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e are proud to share with you this month Industry Insights, Senior Technical
Editor Mike Pembertons first 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.
Pumps & Systems is pleased
The pump and automation industries
to announce the addition of
Martin Reed as a managing
must continuously increase their
editor for the Pumps
knowledge of how components and
Division. Reed is a proficient
systems work together, Pemberton
journalist with more than
17 years of newspaper,
says. The design engineers that build
magazine and digital
the plants of the future will also have
experience and has worked
to rethink traditional approaches and
as a reporter and editor for
several publications across
incorporate new innovations. These
the U.S. He has a bachelors degree in editorial
steps are essential to usher in the
and mass communications from Fresno State
new order of sustainable processes
University in California. Reed will play a pivotal role
in gathering and producing quality industry-specific
in a world where growth is often
content that is both relevant and timely.
constrained by the cost of production
and environmental impact.
This motif is clear throughout this months issue of Pumps & Systems. Beginning on page
20, this years Corporate Capabilities section highlights the inner workings of the pump
industryhow 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 flip through the pages of this issue, you will get an inside look at the companies that
keep the pump industry moving forward in todays evolving market.
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PUMPING PRESCRIPTIONS
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INSIDE the
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By Lev Nelik, Ph.D., P.E.

Pumping Machinery, LLC
Efficiency Monitoring Saves
Plants Millions
PUMP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT

10 By Ray Hardee
Engineered Software, Inc.
Troubleshooting Piping Systems
Second of Three Parts
COMMON PUMPING MISTAKES

14 By Jim Elsey
Summit Pump, Inc.
Follow This Checklist for Successful
Pump Installation & Startup
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
18 By Mike Pemberton
Pumps & Systems
Intelligent Automation Transforms
the Pump Industry Landscape
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FROM THE EDITOR

NEWS
PRODUCTS
ADVERTISERS INDEX
PUMP USERS MARKETPLACE
PUMP MARKET ANALYSIS
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PRACTICE & OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENTS
106 EFFICIENCY MATTERS
100 NANOMATERIALS PROMOTE
Eccentric Disc Pumps Provide

Efficient Alternative to
Traditional Lobe Pumps
By Paul Cardon
Mouvex
EFFECTIVE WATER REUSE

These technologies allow membranebased 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
110 MAINTENANCE MINDERS

Designing Process Cooling
Systems for Optimal Service
Intervals
By Chuck Sherman
Fluid Cooling Systems, Inc.
104 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
114 MOTORS & DRIVES

Calibrate Faster, Smarter &
More Accurately
By Jim Shields
Fluke Corporation
118 SEALING SENSE

Emissions Valve Packing
Technology Evolves
to Reduce Methane Leaks
By Ron Frisard
FSA Member
114
121 HI PUMP FAQS

Measure Metering Pump
Flow Rate & Determine
NPSH Margin
By Hydraulic Institute
104
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EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD

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
Efficiency 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
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
WILLIAM E. NEIS, P.E., President,

Northeast Industrial Sales
DOUG VOLDEN, Global Engineering

Director, John Crane
LEV NELIK, Ph.D., P.E., APICS,

President, PumpingMachinery, LLC
KIRK WILSON, President, Services &

Solutions, Flowserve Corporation
HENRY PECK, President, Geiger Pump

& Equipment Company
JAMES WONG, Associate Product

Manager Bearing Isolator, Garlock
Sealing Technologies
MARIANNE SZCZECH, Director,

Global Marketing and Product
Management, Pump Solutions Group
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
Emilio Gabbrielli
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 bachelors
degree in mechanical engineering, a masters 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
Michael Richart
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 Asahis engineering
staff. Pye, who will represent Asahi/America in
Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas, joined
the company as an applications engineer in the
Joe Pye
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 DXPs 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
Lee Councilor
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 organizations 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
Eleanor Allen
$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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Messamore, amessamore@cahabamedia.com.
NEWS
AROUND THE INDUSTRY

DOE Considers Regulating
Circulator Pump Efficiency
PARSIPPANY, 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 typesincluding circulator
pumpswere 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 technologyoriented 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 2Q2015
CHICAGO, 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 Data
LONDON (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,
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 Standards
PARSIPPANY, 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 AirOperated Pump Tests. These standards
apply to positive-displacement airoperated 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 Slumps
MOUNTAIN 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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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

