Dean Pump is recognized

worldwide for pumps that handle

industrial applications including

chemical, petrochemical, re� nery,

pharmaceutical, plastics, pulp

and paper, and wood processing.

Since 1869, Dean Pump has been

recognized for the ability to move

high-temperature liquids (to

850 F) by manufacturers of heat

transfer systems and heat

transfer liquids.

Sethco products, manufactured

from high-strength thermoplastics

and stainless steel, are adaptable

to almost any pumping application

involving corrosive � uids. � ey

are suitable for use in applications

in metal � nishing, electronics,

chemical processing and

wastewater treatment.

Fybroc’s FRP magnetic-drive

centrifugal American National

Standards Institute (ANSI) pump

line currently has 12 pump sizes

(including two self-priming

models) with capacities to 1,500

gallons per minute (gpm). � e

latest 4x6x10 and 4x6x13 sizes can

achieve powers to 100 horsepower.

Other models include horizontal

ANSI, self-primer, vertical,

recessed impeller, close-coupled

and International Organization for

Standardization (IOS).

Dean Pump developed the � rst

hot oil pump for the growing

process industry almost 80 years

ago. Since that time, Dean’s

rugged, service-tested equipment

has set an industry standard

for performance and reliability.

Dean’s R Series high-temperature,

thermal liquid pumps are used

in a host of processes, including

the cooking of � sh, potato chips

and doughnuts, as well as the

manufacture of plastic raw

materials, plastic products, snack

food bags, carpet � ber, tires,

asphalt shingles, automobile

paints and computer chips.

Other Dean Pump models

include horizontal ANSI, self-

priming, vertical, air-cooled,


(API) type and mag-drive

con� gurations. � e DeanLine,

DL and CNV Series pumps

o� er heavy-duty, inline

pump convenience.

Dean also o� ers high-

temperature, air-cooled pumps

in both horizontal and vertical

con� gurations. Series RA and

RAV are designed speci� cally for

hot oil. RWA and RWAV models,

which are for pumping hot water

and glycols, have proven to be

a success in boiler feed, steam

condensate, heating, ventilation

and air conditioning (HVAC) and

heat transfer applications.

Sethco, a manufacturer

of horizontal and vertical

corrosion-resistant centrifugal

pumps with � ow rates to 250

gpm, o� ers a complete line of

pump con� gurations, ranging

from o� -the-shelf drum pumps to

magnetic drive centrifugal pumps,

as well as low horsepower custom-

engineered vertical sump pumps.

A strategic focus on new

product development and

research and development

(R&D) is at the forefront of the

company’s business. MPGPS

recently introduced new products

including Fybroc’s patented, all-

FRP vertical turbine pump. � is

new technology features four

� uid-handling sizes designed

speci� cally for use with seawater

intake, brackish water reverse

osmosis, brine, and recirculation

and transfer applications. With

water as a key resource across a

variety of industries, this new

technology will allow MPGPS to

expand its product reach

into new applications, including

the desalination and water

reuse markets.

� e Telford, Pennsylvania,

facility houses Fybroc and

Sethco. Dean Pump is based in

Indianapolis, Indiana. All products

are sold worldwide through a

network of factory-trained and

authorized distributors.

Met-Pro Global Pump Solutions

Met-Pro Global Pump Solutions700 Emlen Way Telford, PA [email protected]


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Pentair is a global water,

� uid, thermal management

and equipment protection

partner with industry-leading

products, services and solutions

that � t the changing needs of

customers. � e company’s inventive

thinking, collaborative spirit,

disciplined work ethic and

breadth of experts allow it to

deliver inspired solutions for a

changing world.

Pentair’s capabilities are well-

positioned to meet the increasing

needs of its customers—from

individual companies to entire

industries. Pentair combines

its global perspective and

product expertise to deliver

tailored solutions across a range

of verticals:

• Energy—Keeping people and

businesses moving. Pentair

provides products, services

and solutions to oil and gas,

power, and mining customers,

keeping vital operations running

e� ciently, e� ectively and safely.

• Industrial—Essential to

producing the products that

people use and enjoy. Pentair

provides products, services

and systems to support and

maintain critical processes in

chemical, pharmaceutical and

manufacturing applications.

With Pentair, facilities get

the technology they need to

drive performance.

• Food & Beverage—Nourishing

society. Pentair plays an essential

role in the global food industry

from seed to table, working

across the entire spectrum of

food cultivation, processing

and delivery. Its global

experience and product lines

allow the company to design

systems to meet the unique

needs of agriculture and

aquaculture, food and beverage

processing, and food service

facilities worldwide.

• Infrastructure—Connecting raw

materials to processing, resources

to users and populations to each

other. Pentair is a partner to

cities and industries worldwide.

Its products and systems keep

municipal, telecommunication

and network, and transportation

clients connected and the world

growing sustainably.

• Residential & Commercial—

Improving the safety, operation

and enjoyment of residential and

commercial products. Pentair’s

continual innovation can be felt

in daily life and � ow of global

commerce. From systems in the

home to machinery at business

sites, the company helps support

critical maintenance and

safety systems in residential,

commercial, and recreation

and leisure applications.

Pentair’s pumps and pumping

systems work to solve problems

in these verticals:

• Helping businesses run

e� ciently by removing

unwanted waste from coal mines

to skyscrapers

• Ensuring minimal

environmental impact by

disposing wastewater from

pharmaceutical companies to

family houses

• Handling the delicate pumping

of milk for dairy farms to

natural gas for oil re� neries

As important as Pentair’s past

accomplishments have been,

future opportunities promise

to be even more signi� cant. � e

world’s population is growing and

increasing in wealth and driving

demand for infrastructure, energy

and clean water. Pentair is

uniquely positioned to help meet

these needs.

� rough its capabilities as a

company, its innovative products

and its values, Pentair has the

opportunity to de� ne a clear

and compelling role in the global

community. Everything the

company does is driven by its

passion to help people live

better, and it is committed to

creating inspired solutions for a

changing world.

Pentair

Pentair5500 Wayzata Blvd.Minneapolis, MN 55416763-545-1730pentair.com


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For more than 65 years,

Ruhrpumpen has been

synonymous worldwide

with innovation and reliability for

pumping technology. Ruhrpumpen

is an innovative and e� cient

centrifugal pump technology

company that o� ers operators

of pump systems a wide range of

quality products. Ruhrpumpen is

committed to global applications

with a complete range of pumps,

� re pump packages and related

products—such as decoking

systems and tools to support

the core markets, namely oil and

gas, petrochemical, power, heavy

industry applications, mining and

water services.

� e broad product line complies

with the most demanding quality

speci� cations and goes beyond

stringent industry standards

such as American Petroleum

Institute (API), American National

Standards Institute (ANSI),

Hydraulic Institute, Underwriters

Laboratories, Factory Mutual and

International Organization for

Standardization 9001.

Ruhrpumpen is vertically

integrated with its own

foundry, machine shop, pump

manufacturing plants and service

centers worldwide. � e foundry

houses a no-bake molding process

and state-of-the-art induction

furnaces and can produce almost

all the material needed—from

gray iron, ductile iron, low carbon

steel and austenitic to ferritic/

martensitic stainless steels. With

the new investments in the melting

shop, the capacity was increased to

pour up to 7,000 kilograms (14,432

pounds) gross weight.

With the Ruhrpumpen machine

shop, the company can rely on

more than 110 computer numerical

control machines and more than

180 conventional machines to

satisfy machining requirements.

� e company’s pumps can

handle head requirements as high

as 4,000 meters (13,000 feet),

and capacities up to 68,000 cubic

meters per hour (300,000 gallons

per minute). Ruhrpumpen’s time-

proven designs cover a range from

cryogenic temperatures of -196 C

(-310 F) up to 400 C (752 F).

Ruhrpumpen has product

lines for every application—API

applications, ANSI applications,

pipelines, cryogenic, � re pumps,

decoking, cooling water and

agricultural. Ruhrpumpen’s

dedication to the pumping world

goes beyond simply supplying

products for new installations

and o� ers a complete solution

for service support—such as

engineering services, service and

repairs, � eld services, synergetic

retro� t, nuclear service pumps,


parts, reverse engineering and a

training center.

With strategically located

manufacturing plants, operating

o� ces and service centers in many

parts of the world, Ruhrpumpen

is a global pump company with

the strength to focus on the local

necessities of each client. � is

background gives Ruhrpumpen

the advantage and stability to

be a reliable integrated global

supplier of centrifugal pumps.

� e company’s leadership raised

Ruhrpumpen to its current level.

Its pumps and clients can be found

in more than 90 countries.

Ruhrpumpen is committed

to growth. � rough capital

investments, acquisitions, product

development and a strong focus

on customer needs, Ruhrpumpen

has emerged as a global supplier

of highly engineered centrifugal

pumps and related products.

Ruhrpumpen

Ruhrpumpen (USA)4501 South 86th East Ave.Tulsa, OK [email protected] ruhrpumpen.com


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Since 1912, � e Ruthman

Companies has achieved

through continuous growth,

innovation and service what few

manufacturers in the pumping

industry have...over a century

of success in the � uid handling

industry. With a host of partners

worldwide, Ruthman Companies

has the ability to serve industries

in North America, Europe, the

Middle East and China.

� e success story begins in 1924

with Alois Ruthman’s design of the

� rst vertical ball-bearing machine

tool coolant pump and named it

“� e Gusher.” In 1949, � omas

R. Ruthman joined his father’s

company and, as president, is still

active in the company today, along

with his son, � omas G. Ruthman,

executive vice president, who

joined the company in the mid-

1990s. Pete Smith, who joined the

company in1929, was joined by his

son Les Smith in 1960. Les Smith

is now executive vice president.

� e “extended family”

now includes more than 200

employees, as well as a global

network of sales, distribution

and service representatives and

strategically located distributors

and repair services.

� e Ruthman Companies

� agship brand, Gusher, which

now includes more than 11,000

products, is today stronger

than ever, largely because of

the Ruthman customer-based

manufacturing and marketing

philosophy. While many in the

industry are content in producing

“o� the shelf” standard models,

Gusher engineers products for

speci� c customer requirements

and is willing to meet unusual

situations with innovative

engineering. � e result is Gusher’s

unique acquired expertise

and ability to serve today’s

global market with one of the

largest selections of pumps and

equipment available anywhere

in the world. Gusher Pumps is a

member of the Hydraulic Institute,

the authoritative resource for the

North American pump industry

for information on emerging

industry trends and market data.

Hydraulic Institute members

are among the most thoroughly

informed and successful in the

pump industry.

Gusher’s extensive product line

gives evidence of its unique ability

to meet a huge variety and range

of applications for a vast array of

industries. � e extensive scope

of the line includes the Gusher

7071 ANSI Series pumps, � e 7550

series pumps, designed for heavy

duty industrial applications and

the vertical top pull-out 7600 for

e� cient pump interchangeability.

Gusher’s molten metal pumps

handle liquid metals up to 1,200

degrees Fahrenheit. � e line

also includes self-priming units,

stainless steel immersion models,

high-pressure multi-stage pumps,

sealless immersion designs and

many more.

Today, the Ruthman family

of companies includes: Gusher

Pumps of Williamstown and

Dry Ridge, Kentucky; G usher

Pumps of Newcastle, Indiana;

Gusher Pumps of California;

and Gusher Shanghai, China.

Birmingham Pump Supplies and

Beresford Pumps of England

are manufacturers of specialty

centrifugal pumps in England.

BSM Pump Corporation

specializes in positive

displacement gear pumps. Ful� o

Specialties manufactures the

industry standard in hydraulic

pressure relief valves. Great Lakes

Pump and Supply distributes

pumps and related products in

the Midwest U.S. Great Southern

Pump serves the Florida municipal

market. Nagle Pumps of Chicago

manufactures heavy-duty sludge

and slurry pumps to a global

market. Process Systems Inc. is a

manufacturer of turbine pumps,

including the Ruthman-owned

Deming® Vertical Turbine Pump

brand. Ruthmann Pumpen of

Germany produces DIN standard

pumps for the European and

Middle Eastern markets.

Vulcan Tool of Dayton, Ohio

manufactures tool and die making

equipment. Wagner Process

Equipment of California serves

the industrial and municipal

equipment needs in California

and Nevada.

Gusher and the Ruthman

Company partners’ success and

growth is primarily due to a

continuous willingness and ability

to meet the challenges presented

by customers and the industry for

innovative products and solutions.

Ruthman Companies & Gusher Pumps

Ruthman Companies1212 Streng St.Cincinnati, OH 45223513-559-1900ruthmancompanies.com


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For more than 90 years, Sims

Pump Company has been a

leader in pump technology.

Sims has worked to develop an

excellent reputation for o� ering

innovative solutions for marine and

industrial pump applications.

� e Simsite® Advantage

Sims Pump Company has been

manufacturing Simsite® structural

graphite composite engineered

pumps, impellers, casing wear rings,

mechanical seals and many other

pump components since 1961.

� ese patented Simsite pumps and

pump parts are technology upgrades

for new or existing pumps. SIMS

Pump has the ability to make any

centrifugal pump energy e� cient

and long lasting. Simsite pump

products outlast and outperform

traditional metallic pumps by many

years. All Simsite pumps and pump

components improve performance,

longevity and e� ciency. � ey

also eliminate corrosion, erosion

and cavitation problems. Simsite

pumps and parts are lightweight

(1/6 metal), self-lubricating and

something di� erent than what

you’ve experienced before. � e

Simsite advantage is the capability

to adjust performance to

maximize e� ciency. Sims can a

djust the design of the impeller to

maximize e� ciency at the actual

rated operating point required by

the customer.

Industries Served

Sims primary customer base consists

of customers who are pumping

corrosive products. � ese customers

include the U.S. Navy (Certi� ed)

and other navies around the world,

the marine and o� shore, chemical,

power generation, wastewater,

and oil and gas industries. Simsite

products are also used in a broad

range of industries including,

chemical, food processing, paper

and pulp, re� ning, petrochemical,

sewage treatment, mining, plating,

skiing, steel, farming, water

treatment, textile and utilities.

Products

Sims products include a complete

range of precision machined and

engineered pumps, (vertical and

horizontal) impellers, casing rings,

bearings and sleeve wet ends, and

other replacement parts for all

centrifugal pumps. Sims specializes

in upgrading impellers and rings,

for any centrifugal pump. All

products are 100-percent made in

the United States.

Technical Services

Application engineering, service

and support are provided from the

corporate headquarters in Hoboken,

New Jersey. Sims has hydraulic

design, � nite element analysis

(FEA), and computational � uid

dynamics (CFD) capability. Sims

specializes in corrosion resistance,

life-cycle extension, e� ciency and

troubleshooting centrifugal pumps.

All of the Sims design engineers

are specialists in pump and

impeller design and in the design of

structural composites.

� e Sims engineering service and

support sta� can design replacement

parts and/or complete pumps

to meet the speci� c needs and

performance requirements of every

customer requirement.

Sims Pump Valve Company, Inc.

Sims Pump Valve Company, Inc.1314 Park Ave.Hoboken, New Jersey 07030201-792-0600 [email protected]


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At Smith & Loveless, they

revolutionize the way

you tackle wastewater

and stormwater pumping. � eir

specially-crafted non-clog,

solids handling pumps and

innovative factory-built pump

station design concepts pave the

way for municipalities, private

developments and industry to

reap the bene� ts of single-source

solutions, ease of operation and

operator-safe maintenance. � e

result is e� cient performance,

long service life and realized

savings. � e proven track record

of longevity, veri� ed by decades of

successful installations sustained

by robust construction and

operator-friendly features, enables

them to brand their newest pump

station series, introduced this fall,

as EVERLAST™ Pump Stations.

� e S&L Approach

Founded in 1946, Smith & Loveless

is a U.S. manufacturer of water and

wastewater pumping and treatment

systems for municipal and

industrial applications, including

pumps, lift stations, membrane

bioreactors, packaged treatment,

screens, grit removal, � ltration

and aeration systems. From their

world headquarters in metropolitan

Kansas City, S&L operates o� ces

and a� liated companies in

metropolitan Los Angeles, Atlanta,

Denver, London and Auckland.

S&L Engineering boasts more than

30 engineers, including several

licensed professionally. Smith &

Loveless’ extensive manufacturing

capabilities span more than

120,000 square feet for system

assembly, allowing them to provide

single-source solutions. � eir

ability to test complete pumping

systems at actual conditions before

they ship delivers signi� cant

value and peace of mind to

their customers.

Pumps & Priming

� e key to S&L’s e� cient pumping

systems is the construction of S&L

non-clog pumps, each designed

to meet the 10 states standard

for passing 3-inch solids. � ese

pumps—with their exclusive

oversize stainless-steel pump

shafts, oversize bearings, and

bronze seal housings—deliver

one of the industry’s longest

service life and high e� ciencies.

� e larger diameter of the shaft

provides increased rigidity, while

its stainless steel composition

eliminates the possibility of

rusting, one of the leading

causes of eventual pump failure

for wastewater solids handling

pumps. Pumping systems include

vertical, non-clog � ooded suction

(underground) and vacuum-

primed (above-grade) pumps,

pre-engineered lift stations,

custom-engineered pump stations,

skid and trailer mounted systems,

stormwater pumps and water

booster pump stations.

� e Wet Well Mounted

Advantage

� e premier S&L pumping

solution is the newly launched

EVERLAST wet well mounted

pump station series. By mounting

sleek lift station designs above

the wet well at the surface level,

wastewater pumping becomes

dramatically simpler, safer and

more economical, while o� ering

the best life cycle costs of any

pump station design in the world.

Con� ned space requirements,

prevalent in the use of submersible

pumps, are eliminated because

wet well entry is not required

for inspection or maintenance.

� is contributes signi� cantly to

lower parts and operations and

maintenance (O&M) costs—

documented as much as 50-plus

percent—and long service life.

Because of the packaged design

of the station, installation and

start-up is easy and can be achieved

within a few hours. Best of all, with

its DURO-LAST™ baseplate and

durable construction, S&L can o� er

the industry’s longest warranty

protection for pump stations.

Available in two-pump, three-

pump, and four-pump series

arrangements, in above-grade,

semi-recessed and CAPSULAR®

con� gurations, EVERLAST wet well

mounted pump stations feature

pumping capacities (up to 12 inches

in size) of up to 20,000 gallons per

minute (gpm) and 500 feet total

dynamic head (tdh).

Smith & Loveless Inc.

Smith & Loveless Inc.

800-898-9122

[email protected]

smithandloveless.com


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TECO-Westinghouse

Motor Company (TWMC)

takes great pride in

their commitment to provide

high quality and premium

craftsmanship of AC & DC motors

and generators. In addition to

motors, TWMC is proud to provide

quality variable frequency drives

(VFDs) and soft starters, as well

as large motor repair services

for a myriad of businesses in all

industries including petroleum,

chemical, water/wastewater,

mining, marine propulsion, steel

and electric utility production.

