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Latest News
Oerlikon Leybold Vacumm develops vacuum pumps for PV applications
Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum, a German supplier of vacuum systems, has developed a new range of dry vacuum pumps.
Johnson Pump’s TopFilter range for removing debris
The filtration products from Johnson Pump are available in two ranges, four material options and 11 separate sizes offering filtration levels down to 10 microns
Alcon releases 2010 Solenoid Valves and Accessories Catalogue
The catalogue from ITT subsidiary, Alcon, features industry-specific iconography, application information, product selection guides and a Build-A-valve ordering methodology
Hydraulic Institute elects new 2010 board of directors and officers
The Hydraulic Institute, the largest association of pump manufacturers and suppliers to the pump industry in North America, has announced its 2010 board of directors and officers.
Centrifugal pumps: Pump selection - a real example
Choosing the most appropriate and cost-effective centrifugal pump for a given duty requires strict adherence to a thorough selection process, as Eduardo Larralde and Rafael Ocampo discussed in the first article of this two-part series. Here they demonstrate the application of the selection procedure in practice with a real-life example.
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Podcasts
World Pumps news round-up
Welcome to a round up of the business and product news from www.worldpumps.com.
Editorial Podcast - January
News from the pump industry and an application overview.
Editiorial podcast - December
The editor welcomes you to the December issue of World Pumps.
Editiorial podcast - November
The editor welcomes you to the November issue of World Pumps.
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Features
Technical definitions associated with pumps - a series by Brian Nesbitt
Technical definitions associated with pumps - a series by Brian Nesbitt
Pump consultant, Brian Nesbitt attempts to clarify the technical language used by pump engineers by explaining common terms used in conjunction with pump application and pump design.
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Fatigue failure in pumps - a series by Rafael Ocampo
Fatigue failure in pumps - a series by Rafael Ocampo
In this short series of articles, Rafael Ocampo examines the basic theory concerning fatigue, the influence of stress raisers on fatigue failure, and the steps to take to reduce fatigue failures.
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Energy consumption in pumps - a series by Hans Vogelesang
Energy consumption in pumps - a series by Hans Vogelesang
The director of design consultancy at PumpSupport, Hans Vogelesang, presents a five-part series covering energy savings in pumps.
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Retrofitting planetary gearboxes at test sites
Retrofitting planetary gearboxes at test sites
In a bid to become as energy efficient as possible, Anglian Water asked Bravini to find an alternative to the old screw pump gearboxes at their trial site in Maldon. Planetary gearboxes were identified as the answer and since their installation, running costs have been reduced and pump efficiency has increased by 16%.
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Downloads
Choosing a ball valve that lowers emissions
Regulatory agencies in both the US and Europe are tightening controls on fugitive emissions, such as equipment leaks, as opposed to point-source emissions from reactor vents or boiler exhaust stacks. Michael Adkins and Pete Ehlers, both of Swagelok, explain how choosing the right ball valve can keep you in compliance.
Protecting an inaccessible motor
For many applications, VSD motors are set far away from the pumps they run, which can cause bearing damage and motor failure. Steve Hughes, managing director of REO, explains how new filter technology can protect these hidden motors.
Pump selection: A real example
Choosing the most appropriate and cost-effective centrifugal pump for a given duty requires strict adherance to a thorough selection process, as Eduardo Larralde and Rafael Ocampo discussed in the first article of this two-part series. Here they demonstrate the application of the selection procedure in practice with a real-life example.
Creating a common company culture
In June 2008, Ole Weiner was appointed President and CEO of AxFlow Holding AB. In this article we look at how he has maintained Axflow's growth during a period when conditions throughout all areas of the processing industry have deteriorated and continue to give rise for concern.
Improving open canned systems
The results of a study on the hydraulic performance of open-bottom canned pump intakes should aid engineers and pump users to design these systems with reduced velocity fluctuations and undesirable flow rotation. This article provides the details.
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