ITT Corporation to acquire Wolverine
Automotive Holdings Inc.
Aug. 31, 2015
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PUMPING PRESCRIPTIONS
Troubleshooting & repair challenges
By Lev Nelik, Ph.D., P.E.
Pumping Machinery, LLC, P&S Editorial Advisory Board
Efficiency Monitoring Saves Plants Millions

Last of Four Parts
Editors Note: While running a pump at its best efficiency point saves money, reduces downtime and improves performance, many
plant managers are unaware of how their equipment is actually performing. This 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 efficiency.
ast 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 efficiency
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. Ive got the
measurements, and its not 0.023
inches. I got nearly triple that. Its
a huge clearancealmost seventy
thousandthsand its not a used
rotor at all. This is a spare rotor we
got at the storeroom. I dont know
if its similar to the one Bob tested
in the field in July, but if so, weve
got a problem!
Charlie pulled out the chart that
Sandy gave him at the last meeting.
Lets see The article where this
chart came from talks about a
O c t ob e r 2015 | Pum ps & S yst e m s
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 efficiency
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? Im 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
flow recirculating through the
incorrect clearance. Like you said,
we still havent 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
findings to Bob and Sandy.
Lets also get Bob to come back
and do his measurements on the
other pumps as well. Weve got
five pumps at the main booster
line and usually run only one or
twothree at the most, depending
on the demandwith the other
units essentially installed spares.
Which one did Bob measure with
his PREMS-2A unit, Jim?
Im not sure, Charlie. I think it
was Unit 1, but Ill ask him that in
my email as well. Its funny I didnt
pay much interest to his testing
proposal that day, but now that
we discovered this issue, Im glad I
agreed. Its a good thing he did it.
Efficiency monitoring is essential for

troubleshooting pump operation problems and
finding solutions. (Courtesy of the author)
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 five units in one
day, with the following results:
Unit 1: (same as tested

originally): 13.5 percent off
(below) on efficiency
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 Bobs
gathered data.
Well, Bob, were glad you helped
with the measurementsthats
an impressive tool you have, Jim
said. But, it doesnt 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 didnt 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
Bobs honesty and efforts to be as
helpful as possible.
Im 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. Ill definitely
find 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 didnt think about this
myself initiallythings kind of
developed quicklybut once I
had some more time to think,
it occurred to me that what I
actually measured was a combined
efficiency of the entire unit: pump
plus motor. But my comparison
was against pump efficiency 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. The power I measured
with the PREMS-2A was to the
wires of the motor. The motor eats
some of the power, because of its
own inefficiency. The nameplates
of these motors show 94 percent
efficiency, and our pumps are
88.8 percent.
Bob picked up a dry-erase
marker and began jotting down
calculations on the white board.
The resultant overall system
efficiency is 0.888 x 0.94 = 0.83.
Thats 83 percent. My PREMS-2A
unit measured 75.3 percent, so it
is not as different as I originally
thought (13.5 percent). As you can
see, 83-75.3 = 7.7 percent, which
is closer to the 6 percent efficiency
that Jim calculated. That does not
excuse the fact that we shipped
you the wrong rings, but at least
its not as bad as we thought.
Charlie smiled. Im glad you
liked my calculations, Bob! I never
thought I would ever need to know
all this stuff, but now that we did
it, it was kind of fun. Besides, well
give you a breakyou 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
thats OK. Come onIll buy
you lunch.
A few days later, Sandy

confirmed 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 efficiency as pointed out
by Bob). That, 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
Efficiency Monitoring System, rev. 2A,
March 2015:
3. doctorpump.com
4. pumpingmachinery.com/pump_school/
pump_school.htm (PVA module 10A)
For more information

on how clearances
affect efficiency, visit
wear-rings.
Dr. Nelik (aka Dr. Pump)

is president of Pumping
Machinery, LLC, an Atlantabased firm 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.
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10

A better understanding of complete system operation
By Ray Hardee
Engineered Software, Inc.
Troubleshooting Piping Systems