Ranging from ¼ to 100,000

horsepower (HP), TWMC’s durable

high-quality machines are used to

power projects of all sizes.

TECO-Westinghouse o� ers a

wide variety of motor product

lines to better serve customers’

needs. Proven experience in

providing custom-engineered

vertical and horizontal induction

and synchronous motors for the

electric utility, petrochemical

and water/wastewater industry

speaks for itself. In recent

advancements, TWMC extended

the stocked product line for low

voltage vertical hollow shaft

motors up to 400 HP and now

o� ers medium and low voltage

vertical solid shaft motors from

stock as well. � ese vertical

motors meet National Electrical

Manufacturers Association

(NEMA) Premium E� ciency

levels, providing an alternative

solution to the standard pump

motor. TECO-Westinghouse

recommends pairing one of these

vertical motors with a new F510,

low voltage pump and fan VFD for

optimal performance. Customers

save as much as 50 percent on

power by reducing motor activity

to 25 percent.

Other product introductions

include medium voltage VFDs

in NEMA 3R and NEMA 12

enclosures that are manufactured

in the U.S. and medium voltage,

horizontal, SG motors from 800

to 3000 HP that are carried in

stock. More low voltage VFD

options include the L510, an

advanced micro drive; the E510,

which is designed for NEMA 4

applications; and the A510, a

heavy duty drive that is versatile

enough to be used for general

applications and tough enough

for demanding applications

like reciprocating pumps,

compressors, and other high

torque loads.

TWMC continues to evolve

and looks forward to serving

customers’ needs by promoting

motor and drive solutions that

optimize customer e� ciencies

and needs. � e capacities of the

Round Rock factory, synthesized

with TECO-Westinghouse’s global

manufacturing resources have

uniquely positioned the company

to be internationally recognized

with an American tradition for

excellence in quality.

TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company

TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company5100 N. IH-35Round Rock, TX 78681800-451-8798 [email protected]


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Yaskawa takes quality

personally. � eir drive

packages o� er the highest

mean time between failure (MTBF)

in the world. � e relationships they

have with customers ensure mutual

bene� ts. � e partnerships Yaskawa

cultivates with distributors adds

value to the way they work with you.

Yaskawa Quality

Yaskawa hires great people and

continuously trains them to be able to

serve your needs better. � ey deliver

product on time. It works out of the

box. � ey answer questions promptly

and never back down from challenges.

To Yaskawa, quality means doing

everything they can to make their

customer, partner and employee

experiences great ones. � ey commit

to that philosophy every day. � ey

make it happen, because to them,

it’s personal.

iQpump® Drives

Yaskawa’s family of iQpump drives

o� ers a wide variety of package

options and the most advanced

comprehensive pump and motor

protection in the industry,

while still maintaining ease

of setup and diagnostics

designed for pump operators

and service technicians.

� eir integrated pump

speci� c software allows for

a wide range of pumping

applications from constant

pressure, � ow, geothermal,

multiple pump booster systems to wet

well lift stations and many others.

As process variables change, iQpump

automatically adjusts pump operating

conditions to meet system demand,

while maintaining pump performance

and protection. � eir goal is to ensure

that the pump is operating at the best

e� ciency point (BEP) on the curve

so that the system produces only

what is required, saving energy and

decreasing life cycle costs.

When your pump control needs

are wide ranging from pressure,

� ow, level, pump down, geothermal,

enhanced input/output (I/O) and

network communications, Yaskawa’s

iQpump1000 o� ers one simple

comprehensive drive and software

package. iQpump1000 is your total

pumping solution for whatever your

system demands, while maintaining

the simple pump terminology

programming customers have come

to expect.

Yaskawa understands that

many light commercial, industrial,

agricultural and ground water well

systems are looking for a more cost

e� ective simplex and multiplex

constant pressure pump control

solution without sacri� cing what they

have come to enjoy from Yaskawa.

iQpump Micro o� ers many of the

same comprehensive software

features and control along with the

same programming interface as

iQpump1000, but in a package that

saves cost. iQpump Micro is available

in National electrical Manufacturers

Association (NEMA) 1, NEMA-4X and

NEMA 3R.

iQpump Drive Product Range

200-240 volt (V) single phase: 1 to 5

horsepower (HP)

200-240V � ree Phase: 3/4 to 175 HP

380-480V � ree Phase: 1 to 1000 HP

500-600V � ree Phase: 2 to 250 HP

Yaskawa America, Inc.

Yaskawa America, Inc.2121 Norman Dr. South Waukegan, IL 60085800-YASKAWA or [email protected] yaskawa.com


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Blue-White® manufactures products

for industrial and municipal water

and wastewater treatment. Products

include: chemical metering injector pumps;

skid systems; and ultrasonic, variable area and

digital � ow meters.

Flex-Pro peristaltic metering injector

pumps have outputs ranging from 0.02 to

158.5 gallons per hour (GPH), output pressure

rating 125 pounds per square inch (psi)/8.6

bar, automated parts per million dosing,

digital touch pad with menu-driven software,

patented tube failure detection system, and

are NEMA 4X (IP 66). A2 and A3 models

feature the exclusive, patented Flex-A-Prene

pump tube with unmatched tube life, precise

� ow rate, and high chemical resistance. � ey

will retro� t pumps in the � eld.

Chem-Pro diaphragm metering injector

pumps have a large, intuitive control pad.

Remote start/stop is standard; 4-20mA

output, upgradeable � rmware, terminal block

connectors with additional junction box ports

for external wiring, Pro� bus, Pro� net and

Ethernet are available. Chem-Pro is NEMA

4x (IP 66). Equipped with the exclusive Dia-

Flex Diaphragm Manufactured 100 percent

in-house, this single-piece, longer-lasting

design does not have multiple layers like

traditional diaphragms. With zero breakdown

or delamination, � eld maintenance and

down time is decreased. � e pump head is

now entirely polyvinylidene � uoride (PVDF),

reducing chemical compatibility issues.

Sonic-Pro S1, S2 and S3 hybrid ultrasonic

� ow meters measure � ow using Doppler or

transit time methods. Sonic-Pro features non-

invasive clamp-on transducers and is NEMA

4X / IP 66.

Blue-White Industries

Blue-White Industries5300 Business Dr.Huntington Beach, CA 92649 [email protected]

5300 Business Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 USA 714-893-8529 • fax: 714-894-9492 • [email protected]

www.blue-white.com

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Since 1985, ALL-TEST Pro, LLC, has provided

some of the most advanced testing and

troubleshooting tools for alternating current

(AC) and direct current (DC) motors, coils, windings,

transformers, generators and more to a wide range

of industries worldwide. With a full line of testing

instruments, software,

accessories and training

programs, ALL-TEST Pro

has the tools you need

to perform advanced

non-destructive motor

testing and analysis for

both de-energized

motor circuit analysis

and energized electrical

signature and power

analysis.

� e extensive

capabilities of the

instruments, coupled with dependable post-

sale training and technical support, ensure improved

productivity, reduced downtime and a rapid return

on investment.

Motor Testing Instruments

Several of the company’s easy-to-use models include

intuitive integrated software, enabling users to

perform testing and report on equipment trending and

analysis with a single handheld instrument. Models for

de-energized motors provide early detection of internal

winding faults for predictive maintenance, quality

control and troubleshooting. Energized motor testing

models provide immediate information about incoming

power and mechanical and electrical health, as well as

analysis of the driven load. Built-in memory allows test

data storage for reference.

Applications

ALL-TEST Pro equipment is presently used in

commercial, government

and military institutions

worldwide. Applications

include AC/DC electric

motors, transmission and

distribution transformers,

machine tool motors and

servo motors, AC/DC

traction motors and more.

ALL-TEST Pro, LLC

ALL-TEST Pro, [email protected]

Finally…Electric Motor Testing

Made VERY Easy!

The AT5 Motor

Circuit Analyzer

Complete electric motorhealth analysis in minutes!

www.alltestpro.com

Complete stator & rotor

analysis – Detect early

faults in AC & DC motors,

transformers and

generators

Auto diagnosis within

instrument – immediate

health status report

Route-based testing and

trending – ideal for

predictive maintenance

Tests can be performed

from distances of over

1,000 feet away

Report shows bad

connections, winding &

turn faults, air gap, broken

bar, contamination and

ground faults

PredictiveMaintenance

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The ideal instrumentsfor troubleshooting, quality control and

predictive maintenance of electric motors,

transformers and generators

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BJM Pumps, LLC

BJM Pumps, LLC, is headquartered

in Old Saybrook,

Connecticut, and has provided

� uid handling solutions for industrial

and municipal services since 1983.

During its 30-year history, BJM Pumps

has grown quickly by supplying world-

class pumps and accessories throughout

the Americas.

Products are priced competitively

through its global network of stocking

distributors in the U.S., Canada and

South America.

BJM Pumps supplies a wide

variety of submersible pumps and

pump accessories for many di� erent

applications.

� e company’s products include:

• Slurry pumps

• Stainless-steel pumps

• Corrosion-resistant

pumps

• Sump pumps

• Sewage pumps

• Trash pumps

• Sludge pumps

• Non-clog pumps

• Solids-handling pumps

• Shredder pumps

• Vortex pumps

• Submersible dewatering pumps

• Sand pumps

• Agitator pumps

• Hydraulic pumps

• Explosion-proof pumps

• Utility pumps

• Specialty pumps—such as 12-volt

pumps and residue pumps (or

mop-up-pump)

BJM Pumps, LLC123 Spencer Plain Rd.Old Saybrook, CT [email protected]

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Since 1976, BLACOH Fluid Control

has been a leader and expert in

the manufacture of � uid control

products and pulsation dampeners

for municipal and industrial process

industries and virtually every application

from the harshest chemicals to the most

delicate cosmetics.

To meet the full scope of its customers’

needs and to broaden the already diverse

family of products and professional

services, BLACOH has expanded its

depth of industry expertise with the

launch of BLACOH Surge Control and

BLACOH Metal Solutions.

BLACOH Surge Control provides

customized engineering solutions for

large-scale pressure vessels in surge

protection, pressure regulation, storage

and pump control. � e engineering team

and processing experts serve a growing

sector of the market

that requires advanced

technical support and

computer analysis to avoid

costly mistakes. Dedicated

to delivering system-wide

surge assessment and modeling services,

BLACOH Surge Control provides fully

personalized consulting from start

to � nish.

BLACOH Metal Solutions o� ers a

one-stop sourcing service for metal

tubing and piping products. Backed with

world-class experiences handling � uid

processes and established relationships

with leading suppliers worldwide,

BLACOH Metal Solutions provides

convenience and reliability to source all

metal product needs.

Combined with the strength of

BLACOH’s core values and commitment

to their customers’ success, BLACOH

Industries is dedicated to providing

comprehensive technical and

engineering support to deliver

products and services with proven

and reliable results.

BLACOH Industries

BLACOH Industries601 Columbia Ave., Bldg. DRiverside, CA 92507800-603-7867 [email protected]



After 75 years, Carver Pump

Company continues to supply

pumps for some of the toughest

industrial and military applications.

During this time, the company has

attained a reputation for creating value

by building premium quality pumps used

by the automotive, chemical processing,

mining, re� ning, power generation,

general manufacturing and

pulp/paper markets.

Boasting a rugged product line that

o� ers horizontal and vertical end suction,

multi-stage, axial split case self-priming,

and American Petroleum Institute (API)

pumps, Carver equipment is used in

land-based, mobile and shipboard

installations. Designed for applications

that require moderate- to high-

discharge pressures, Carver engineered a

horizontal ring section multistage pump

known as the RS Series.

� e RS Series is available in � ve sizes

with � ows ranging up to 1,400 gallons

per minute and pressures up to 1,500

psi. Featuring a product lubricated radial

sleeve bearing as standard and two

matched angular contact bearings to

handle the thrust, a low-pressure

suction side mechanical seal handles

most requirements.

Depending on the installation/

application, these units are also available

in a dual bearing/seal arrangement as

an alternative design, which uses ball

bearings for both radial and thrust

loads, plus a balanced mechanical seal

for the discharge end. � ese units are

ideally suited for industrial and process

applications including pressure boost

systems, boiler feed, reverse osmosis,

desalination and mine dewatering.

Carver Pump Company

Do you have flows up to 1,400 US GPM (320 m3/hr), heads up to3,400 feet (1,000 m),pressures up to 1,500 psig(100 bar), temperatures from20˚F to 300˚F (-30˚C to 149˚C), and speeds up to 3,500 RPM? Then you need Carver Pump RS Series muscle!

Designed for moderate to high pressure pumping applications,the RS is available in five basic sizes with overall performance to1,000HP. As a standard, with a product lubricated radial sleevebearing and two matched angular contact ball bearings forthrust, it only takes a mechanical seal on the low pressure,suction side to seal the pump. Optional features include ballbearings on both ends with an outboard mechanical seal,various seal flushing arrange ments and bearing frame cooling.These features make the RS ideally suited for Industrial andProcess applications including Pressure Boost Systems, BoilerFeed, Reverse Osmosis, Desalination and Mine Dewatering.Whatever your application, let us build the muscle you need!

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Creating Value.Carver Pump Company2415 Park AvenueMuscatine, IA 52761563.263.3410Fax: 563.262.0510www.carverpump.com


Carver Pump Company2415 Park Ave.Muscatine, IA [email protected] carverpump.com


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CENTA Corporation is a global

leader in the innovation and

manufacture of � exible couplings

and drive shafting solutions for

torsional vibration and misalignment-

related problems.

With more than 20 coupling

designs—and more than 16 million

couplings sold—CENTA has the solution

for power transmission systems driven

by either gas/diesel engines or

electric motors.

CENTA’s coupling solutions range

from torsionally very soft—for high

inertia systems like splitter gears—

to torsionally very sti� —for simple

inline pump drives. CENTAFLEX Series

A o� ers a versatile coupling solution with

extremely low shaft-bearing loads for

improved equipment reliability. CENTA’s

design and calculation engineers ensure

that all equipment receives the

required attention as well as the ideal

coupling solution.

CENTA Corporation

CENTA Corporation2570 Beverly Dr. #128Aurora, IL [email protected] centa.info

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Founded in 1910, Dickow Pump

Company is the Western

Hemisphere representative of

Dickow Pumpen KG of Waldkraiburg,

Germany. Headquartered in Marietta,

Georgia, the company covers the

Americas. Dickow is International

Organization for Standardization (ISO)

9000-certi� ed and a partner supplier.

Dickow also serves the petrochemical,

plastics, � bers, paper, pharmaceutical,

re� ning, latex, textile, heat-transfer, and

oil and gas industries. Its major products

include heavy-duty, metallic, magnetically

coupled, sealless centrifugal pumps:

• Type—NML/AMF horizontal

centrifugal pump per Deutsches

Institut für Normung (DIN) 24256/ISO

2858 or American National Standards

Institute (ANSI)/American Society of

Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B73.1

• Type—AMB horizontal centrifugal

pump, close-coupled with standard

electric motor per ANSI/ASME B73.1

• Type—NMR horizontal centrifugal

pump per American Petroleum

Institute (API) 610

• Type—NMWR horizontal thermal oil

circulation pump for temperatures to

800 F without external cooling

• Type—KMV vertical single-stage,

centrifugal, in-line construction, close-

coupled with standard electric motor

• Type—NHL/HPL horizontal, single-

stage for high-temperature water, up to

536 F and 1,160 psi

• Type—SCM horizontal multistage self-

priming with low net positive

suction head values suitable for

handling boiling liquids

• Type—HZM multistage centrifugal

pump for di� erential heads up to 1,000

feet total dynamic head

• Type—PRM heavy-duty sealless pump

according to API 685

Service technicians undergo continuous

training. Field service is available 24

hours per day, 365 days per year.

Dickow Pump Company

Dickow Pump Company1738 Sands Pl., S.E., Bldg. 200Marietta, GA [email protected] dickow.com



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Satis� ed customers are a mutual

e� ort. � e complete DP Pumps

team is there to o� er customized

and distinctive services and keep

customers satis� ed.

Fast & Agile, Customer-Oriented

DP Pumps develops, manufactures and

distributes pumps from the Netherlands.

With quick turnaround and clear

communication, DP can meet special

customer requirements immediately.

Advice & Support

DP always serves its customers with

committed and experienced specialists,

supported by engineers of its own

research and development (R&D)

department. DP Pumps specialists can

even support you on location all over

the world.

Optimal Availability

DP delivers almost every product

within two working days from the

central stock in St. Louis.

If a required product is not available

in stock they assure fast delivery from

their factory in the Netherlands. DP

pumps wants to serve its customers

both standard and tailor-made

solutions.

DP Pumps

DP Pumps+31 172 [email protected]

For 50 years DP Pumps has been the preferred ‘silent partner’ behind successful OEM’s, distributors, dealers and engineers in over 20 countries.

With DP Pumps USA you will have a loyal par tner, receive competitive & flexible pr icing, enjoy premium & consistent quality, have access to sales & marketing resources and get

over 100 combined years of pumps & systems exper tise .

YOUR SILENT PARTNER

Represented by Global Pump Marketing

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EMEC pumps are designed and built

speci� cally for water treatment

applications to cost-e� ectively

deliver the most accurate, reliable

performance possible.

A new generation of controllers gives

complete control of chemical metering

pumps and valves in a broad range of

water treatment applications.

� e EMEC software allows end

users to utilize any type of sensor

to measure pH/oxidation-reduction

potential (ORP), free and total chlorine,

conductivity, turbidity, oxygen and

� owmeter input.

For more than 30 years, EMEC has

had a passion and a solid industrial

background to o� er you the following:

• High-performance solutions to satisfy

your water treatment needs

• Service and maintenance

requirements to maximize the life of

your pump

• Innovative technology to reduce your

operating costs

EMEC metering pumps and controllers

are able to help you advance your

operations with a more nimble and

modern approach to water treatment.

EMEC’s solutions constitute one of the

industry’s most comprehensive lines of

products that are precise, accurate

and sensitive.

EMEC systems allow you to control

your plant via remote access to the

ERMES communications system’s website

anytime and anywhere.

Using your computer, smartphone

or tablet and an Internet connection,

you can check, analyze and modify

instrument parameters.

EMEC products are 100 percent

made in Italy and are now available in

the U.S. with complete support and

professional assistance.

EMEC SRL

EMEC SRLVia Donatori di Sangue1-02100 Rieti, Italy949-545-4021 or +39 [email protected]

EMEC systems allow you to control your plant

via remote access to the ERMES communications

system’s website anytime and anywhere.



