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Vertiflo pump selection software online

17 June 2010

Vertiflo has made pump selection software available on its website.

It is now possible to access pump selection software, tools and pump specifications and data through Vertiflo's website.

Selections are based on input such as GPM and TDH and fluid properties. The pump performance curve is generated with impeller diameter, efficiency and motor BHP. Operating speeds may be changed for optimum selections: 60 or 50 HZ.
 

 

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