Second of Three Parts
art 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.
This 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 plants
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. The 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 flow
meter FT-101, which is part of the
flow control loop.
Using this data, the actual
operation of the system can be
compared with the model. These
calculations were demonstrated
in past Pumps & Systems articles
and will be referenced in the
following discussion.
Starting Energy
The starting energy of the system
can be calculated by converting the
tank level to feet of fluid 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 fluid.
Next, we will calculate the head
loss in the pipeline connecting the
supply tank TK-101 to the pressure

gauge PI-100. The process fluid for
the entire system has a density of
62 pounds per cubic feet (lb/ft3),
a viscosity of 1.2 centipoise (cP).
The suction pipeline is 25 feet in
length, has an inside diameter of
10.02 inches and a roughness value
of 0.0018 inches.
The pipeline has two gate valves,
one 90-degree long radius elbow
and a sharp-edge entrance. The 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).
2
2
= 15 ft
H = Z + 144 P + v = (10 + 5) + 144 x 0 + 0
62
2g
2 x 32.2
Equation 1
Where:
H = head (feet of fluid)
Z = elevation reference to datum (feet)
P = pressure (pounds per square inch)
= fluid density (pounds per cubic foot)
v = fluid velocity (feet per second)
g = gravitational constant (32.2 feet per second2)
Figure 1. Piping system with plant operating data (Courtesy of the author)
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The head loss in the pipeline

is calculated using the Darcy
method1 (see Equation 2).
The head loss through the valves
and fittings are calculated using
Equation 3. Using the method
outlined in the Crane Technical
Paper 410, we can determine the K
value. The head loss in the pipeline
is the loss associated with the pipe,
valves and fittings. This results in
a head loss in the pipeline of 0.35
feet of fluid.
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 fluid in
the pipeline, the total energy at
the PI-100 is 14.65 feet of fluid.
Using the Bernoulli equation, we
will calculate the static pressure
(the pressure displayed on pressure
gauges) at location PI-100. The
elevation of PI-100 is 0 feet above
the datum. The velocity of the fluid
in a 10-inch schedule 40 steel pipe
with a flow rate of 1,000 gallons per
Figure 2. Manufacturers pump curve for the centrifugal pump
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
2
2
hL = 0.03112 fLQ
= .03112 0.016 x 25 x51,000 = 12 ft
d5
10.02
Equation 2
Where:
hL = valve head loss (feet of fluid)
f = Darcy friction factor (unitless)
L = pipe length (feet)
Q = flow rate (gallons per minute)
d = inside pipe diameter (inch)
2
2
hL = 0.002593 K Q
= 0.002593 0.9 x 1,000
= 0.23 ft
4
4
d
10.02
Where:
hL = pipe head loss (feet of fluid)
K = valve and fitting coefficient (unitless)
L = pipe length (feet)
Q = flow rate (gallons per minute)
d = inside pipe diameter (inch)
Equation 3
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
manufacturers pump curve.
The pump curve indicates that
the head developed by the pump
at a flow rate of 1,000 gpm is 192
feet of fluid. The total energy at
the pump suction as calculated is
14.65 feet of fluid. 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
2
H = Z + 144 P + v
2g
2
14.65 = 0 + 144 P + 4
62
64.4
P = (14.65 0.25) x 62 = 6.2 psi

144
Equation 4
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datum elevation. Pressure gauge

PI-101 is connected to an 8-inch
schedule 40 steel pipe, and, with a
flow rate of 1,000 gpm through the
pipe, the fluid velocity is 6.4 feet
per second. Equation 5 shows the
calculation for pressure using the
Bernoulli equation.
The calculated pressure of PI-101
is 87.84 psig, and the observed
value at pressure gauge PI-101 is
87.8 psig. The observed pressure
at PI-101 matches, validating the
model at PI-101.
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 fluid. 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. The heat exchanger
Calculating the Control
manufacturer provided a graph
Valve Inlet Energy
that shows the head loss across the
Next, we will calculate the total
heat exchanger as a function of the
energy at the inlet of the heat
exchanger. The pipeline from PI-101 flow rate (Figure 3).
Looking at the graph for 1,000
to the inlet of HX-101 is 250 feet
gpm, the heat exchanger has a
of - inch schedule 40 pipe, with
head loss of 23.3 feet of
fluid, which results in a total
2
energy of 177.89 feet at the
206.65 = 2 + 144 P + 6.4
62
64.4
discharge of HX-101 (201.19
23.3). Because no pressure
P = (206.65 2 0.64) x 62 = 87.84 psi
gauge is located at the outlet
144
of HX-101, this pressure
Equation 5 value cannot be validated.
Figure 3. The manufacturer supplied head loss as a