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Environment One Corporation

(E/One) is a diversi� ed, high-

technology company located in

Niskayuna, New York. Manufacturing,

engineering, administration and

marketing operations are managed

from Niskayuna. Environment One

also maintains regional sales o� ces in

key cities in the U.S. and

Australia. Environment

One Corporation is owned

by Precision Castparts

Corp. (PCC), a worldwide

manufacturer of complex

metal components and

products.

Sewer Systems

Low-pressure, gravity-

independent, contour-

following sewage collection

systems were pioneered by Environment

One. E/One Sewer® systems have

proven to be an economical and e� ective

method of sewering otherwise di� cult

land areas, such as � at, wet, rocky and

hilly terrain.

At the heart of an E/One Sewer

is the grinder pump, developed by

Environment One. � ese units accept

household sanitary waste, grind it into

a � ne slurry and pressurize it to permit

transport through small-diameter pipes.

E/One Sewer Systems serve more than 1

million end users daily.

E/One’s Sewer Systems business is ISO

9001:2008 certi� ed.

Environment One Corporation (E/One)

Environment One Corporation (E/One)

518-346-6161

[email protected]

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Hoosier Pattern, Inc. (HPI)

has been a part of the

pattern making and

additive manufacturing businesses

since opening their doors in 1997.

Located in Decatur, Indiana, Hoosier

Pattern sits in a 40,000 square-foot

warehouse and serves a variety

of industries including foundries,

automotive, consumer appliances,

marine and agriculture.

� e Hoosier Pattern team is always

ready and willing to help your team

create products with the highest

commitment to quality for every

customer. � e sta� is well-educated

and up-to-date in their knowledge

of the equipment used. � e depth of

knowledge that the team has gives HPI

the upper hand.

� e technology Hoosier Pattern has

is second to none. HPI has almost 20

di� erent machining centers to take on

all of your foundry tooling needs. Aside

from those, HPI houses 2 S-Max 3-D

sand printers—perfect for low-volume

production volumes and designs

with complexity. Whether you have a

computer aided design (CAD) � le ready

to go or have an idea that isn’t even on

paper yet, the HPI team can get the job

done on time.

� e company works closely with

customers on every project, making

it easy to keep projects evolving and

help audit designs on the � y. HPI

strives for excellence on every job they

take, and to them, “on-time delivery”

means just that. If they promise it, they

deliver—no matter what the cost.

Hoosier Pattern, Inc.

Hoosier Pattern, Inc.

906 N 10th St.

Decatur, IN 46733

260-724-9430

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KSB, Inc. – Richmond, Virginia

KSB, Inc., a subsidiary of KSB AG,

brings to the U.S. 140-plus years of

global experience and competence in

centrifugal pump technology with

cutting-edge designs for optimum

reliability and maximized performance.

KSB, Inc., supplies pumping equipment

for the power, industrial, desalination,

water and municipal, and industrial

wastewater industries. � eir Richmond,

Virginia, headquarters is backed by a

network of sales and service locations.

� ey maintain an inventory of assembled

pumps and parts and manufacturing,

testing and repair facilities in Richmond.

GIW Industries, Inc. –

Grovetown, Georgia

GIW Industries, Inc., a KSB production

facility located in Grovetown, Georgia,

provides process and non-process pumps

and systems to the mining market.

GIW slurry products have a new look as

they unite under KSB. All slurry products

have been relabeled under the umbrella

of GIW® Minerals. � at means well over

a century’s worth of experience in pumps

and hydrotransport. � e company wants

to maximize process e� ciencies and meet

those tough production goals. � at’s why

they are in the midst of a three-year multi-

million dollar expansion to continue to

provide the best slurry solution. � e KSB

mining team strives to be an innovative

partner that provides the best slurry and

process solutions.

Standard Alloys Inc. –

Port Arthur, Texas

Since 1926, Standard Alloys Inc., a KSB

Company, has provided high-quality

and machined equipment replacement

parts for pumps and other industrial

equipment through its manufacturing

location in Port Arthur, Texas.

Originating from a demand for

replacement parts for the re� nery

industry, Standard Alloys expanded

into the chemical, municipal and power

industries. � e reverse engineering

process developed at Standard Alloys has

been proven successful and continues

to help customers keep equipment

running. � e company has expanded

its geographical coverage and now has a

Service Center in Port Allen, Louisiana.

KSB in the USA

You Choose - We Supply

Our wide range of pumps, valves and service provides plenty of options for individual demands for

materials, hydraulic systems and drives. KSB companies support customers in various �elds of application

whether it is Industrial, Chemical, Power, Mining or Water and Wastewater. When you’re facing complex

tasks, we’re with you from day one, from planning guidance, specially designed components to help with

commissioning. Try our products for quality and versatility, and see why KSB is so often the �rst choice.

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Just about all industrial

machines or processes are

driven by an electric motor. If

the load on the motor is monitored,

valuable information is provided

about what is happening inside the

machine or process.

Mixers or Agitators

When viscosity changes, the load on

the mixer motor also changes. A load

profi le of a good batch provides a

template for future batches.

Pumps

� e more liquid pumped, the more

power it takes. However, if the pump

runs dry, the power drops off . Many

pumps do not do well when they run

dry. A load control can stop the pump

before expensive damage occurs.

� e best way to know the load is to

measure the motor power, measured

in horsepower or watts. It provides

a straight line, so it works well even

when the motor is lightly loaded.

Load Controls’ power sensors

measure the motor load (horsepower

or watts) and send a signal to meters

or computers.

A load control also measures motor

power, but it has built-in relays and

set points. A set point can be adjusted

so that when the load on the motor

reaches the set point, a relay will trip.

Load Controls, Inc., supplies

the controllers and monitors needed

to measure and monitor motor power.

For example, for pump protection, its

PMP-25 Pump Load Control guards

against dry running, cavitation and

overload.

It monitors true pump power

for maximum sensitivity, and the

power, trip points and delays are

all displayed. � e enclosure is small

enough to fi t on size-one starters

and can be door-, panel- or wall-

mounted. Two relays, plus a 4-20

milliamp output, give valuable load

information.

Call for a free 30-day trial.

Load Controls, Inc.

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Founded in 1953, LUDECA is the

representative of PRUFTECHNIK

Condition Monitoring for

the United States, the Caribbean

and Venezuela.

LUDECA pioneered laser shaft

alignment technology in the U.S.

with the introduction in 1984 of the

legendary OPTALIGN® manufactured

by PRUFTECHNIK.

Since then, LUDECA has been a

premier provider of reliability solutions

and technologies to industry including

machinery laser alignment, vibration

analysis and balancing equipment as

well as software, rentals, services

and training.

Commitment to Reliability

LUDECA is an approved Reliability

Leadership Institute (RLI) Mapped

Services and Training (MSAT) provider.

As such, LUDECA provides training and

services aligned with the Reliabilityweb®

Uptime ElementsTM for the Alignment/

Balancing (A/B) domain under Asset

Condition Management (ACM).

LUDECA is also recognized by the

Society for Maintenance and Reliability

Professionals (SMRP) as an Approved

Provider of continuing education

and training in key subject areas

related to reliability and physical

asset management.

“We are excited to be part of these

two programs and thereby be able

to better assist the Asset Condition

Management community in their quest

to eliminate machine defects in applying

precision alignment and balancing

techniques,” says Ana Maria Delgado,

CRL, marketing manager for LUDECA.

To better serve their customers

with maintenance and reliability

needs, LUDECA recently certi� ed 26

team members as Certi� ed Reliability

Leaders (CRL) and has embarked on a

reliability journey to educate customers

on the bene� ts of proactive precision

alignment and balancing as a key step

on the road to world-class reliability

excellence.

LUDECA, Inc.

LUDECA, Inc.

305-591-8935

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National Pump Company

(NPC), a subsidiary of � e

Gorman-Rupp Company,

was founded in 1969 and

produces vertical turbine pumps for

oil and gas, municipal, irrigation and

industrial markets. NPC’s headquarters

in Glendale, Arizona, is International

Organization for Standardization (ISO)

9001:2008 certifi ed.

NPC off ers American Petroleum

Institute (API) 610 compliant vertical

turbine pumps for off shore platform,

pipeline booster, jet fuel hydrant fueling

systems, fl are knockout and liquid

petroleum (LP) gas booster station

applications. Pumps are available from

50 to 20,000 gallons per minute (gpm)

with bowl sizes from 4 to 30 inches.

NPC’s test facility tests pumps up to

20,000 gpm and 1,500 horsepower.

Mechanical run and vibration testing

are available on vertical turbines and

submersibles with a total pump length

of up to 45 feet. Net positive suction

head testing has been confi gured to

accommodate requirements in the API

and municipal markets.

NPC can meet the water demands of

the municipal market, with short-set and

deep-well vertical line shaft turbines,

canned booster pumps and submersible

turbine pumps.

Trust National Pump Company to

manufacture pumps and pump systems

for any application.

National Pump Company

National Pump Company7706 N. 71st Ave.Glendale, AZ 85303800-966-5240 or [email protected]

A GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY

NATIONAL PUMP COMPANY

7706 N. 71st Avenue | Glendale, AZ 85303

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Why Choose PEMO?

PEMO is world renown for designing and

manufacturing customized centrifugal

pumps for the most di� cult abrasive

and/or acid applications. Since starting

its activity in 1947, it has built and

shipped almost 35,000 pumps. Right

from its foundation, the company has

always been a leader in the research

and application of the new materials

and unconventional pumping solutions

deriving from experience and from the

continuous contact with customers.

Where Is PEMO at its Best?

Main sectors are mining and aggregates,

� lter press pumps, granite and marble

industry, ceramics, wastewater

treatment, organic fraction for

municipal solid waste (OFMSW).

What Makes PEMO Special?

More than 20 basic models of pumps

are available in vertical, horizontal,

submersible and multistage versions,

for a total of more than 3,000 di� erent

custom designs and con� gurations.

Models are rubber-lined or available in

hardalloy PEMO, stainless steel, hastelloy

or other metals.

All shafts, bases and bearings are

oversized to extend pump life. Complete

pump packages are compact, with an

industrial grade design.

Over the last few years, the company

directly sold almost 200 pumps in the

U.S. market (and many more through

other plant manufacturers) and more on

the way.

� ey also have a new spare parts

warehouse based in Arizona.

PEMO Pumps

Perissinotto s.p.a.Via Pascoli 17 20090, Vimodrone (MI), Italy 39 02 270731 pemopumps.com




Headquartered in Houston, Texas,

PumpWorks 610 manufactures

exclusively current-edition

American Petroleum Institute (API)

610/International Organization for

Standardization (ISO) 13709 centrifugal

pumps. � e company’s pumps are

tailored to these industries:

• Petroleum re� nery

• Gas processing

• Petrochemical

• O� shore platforms

• Hydrocarbon/crude oil pipeline

• Aviation (jet) fueling

� e Pumps

PumpWorks 610 manufactures current-

edition API 610 single-stage horizontal

and in-line pumps type OH2, OH3 and

OH4, as well as bearing frame upgrade

kits for older pumps.

� e company also manufactures

vertical turbine type VS1 and VS6 (can/

barrel) pumps and horizontal split case

between bearings single-stage type BB1

and multistage type BB3 pumps.

Delivery Times

All pumps are manufactured and tested

in the U.S. with standard delivery times

of 16 weeks.

Delivery times are even less for VS1,

VS6, OH2, OH3 and OH4. Standard

delivery for API single-stage type BB1

and API multistage type BB3 is 26 to

28 weeks.

PumpWorks 610’s online selector

program allows end users to select and

obtain budget pricing. No registration

or password is required.

PumpWorks 610

PumpWorks 610

8885 Monroe Rd.

Houston, TX 77061

888-405-0209

[email protected]

pumpworks610.com

Houston Office: 8885 Monroe Road,

Houston Texas 77061 USA

Toll Free: 1.888.405.0209 Fax: 713.956.2141

[email protected]

www.pumpworks610.com

twitter: @PumpWorks610

We do it fast and we do it right.Most pump OEMs make you wait 30

to 50 weeks to deliver their API 610

compliant single and multistage pumps.

By comparison, the PumpWorks 610

Model PWH and Model PWV standard

lead times are 16 weeks or less, and

PWM Multistage pipeline pumps are 28

weeks or less. In addition, all of our

pumps are manufactured in the USA.

PumpWorks 610 offers

our online ePOD Pump

Selector to simplify pump

configuration by quickly

providing you with pump selection and

performance curves right off of our

website – no log in required.

At PumpWorks 610, you can count on

our knowledgeable staff to ensure that

your finished product meets or exceeds

your exact specifications.

Why wait longer to get the pump

you need when you need it? Visit

www.pumpworks610.com or call

1-800-405-0209 for more information.

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PW-11 API 610 OH2Pumps Delivered in 2-4 Weeks

PWD API 610 BB1 Delivered in 26-28 Weeks

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PWM API 610 BB3 Delivered in 26-28Weeks

PWV API610 VS6 &VS1 Pumps Delivered in16 Weeks

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Schenck offers a range of

products and services for the

production, maintenance and

repair of any rotating component—

from a fraction of a gram to more than

600,000 pounds.

What Does Schenck Off er?

• Horizontal and vertical balancing

machines

• In-house balancing services

• Contract balancing

• On-site services

• Consulting services

• Vibration analysis services

• Vibration monitors

• Secure networks for balancing data

• Remote and online support

• Moment weighing scales

• Machine calibration services

• On-site seminars and operator

training

• Instrumentation upgrades

• Portable balancing instruments

• Spare parts

• Regional technology centers in fi ve

cities nationwide

• Balancing tooling

• Global support

For a full list and more information

about the products and services available

from Schenck and for its exclusive eSales

specials, visit schenck-usa.com.

Schenck Trebel Corporation

Schenck Trebel Corporation

535 Acorn St.

Deer Park, NY 11729

631-242-4010

schenck-usa.com

• It’s a relationship that begins when the negotiations end.

• It’s balancing equipment that goes beyond speci� cations and

exceeds expectations.

• It’s a higher level of service that is responsive and maximizes

performance.

• It’s comprehensive support to guide you through the

challenges, elevate your capabilities and train your experts of

the future.

Provided to Our Customers For Over 125 Years

1-800-873-2352

www.schenck-usa.com [email protected]

The Di� erence is Quality.

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See Water Inc., located in San

Jacinto, California, is a leading

manufacturer of innovative

electronic pump controls, high liquid

alarms and pump control panels. As an

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 508A

and UL 698A approved company, its

primary focus is the creation of the

following:

• Quality custom panels

• Pre-engineered systems

• OEM solutions

Pre-Engineered Panels

� e complete line of pre-

engineered pump panels is designed to

handle sewage and wastewater pumping

applications. All control panels include

high-quality components and NEMA

4X enclosures.

Oil Smart

See Water Inc.’s Oil Smart systems

are designed for applications in which

a pump must move water from a

location that is at risk of containing

hydrocarbons.

� e systems provide a solution for

the proper evacuation of water, while

complying with state and federal

regulatory requirements.

Distribution Network

All products are sold through a

worldwide network of manufacturer

representatives and distributors. Every

product is 100 percent factory tested,

third-party approved, backed with three-

year warranties and made in the U.S.

See Water Inc.

All products are sold

through a worldwide

network of manufacturer

representatives and

distributors.

Your Trusted Source for

Control Panels

• Oil Smart

• Wastewater

• Sewage

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• High Liquid Alarms

• Custom Panels

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ShinMaywa (America), Ltd. o� ers

the CNWX series of heavy-duty,

non-clog submersible pumps for

the industrial and municipal wastewater

markets. � ese pumps feature the new

single-vane, non-clog scroll impeller

design from ShinMaywa Industries,

Ltd. (Japan).

� e scroll impeller

design incorporates a

helix formed passage

at the inlet that is

smoothly connected

to the single-vane,

non-clog passage. In

addition, it is designed

to virtually eliminate

clogging, plugging

and entangling of

� brous materials. � is

non-clog ability results in reduced

maintenance costs and electrical power

consumption. CNWX worked to solve

the long-lasting clogging problems in

some areas of residential and municipal

application. An explosion-proof model

(FM approved) is also available.

ShinMaywa (America) is part of

the ShinMaywa Global Network. � e

company’s North American facilities

provide sales and maintenance of

automatic wire processors and � uid and

related equipment.

ShinMaywa (America), Ltd.

ShinMaywa (America), Ltd.6135 Park South Dr.Charlotte, NC 28210704-945-7112shinmaywa.co.jp/america/

ShinMaywa (America), Ltd. offer the CNWX series

of heavy-duty, non-clog submersible pumps for the

industr ial and municipal wastewater markets.

These pumps feature the revolutionary new single

vane n o n - c l o g s c r o l l impe l l e r d e s i g n f r om

ShinMaywa Industr ies, Ltd.(Japan) The scrol l

impel ler des ign incorporates a hel ix formed

passage at the inlet which is smoothly connected to

the single vane non-clog passage. And its design

v i r tua l ly e l iminates c logg ing, p lugg ing, and

entangling of fibrous materials resulting in reduced

m a i n t e n a n c e c o s t s a n d e l e c t r i c a l p o w e r

consumption. CNWX already

solved long lasting clogging

p rob lem in some area o f

resident ia l and munic ipal

application. Explosion Proof

Model(FM Approved) are

also avaialbe.

Highly Effective Passing

ShinMaywa(America), Ltd.6135 Park South Drive Charlotte, NC 28210 ■ Phone: 704-945-7112 ■ Fax: 704-945-7101

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SJE-Rhombus® is a 100 percent

employee-owned leading control

solutions provider, combining

40 years of expertise in pump controls

with the latest technology to deliver the

most robust water/wastewater product

o� ering in the industry.

SJE-Rhombus o� ers a complete line of

sump, e� uent and sewage controls for

residential and commercial applications,

including control panels, alarms and

� oat switches for pump control and

alarm noti� cation. Embedded controls

provide innovative engineering

solutions for software, � rmware and

hardware designs using printed circuit

boards for high- and low-volume

original equipment manufacturer (OEM)

applications in many markets. In 2013,

SJE-Rhombus combined its engineered

control solutions businesses to unify

under the new brand PRIMEX®. PRIMEX

specializes in custom-designed control

solutions built to speci� cations for

municipal and industrial applications

featuring variable frequency

drives (VFDs), remote monitoring,

programmable logic controller (PLC)/

human-machine interface (HMI),

supervisory control and data acquisition

(SCADA) and more. In April 2015, SJE-

Rhombus acquired ICS Healy-Ru� ™,

an integrator of control systems for

municipal use, to further expand the

PRIMEX brand capabilities.

