Here are the nominees for the 2012 Pump Industry Awards.
25 January 2012
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Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technologies grant access to natural gas encased in shale formations. However, this is just the start of overcoming challenges associated with a shale well’s 20 plus year life expectancy. New diaphragm pump technology from Neptune Pump Company is providing solutions to the harsh realities of shale well production.
03 January 2012
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A Mexican gold mine required a number of products and services for the facility's process pump applications. It was important that the pumps could handle the abrasive mine water and could adapt to varying conditions. A reclaim water pumping system provided the answer and enabled water to be reused throughout the facility.
04 October 2010
The external screens of a European battery breaking and recycling plant were regularly becoming blocked. The mounting downtime led the company to explore other options in high pressure pumping. A ready-to-use skid based package proved able to match the challenging environment, and exceed expectations in terms of pressure and flow.
12 May 2010
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.
23 February 2010
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.
23 February 2010
Positive displacement pumps are still the preferred choice for metering highly corrosive and caustic chemicals. However, when it comes to reducing life-cycle costs, Chuck Treutel, P. E, of the Watson-Marlow Pumps Group, argues that peristaltic pump technology has the advantage over diaphragm and progressive cavity types.
07 May 2009
In the pumping industry, contractors often meet with difficult operating conditions, such as tunnelling deep underground or particularly abrasive pumping media. However, pumping in extremely cold conditions, such as near-zero temperatures, comes with its own particular risks. Stefan Hörnschemeyer of Tsurumi Pumps offers practical advice on what to do when the temperature drops.
05 March 2009
One of the things that often are crucial at a construction work site is the dewatering issue. Groundwater from surroundings as well as rain can flood the whole site if not dealt with properly. When digging below the water table, the amount of water entering the site from the surrounding can be quite large, but this depends on the environment. Ola Hällgren presents an introduction of the role of submersible pumps in controlling the water level.
05 March 2009
One of the more challenging applications for a pump is the hazardous conditions on an oil rig out at sea. A European oil and gas equipment manufacturer ensured that pump operators were safe by using a range of Bosch Rexroth products to remotely control its diesel engine-driven pumps.
02 March 2009