function of flow rate through heat exchanger HX-101.
The pipeline connecting the heat

exchanger to the inlet of the flow
meter is 50 feet of 8-inch steel
schedule 40 pipe with a single gate
valve. This results in a head loss
of .85 feet of fluid. The total
energy at the inlet of the flow
meter is 177.04 feet (177.89 0.85).
Because there is no pressure gauge
at this location, this value cannot
be validated.
The next item in the system
is the flow meter FT-101. This
meter is designed according to the
American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME) standard
MFC-3M Measurement of Fluid
Flow in Pipes Using Orifices,
Nozzles and Venturi. The formula
to calculate the permanent
(non-recoverable) pressure drop
across the flow meter is included
in the reference standard. That
information is also be provided
by the manufacturer of the
flow element.
The manufacturers supplied
differential pressure graph for
flow element FT-101 shows that at
1,000 gpm the differential pressure
is 1.35 pounds per square inch
(psi), equating to a head loss of 3.14
feet of fluid. The total energy at the
outlet of the flow element is 173.9
feet (177.04 - 3.14). Because there is
no pressure gauge at this location,
this value is also not validated.
The head loss in the 50-foot
section of 8-inch steel schedule
40 pipeline with no valves and
fitting is 0.78 feet. The 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
The control valves outlet energy
can be determined in two ways.
13
One method is to calculate the

head loss across the control valve
using the flow rate and Cv value
(based on the valve manufacturers
operating data). Then, continue
down the pipeline connecting the
outlet of the control valve to the
destination tank. The resulting
energy of the fluid going into
the destination tank PV-102 can
be validated based on the static
head (level and pressure) in the
destination tank.
The second way to find 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. The difference
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 differential pressure. With the
control valve differential pressure
and the flow rate through the valve,
we can determine the Cv required.

We can then compare the valve
position calculated using the sizing
equation and manufacturers 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.
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.
This results in a head loss of
44.65 feet (173.12 128.47).
Converting the head loss to
Calculating the Total Energy
differential pressure results in a
at the Control Valve Outlet
The base of PV-102 is 50 feet above value of 19.2 psi across control
valve FCV-101.
the datum, with a tank level of
The system has no pressure
15 feet above the tank bottom,
gauges between PI-101 and
and the pressure above the liquid
destination tank PV-102. So the
level is 25 psi. Using the Bernoulli
total energy at the intermediate
equation, we can determine the
total energy at the destination tank results cannot be validated with
the observed values. We will use
(see Equation 6).
the control valve to validate some
The head loss for 1,000 gpm in
of the intermediate results.
the pipeline connecting the outlet
Next month we will talk about
of the control valve to the inlet of
results and model validation. We
the destination tank is 5.47 feet.
will also examine ways to evaluate
The pipeline length is 280 feet of
the model.
Figure 4. Graph of the differential pressure across the pressure taps (green)
and the non-recoverable pressure drop across the orifice (red)
2
2
= 123 ft
H = Z + 144 P + v = (50 + 15) + 144 x 25 + 0
62
2g
2 x 32.2
Equation 6
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
ray.hardee@eng-software.com.
14

Simple solutions for end users
By Jim Elsey
Summit Pump, Inc.
Follow This Checklist for Successful

Pump Installation & Startup
uring 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 specific
pump models and applications.
The requirements to install a
60,000-horsepower (HP) boiler
feed pump are different than
those of a 300-HP American
Petroleum Institute (API) pump
or a 100-HP American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) pump.
Regardless of a pumps horsepower,
fluid properties, speed, physical
geometry or energy level, all
pump installations require some
basic action steps from a wellthought-out checklist to yield a
successful startup.
When I have a field project to
manage, I typically think of the
phrase begin with the end in
mind from Steven Coveys 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 manufacturers 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 five 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
five times the mass of the pump
and driver combined.
A GENERIC INSTALLATION & STARTUP CHECKLIST
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; fill 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, flows, temperature,
vibrations and noise.
15
Base Installation
Install the base on the foundation,
and take steps to ensure that the
base is fl at and level. Flat is a
condition (state) accomplished
by the manufacturer and is
difficult to properly measure in
the field; however, you can ensure
the foundation is fl at by using
a precision ground fl at bar and
feeler gauges. Using a level to check
fl atness is actually an incorrect
method. The fl atness specification
will vary by manufacturer,
application and base types.
Level is a condition that is
adjusted and set in the field. It
typically means less than 0.002
to 0.005 inches per foot in two
directions. It is recommended
to set the axial level first. If the
unit is not level, the subsequent
alignment processes will be
laborious and likely incorrect.
Many pumps require a specified
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
specified 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
This 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.
The 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. The universal best practice
and accepted method is to pipe
away from the pump and not to the
pump. This strategy will prevent
any pipe strain on the pump.
Someone once said, A pump is
the most expensive pipe support
you can buy.
Image 1. All pump installations require some basic action steps from a wellthought-out checklist to yield a successful startup. (Courtesy of Greg Fowler,
Summit Pump Distributor)
Second Alignment Check