With headquarters in Detroit Lakes,

Minnesota, SJE-Rhombus has seven

locations worldwide.

� e company works closely with

customers to ensure competitive pricing

and lead times by utilizing multiple

company resources, collaborative

vendor relationships and cell-based lean

manufacturing techniques.

New products endure extensive

in-house and � eld testing before

submittal to recognized independent

laboratories for safety testing and

approval. � is commitment to quality,

coupled with the best one-on-one

customer service in the industry, makes

SJE-Rhombus the clear choice as your

preferred partner for control solutions.

SJE-Rhombus

SJE-Rhombus22650 County Highway 6, P.O. Box 1708Detroit Lakes, MN 56502 888-342-5753 or [email protected]

Residential Commercial Municipal Industrial

SJE-Rhombus® specializes in pump control panels, septic tank alarms, and float switches for

residential and light commercial applications.

PRIMEX® specializes in custom designed control systems built to individual specifications for

municipal and industrial applications.

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The “Skinner” name has a tradition

of reliable products, innovation,

fair price and customer support.

It began in 1868 with LeGrand Skinner’s

steam engines and carried over to the

Skinner steam turbine line that started in

the early 1960s.

Today, the current Skinner steam

turbine line includes models that range

from 0.5 to 3,000 horsepower (0.3 to

2,238 kilowatts) and all pressures and

temperatures to 900 psig and 900 F or 63

kilograms per square centimeter gauge

(kg/cm2g) and 482 C, inlet, and 175 psig

(12 kg/cm2g) backpressure. Existing users

of Skinner or Dean Hill equipment have a

few unique options.

Another major facet of its new

equipment business is packaging its

turbines with other machinery, such as

electric generators, pumps, fans and

compressors. In particular, Skinner builds

turbine generator packages up to 2

megawatts in size.

Additional services available from

Skinner include repairing and rebuilding

older units. All internal components

can be replaced with new parts built

to original speci� cations.

Customers are supported by skilled

technical support and service

personnel who are dedicated to

maintaining equipment reliability

for customers.

Skinner Power Systems, LLC

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Streamlight®, Inc., a global

manufacturer of professional

lighting tools, has a long history

and solid reputation for

making tough, durable, long-

lasting � ashlights designed

to serve the specialized

needs of industrial users.

� e company’s reputation

for quality dates back

more than 40 years, when

the National Aeronautics

and Space Administration

(NASA) was interested in

developing a solar simulator

for the space program. � e

company that pioneered

these developments quickly

grew from a small operation

with a single product to a

world-class manufacturer of

high-performance lighting equipment.

Streamlight continues to adapt

new advancements in technology to

create lighting products

that are feature rich, o� er

extraordinarily long run

times and deliver extreme

brightness. Its new high-

lumen portable scene light,

for example, is a rechargeable,

industrial-duty � ood light that

delivers 3,600 lumens. Featuring a

narrow footprint and a telescoping

extension pole, it enables industrial

professionals to shine light into

tight, hard-to-reach spaces or use

it where wide-scale scene lighting is

required. It also delivers up to 18 hours

of run time to accommodate entire

work shifts.

Streamlight, Inc.

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The SP100 series air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD)

pump brings fresh new thinking to every aspect of

AODD design, starting with the patented air motor.

� e patented air motor features only four moving parts,

integrating precision ground ceramics and a fast trip rod to

provide 20 percent greater effi ciency and 66 percent less

pulsation than the competition.

Fluid caps are shaped like the diaphragms, so, like a syringe,

virtually all the fl uid is expelled with each discharge stroke,

resulting in 15 percent more fl ow.

To minimize maintenance downtime, Tuthill engineers

innovated with threaded rings and collars to hold the fl uid

caps and manifolds to the pump body. � e double helix

thread creates a

uniform seal 360

degrees around

the perimeter of

the sealing surface

while reducing the

parts count by 67

percent (and the

subsequent labor

needed to service

those parts by 50

percent).

Claims do not do

the SP100 justice,

though. You

need to see it in action for yourself. Contact your Sotera/

Tuthill representative today to see how the SP100 can improve

your effi ciency.

Tuthill Corporation is a diversifi ed global manufacturing

company, developing and supplying industrial products for

value-minded customers in more than 150 regions. � e Fort

Wayne manufacturing facility builds Fill-Rite® and Sotera™

branded fuel transfer and chemical pumps, meters and

accessories. � ese brands are recognized internationally for

superior quality and performance.

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Watson-Marlow Fluid

Technology Group makes

niche peristaltic pumps and

associated � uid path technologies.

Founded on nearly 60 years of supplying

engineering and process expertise and

with over one million pumps installed

worldwide, the company’s pumps are

tried, tested and proven to deliver.

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology

Group is comprised of seven established

brands, each with its own area of

expertise, together o� ering customers

a breadth of solutions for their

pumping applications.

Qdos pumps deliver � ow rates that

remain constant right up to 7 bar

(100 pounds per square inch [psi]),

giving users a unique advantage over

diaphragm metering pumps. Designed

as a drop-in replacement to diaphragm

pumps, the Qdos peristaltic metering

pump o� ers long maintenance intervals,

reducing the impact of process

downtime and lowering the overall cost

of ownership.

Watson-Marlow’s revolutionary

ReNu pumphead technology is at

the core of the Qdos pump. � is

ensures the delivery of accurate and

repeatable � ow for � uids of wide-

ranging viscosities. Process uptime is

maximized by facilitating quick, safe

and easy pumphead removal and

replacement, with no need for tools, no

specialist training and no maintenance

technicians. � e contained pumphead

design with integral leak detection

reduces wastage and eliminates

operator exposure to chemicals.

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology [email protected]



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Zoeller Company’s new Center For

Excellence, which opens its doors

this month, is the accomplishment

of vision and hard work by a group

committed to industry education.

� e 6,000-square-foot addition to the

Louisville facility houses a state-of-the-art

training center for wastewater systems

manufacturing, a hands-on lab, and

increased square footage for research

and development.

� e center underscores the Zoeller

Company philosophy of providing

excellent quality in products and services

to its customers.

Not only will the center provide training

for employees in all facets of pump

manufacturing, it will also serve as an

industry showcase for customers, vendors,

potential customers, and other interested

parties who come

to the center.

All levels

of plumbing

professionals

are welcome at

� e Center For

Excellence. � e

Center opens

with several days of demonstrations f

or employees.

Five classes are scheduled in October,

and several more are already booked

before the end of the year. A � rst-quarter

2016 schedule is expected to be available

in October.

To book a group, call Center Director John

Enyard at 502-778-2731.

Zoeller Company

Zoeller Company3649 Cane Run Rd.Louisville, KY 40211502-778-2731 800-928-7867zoeller.com

The Shark® 7020 Series Progressing Cavity Grinder Pumps are ideal

for pressure sewer systems. For commercial and residential sewage

removal with high head requirements, these pumps have an internal

pressure relief valve. progressing cavity grinder pumps are designed,

machined, and assembled in the USA. Cast iron, Cool Run™ design

is fully submersible. 100% factory tested.

PRESSURE? NO PROBLEM

7020 Series

YOUR PEACE OF MIND IS OUR TOP PRIORITY.®

1-800-928-7867 www.zoellerengprod.com ®


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INSIDE THE INDUSTRY CORPORATE CAPABILITIES

FLSmidth’s Pneumatic Transport

group, a world leader in pneumatic

conveying technology, o� ers

broad experience in all aspects of

material handling systems. FLSmidth

designs and manufactures the Ful-

Vane™ rotary vane compressor, which

can be used for compressed air supply or

for compression of a wide range of gases.

� e Ful-Vane compressor excels in the

following applications:

• Vapor recovery

• Lique� ed petroleum gas unloading

• Natural gas

• Flare gas recovery

• Fuel gas boosting

• Digester gas

• Land� ll gas

• Ammonia refrigeration

• Vacuum cooling

Developed from Fuller® design

and technology, FLSmidth’s Ful-Vane

rotary vane compressors provide more

compression with less energy than

other compressor types. Rugged and

suited for harsh environments, Ful-Vane

compressors o� er high e� ciency, low

operating and maintenance costs, and

long equipment life spans.

With only two bearings and three

moving parts, the Ful-Vane compressor

boasts a simple design that is � eld-

repairable. Internally, carbon � ber vanes

ride on a thin layer of lubricant to

provide positive sealing of each

compression chamber. As a result, Ful-

Vane compressors have high operating

e� ciencies. Since the vanes compensate

for wear, the compressor maintains its

design e� ciency over time.

Ful-Vane compressors also feature

rebuildable housings and rotors. Rather

than being replaced, the inner cylinder

can be re-bored many times, and the

rotor can be re-slotted up to three

times. � is means the compressor can

be easily rebuilt to factory specs several

times during its lifespan, reducing the

long-term cost of ownership.

� e compressors are available in � ow

ranges from 50 standard cubic feet per

minute (SCFM) to 3,000 SCFM and with

working pressure ranges from -29.8

inches of mercury to more than 250 psig.

Equipment is designed and

manufactured in the U.S. with parts and

service provided by a network of service

centers. FLSmidth Pneumatic Transport

is part of the global FLSmidth

organization, a worldwide engineering

and manufacturing organization.

FLSmidth Inc.

FLSmidth Inc.

2040 Ave. C

Bethlehem, PA 18017

610-264-6800

fl smidth.com

Vapor Recovery? LPG Transfer? Natural Gas Boosting?

The answer is the FLSmidth® Ful-Vane™ rotary vane compressor!

Built robustly for long service life, it has only three moving parts. Combined with low operating speeds

which minimizes wear and vibration, it is designed to not only outlast other compressors, but save you

money on power and maintenance costs.

• Suitable for natural gas, flare gas, bio gases, LPG vapor, and ammonia refrigeration

• Carbon fiber vanes last longer than traditional blades

• Variable flows with VFD and/or bypass

• Single stage to 3000 SCFM, two-stage to 1800 SCFM

• Discharge pressures to 250 PSIG

• Made in the USA for over 80 years

Simple, ReliableEfficient

Find out more at www.flsmidth.com/compressors


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A manufacturer of high-quality

drive components, KTR

supplies mechanical couplings,

clamping sets, torque limiters, torque

measuring systems and hydraulic

components to customers worldwide.

With more than 50 years of experience

in power transmission, KTR employees

are trendsetters in the development

of coupling technology providing

customized solutions to all industries.

� e KTR trademark characterizes

quality and innovation, speed,

reliability, � exibility and close-working

relationships with its customers.

Beginning with the curved-tooth

BoWex® gear coupling, KTR has

developed an extensive product portfolio

handling torques from 1.3 to more

than 6.637,500 pound-inches (lb-in).

Production on KTR’s in-house, state-

of-the-art machinery ensures that the

products are manufactured to the most

exacting standards even with couplings

having a unit weight of up to 2 tons.

KTR is not simply a vendor, but a

solutions provider. � e knowledge

acquired through direct involvement in

thousands of � eld applications enables

them to quickly identify optimum, low-

cost solutions for custom applications.

Each year, KTR produces more than

10,000 new solutions for its customers.

� is trend has increased year after year,

resulting in many special products

becoming standard items.

Two of KTR’s recent innovations

involve couplings designed for the

pump industry—the BoWex GT with

Split Sleeve and the ROTEX® S-H

with Split Hub. � ese options

complement KTR’s standard

couplings, allowing them to be

assembled and disassembled

radially without disassembling

the power packs. � is makes it

suitable for mounting in narrow

spaces and heavy drive trains.

Using well-designed, quality

components, KTR products

combined with proper selection

may improve the overall

characteristics of the drive

system and contribute to a long service

life. KTR analyzes its designs using a

� nite element method (FEM) system

and application simulation and performs

torsional vibration calculations in

respect to the coupling for entire drive

systems. At the in-house Research and

Development Center, KTR tests products

on state-of-the-art test benches under

realistic operating conditions.

You can access KTR’s experience and

products at ktr.com. Visit to request

product catalogs, 3-D computer aided

design (CAD) models and assembly

instructions. Depending on the

application, select your drive component

from more than 3,500 standard products.

KTR Corporation

KTR Corporation122 Anchor Rd.Michigan City, IN [email protected]


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Since 1985, the passion of Magnatex

Pumps has been your process reliability

and pro� tability. Magnatex Pumps,

Inc. is an International Organization for

Standardization (ISO) certi� ed supplier of

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

magnetic drive pumps, sub-ANSI magnetic

drive pumps, ANSI mechanical seal pumps,

hot oil pumps and small gear pumps.

� e company’s pumps are available in a

wide variety of material options, including

stainless steel, high alloy, PFA, ETFE, PVDF,

and FRP to meet the most demanding

applications in the process industries.

Magnatex pumps are installed in thousands

of plants worldwide, handling acids, bases,

solvents, heat transfer � uids, toxic or noxious

liquids, and high-purity � uids. Magnatex

Pumps can help you improve your pump

performance and boost your bottom line.

Magnatex Pumps

Magnatex [email protected]


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Murphy by Enovation Controls

More than 75 years ago, Murphy

products started with a simple

idea—identify an unmet need

in the industry and provide a reliable

solution. Since then, Murphy’s product

o� erings have grown to more than

3,800 products.

� e ever-expanding breadth of

product options includes sophisticated

engine control and monitoring systems,

electronic and mechanical controls,

custom-engineered control panels and

systems, battery chargers, expandable

I/O modules and a whole array of

electronic displays. Enovation Controls,

the parent company of Murphy, o� ers

full solutions for challenging projects.

Product Innovation

Murphy products lead the way in

helping clients to meet the latest engine

environmental emissions regulations

with instrumentation that eases

the transition to electronic engines.

Enovation Controls continues to explore

new technologies and develop new

products for emerging market needs.

Murphy’s innovations do not just apply

to products—they have integrated a

standard operating system that utilizes

lean manufacturing and Six Sigma for

maximum productivity.

Customer Satisfaction

� e organization prides itself on

customer satisfaction and service.

By working closely with customers

to design and deliver innovative

and reliable products for speci� c

applications, Murphy products and

solutions not only meet but exceed

customer expectations. � e company

is a preferred partner for numerous

original equipment manufacturers.

Global Solutions

Enovation Controls, an ISO 9001

company, has facilities where their

customers need them. North American

operations are centrally located in

Tulsa, Oklahoma, with additional

o� ces in San Antonio and Rosenberg,

Texas. International manufacturing

operations are located in Europe and

China, with additional sales o� ces in

India, South Korea and Latin America.

Customer support is achieved through

an extensive distributorship and

dealer network.

Enovation Controls is a global

provider of innovative, state-of-the-art

products and services for comprehensive

engine and engine-driven equipment

management and control solutions. � e

company serves a variety of markets

including commercial vehicles, natural

gas compression and liquids, o�

highway, material handling, industrial

equipment, agriculture, and recreational

marine and sporting vehicles.

� e privately held company employs

1,000 people worldwide and has sales

and manufacturing facilities throughout

the world.

Murphy by Enovation [email protected]

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• Manual & Auto Control

• Rugged Industrial Design

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NES Company Inc.

Originally founded in 1993

by a group of former NASH

employees as North Eastern

Services, LLC, NES Company (NES) has

a legacy of expertise developed over

decades of experience with pumping and

heat transfer equipment. � is expertise

enables NES to provide crucial problem

solving assistance and, ultimately, to

recommend the best solution.

Over the years, NES has grown

from a former regional NASH heating

equipment sales company into a full-

service industrial distribution, design,

sales and service company.

NES o� ers a full line of aftermarket

NASH replacement liquid ring vacuum

pumps, heat transfer equipment and

engineered systems. � eir product lines

include liquid ring vacuum pumps,

compressors, heat

exchangers, atmospheric

air and steam ejectors,

condensate units, boiler

feed units and � eld

service. NES liquid ring

vacuum pumps range in

capacity from 10 to 42,000

cubic feet per minute.

NES recently designed and

fabricated an NAT 3004 exhaust

condenser system for a power plant in

the Midwest. � e system was fabricated

in the U.S. at an ASME code shop where

the piping and discharge separator were

code-stamped. It also included a code-

stamped plate and frame heat exchanger

that was fabricated in the U.S. Other

features included an ABB variable

frequency drive (VFD), inlet condensing

spray nozzles and automatic make-up

water controls. � e system was designed

to operate up to 28.5 inch Hg vacuum.

Visit nescompany.com to view more

recent projects.

NES engineers are continually

working to maintain a high quality

standard. � ey select suppliers who

are ISO or CE quali� ed, that exercise

stringent quality control measures, and

who are continually working to improve

all aspects of product quality. NES

products are factory tested, inspected,

and include a two-year warranty

against defects.

NES has the capability and experience

to design engineered systems, specify

equipment, troubleshoot and optimize

industrial vacuum operations. NES is

proud to o� er their expertise to help

solve the toughest technical problems.

It is NES’s goal to provide prompt,

expert, and e� cient customer service.

NES continues to invest in the best

people and technologies to enable

them to respond to product inquiries,

technical questions and order

processing needs.

NES Company [email protected]

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Orival, Inc., provides automatic

self-cleaning � ltration systems

for removal of suspended solids

from water.

Since its establishment in 1986,

Orival has supplied thousands of

� ltration units for a wide variety of

customers, including Fortune 500

companies and local and federal

government agencies.

Units are installed in more than

40 countries worldwide, meeting

whatever local standards may dictate.

Single units, � ange-to-� ange systems,

complete skid-mounted packages,

construction standards, alternate � ange

or voltage standards—all are achievable.

No matter what the requirements,

Orival can build it.

Orival enters all projects with the

same sense of commitment regardless

of size, application or location. Product

support and customer satisfaction are

of the utmost importance to Orival and

its experienced representatives. From

single � lters to complete multistage

� ltration systems, Orival will ensure

that end users get the right � lter to � t

their speci� c needs.

As a leading manufacturer of self-

cleaning water � lters, automatic water

� lters and strainers for use as industrial

water � lters, irrigation � lters, cooling

tower � lters and more, Orival o� ers

solutions for these applications:

• Traveling screen nozzle protection

• Air compressor protection

• I.E. & R.O. pre� ltration

• Filter backwash reclaimation

• Process cooling water

• Deep well injection

• Sludge reclaimation

• Make-up water

• Wastewater/reclaimed wastewater

• HVAC

• Pasteurizers

• Potable water

• Cooling towers

• Gland seal protection

• Spray nozzle protection

• Fire sprinkler protection

• Turf and agricultural irrigation

Orival � lters protect heat exchangers

and prevent the clogging of nozzles,

tubes and other narrow passages by

removing dirt particles down to micron

size, of any speci� c gravity, from once—

through—and recirculating cooling

water systems. Line pressure powered,

the � lter cleans itself without external

power and does not interrupt system

� ow. It installs easily in any position and

is available from 10 to 12,000 gallons

per minute.

Orival’s network of application

specialists provide expert solutions

tailored to an application’s speci� c

needs. Contact Orival for a free

consultation and/or application

evaluation to see how Orival can help

end users resolve their water problems.

After all, solving � ltration requirements

is what Orival does best.

Orival, Inc.

Orival, Inc.213 S Van Brunt St.Englewood, NJ 07631800-567-9767 or 201-568-3311orival.com


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Proco Products, Inc., is a global

leader in the design and supply

of expansion joints for piping/

ducting systems. For more than 30

years, Proco has prided itself on o� ering

the most complete line of products to

suit a variety of applications. Some

of these products include rubber and

molded PTFE expansion joints, braided

� exible hose assemblies and low torque

sealing gaskets.

Also available from Proco Products,

Inc. are the Series 700 ProFlex® rubber

duckbill check valves. � ese valves are

commonly used in the water and sewage

industry. Rubber check valves are a cost-

e� ective way to control back pressures

from sewage treatment plants, outfalls

and tidal operations. All Proco check

valves are manufactured completely of

barnacle resistant rubber with a top-

quality fungicide.

Proco is involved in several technical

and trade organizations, such as the

Fluid Sealing Association (FSA)- Rubber

Expansion Joint Division and Non-

Metallic Ducting Expansion Joint

Division. Rob Co� ee, VP of sales

and marketing at Proco, is a member

of the FSA Board of Directors and

serves on technical committees to

ensure the continued development

of proper expansion joint design for

industries served. Other associations

that Proco is proud to be a member

of are National Association of Hose

and Accessory Distributors (NAHAD),

Water Environment Federation (WEF),

American Water Works Association

(AWWA), Industrial Distributor Co-op

(IDCO) and the Cooling Tower Institute.

Proco Products, Inc., operates

worldwide through a global agent and

distribution network providing a wide

range of products and services. � is

allows it to service the customer

during all phases of a project regardless

of location.

Proco’s main goal is to provide

superior service to the demanding

marketplace. Quality and service will

always be Proco’s highest priority.

With more than $2 million in

inventory, Proco maintains one of the

largest inventories of product in North

America. Contact Proco for pricing

and availability on the appropriate

expansion joint or check valve for a

particular application.

Visit procoproducts.com for more

information and to request a

free catalog.

Proco Products, Inc.

Proco Products, Inc.

P.O. Box 590

Stockton, CA 95201

209-943-6088

[email protected]

procoproducts.com


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Scenic® Precise Element Inc. was

established in 1986. A member of

the American Petroleum Institute

(API) and the Fluid Sealing Association

(FSA), Scenic specializes in the design

and manufacture of mechanical seals

and the research and development

of silicon carbide, tungsten, carbon

graphite and related sealing parts.

During its history, Scenic has

remained true to its goal of providing

the most advanced design, user-friendly

seals and the best value to its customers.

As an innovator, Scenic constantly

develops new seals designed to meet

the requirements of the American

National Standards Institute (ANSI),

Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN)

and American Petroleum Institute

(API) standards. � e patented modular

components’ designs help lower the

required inventory service parts.

Markets

Research and � eld study have proven

that the seals earn end users’ trust in

the following industries:

• Biofuel

• Petrochemical

• Food processing

• Electronic

• Mining

• Steel manufacturing

Customization

True to the Scenic tradition of quality,

customer-oriented service and

innovation, the company o� ers many

proven products.

Additionally, products can be

custom-designed to suit speci� c

needs. With decades of experience

and streamlined production practices,

Scenic continues to provide customers

with quality products for a great value.

Scenic also distributes to more than 10

countries around the world.

Bene� ts

Scenic o� ers a wide range of bene� ts to

its customers, including the following:

• Compliance with API/DIN/ANSI

standards

• Cooperation with rotating

equipment manufacturers to

design exclusive seals

• Ongoing analysis to improve the

seal’s structure design

• Seal design/consultation/technical

support/maintenance

• Carbon/silicon carbide bearing

design for sealless pump/

manufacture/technical

support

• Single/dual bellow design

and supply

• Seal inspections and technique

consultation

Scenic Precise Element Inc.

Scenic Precise Element Inc.No. 5 Sin-Jhan Rd., Chian-Jhen DistrictKaohsiung City 80672, Taiwan [email protected]


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computational � uid dynamics

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accurate virtual testing of � uid pumps,

motors, compressors, valves and

complete � uid systems.

In 2005, the founders and principle

developers of Simerics set out to

provide engineers with the most

e� ective, comprehensive and accurate

CFD tools available. � ey realized

that a fundamentally new approach to

simulating the � uid � ow in pumps

was needed. As a result, they created

a brand new solution, PumpLinx,

from the ground up speci� cally for

that purpose.

PumpLinx users can quickly set up

and run transient, 3-D simulations

to gain valuable engineering insight

into the performance of speci� c

designs. An optimized product can

then be achieved through the analysis

and understanding of the e� ects

of leakages, losses, loads and other

engineering data.

PumpLinx provides the following

bene� ts to its customers:

Speed

• Automated meshing and application

templates enable simulations in less

than an hour.

• Robust solvers and hassle-free

convergence produce results 10-30

times faster than other commercial

CFD codes.

• Speed enables complex, transient

simulations with results in hours

instead of days or weeks.

Accuracy

• Industry-leading cavitation and

aeration modules rigorously account

for formation and transport of

vapor, incondensable gases and

liquid compressibility.

• Excellent correlation with physical

hardware tests are produced across

the full operating range.

• Simulation results are consistently

within 5 percent or better of

test results.

Reliability

• PumpLinx can converge di� cult

problems (o� design, micron-scale

features, severe cavitation).

• PumpLinx produces relevant

engineering output that can be

trusted.

• PumpLinx includes virtually

unlimited support and extensive

training to ensure all supported

applications can be set up and run.

� e goal of Simerics remains simply

to provide a comprehensive CFD

software system focused directly

on simulating pumps, compressors,

turbines, valves and complex � uid

systems and to provide accurate

results that can be used to improve

the performance and reliability of

the same.

Simerics, Inc.

Simerics, Inc.

303 Williams Ave. Ste. 123

Huntsville, AL 35801

256-489-1480

[email protected]

simerics.com

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Singer Valve Inc.

Solving complex valve applications

sets Singer Valve apart. Since

1957, Singer Valve has been

designing, manufacturing and

distributing pilot operated diaphragm

control valves. With innovative

technologies, the company provides

solutions for water loss management,

water conservation, and urban water

and wastewater distribution throughout

the world. By using quality materials

and testing every valve and pilot before

it is shipped, Singer Valve has an

unprecedented track record for long-

lasting, easy-to-maintain solutions

that work upon installation. Singer

Valve’s electronic division provides

instrumentation and control solutions

to manage unique applications.

� e innovation in Singer products

has been born out of the inherent desire

to solve unique application challenges.

When presented with a problem, the

team of electronic, instrumentation and

control valve specialists are relentless

in their research and design to � nd a

solution. � ese solutions have led to

many industry-leading products. � ey

include the following:

• Patented anti-cavitation cage

designed to solve high-pressure

drop problems by allowing smooth

control and protection from

cavitation damage.

• Patented hydraulically controlled

� ow modulation valve that is

ideal for limiting the � ow to a

pre-determined maximum by

maintaining a continuous pressure

di� erential across an ori� ce.

• � e pressure-reducing valve

with integral secondary

backup system for

applications where pressure-

reducing valve failure is

unacceptable. � ese

valves have a second and

independent operating system

superimposed upon the standard

primary system.

• � e single rolling diaphragm

technology that provides smooth,

steady and precise pressure control

from maximum to virtually zero � ow

without the need for low-� ow

bypass valves.

• � e self-� ushing PRV pilot for

dirty water that can be spring or

diaphragm-operated.

• A host of specialty pilots and options

that can customize your valve to

solve the most di� cult applications.

Whether it is water loss management

in Southeast Asia, water conservation

concerns in Saudi Arabia or urban

distribution demands in the U.S., Singer

Valve provides water management

solutions to governments, cities,

companies and contractors around

the world.

Singer Valve Inc.12850 – 87th Ave.Surrey, BC V3W [email protected]


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For more than 60 years, Stein

Seal Company has been a leading

provider of custom-designed

seals and precision components for

use in a wide variety of aerospace,

marine and industrial applications.

Starting in a rented space with � ve

employees, Stein Seal steadily grew into

the 500-employee-strong recognized

industry leader it is today. With

world-class design, engineering and

manufacturing facilities strategically

located both inside and out of the U.S.

Stein Seal, along with its a� liated

companies, is ideally positioned to

provide design, development, sales and

service worldwide.

With its newest enterprise, Stein

Seal industrial, the company is

further focusing this expertise in the

commercial and industrial markets

with the design, testing, manufacture

and repair of seals and precision

components for the most demanding

and critical applications in the power

generation, petrochemical, pumps,

compressors and centrifuges.

Stein Seal Industrial surpasses

customers’ expectations by setting a

high standard for design pro� ciency

and originality, constantly investigating

new materials and processes, and

re� ning their ability to manufacture to

rigorous tolerances.

� is dedication to customers has

made it a premier supplier of seals and

specialty machined components.

Stein Seal Company

Stein Seal Company1500 Industrial Blvd.P.O. Box 316 Kulpsville, PA 19443215-256-0201 ext. 215 steinseal.com


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Summit Pump, Inc.

Summit Pump, Inc., was founded

in 1984. It is a privately owned

and � nancially solid OEM pump

manufacturer based in Green Bay,

Wisconsin. Celebrating more than 30

years in the business, Summit Pump

markets its products globally through a

dedicated and professional distributor

network. � e company’s heritage is in

the pulp and paper market, but over the

last 30 years, it has expanded its market

coverage to a wide range.

Products

Summit Pump manufactures both

versions of the standard American

National Standards Institute (ANSI)

B.73.1 horizontal pump.

It also o� ers a robust process pump,

a self-priming trash-handling pump,

a horizontal split case pump, a slurry

pump, a progressive cavity pump and

a series of heavy-duty commercial

pumps that can be close-coupled or

frame-mounted.

Markets & Experience

Summit Pump’s markets include pulp

and paper, water municipal, water

supply/RO and distillation, chemical

process industry, distillery/brewery,

food and beverage, automotive,

marine, wastewater/wastewater

treatment, mining and slurry, oil and

gas, pharmaceutical, hazardous waste,

ethanol, fuels, commercial/industrial

HVAC, computer chip manufacturing,

agricultural, and cryogenics.

Quality

Summit Pump has created a quality

culture coupled with an intrinsic

in-house documented and disciplined

quality assurance/quality control

(QA-QC) system to ensure a consistent

high-quality product is delivered in a

timely manner at a fair market value.

Summit Pump considers itself the best

value in the market for the pumps they

manufacture.

• � eir ANSI pumps are fully compliant

to ANSI/HI B73.1 M (2001)

speci� cations.

• � ey performance test pumps on

their own performance test stand.

• � ey guarantee their hydraulic

performance to Hydraulic Institute

standards and speci� cations.

Training

Summit Pump o� ers technical training

and consulting on pumps and pump

systems—from design and applications

to best-in-class maintenance methods

and operational procedures for world-

class reliability. Pump knowledge

translates to safer, more reliable and

less expensive costs of pump ownership.

Timeliness & Service

Summit Pumpworks to respond

quickly and professionally to all

customer requests and comments.

� eir distributor network is backed by a

quali� ed sta� and high inventory levels

that often allow them to be the � rst to

quote and the � rst to ship the product.

Summit Pump for more than 32 years.

Summit Pump, Inc.

920-869-4800

[email protected]

summitpump.com


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Titan Manufacturing

Inc. is based in

Houston, Texas.

� e company specializes

in manufacturing and

distribution of high-

grade pumps to industry

professionals globally. Our

pumps are designed for

the oil and gas re� ning,

petrochemical, water and

wastewater management,

oils and viscous � uids, � ood control,

municipal, industrial process, mining,

construction, and low-shear applications.

Customers can discuss their application

needs with the company’s technical

sales specialist.

Our large inventory boasts of quality

American National Standards Institute

(ANSI) 4196 pumps Goulds® style,

self-priming trash pumps Gorman

Rupp® style, gear pumps Viking® style,

diaphragm pumps Wilden® style, and

poly diaphragm pumps. Titan also

facilitates the availability of ANSI Durco®

style pumps, Warman® style slurry

pumps, and Peerless® style and Goulds®

style vertical turbine pumps. Experience

the power of Titan pumps.

Titan has established its reputation

in the industry as a supplier of high-

quality products at competitive pricing

and on-time delivery. E� ciency and

reliability are at the core of what Titan

does. � e company focuses its attention

on functionality, manufacturing,

assembly, distribution and service. Its

products stand for quality, long life and

reduced downtime for its customers.

Titan pumps are engineered to perform

and built to last.

Titan draws its strength from its team

of quali� ed professionals and technically

competent business leaders who have

worked with large corporations and

Fortune 500 companies and bring the

best management, product, quality and

technology practices to the business.

Quality products, competitive pricing

and product availability is the philosophy

of the company. � e company believes

that the quality and a� ordability of

a product speak volumes about the

professional and technical knowledge

of the manufacturer. Titan is proud

to say that this guiding principle has

catapulted them to the forefront of pump

manufacturing. � ey champion rigorous

quality standards. � eir keen eye for

detail and strict attention to design has

set them apart from their competition.

Titan o� ers an impressive array

of pumps and application support

services to its customers, end users,

representatives and contractors

worldwide. Contact them about

Titan pumps, parts and application

support services.

Disclaimer: Goulds®, Durco®, Wilden®,

Gorman Rupp®, Viking®, Warman® and

Peerless® are registered names of other

companies. Titan is not a� liated with any of

these companies.

Titan Manufacturing Inc.

Titan Manufacturing, Inc. 9447 Bamboo RoadHouston, Texas 77041713-283-7700 or [email protected]

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Since 1988, ARI Valve Corporation has been a direct

importer of the products manufactured by ARI-

Armaturen. � e company’s valves are made to both

Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) and American National

Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. Its expertise is in heat

transfer applications such as heat transfer � uids (hot oil)

and steam, but other media such as gases, cooling water and

chemicals are also possible.

In the Marietta, Georgia, warehouse, the company stocks

two- and three-way control valves, with and without bellows

seals. � ese are either pneumatically or electrically actuated.

Also in stock are globe

shuto� valves with and

without bellows stem

seals, strainers, check

valves and steam traps.

Replacement parts are also

available from stock for

immediate shipment.

VIT “Super-ANSI” pumps were developed to remedy the

shortcomings of standard American National Standards

Institute (ANSI) pumps. � is heavy-duty design

incorporates an integrated oil mist system, along with oversized

bearings. � rust bearings are mounted close to the mechanical

seals for better seal support. � e centerline mount casing is

standard for high temperatures.

Customers have appreciatated the noticeable increase in

service life, compared with standard ANSI pumps. Upgrade

capability is available for existing single-stage pumps, regardless

of manufacturer.

� e equipment meets

American Petroleum

Institute 610, 8th Edition,

and it is made in the U.S.

In addition, EnviroPump

and Seal, Inc., provides

quick deliveries.

ARI Valve Corporation

EnviroPump and Seal, Inc.

ARI Valve [email protected]

EnviroPump and Seal, Inc.4364 Winfred Dr.Marietta, GA, 30066678-324-4481sales@enviropumpandseal.comenviropumpandseal.com

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Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals,

Waste Water, and more!

678-324-4481

4364 Winfred Dr

Marietta, Ga 30066

“It’s all about reliability”www.enviropumpandseal.com

“It’s all about reliability”www.enviropumpandseal.com

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Providing the North American market with smart, reliable

and a� ordable solutions for sealing, venting and gauging is

the aim of Heinrichs USA LLC.

From its stock in Kentucky, Heinrichs USA provides a high

variety of turned parts, including metric, BSP and UNF threads,

“Engineered and Made in Germany.”

Heinrichs USA and its customers bene� t from more than 80

years of experience in the � eld of turning at Heinrichs Drehteile

Germany. Heinrichs is equipped with top-quality engineers and

modern machines, certi� ed acc. International Organization

for Standardization (ISO) Technical Speci� cation 16949 and

ISO 14001 and is

successfully challenged

by customers of the

automotive, hydraulics

and mechanical

engineering industries

worldwide.

� e company works

by its motto, “It’s

our turn.”

Titan Flow Control, Inc., manufactures high-quality

pipeline strainers, check valves, butter� y valves and

fabricated products applicable to most industrial and

commercial requirements. Titan FCI has the ability to design

and fabricate a variety of products for unique piping.

With a knowledgeable sta� of engineers, an experienced

fabrication department and stringent quality control, Titan FCI

will work to meet speci� cations.

To learn more about Titan’s fabricated products, please request

our brand new Fabrication Catalog.

Titan Flow Control, Inc. 290 Corporate Dr. Lumberton, N.C. [email protected]

Heinrichs USA LLC

Titan Flow Control, Inc.

Heinrichs USA LLC 1985 Airport Exchange Blvd., Ste. 200Erlanger, KY 41018859-371-4999 [email protected] heinrichs-usa.com

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80 years, ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001 certified. Serving

the drives and controls industries with smart solutions for

sealing, venting and gauging at highly competitive prices,

including metric, BSP and UNF threads. Let us be your

global partner for high precision turned parts.

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American Trainco is now TPC Trainco. � e company has

joined forces with TPC Training Systems to provide its

customers with the total training solution. TPC Trainco

provides live, instructor-led training for maintenance personnel

in industrial plants, buildings and facilities. It also provides public

seminars or on-site training directly at customer facilities. � e

company focuses on real-world scenarios and practical knowledge

so that students can immediately apply their learning at their

facility. Live, instructor-led training is not only Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA) compliant, but it also encourages

students to discuss the needs and equipment they have in their

workplace, allowing

tailored feedback from the

instructor. TPC Trainco

can serve electrical;

heating, ventilation and

air conditioning (HVAC);

mechanical and

plant management

training needs.

For 30 years, Westerberg & Associates has worked to o� er

quality consulting, training and products to meet the needs

of its customers across the country.

� e company o� ers educational courses and seminars in

several areas, as well as on-site, including steam, pump, pump

rebuild, water hammer, vibration and alignment training.

� eir goal is to provide excellent service, whether through

books, manufactured products, representative products, seminars

or speeches. Customer satisfaction remains

their priority.

TPC Trainco

Westerberg & Associates, Corp.