Now that the base is grouted
and the piping is completed,
the alignment is likely moved
16
off the specification. Recheck

the alignment and correct as
necessary. This 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). Then completely loosen
the discharge fl 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: Dont 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 flush systems,
cooling/heating equipment and
monitoring devices.
Coupling Installation
Follow the manufacturers
guidelines, and pay special
attention to the key-to-keyway
fits. 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 fluid will come out, but the air
trapped in the center of the machine
will remain. The fluid has more mass
and will be flung 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, flows,
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
fluid 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 effects 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 five 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 five
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.
Read more articles by

Jim Elsey online at
tags/jim-elsey.
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.
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Trends & analysis for pumping professionals
By Mike Pemberton
Pumps & Systems Senior Technical Editor
Intelligent Automation Transforms

the Pump Industry Landscape
he digital revolution is
rapidly transforming one
industry after another. The
industrial automation industry
was one of the first to experience
total transformation as mainframe
computers displaced analog
controls. Soon mainframes were
replaced by microprocessor
controllers, and the first
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. Th 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
pumpswhich were not previously
considered to be a component of
the control systembecame a
distinct part of the automation
architecture. Th 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 benefits inherent
in VFDs, embedded pump
intelligence enhances the asset
management capabilities of the
drive and control system.
Typically, the only DCSbased information about the
pump system is the state of the
motorwhether it is on or off.
Occasionally, an amp or vibration
reading is hardwired into the
control system from the process
or motor control center. While
process sensors such as flow,
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. They are also
providing chips that are physically
embedded in the pump to convey
parameters such as vibration,
temperature and original
equipment specifications 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. The 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
flow from the system and
communication through the
cloud, the Internet of Th 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 fi rst time, cost-effective
predictive maintenance on a wide
scale will be a reality in industrial
plants. Facilities can monitor
both equipment and process
then notify operations before
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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.
Th is new reality of self-adaptive,
sustainable production processes
will allow manufacturers to
maximize profit 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. The pump
and automation industries must
continuously increase their
knowledge of how components
and systems work together when
installed. The design engineers
who build the plants of the
future will also have to rethink
traditional approaches and
incorporate new innovations.
These 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.
The 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 difficult, the mandate is clear:
Adapt and lead the advancement
of technological innovation. The
age of holistic thinking about
pump technology is here.
Mike Pemberton is the senior
technical editor for Pumps &
Systems. He may be reached at
mpemberton@cahabamedia.com.

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I NSIDE THE I NDUSTRY
CORPORATE CAPABILITIES
INSIDE the
INDUSTRY
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
Discflo 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
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Pioneer Pump
ioneer 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 flow up to 44,000
gallons per minute (10,000 cubic
meters per hour) and heads to
700 feet (210 meters). Leadingedge hydraulic engineering
makes these some of the highest
performing pumps on the market.
The optional vacuum prime
system with PosiValve sealing
allows the pump to run dry
without damage and prevents
carryover while offering
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
first major improvement in the
hydraulic design of wet prime
pumps in decades. The GT Series
delivers exceptional hydraulic
performance and improved
efficiency 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
significant portion of Pioneer
Pumps business. Innovations
in mechanical design created
a new platform that allows
buyers to configure packages in
interchangeable combinations
of fuel skid, trailer and sound
attenuated enclosures. The 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 Pacific
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 offered 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. The growth into the
UK rental market has placed
high performance sound
attenuated diesel packages at
many of the major flooding events
in recent years.
Pioneer Pump, A Franklin
Electric Company, is committed
to delivering the exceptional
quality, performance and service.
Pioneer Pump doesnt just design,
they deliver.
Pioneer Pump
503-266-4115
sales@pioneerpump.com
pioneerpump.com
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Hydro Inc.
ydros global network

of pump aftermarket
service centers provides
engineering solutions and valueadded services to improve pump
reliability, extend pump life and
reduce overall life cycle costs.
Engineering Expertise
From its inception, Hydro has
kept engineering at the core of its
repair process, providing hands-on
engineering support in the field
and on the shop floor. As a result,
the company has pioneered many
specialized repair processes,
Being Independent Makes
reliability improvements and
All the Difference
engineering upgrades.
Hydro works hand-in-hand
Its engineering capabilities
with pump users to optimize
include:
the performance and reliability
Reverse engineering
of their pumping systems by
Computational fluid dynamics
evaluating and understanding root Finite element analysis
causes of pump degradation or
Rotor dynamic analysis
failure and by providing unbiased Stress analysis
engineering analysis, quality
Root cause analysis
workmanship, performance
Engineering studies
testing and responsive field service
By understanding the unique
for improved plant operation.
characteristics of each pumps
Hydro has become one of
application and applying hydraulic,
the largest independent pump
mechanical and materials
rebuilder in the world through
knowledge, Hydros engineers
a consistent commitment to
make recommendations for
quality and reliability, since 1969. restoring pumps to achieve optimal
Because Hydro is independent, it
performance and longer life.
offers unbiased recommendations
in every repair situation.
The company maintains its
commitment to the customer,
not to a brand.
Through experience and
expertise, Hydro offers 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
Quality Pump Rebuilding

Often, all that is needed to
improve a pumps 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, fits 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. These
critical elements include:
A thorough inspection process
Extensive process control
procedures
Stringent acceptance standards
Engineering support and review
each step of the way. Hydros
experienced workforce is
dedicated to providing a quality
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product. The company is proud

of a higher standard.
Parts Solutions
Through 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.
Hydros engineers, who have
extensive experience in the pump
industry, review and evaluate
parts to offer 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 difficult-to-source
pump parts, including:
Impellers
Diff users
Discharge heads
Casings
Bowls
Suction bells
Critical Pump Testing
Hydros state-of-the-art Test
Lab is dedicated to the needs
and requirements of the pump
aftermarket, and the company has
the flexibility to schedule tests to
meet customers needs.
Their testing capabilities enable
them to work with customers
to develop and implement
engineering modifications 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 field
service team is important. Hydros
field service technicians are some
of the most experienced in the
industry. Their extensive crossoriginal equipment manufacturer
(OEM) knowledge enables them to
successfully work on many pump
makes and models.
Hydros Field Services include:
Installation and start-up
supervision
Emergency field 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, qualified and thorough engineering analysis, and
essential resources lead to fast
and reliable uptime. Pump users rely on Hydros responsive,
quality service during onsite
projects and emergencies.
Hydro Inc.
834 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60607
312-738-3000
hydroinc.com
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Amtech Drives Inc.
mtech, a worldwide leader,

helps customers in every
industry to reach their
short- and long-term goals. By
leveraging Amtechs engineering,
the customer can optimize
their electrical and automation
requirements. Amtech is an
original equipment manufacturer
of AC variable frequency drives
(VFDs), soft-starters and
engineered systems. These are all
supported by Amtechs customer
service and support.
Amtech operates globally
under the industrial electronics
umbrella. They manufacture VFDs
and soft-starters (motion control),
harmonic fi lters and front-end
converter (power quality) and have
capabilities in automation (line,
machine or plant). During the last
few years, The 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 customers needs in the
field of industrial electronics.
Their innovative approach to
collaborate or partner with
different organizations across the
industries and the flexibility to
offer 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 specific
industry applications and unique
environmental conditions. Their
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. They
would like to establish a long-term
relationship with customers and
work together to achieve their
unique goals.
Why Amtech?
Original equipment manufacturer of VFDs and soft-starters
Robust products and experienced 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.

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Baldor Electric Company
aldor 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. The
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.
BaldorReliance motors range
from 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.
Baldor is a leading producer of
mechanical power transmission
products, including BaldorDodge
engineered mounted bearings,
enclosed gear products and power
transmission components, as
well as BaldorMaska pulleys
and couplings.
Baldor offers 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.
They provide reliable,

application-specific 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.
Defining a Value Formula

More than 30 years ago, Baldor
carefully defined value as it is
perceived by their customers.
Value is defined in terms of quality
and service (both as perceived
by the customer) in relation to
cost and time (which are both
measurable). The result is their
Value Formula, which has
become a part of Baldors culture.
It guides their thinking and
directs their work every day.