TPC Trainco9785 Maroon Cir., #300 Englewood, CO [email protected]

Westerberg & Associates, Corp.P.O. Box 567Liberty Lake, WA 99019888-885-1124 [email protected]

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TPC TRAINCO

IS NOW

Still the leader in live instructor maintenance

training, with more than 1,500 local seminars.

Call 1-877-978-7246 or visit us online

www.TPCTrainco.com

Pumps & Pump Systems, Basic Electricity

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Part 1 of this series (Pumps

& Systems, September

2015) discussed recent

developments in the � eld of

nanotechnology that have

signi� cantly impacted the water

and energy industries. One such

material that can be used in the

water treatment process is formed

through the chemical modi� cation

of styrene block copolymers

that are widely used in glues and

gaskets. � is material can be

used to produce membranes that

provide molecular pathways for

the transport of water between

surfaces without traditional

porosity. � ese membranes have a

unique ability to selectively move

water at a higher rate than gases,

ions and other materials.

Treatment of

Contaminated Water

A water treatment process

capitalizing on the versatile nature

of these nanomaterials is in the

early stages of commercialization.

� e nanomaterial allows

membrane-based distillation

components to be used to produce

high-purity drinking water from

heavily compromised water

sources that are di� cult to treat

with conventional methods.

According to a new study from

Blue� eld Research, these products

are beginning to open up the

possibility of recovering nearly all

forms of water for reuse, which is a

solution likely to receive signi� cant

funding in the years ahead.1

Features

Nanomaterial features that are

important for water treatment

include the following.

Produces high-quality water.

� e selectivity of this class of

nanomaterials produces water

that is signi� cantly higher quality

than traditional reverse osmosis

(RO). � e typical total dissolved

solids (TDS) content of the product

water is 1 to 12 parts per million

(ppm)2, which is one to two orders

of magnitude lower than the water

typically produced by RO.

Works well at high concentrations.

Distillation processes transfer

water molecules without the need

to overcome osmotic pressure

gradients, which rise rapidly as

the wastewater TDS increases and

reduce the energy e� ciency of RO.

� ird parties have successfully

tested the presented class of

nanomaterials using wastewater

with a chemical oxygen demand

(COD) as high as 43,000 mg/L.

Has a high capture rate.

Functionality with highly

concentrated wastewater allows

as much as 98 percent of the

incoming water to be recaptured

as clean product water. Large RO

installations typically operate

in the 40 to 60 percent recovery

range, and small portable/

residential products typically

recover 10 to 20 percent of the

incoming water.

Encounters less fouling. As a

wastewater stream � ows past

in a cross-� ow con� guration,

the nanomaterial presents a

smooth, solid polymer surface

with no discernible pores, giving

the material superior resistance

to fouling. Suspended particles

formed from saturated wastewater

have a di� cult time displacing

the layer of water molecules held

near the hydrophilic surface of the

nanomaterial by intermolecular

forces to form durable bonds with

the polymer. American Society

for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

G21 and G22 tests show it does not

support bacterial or fungal growth.

Produces reduced e� uent volume.

� e material’s ability to operate

at high concentrations with less

fouling allows the operator to

Nanomaterials Promote Effective Water Reuse

These technologies allow membrane-based distillation components to be used to

produce high-purity drinking water from heavily compromised water sources.

Last of Two Parts

By Tim Tangredi

Dais Analytic


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release a smaller volume of e� uent

with higher concentrations than

traditional processes. � is makes

zero-liquid-discharge (ZLD)

processes more practical.

Require less pretreatment and

chemical usage. Most assessments

of the operating cost of RO place

the cost of treatment chemicals

at 5 to 15 percent of the annual

operating cost budget, and water

systems made using the referenced

nanomaterial e� ectively eliminate

this expense.

Have a long lifespan. Pilot systems

using these nanomaterials have

run for more than two years

with the materials showing no

need for replacement because of

performance degradation.

Made of simple, robust materials.

� e maximum pressure in most

nanomaterial water cleaning

systems does not exceed 15 pounds

per square inch (psig) (0.1 MPa), as

opposed to reverse osmosis units

at up to 1,180 psig (81.4 MPa).

� is allows the use of inexpensive,

corrosion-resistant plastic

materials instead of pressure-

rated vessels made from specialty

stainless steel alloys.

Treatment Systems

Water treatment systems based on

nanostructured membranes use

temperature and vacuum pressure

to evaporate high-purity water

vapor from the feedwater. � e

key component in these systems

is the membrane evaporator, a

module that uses the nanomaterial

to separate heated feed water

from a vacuum. Water molecules

permeate through the membrane

and evaporate from the opposite

surface as high-purity water vapor

to be collected and condensed into

clean, potable water.

Membrane Vacuum

Distillation

Where thermal energy to maintain

a high feedwater temperature

is readily available, membrane

vacuum distillation uses a cool

surface to condense water vapor

coming through the membrane

into liquid water and draw

additional water vapor into the

partial vacuum created by that

phase change.

While some designs incorporate

customized condensing surfaces

into the evaporator module,

the simpler implementation

is often to use a separate

condenser component.

Either variation of the design

employs a roughing vacuum

pump that is tolerant of water

vapor to evacuate the system

and periodically remove non-

condensable gases. � e largest

electrical input typically drives the

feedwater circulation pump, which

is typically a centrifugal style to

produce high � ow rates through

the evaporator at modest pressures.

� e water does not need to

be at high pressure to drive the

evaporation process, but the

circulation � ow rate may be

two orders of magnitude larger

than the rate at which clean

water is produced—a ratio that

reduces the temperature drop

caused by the vapor carrying

the heat of evaporation

away from the membrane to

the condenser.

Figure 1. Nanomaterial module (Graphics courtesy of Dais Analytic)

According to a new study from Bluefi eld Research, these

products are beginning to open up the possibility of recovering

nearly all forms of water for reuse, which is a solution likely

to receive signifi cant funding in the years ahead.



Membrane Mechanical

Vapor Compression

One key to expanding the

available market for nanomaterial

membrane technology is systems

that reduce or eliminate the need

for an external heat source. � is

is possible with a membrane

mechanical vapor compression

(MMVC) system that uses the

nanomaterial as the

evaporation surface while

retaining the thermal energy

within the feedwater.

Instead of cooling the

condensation surface to dump the

heat of condensation to the outside

environment, these systems

compress water vapor transferred

through the membrane to a

higher pressure by a mechanical

compressor before it returns

to a condensing surface that is

cooled by the same feedwater

that is evaporating through

the membrane. � e compressed

vapor has a higher saturation

temperature than the feedwater, so

it condenses onto the surface while

returning the heat of condensation

to the same water that originally

gave up the heat of evaporation.

In the MMVC process, electrical

energy input to the compressor

motor drives the cycle and stays

largely within the thermodynamic

system. If the system is su� ciently

insulated to limit heat loss to

ambient, it can be self-heating

without an external thermal input,

which opens up a much larger

market for treatment of di� erent

feed water sources.

� e MMVC process typically

eliminates the standalone

condenser and reduces the

volumetric � ow of the feed water

pump, but it does introduce

a new component that is the

primary energy input—the vapor

compressor. � is device must move

a large volume of low-density

water vapor across a limited

pressure ratio, but it does not

need to operate at atmospheric

pressure because of the presence

of a vacuum roughing pump to

draw the system down to operating

conditions and deal with non-

condensable gas in� ltration.

Vapor compressors with the

desired operating capability

are not widely available on

the compressor market today;

however, because they are the

primary enabling technology that

will allow membrane evaporation

to reach the broader water

treatment market, they are the

subject of heavy research and

development.

Addressing the

Water-Energy Nexus

It has long been known that

providing electricity requires a

lot of water, and providing water

requires a lot of electricity. Simply

put, “water needs electricity

needs water.”

Nanomaterials can o� er one

signi� cant opportunity to break

the nexus by cleaning post-

production contaminated water to

high levels of purity for safe and

immediate reuse.

References

1. http://www.pumpsandsystems.com/

news/2015-05-20/drought-driving-

greater-reliance-wastewater-reuse-

california#sthash.q6UwEnrh.dpuf

2. � roughout this document, the terms

ppm, parts per million, and mg/L are

used interchangeably.

Tim Tangredi is the CEO of

Dais Analytic, a commercial

nanotechnology materials

business that provides technology

for the worldwide

energy and water

markets. For more

information, visit

daisanalytic.com.

Figure 2. MMVC schematic

Read part 1 online at


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As announced through the

American Water Works

Association, the industry’s

top priority for the fourth year in

a row is the aging infrastructure

of the nation’s water systems. � e

aging workforce that is operating

these water facilities—and the

dwindling number of employees

with specialized skills—is also

a major concern. Finally, lack of

funding and the costs to upgrade

equipment and machinery add

further concerns.

In response to these challenges,

companies have been researching

and developing various solutions

to wastewater management. One

innovative, sustainable wastewater

pumping system addresses these

issues by reducing problems

associated with dirty and clogged

wet wells. � is solution prevents

dirty and corroded wet wells,

minimizes odors that in� ltrate

local neighborhoods, eliminates

the need for “vac-truck” services

and reduces the hours that

employees must spend on call.

As U.S. municipalities and

industrial users begin installing

technologically advanced lift

stations, they must consider the

importance of saving manpower

hours and protecting the already

compromised infrastructure that is

in place.

� ey can accomplish these goals

by implementing self-cleaning

pumps within their systems.

� is equipment is capable of

cleaning itself without human

intervention, and it can be

accomplished remotely.

Self-cleaning pumps help

prevent the corrosion of lift

station equipment and eliminate

the need for bar screens and

rakes, trash baskets, grinders and

comminutors. Because employees

can focus on more productive

tasks and avoid the “dirty” jobs

associated with cleaning lift

stations, operations that employ

self-cleaning pumps become

even more attractive to

prospective employees.

� e daily issue of “� ushables”

causing problems with lift station

pumps will no longer require

personnel for on-site, regular

attention. � e equipment is free

of � oat switches that attract

grease and require cleaning.

Neighborhoods will no longer

experience hydrogen sul� de gas

odors produced by the retention

Image 1.Self-cleaning pumps help prevent the corrosion of lift station equipment and eliminate the need for bar screens and rakes, trash baskets, grinders and comminutors. (Images courtesy of C&B Equipment)

Self-Cleaning Pumping Systems Solve Aging Infrastructure Challenges

As municipalities adopt this lift station technology, they are seeing

reduced costs and a more productive workforce.

By Jon Dunham

C&B Equipment


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of raw sewage in wet wells as has

been the case with submersible

pumps for the last 60 years.

� rough the use of self-cleaning

pumps, wet wells are converted to

clean, dry pumping system work

areas that are safe for employees

to enter if needed. � e need for a

separate valve vault is eliminated,

and the size of the station

footprint is reduced. � e new,

modern lift station is remotely

managed, not just monitored.

Users can remotely manage these

systems with their smartphones,

tablets or computers. � e operator

has the ability to visually see the

performance of the pumps, make

any desired adjustments, run tests

and even order printed reports to

be delivered to management via

remote printers.

� ese self-cleaning pumps

eliminate the need for typical

daily or routine lift station site

visits and support optimal use

of power. � eir proven electronic

control techniques use soft starts

and stops that eliminate water

hammer shocks to valves and older

force mains. � ese modern pumps

only run at the necessary speeds,

and they prevent large surges of

wastewater from a� ecting the

biomass of the treatment plant,

making the operator’s job easier

and less costly. E� ective use of the

voltage control techniques will

maintain power quality and ensure

that the pumping equipment

continues to operate e� ciently.

� is modern system will contribute

to maintaining an e� cient lift

station with high quality and

reliability even amid varying peak

loads because of its 100 percent

backup pumping capacity.

Increased demand for clean

water adds additional burdens on

the aging systems in place in the

U.S. Many wet well lift stations

have surpassed their useful

lifetime and continue to demand

the costs of maintenance and

operation at or over their designed

capacity. While the odorous wet

well design of many years ago

is still in use, lifestyles and

sanitary products have required

great changes and additions to

these systems.

� e nation is experiencing an

era of “� ushables” that use the

waste system as a disposal method.

� ese lifestyle modi� cations are

not likely to change even if the

construct of the � ushed items is

altered. � e costs of using and

maintaining wet well lift stations

in the U.S. will continue to climb.

As long as wet wells are used, they

will require maintenance. Self-

cleaning pumps, however, can

eliminate these costs.

Jon Dunham is the key account

manager for C&B Equipment. He

authored and published After

the Flush (Amazon) to inform the

wastewater industry of current

equipment needs. He

may be reached

at jdunham@

cbeuptime.com. For

more information,

visit cbeuptime.com.Image 2.Through the use of self-cleaning pumps, wet wells are converted to clean, dry pumping system work areas that are safe for employees to enter if needed.


106 EFFICIENCY MATTERS

Food processors often face

leftover product in their

tanks and pump inlet and

discharge lines, leading to messy

and wasteful operations. While

precision is a top priority in food

and beverage processing, many

food processors also deal with day-

to-day pumping challenges caused

by equipment that cannot meet

the demand.

Many plants use rotary

lobe pumps and external

circumferential piston (ECP)

pumps, which are a close cousin to

lobe varieties but with a di� erent

rotor and hub combination. In

some cases, the performance of

these pumps may fall short in the

following areas of food production:

• Product Handling: Lobe pumps

produce more shear than

desired in some cases, such as

when handling low-viscosity or

shear-sensitive products. � is

means delicate products such

as yogurt and sauces can be

damaged during the transfer

process.

• Accuracy: A sauce package that

says 12 ounces should contain

12 ounces of product. A lobe

pump’s potential suction

di� culties and constant wear

can lead to inaccurate � lling.

• Product Loss: Most pumps are

unable to properly recover

product at the bottom of

tanks or at the pump inlet

and discharge lines. Lobe

pumps also have seals, which

are prone to leaks. � ese

leaks could result in product

contamination, messy spills and

waste, increased maintenance,

spoilage and cleanup costs.

For operators looking to

maximize their production rates

while minimizing ancillary costs,

positive displacement eccentric disc

pumps could be an ideal alternative

to traditional lobe pumps.

� e Challenge

� e food-processing industry

has many real-world examples of

Eccentric Disc Pumps Provide Effi cient Alternative to Traditional Lobe Pumps

In food-processing applications, this technology excels at product recovery and waste reduction.

By Paul Cardon

Mouvex

Image 1. While fi nished food products can be messy, their production must be pristine, which is why many food processors are benefi ting from the incorporation of eccentric disc pumps into their operations. (Images and graphics courtesy of Mouvex)


107

improperly applied lobe or ECP

pumps that failed to meet the

operational requirements of the

processor. � e following are a few

speci� c cases.

Seal Separation

A globally recognized manufacturer

of snack cakes, breads, cookies

and crackers was experiencing

problems in the cookie-coating line

at one of its plants. � e pumps used

for this process would operate as

expected for a short time before

experiencing leaks. � is resulted

in a signi� cant amount of product

loss—as much as 100 pounds of

chocolate coating every week—

with the constant leaks requiring

cleanup almost daily. While

repairing the malfunctioning

pump, the plant’s maintenance

manager discovered that an

accumulation of chocolate coating

between the pump’s seals was

spreading the seals apart, allowing

the product to escape the pump.

Volumetric Consistency

A large U.S.-based, private-label

food processing and packaging

company on the West Coast that

specializes in sauces, seasonings,

dressings, marinades, soups

and dry mixes was experiencing

ine� ciencies in its operations

that were costing it thousands of

dollars each day in wasted product.

� e company was using ECP pumps

to � ll its six- and nine-ounce sauce

pouches. After the pouches are

� lled, they are weighed to ensure

they meet the predetermined

weight. � ose that meet the weight

requirement are sent for shipment,

and those that do not are sent o�

for disposal. While using the lobe

pumps, the company experienced a

loss of between 15 and 20 percent

(300 to 400 pounds of rejected

pouches in an eight-hour shift,

which is enough to � ll a 55-gallon

drum) because the pump could

not provide the volumetric

consistency necessary to � ll the

pouches appropriately.

Pump Maintenance

A craft brewer located in the

Upper Midwest of the U.S. uses a

centrifuge to provide the delicate,

shear-free product handling that its

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108 EFFICIENCY MATTERS

family of beers requires. When the

company purchased its centrifuge,

the manufacturer recommended a

lobe pump for the operation, which

the company’s head brewer initially

considered. However, he was

quickly dissuaded when he asked

his peers for their opinion and they

told him using a lobe pump would

result in thousands of dollars in

maintenance costs that would

arise from the need to constantly

rebuild it.

Recovery Rates

Two yogurt manufacturers in the

Americas were losing more

than $100,000 in product per

line per year in their � ller-feed

lines. With the incorporation

of eccentric disc pumps, the

plants experienced recovery

rates of more than 70 percent.

Technology Challenges

Because of their method of

operation—the rotation of

the lobes forces the pumped

material to � ow around

the interior of the pump

cavity—lobe pumps experience

continual wear. � is means that

the internal clearances in the pump

housing become more pronounced

over time, resulting in reduced

� ow capacity and volumetric

consistency as pressures and

product viscosities change. � is

constant wear can also increase the

likelihood of product slip.

For a food processing operation

that may use the same pump to

transfer di� erent products, these

pumps are also often unable to

adequately strip lines, which is

another critical consideration.

Lobe/ECP pumps have two shafts

that must be sealed. � is doubles

the number of areas where leaks

can occur. � eir self-draining

capability requires vertical porting,

which can result in as much as a

25 percent decrease in volumetric

consistency. Lobe pumps are not

self-priming and can run dry for

only a short period of time. Without

lubricated seals, lobe pumps must

operate at greatly reduced speeds

in order to handle high-viscosity

liquids, and they can experience

diminished performance when

handling low-viscosity liquids.

Image 3. The eccentric movement principle drives eccentric disc pumps, which use a disc inside the pump cylinder that is driven by an eccentric bearing on the pump shaft, creating four distinct pumping chambers. This produces a regular fl ow rate with no pulsing, cavitation, slip or shear.

Figure 1. Side-by-side comparisons illustrate how a series of signifi cant design and operational benefi ts allow eccentric disc pumps to outperform lobe pumps in many critical food processing applications.


109

� e Solution

Eccentric disc pump technology

operates on the eccentric movement

principle developed by French

engineer Andre Petit. Petit’s pump

design features a disc that is placed

inside a pump cylinder. � e disc

is driven by an eccentric bearing

on the pump shaft, creating four

distinct pumping chambers that

increase and decrease in volume as

the disc is rotated by the eccentric

bearing. � is movement produces

both suction and discharge

pressures as the chambers move in

pairs that are 180 degrees apart.

� is ensures that the � uid passes

through the pump at a constant

and regular � ow

rate with no pulsing,

cavitation, slip

or shear.