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Fort Smith, AR 72901
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Crane Pumps & Systems
rane Pumps & Systems

(CP&S) was established in
1946 and offers customer
solutions from six reputable
brands: Barnes, Burks, Crown,
Deming, Prosser and Weinman.
With an exceptionally broad
offering 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. Their 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 offers quality and
durability in municipal clean
water supply and distribution
as well as wastewater treatment
and collection. CP&S also offers
a pressure sewer system that is
flexible, reliable, cost effective and
overcomes typical challenges set
forth by gravity sewer systems.
Their pressure sewer system
designers are some of the best in
the industry helping communities
and stakeholders preserve
the environment and reduce
upfront infrastructure costs.
Their comprehensive selection of
municipal products and pressure
sewer systems includes: column
sump, dewatering, EcoTRAN
system, effluent, 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 offers a complete selection
of pumps that provides a total
fluid solution. With brands that
constitute more than 100 years of
experience and industrial-grade
quality, customers can expect
higher performance. Products
include: fiberglass 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 fishing 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. Their comprehensive
product line includes various
sizes to economically and
efficiently 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. They support the

U.S. military by providing sewage
pumps, bilge pumps, military fuel
and water transfer, emergency
firefighting, macerator pumps, and
emergency damage control.
The Future
CP&S will continue growth
through new product
development and other key
strategic initiatives. They have
been making investments in
product development as well as
in infrastructure and intellectual
capital in anticipation of growth.
These investments are critical to
enabling growth while maintaining
customer service commitments.
They 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 diversified
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 fluid handling. CP&S is an
operating business unit within
Crane Co.s fluid handling segment.

420 3rd St.
Piqua, OH 45356
937-778-8947
cranepumps@cranepumps.com
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BRINGING YOU THE EXACT BASIN PACKAGE

YOU NEED FOR EVERY PROJECT!
Fiberglass Lift Stations are robust preassembled 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 fitting and stainless guide rails.
CP&S online configurator tool and technical
sales staff makes the configuration process easy
to select the right pump, control panel, basin,
and cover for each unique application. Barnes
Fiberglass Lift Stations are available in a variety of
depths and diameters in both simplex and duplex
configurations.
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Disco Corporation
iscflos disc pumps

have been solving the
pumping problems of the
general industry for more than
30 years. Their unique pumping
mechanism is based on the effect
of a boundary layer and viscous
drag principle, which produces
a pulsation-free laminar flow.
This technology creates a lowto-no maintenance system by
minimizing contact between
the pump and the raw material
being pumped. The 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. The
powerful combination of superior
abrasion resistance, gas-entrained
pumping ability and nonemulsifying laminar flow make
the disc pump the ideal choice for
some of the toughest applications.
Products
With the companys innovative
disc technology, Discflo 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. The disc
pump is not a one pump fits
all solution; Discflo is in the
business of providing exceptional
solutions to some of industrys
toughest pumping problems. To
stay competitive in the market,
the company offers a wide range
of pump configurations, materials
of construction and additional
options that they apply

when designing the
most effective, efficient
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. The boundary layer
envelopes the fluid and rotates
together with it, creating a
protective barrier that separates
the drive fluid through viscous
drag. Energy is then transferred
successively to the parallel
layers of fluid between the discs,
beginning at the boundary layer.
This is a powerful and dynamic
force that pulls the liquid
smoothly, resulting in a nonimpingement flow. The force is
created by the combination of
the boundary layer and viscous
friction, then impulses the
liquid through the volute as a
free pulsations flow resulting
from these hydrodynamic
characteristics.
Disc Pump NPSH
The blades of an impeller of a
centrifugal pump rotate inside a
fluid. As the fluid is accelerated
through the blades, low-pressure
regions are formed. As the blades
move faster, the pressure around
them decreases. When the fluid
reaches the vapor pressure as a
result of the decrease in suction
pressure, the fluid begins to
vaporize and small steam bubbles
form. These steam bubbles collide
with the rotating blades, causing
waves of pressure and wear on
the impeller. What about Discflo