Some eccentric

disc pumps can

pump air when no

� uid is present. � is

creates a vacuum

e� ect on the pump’s

suction side and a

compressor e� ect on

the discharge side.

Once the product

runs out in the feed

tank, the eccentric

disc technology

continues to pump

air in a constant,

non-abrupt, non-

pulsating manner

so that the surface

tension on any

remaining � uid is

not broken. � is

produces a plug

e� ect, which pushes

out the product

“plug” as a whole.

One signi� cant

area in which the

incorporation of

eccentric disc pumps

can have signi� cant results is

product recovery. Product waste in

hygienic food processing is an area

that incurs extremely high costs.

� e McKinsey Quarterly Food

Waste Alliance has reported that

more than $120 billion of product

goes to waste worldwide annually.

� e Natural Resources Defense

Council (NRDC) also estimates that

the U.S. is losing 40 percent of its

food from farm to fork to land� lls.

Between farm and fork are the

processing plants that manufacture

some of these products.

While many food processors turn

to reduced energy expenditures

as a way to reduce operational

costs, eccentric disc pumps with

a minimum product recovery

capability of 70 percent have been

shown to produce signi� cantly

higher annual savings. Product

waste is a severe handicap to the

manufacturer’s bottom line, and

product recovery is an opportunity

to limit waste and gain cost savings.

� e typical amount of product

recovered by eccentric disc pump

technology can be more than 95

percent on the suction side of the

pump and typically 60 to 80 percent

on the discharge side.

When used in food and beverage

manufacturing operations, the

eccentric disc pump serves as the

normal process pump, with its

product-recovery capability adding

cost-saving value to the operation

in the form of recovered and still

usable raw materials or saleable

� nished products.

Paul Cardon is the industry product manager for Mouvex,

part of PSG. Headquartered in Auxerre, France, Mouvex is

a brand of positive displacement pumps and

compressors from PSG, a Dover company.

Cardon may be reached at

[email protected] or

+33 3 8649 8696. For more information, visit

mouvex.com and psgdover.com.

Table 2. Useable raw materials or saleable fi nished products that cannot be recovered from inlet or discharge lines is akin to fl ushing money down the drain. Utilizing eccentric disc pumps presents an opportunity for food processors to maximize their product recovery rates, leading to signifi cant annual cost savings, as the chart above illustrates.

Table 1. Incorporating increased energy effi ciency into food processing operations is one way to reduce operating costs. This chart shows how much money is consumed per positive displacement pump, if the cost for energy is $0.10 per kilowatt hour (KwH).


110 MAINTENANCE MINDERS

An equipment provider

received a phone call

from a disgruntled user.

� e company thought their

process cooling system was not

working properly. � ey requested

that someone come look at

it immediately.

� e equipment provider made a

trip to the site for troubleshooting.

� e system, sized for 320 gallons

per minute (gpm), consisted of a

hot side closed loop system serving

the process and a cold side open

loop system with a cooling tower

to dissipate heat. � e two loops

shared a plate and frame heat

exchanger, and the pumps were

� tted with typical trim—wye

strainers and isolation valves on

the pump suction, isolation and

check valves on the discharge.

A visual inspection of the

system revealed no problems.

After checking � ow rates with a

sonic � owmeter, it was discovered

that the cold side of the system

was operating at a fraction of

rated capacity. Discussions with

the maintenance sta� revealed a

maintenance schedule including

weekly blowdown of the wye

strainer and inspection of the

cooling tower basin.

� e system was shut down, and

the strainer basket was removed.

� is revealed the source of the

problem—debris was wedged

in the mesh, almost completely

blinding the strainer (see Image 1).

� e debris was so tightly embedded

that a torch was required for

cleaning. Upon startup, the system

functioned as designed.

Heat Exchanger History

What happened in this system,

and how can the system be

designed to optimize service

intervals?

To understand this, the history

of heat exchanger design and

selection must be examined.

Designing Process Cooling Systems for Optimal Service Intervals

Isolation valves, centrifugal solids separators and clean-in-place connections

improve thermal performance.

By Chuck Sherman

Fluid Cooling Systems, Inc.

Image 1. Debris in the mesh prevented the system from functioning normally. (Courtesy of Fluid Cooling Systems)

Image 2. The standard design for heat exchangers (Courtesy of Xylem Bell and Gossett)


111

For many years, the standard

practice of the process cooling

industry was to use a single pass

shell and tube heat exchanger with

marine waterboxes to dissipate

heat (see Image 2). � e design of

the heat exchanger is simple and

straightforward: A series of tubes

are rolled into a � at tubesheet, and

the tube bundle, complete with

ba� es, is inserted into the shell.

� e less aggressive of the two

� uids is typically circulated

through the shell, and the more

aggressive � uid is circulated

through the tubes. � e choice of

� uid circulation is also a function

of viscosity and materials of

construction, since the shell

is commonly fabricated from

carbon steel. Marine waterboxes

were common in process cooling

applications because head plates

may be removed to facilitate

cleaning in place (via rodding) of

the tube bundle.

To ensure optimal service

intervals, the heat exchanger was

selected with a fouling factor to

account for deposition of debris on

heat-transfer surfaces. As late as

the mid-1980s, a common fouling

factor was 0.001 for industrial

applications. � e fouling factor

could increase the heat exchanger

surface area by 50 percent or

more depending on heat transfer

e� ciency, expressed as the U value.

� e U value de� nes thermal

transmittance, or the heat

exchanger’s ability to transfer

heat. � e lower the number, the

less e� ective the heat exchanger

is in its ability to transfer heat.

Heat exchangers with low U

values require more surface area

to accomplish their task. � e

combination of large surface areas,

open passageways (shell and tube

heat exchangers often use ½- or

¾-inch tubes, for example) and

generous fouling factors made

the shell and tube heat exchanger

tolerant of debris in the system.

In simple terms, the U value defi nes thermal transmittance, or the

heat exchangers ability to transfer heat. The lower the number, the

less effective the heat exchanger is in its ability to transfer heat.

Image 3. A plate and frame heat exchanger (Courtesy of Sondex, Inc.)


112 MAINTENANCE MINDERS

In 1923, Dr. Richard Seligman

invented the plate and frame heat

exchanger (see Image 3, page 111).

� is design relies on a series of

thin gasketed corrugated

plates, typically

stainless steel, to

transfer heat. It came

into widespread use

approximately 35

years ago when

computerized

selection

software

facilitated

sizing. Characteristically,

these heat exchangers are

much more e� ective per square

foot of heat transfer surface

area, with U values commonly

exceeding 1,000—meaning the

unit is four times as e� ective as

its counterpart.

Increased e� ciency comes

at a cost. Plate and frame heat

exchangers rely on very small

passages between plates to

maximize velocity and turbulence.

Introduction of a fouling factor

rapidly increases the size of the

plate pack, which increases cost

and reduces e� ciency. To combat

this problem, application engineers

frequently select units with little,

if any, fouling factor. � e resultant

selection, while e� ective in

transferring heat, can be extremely

sensitive to fouling. Without

upstream � ltration, a plate-type

heat exchanger on an open-loop

system can quickly foul, requiring

disassembly and cleaning to restore

the unit to design parameters.

Filtration Solutions

A common solution implemented

on open-loop systems is to install

barrier-style � ltration, often in the

form of basket or wye strainers.

� e issue with this con� guration is

rapid blinding of the � lter media as

illustrated by the previous example.

A typical solution is to install

enhanced surface area � ltration,

often in the form of duplex basket

strainers. � is increases the service

interval by the percentage increase

of surface area. For example, a

100 percent increase in surface

area equals twice the interval

between cleanings.

� e optimal solution, however,

involves the application of a full-

� ow centrifugal solids separator.

Centrifugal solids separators

remove up to 98 percent of solids

in a single pass down to 75 microns

in size with a speci� c gravity

di� erential of 2.6. Separation is

accomplished through centrifugal

force. Fluid is introduced to the

separator tangentially, and the

induced “cyclone” forces heavier

particulate to the outside wall,

where it is carried down the body to

a settling chamber. � e particulate

is then purged on regular intervals

or collected in a media � lter via

constant purge. Vanes and blades

are often added to enhance

separation e� ciency, because

lighter solids require more time in

the vortex to e� ect separation

(see Image 4).

Separators introduce a constant

pressure drop to the cold side

of the system based on their

� ow coe� cient (Cv) and have an

operation range of 3 to 12 pounds

per square inch (psi).

Centrifugal Separator Bene� t

� e bene� t of a centrifugal solids

separator is its ability to remove a

high percentage of debris in a single

pass, clearing the system quickly in

the event of a dust storm. Because

process cooling systems recirculate

Image 4. A centrifugal solids separator (Courtesy of Fluid Cooling Systems)


113

water, the separator can and will

provide a high degree of solids

removal over time.

In the case of one unit installed

on a brazed plate heat exchanger

application, water turbidity (the

degree of haziness of the water, a

direct consequence of suspended

solids) had dropped to less than

10 parts per million—consistent

with domestic water standards—

indicating the separator’s overall

removal e� ciency over time is

signi� cantly greater than 98

percent, and the speci� c gravity

di� erential can be much lower than

2.6. � e purge cycle of a centrifugal

solids separator can be quite short

(approximately 15 seconds), and

because most open-loop process

cooling systems require some sort

of basin blowdown and makeup to

maintain cycles of concentration,

the separator purge does little to

impact operation. If desired, the

separator’s purge can be continuous

to a media or bag � lter system,

although in practice this has been

found to be a low interval, frequent

service item.

Next Steps

In addition to removal of

suspended solids, it is critical to

provide some accommodation for

removal of dissolved solids that

plate out on heat-transfer surfaces.

Calcium carbonate (known as

lime), present at some amount

in almost all water systems, is

an inversely soluble solid. As the

temperature of water increases,

calcium carbonate can drop out of

solution and attach to hot heat-

transfer surfaces.

While this may occur in any heat

exchanger, it is especially prevalent

in process cooling systems where

the hot side temperatures are often

higher than a typical heating,

ventilation and air conditioning

(HVAC) application.

� e solution is to install

isolation valves and clean-in-place

connections on the unit to allow

for isolation and introduction

of chemical cleaning agents

that dissolve calcium carbonate

deposits. A clean-in-place regimen,

usually performed annually, will

restore thermal performance

without the need to disassemble

the unit and mechanically clean

each plate.

With a separation system

and clean-in-place connections

installed on the heat exchanger,

the next step is to install quality,

liquid-� lled pressure gauges with

gauge snubbers on the inlets and

outlets of the unit, along with

high-quality thermometers and

isolation wells. � e installation

of instrumentation a� ords

maintenance sta� the ability

to keep a logbook of system

performance, resulting in a

predictive, preventive maintenance

model instead of costly emergency

shutdowns. � e reason for

liquid-� lled gauges, snubbers

and isolation wells is a result of

pressure pulsing from a centrifugal

pump as vanes pass the cutwater,

causing the needle of the pressure

gauge to vibrate. Continuous

movement of the needle causes

the gauge mechanism to either

lose calibration or fail completely,

often in the � rst few weeks

after commissioning.

� e installation of full-� ow

centrifugal solids separation

on the cold (open-loop) side of a

process cooling system, along with

isolation valves, clean-in-place

connections, and the addition

of liquid-� lled pressure gauges,

gauge snubbers, thermometers and

isolation wells will optimize

service intervals and thermal

performance of any process cooling

system installation.

Chuck Sherman is the vice

president of Fluid Cooling Systems,

Inc., a process cooling systems

manufacturer. He is a 29-year

veteran of the process

pumping, heating and

cooling industry. For

more information, visit

fl uidcoolingsystems.

com.

In addition to removal of suspended solids, it is critical

to provide some accommodation for removal of dissolved

solids that plate out on heat-transfer surfaces.


114 MOTORS & DRIVES

As the price of raw materials

� uctuates, industries

must minimize costs and

maximize pro� t margins. One

way to control costs is to become

leaner and more e� cient. Every

time companies remove waste in

their processes, they save money.

� at includes maintenance and

e� ciency of pumps that move

materials through a facility.

Ensuring that the operating

conditions, temperatures and

pressures are right for each

pump application requires � ne-

tuning of instrumentation. Also

understanding the condition of

motors, bearings and couplings

that drive pumps requires

attention for e� cient operations.

Process manufacturing

plants require proper operation

of hundreds or thousands of

sophisticated devices to perform

critical operations accurately

and reliably. � ese include

instruments, pumps, valves, pipes

and tubes. � ese devices perform

best when they undergo regular

inspection, testing, calibration and

repair. Calibrating measurement

equipment enables optimization

and can improve quality—whether

in the food, chemical, power, pulp

and paper, or oil industry.

Centuries of industrial

experience have established the

value of carefully recording the

Calibrate Faster, Smarter & More Accurately

Small teams can double the amount of calibrations they carry out with

multifunction, documenting equipment.

By Jim Shields

Fluke Corporation

Image 1. A laser shaft alignment tool is the most accurate way to precision-align motors to increase machine reliability and decrease operating costs. (Images courtesy of Fluke Corporation)


115

details of those inspections, tests,

calibrations and repairs. Businesses

and governments often require

speci� c record keeping to ensure

that full value is delivered to

customers and that the health and

safety of the public is protected.

However, traditional testing,

calibration and documentation

practices are also labor-intensive.

With senior operators in scarce

supply, downsized teams

sometimes choose to defer regular

calibration and testing. � e latest

industry � ndings suggest that

smaller teams can feasibly conduct

and document device calibrations

at a lower overall cost than the

larger teams they replaced, with

additional productivity and

operational reliability bene� ts.

Many maintenance activities

were often performed in an

instrument shop. But for pumps,

motors, control valves and the

instruments measuring process

� ows—because they have many

related connections—testing

is more cost e� ective when

performed in-situ.

Collecting Data

To verify proper operation of a

pump system, personnel must

be able to collect data about the

material moving through the

pump. � is usually involves a � eld

instrument that has two parts: a

primary element and a transmitter.

• Primary elements include

� ow tubes, ori� ce plates,

pressure sensors, wet chemistry

sensors—such as pH, oxidation

reduction potential (ORP) and

conductivity probes—level

gauges and temperature probes.

Primary elements typically

produce a signal—usually

voltage, current or resistance—

that is proportional to the

variable they are designed to

measure, such as level, � ow,

temperature, pressure or

chemistry. Primary elements

are connected to the input of

� eld transmitters.

• Field transmitters include

pressure, temperature,

analytical and � ow devices.

� ey process the signal

generated by the primary

element, � rst characterizing it

in linear format and applying

engineering unit coe� cients

to it. � en they transmit the

signal in analog (usually 4-20

milliamp [mA] direct current)

or digital format (usually some

variety of � eldbus).

When a � eld instrument is

manufactured, both the primary

element and the transmitter (or

the actuator if it is a control valve)

are calibrated at the factory. � e

calibration data is supplied with

the unit and is often lost. Entering

this information into centralized

calibration records when the device

is put into service should be a

standard practice—and not just

for e� ciency’s sake. Centralizing

calibration information ensures

that knowledge stays with the

facility even as teams change.

Analog Devices

Analog devices—often called 4 to

20 mA loop devices—transmit a

signal that is an electrical analog

representation of a measured

physical quantity. � ey transmit an

electric current that is proportional

(analogous) to the magnitude of a

measured physical quantity, with

4 mA of current representing the

minimum scaled value and 20 mA

representing the maximum scaled

value. Although many systems

that include pumps are now

digital, analog devices are still in

active use.

Digital Devices

Digital devices convert a measured

physical value into a digital signal.

Many digital encoding methods

are used in the process industry,

including Foundation Fieldbus,

Pro� bus and Highway Addressable

Remote Transducer (HART).

Many in the industry believe that

� eldbus (digital) � eld devices do

not require calibration. � is is not

true. Although a � eldbus signal—

whether Foundation Fieldbus,

Pro� bus or connected HART—

provides diagnostic information, it

does not provide information about

the accuracy of the device. It also

does not verify that the device is

reporting the process accurately.

Control Valves

Control valves have actuators

that also require calibration to

adjust for wear, valve repacking

for leakage remediation and the

e� ects of sticking or “stiction.”

� ese valves must be given a full or

partial stroke test if they have not

been actuated regularly to ensure

dependable operation.

Pumps & Vibration

Industrial rotary pumps are

designed for smooth operation.

In their ideal state, they would

operate with almost zero

vibration. � e � exible couplings

often used to connect pumps to

motor drive shafts are prone to

misalignment. Many argue that

� exible couplings are able to accept

some misalignment. However, the

problem is that the forces are still

present and can still be transferred

to the seals and bearings, causing

them to wear more rapidly and

fail much sooner. In addition,

the forces from misalignment

generate vibration and heat, which

can lead to premature bearing

wear in both the pump and


116 MOTORS & DRIVES

the motor. Ultimately, this can

cause equipment failure. Other

troublesome issues in motors

include soft foot—where the

motor foot is o� kilter—as well as

electrical issues such as harmonic

distortion coming from a motor or

variable frequency drive.

Best practices in motor

maintenance a� ecting pumps

include vibration testing to

diagnose problems and laser

shaft alignment to ensure proper

operation. Additionally, power

analyzers can help diagnose

problems related to harmonics and

other variants that can damage

rotating equipment.

Permitting & Paperwork

Administrative tasks, from

obtaining permits to documenting

and � ling results, can add to the

cost and time required to perform

even an in-situ calibration. In many

cases getting all the necessary

paperwork (permits, isolation, etc.)

in order often takes longer than

the work itself.

Documentation

In addition to devices that impact

quality, devices that are part of

safety shutdown systems and

those regulated by government

oversight require documented

records. Documenting calibration

has traditionally meant writing

the date and time, the pre-

calibration readings, the post-

calibration readings and any other

observations the technicians

made in a log book. Surprisingly,

many plants continue to document

calibration work by hand. But

pencil-and-paper documentation

has many shortcomings.

First, it both produces and

perpetuates errors. � e data in

hand-written records are often

illegible or insu� cient. Facilities

that use a computerized

maintenance

management system

(CMMS) must then

account for the

additional time required

to manually enter

hand-written data, with

additional possibilities

for error.

Recording the

condition of critical

motors and pumps was

once something that

required a vibration

expert with a high-end

vibration analyzer,

which many companies

could not a� ord.

Recent technology has

introduced easy-to-

use vibration testers

and machine health

screening tools that

allow a maintenance

technician to determine

machine condition on their pumps

without the need for an in-house

expert or hiring a consultant.

Changing Workforce

Another challenge to maintaining

a calibration and testing program

is changes to the workforce. � e

1980s brought budget cuts and

layo� s. Engineering, maintenance

and operations sta� s were

cut substantially. A new “lean

manufacturing” philosophy took

root that continues today.

Smaller teams have less time for

mentoring and on-the-job-training.

� is prevents equipment- and

system-speci� c knowledge from

being successfully transferred

from individuals to institutions.

As older operators and engineers

retire, they take their equipment

and system knowledge with them.

“Every day at 4 p.m., the plant’s

institutional knowledge walks

out the front gate,” says the chief

instrumentation and controls

engineer of a large Midwestern

re� nery, “and sometimes it doesn’t

come back.”

Many facilities still need two

technicians for each in-situ

calibration—one at the transmitter

and one at the control system. � e

Fieldbus Foundation estimates that

commissioning requires two techs

for a minimum of two hours. But

calibration and documentation can

be done more e� ciently.

Smart Calibration

A new generation of smarter

� eld calibration tools is

increasing worker productivity

by consolidating multiple tools

into one unit and performing

functions beyond basic test and

measurement, such as assisting

with analysis and documentation.

Multifunction documenting

process calibrators are handheld,

Image 2. A multifunction process calibrator and a portable pressure pump are critical when calibrating pump sensors.


117

electronic test tools that measure

pressure, temperature and a wide

variety of electrical and electronic

signals. Bene� ts include:

• Fewer tools that technicians

need to keep with them in the

� eld and be trained to use

• Similar calibration processes

and data output across multiple

devices, compared with a

di� erent process to collect a

di� erent set of data from each

tool and device

• Automated procedures

that replace many manual

calibration steps

• No second technician required

to record the as-found and

as-left state of the � eld device

• Faster calibration time

• Error calculation of a single tool

rather than having to add the

errors of several tools

� e biggest savings from using

a documenting calibrator comes

from the route management tool

built into the device. Using a single

set of permits and paperwork for

an entire set of calibrations reduces

costs considerably. Calibrating

multiple instruments in the

course of a route reduces the cost

per calibration, compared with

individually calibrating single

instruments.

Equipment Testing

Testing rotating equipment such as

pumps and motors has been proven

to deliver many bene� ts, including:

• Giving maintenance sta� the

time needed to schedule repairs

and acquire parts

• Taking faulty equipment

o� ine before a hazardous

condition occurs

• Fewer unexpected failures

• Extending the life of

maintenance that reduces

costly repairs

� e Cost Misalignment

One of the most ignored e� ciency

wasters is motor misalignment.

Most maintenance personnel

choose to ignore the misalignment

in their machines and live with the

increased need to replace bearings

and seals. In addition to increased

repairs, the energy wasted from

misaligned machines can quickly

add up and cut into the company’s

operating expenses. With today’s

laser alignment tools that are

easy to use and do not require

re-training every time they are

used, a maintenance technician can

quickly align any coupled motor

pump to expand cost savings to all

pumps in the plant.

Implement a CMMS

Computerized maintenance

management systems (CMMS)

can help a plant keep close tabs

on maintenance costs. � ese

systems often have many di� erent

modules including those that

track both costs and maintenance

data. Calibration data and the

performance of rotating equipment

are likely candidates for tracking

data with CMMS.

Tracking Calibration Data

Unlike paper documentation,

calibrator data is never illegible,

cryptic or partial. Documenting

calibrator data can be downloaded

into many CMMS systems with no

transcription or � ling.

Because documenting process

calibrators automatically record

the as-found and as-left state

of each � eld device in-situ and

can be operated by a single

technician, route-based practices

using documenting calibrators

can save as much as 50 percent of

the time and cost of traditional

manual, single-device calibration

methods. So the same lean team

can accomplish twice as many

calibrations in a given period

of time.

Instead of ignoring looming

threats, investigate how existing

practices can be made more

e� cient. Implement route-

based calibration, paperless

documentation and CMMS data

management. More calibrations

will occur more consistently,

knowledge will be transferred from

the individual to the team and

institution, and both productivity

and quality will increase. Besides

saving maintenance costs, the

savings on legal costs and lost

revenue from accidents can be

in the millions. In the event that

disaster strikes, good calibration

records can be a part of a facility’s

defense during legal action.

Tracking Equipment Data

Tracking baseline vibration

performance data of a new pump

system enables maintenance

personnel checking motor and

pump performance to track

the ongoing health of rotating

equipment against a baseline of

similar machines. � is enables the

maintenance technician to screen

machines with problems, diagnose

the most common faults, correct

the problem themselves and return

the machine back to service as

quickly as possible.

Jim Shields is a product

marketing manager for the Process

Calibration group for the Fluke

Corporation. He has worked in

the fi eld of electrical,

temperature

and pressure

measurement for

more than 35 years.


118 SEALING SENSE

Methane (CH4) is the

second largest source of

greenhouse gas emitted

in the U.S. In 2013, CH4 accounted

for about 10 percent of all U.S.

greenhouse gas emissions from

human activities. Methane’s half-

life in the atmosphere is much

shorter than that of carbon dioxide

(CO2); however, it is signi� cantly

more e� cient at trapping radiation.

Pound for pound, the comparative

impact of CH4 on climate change is

25 times greater than that of CO2

during a 100-year period.

One area responsible for

contributing to the increase in CH4

is leaking equipment in the oil and

gas sector. A major contributor to

this leakage is valves that leak CH4

and sub-derivatives called volatile

organic compounds (VOC) from

the gland.

During the last 30 years,

governmental agencies have

worked with industry leaders

to address these leaks by

increasing the implementation

of new technology. � is focus has

prompted packing manufacturers

to ramp up research and

development of new materials.

State and federal agencies have

also tightened standards for

maximum leak rate measurements

of VOC values from 10,000 parts

per million (ppm) 20 years ago

to 100 ppm in most places in the

U.S. today. As a comparison, that

is like changing the Corporate

Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)

limits for miles per gallon (mpg)

of automobiles from 1990 levels of

27.5 to 2,750 mpg.

One of the main challenges

the industry needed to overcome

was the lack of a uni� ed testing

standard. Twenty-� ve years ago,

many re� neries and packing

manufacturers used their own

testing standards with varying

Emissions Valve Packing Technology Evolves to Reduce Methane Leaks By Ron Frisard

FSA Member

Image 1. Valve testing (Image and graphic courtesy of FSA)


119

media (nitrogen, helium or methane

at di� erent concentrations),

temperature ranges and thermal

cycles. � ese variations made it

di� cult to compare the e� ectiveness

of valve emission packing. A few

standard organizations created tests

for valve emissions addressing

this issue.

� e American Petroleum

Institute (API) was one

organization that speci� cally

focused on a detailed testing

procedure for packing performance

in methane. � e standard, API

622, has become a benchmark for

packing performance in the U.S.

for a variety of reasons, including

the Environmental Protection

Agency’s (EPA) insistence that

packing performance testing be

conducted using methane instead

of other gases. � is standard

became the catalyst for research

and development e� orts to create

valve packing that could meet a less

than 100 ppm requirement.

Using methane as a test gas, API

622 requires � ve thermal cycles

from ambient temperature to

260 degrees C (500 F) with 1,510

mechanical cycles. � ermal cycles

are completed once per day and

are divided into 300 mechanical

cycles (150 at ambient and 150

at 260 C). A � nal 10 mechanical

cycles are completed at ambient

temperature, where the � nal

leakage measurement is taken.

� is test requires a large number

of mechanical and thermal cycles

and is designed to challenge

packing manufacturers to improve

development.

At the 2015 ISA Leak Detection

and Repair (LDAR) Symposium,

a paper by Buzz Harris from Sage

Environmental focused on emission

factors of leakage in re� neries. His

main focus was comparing testing

data from API 622 to current

common limits. He concluded

that, in re� ning gas and vapor

service, the emission factor would

be reduced from 2.6 x 10-2 to 1.0 x

10-5 kg/hour/source—a decrease of

more than a 1,000 times.

One important point is that

API 622 is not a valve test but a

packing test. It would be a mistake

to assume that all valves will

exhibit the same performance

with the same packing. � is is

because all valves have their own

unique design characteristics that

a� ect overall sealing, primarily

tolerances and unique valve

design features. As a result, API

created a testing protocol—API

624—that focused on emissions

capability by valve design and valve

manufacturer (see Image 1).

One other signi� cant standard

to note for valve testing is

International Organization for

Standardization (ISO) 15848.

Originally specifying helium

as a test gas and mass � ow rate

as a measuring protocol, the

standard was modi� ed earlier

this year to include testing with

methane gas using a concentration

measuring method.

API standards often complement

each other and build on previous

work. In the case of API 624, one

of the prerequisites is that the

packing used has already been

tested to the API 622 standard.

� is is one reason the API 624

has fewer thermal cycles and

stem actuations than API 622

(the 624 test procedure requires

310 mechanical cycles and three

thermal cycles to 260 C [500 F]).

API has also published design

standards for other types of

valves (API 600 and 602, for

example). � ese standards are

living documents that, as they are

reviewed, will also reference the

API 622 and API 624 standards

for low-emission valves. � is

is signi� cant in helping the

petroleum industry reduce overall

methane emissions.

Some of the lessons learned

from API 624 have focused on

the machining tolerances of

components. Methane molecules

are relatively small and leak rapidly

Figure 1. Valve design considerations


120 SEALING SENSE

through small gaps compared

with steam and other media.

� is means that users should

not use standard gland and valve

dimensioning for steam service in

emissions applications. � e main

areas of concern are stem and

box size tolerance, the packing

gland clearance to the stu� ng

box and stem, and the stem to the

inside diameter of the bottom of

the stu� ng box clearance. All of

these dimensions are critical to

successful emissions sealing (see

Figure 1).

Another often overlooked area of

concern that is critical for sealing

methane is the bolting on the valve

gland. One of the most important

issues that testing con� rmed is

that the condition of the bolts can

have a signi� cant e� ect on the

accuracy of the gland load on the

packing. Lubrication is critical, and

new bolts (as compared with used

bolts) can drastically a� ect how

the valve seals operate. Depending

on the condition of the bolts, a

user may not be getting the correct

gland load. � is is because, in most

cases, the applied gland load is only

assessed by torque, a measurement

not of tension but of force over

the threads and nut. When using

unlubricated used bolts compared

with new bolts, the same torque

will result in a much lower tension

and an under-loaded gland. One

way to mitigate this problem is to

use a load indicator, such as disc

springs height, which measures

speci� c tension on the connection.

� e work the petroleum industry,

regulatory agencies, packing

manufacturers and the valve

industry have completed has served

to reduce methane emissions.

New packing materials and

formulations, new testing

standards and valve design

improvements have allowed

the industry to lower their

environmental footprint by

minimizing emissions.

Next Month: Insulating Over

Rubber Expansion Joints: A Good

or Bad Idea?

We invite your suggestions for article topics as

well as questions on sealing issues so we can

better respond to the needs of the industry.

Please direct your suggestions and questions to

sealingsensequestions@� uidsealing.com.


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121HI PUMP FAQS

What methods are

recommended for

measuring a controlled-

volume metering pump’s

fl ow rate, and what should

be taken into account

to ensure an accurate

measurement?

� e following methods can

be used to measure � ow rate for a

controlled-volume metering pump.

1Rate-of-� ow measurement

by weight: Measurement of

rate of � ow by weight depends on the

accuracy of the scales used and the

accuracy of the measurement of time.

A certi� cation of scale calibration

should be part of the test record,

or, in the absence of certi� cation,

the scales should be calibrated with

standard weights before or after the

test. Time intervals for the collection

period must be measured to an

accuracy of one-quarter of 1 percent.


by volume: � is method

involves measuring the change in

the volume of a tank or reservoir

during a measured period of

time. � e tank or reservoir can be

positioned on the inlet or discharge

side of the pump as long as all � ow

into or out of the tank or reservoir

passes through the pump. When

establishing reservoir volume by

linear measurements, users should

consider the geometric regularity

(� atness, parallelism, roundness,

etc.) of the reservoir surfaces

as well as dimensional changes

resulting from thermal expansion

or contraction, or distortion

resulting from hydrostatic pressure

of the liquid. Liquid levels should

be measured using hook gauges,

� oats, and vertical or inclined gauge

glasses. Under some circumstances,

evaporation and loss of liquid

by spray may be signi� cant and

have a greater e� ect than thermal

expansion or contraction. Users

should either allow for such loss or

prevent the loss altogether.


by direct reading meters:

For this method, the only suitable

meters are direct read devices such

as paddle meters, magnetic � ow

meters and other accepted process

measurement instruments.

Table 1 shows acceptable

� uctuations of test readings and

instrument accuracy.

What is an appropriate

way to determine the

net positive suction

head (NPSH) margin, and

what factors should be

considered?

� e recommended use of the

NPSH margin involves a known

pump design having � xed NPSH3

characteristics that result in a

reasonable and safe suction speci� c

speed. In such a situation, users

should apply the NPSH margin

to the NPSH3 at the � ow rate of

interest to obtain the minimal value

of NPSH available (NPSHA). � e use

of a higher value of NPSH margin

in such a situation generally results

in more conservative conditions

for the pump. If the recommended

NPSH margin cannot be obtained,

choosing a lower operating speed

for the pump for a � xed � ow

rate will generally result in a

conservative selection.

Measure Metering Pump Flow Rate & Determine NPSH Margin By Hydraulic Institute

Table 1. Test reading fl uctuation and instrument accuracy (Courtesy of Hydraulic Institute)

Actual Measurement

Acceptable fl uctuation of test reading ± % of the values

Accuracy of the instrument as a ± % of the values

Rate of fl ow 0.1% to 5% 0.1% to 5%

Differential pressure

2.5% 2.5%

Discharge pressure

2.5% 2.5%

Suction pressure

2.5% 2.5%

For additional information, refer to ANSI/HI 7.6 Controlled-Volume Metering Pumps for Test.


122 HI PUMP FAQS

Users should be cautious when

obtaining NPSH margin by

specifying pumps with higher

suction speci� c speeds that have

lower NPSH3 values. Higher suction

speci� c speed pump designs

are more likely to experience

objectionable noise and a narrower

operating range as compared

with lower suction speci� c speed

pump designs.

Extra margin may be necessary

to account for changes in pump

geometry that can increase NPSH3.

For example, erosion can enlarge

impeller running clearances and

increase internal leakage at the

impeller eye, adversely a� ecting

the NPSH3.

Added NPSH margin may be

needed either to cover uncertainties

in the NPSHA or because of the

actual operating rate of � ow. If

a pump consistently operates at

higher than expected � ow rates,

then the NPSHA of the system may

be lower than expected and the

NPSH3 for the pump will be higher,

providing a smaller—or possibly

negative—NPSH margin.

Poor suction conditions may

result in � ow column separation and

distorted � ow at the impeller inlet,

which can adversely a� ect the NPSH

available to the pump. � e negative

e� ects of poor inlet/suction

conditions are di� cult to calculate.

Greater NPSH margins might not

correct the problem. Optimum

pump performance requires users to

follow proper intake/suction piping

design to ensure a steady, uniform

� ow to the pump suction at the

required suction head.

� e determination of an adequate

NPSH margin is dependent on

an accurate prediction of both

pump NPSH3 and system NPSHA.

Factory NPSH3 tests can help

validate the predicted pump suction

performance. Determination of the

NPSHA is the responsibility of the

system designer.

For more information on net

positive suction head, please refer to

ANSI/ HI 9.6.1 Rotodynamic Pumps

Guideline for NPSH Margin.

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128 PUMP MARKET ANALYSIS

By Jordan, Knauff & Company

Wall Street Pump & Valve Industry Watch

These materials were prepared for informational purposes from sources that are believed to be reliable but which could change without notice. Jordan, Knauff & Company and Pumps & Systems shall not in any way be liable for claims relating to these materials and makes no warranties, express or implied, or representations as to their accuracy or com-pleteness or for errors or omissions contained herein. This information is not intended to be construed as tax, legal or investment advice. These materials do not constitute an offer to buy or sell any financial security or participate in any investment offering or deployment of capital.

The Jordan, Knauf & Company (JKC) Valve Stock Index was down 27.0 percent

over the last 12 months, while the broader S&P 500 Index was down 1.5 percent. he JKC Pump Stock Index also decreased 26.7 percent for the same time period.1

he Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 51.1 percent for the month of August compared with 52.7 percent in July. he New Orders Index decreased to 51.7 percent from 56.5 percent, while the Production Index fell 2.4 percentage points to 53.6 percent. Of the 18 manufacturing sectors reporting in the survey, 10 saw growth for the month, including textile mills, paper products and nonmetallic mineral products.

he U.S. unemployment rate fell to 5.1 percent from 5.3 percent in August, the lowest level since April 2008. However, the pace of hiring slowed somewhat in August as 173,000 jobs were added. One-third of all new jobs reported in August were in the education and health services sector. Professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, and government also made signiicant gains. he manufacturing and mining sectors lost jobs. he U.S. has added an average of 212,000 jobs per month

this year and is on pace to add more than two million jobs for the ifth year in a row.

he Commerce Department reported that total construction spending rose 0.7 percent in July compared with June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.08 trillion. his is the highest level since May 2008. Both residential and nonresidential private construction hit new post-recession highs. Government spending dropped in July after showing solid gains during the past months. Actual construction spending has been building over the year with an increase of 9.3 percent in the irst seven months of the year compared with 2014.

Growing global oil inventories are putting downward pressure on crude oil prices. North Sea Brent crude oil spot prices averaged $58 per barrel through July of this year compared with $109 per barrel over the same period last year. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the growth in global production of petroleum and other liquids has been larger than the growth in consumption since August 2014, resulting in an increase in the inventory of global liquids. It is estimated that total global inventories have grown by

2.3 million barrels per day through the irst seven months of 2015. his is the highest level of stock through July since 1998. North Sea Brent crude oil prices averaged $47 per barrel in August.

On Wall Street, all indices were down for the month of August. he Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 6.6 percent, the S&P 500 Index declined 6.3 percent, and the NASDAQ Composite fell 6.9 percent. All industry sectors of the S&P 500 Index were down for the month, with the largest decline in the health care sector at 8.0 percent.

Investors were concerned that an economic slowdown in China would result in a global slowdown.

Falling oil prices and the uncertainty surrounding the timing of the Federal Reserve Bank’s interest rate increase also had an efect on markets.

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Source: Capital IQ and JKC research. Local currency converted to USD using historical spot rates. he JKC Pump and Valve Stock Indices include a select list of publicly traded companies involved in the pump and valve industries weighted by market capitalization.

Figure 1. Stock indices from September 1, 2014, to August 31, 2015

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration and Baker Hughes Inc.

Source: Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing Report on Business® and U.S. Census Bureau

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Figure 3. U.S. PMI and manufacturing shipmentsFigure 2. U.S. energy consumption and rig counts

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