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 fluid), it is difficult for
the fluid 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 flows
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 fluids
to 90 percent solids; abrasive
and/or corrosive fluids; large and
stringy solids up to 8 inches in
diameter; emulsions and delicate/
shear sensitive emulsions.
Additionally, Discflo pumps are
applicable in high-temperature/
pressure systems.
Discflo Corporation
619-596-3181
sruiz@discflo.com
discflo.com
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DISCFLO DISC PUMPS

PROVIDING RELIABLE SOLUTIONS FOR THE DIFFICULT TO PUMP APPLICATIONS
In-Line
Close-Coupled
Side-by-Side
HORIZONTAL PUMPS
Handles a wide variety of dif cult uids ef ciently and effectively, without breaking down in service.
The same pump model can handle uctuations in temperature, pressure, solids content and even
product without breakdown. Horizontal pump line includes: in-line, close-coupled, side-by-side, overunder and self-priming con gurations for hard-to-pump applications
SANITARY PUMPS
Offers unique productivity and

cost-savings bene ts for users
in specialized application areas
where sanitary pumps are required.
Compliant to 3A standards, BS EN
1672-2 Standards.
SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS
Ideal for municipal wastewater, Oil &

Petrochemical industries and especially
ef cient in high viscous, high solids
sludge and slurry applications. No
close tolerances, pulsation-free
ow and is based on a non-contact
pumping action.
GLASS LINED PUMPS
A 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.
CANTILEVER DISC PUMPS

Utilized in tank or sump environments.
Fluctuations in temperature, pressure
and solids content are handled
ef ciently without breakdown. Ideal
solutions for reliable, low maintenance
operation in the harshest applications.
SUMP & DRY PIT PUMPS
Combines heavy duty construction

with clog-free operation for hard-topump industrial applications.
API PUMPS
Offer exceptional productivity and cost-savings bene 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 uids as well as handling shear sensitive and delicate chemicals and emulsions. Tests have proven that Disc
pumps can pump oil/water uids without emulsifying them. Built to API Standards for the Oil & Natural Gas industry.
For more information, please contact Sonia Ruiz: sales@discflo.com

DISCFLO CORP.
SANTEE, CA
619-596-3181
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Dynamatic/Drive Source International, Inc.
ynamatic is a brand built on more than 80

years of reliable performance. The Eddy Current
variable speed drive system consists of a constantspeed, alternating-current induction motor and an
electromagnetic clutch, governed by a small controller.
New drive systems are available with digital control
options for simplified pump-drive system programming.
Existing Eddy Current clutches can be remanufactured at
the Dynamatic factory or retrofitted with new controls for

increased monitoring capabilities. The company offers 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
efficiency 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.
Dynamatics team of
engineers can help customers
achieve true system
efficiency with a Dynamatic
Eddy Current adjustable
speed system.
Dynamatic/Drive Source
International, Inc.
7900 Durand Ave., Bldg. 3
Sturtevant, WI 53177
800-548-2169 or
262-554-7041
anthonya@dynamatic.com
dynamatic.com
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
hen you specify GormanRupp, you benefit 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.
The companys extensive line
of products includes self-priming
centrifugal pumps, standard
centrifugal pumps, submersible
pumps, trash pumps, primingassisted 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). The companys
solids-handling, self-priming and
submersible sewage pumps offer
maximum dependability and
ease of service. Gorman-Rupps
commitment to total system
responsibility means you only
have to make one call should you
encounter a problem with your
systemfrom pumps and controls
to the lights and fans in the
enclosure. Gorman-Rupp
simply offers 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-Rupps 825,000-squarefoot manufacturing facility and
corporate headquarters located in
Mansfield, 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
staff of engineers dedicated to the
design and construction of the most
efficient and serviceable pumps
in the industry. Representatives
are trained to help you select
the proper pumps and related
equipment for your specific
application. They are also
available to offer 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 fluids.
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
600 S. Airport Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903
419-755-1011
grsales@gormanrupp.com
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flourished 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 Potos and sales offices in
Monterrey and Mxico 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 energyefficient solutions for heating,
water supply and wastewater for
one- and two-family residential

applications. The companys
commercial portfolio focuses
on intelligent solutions and
complete, energy-saving systems
for several applications: air
conditioning, fire protection,
pressure boosting, water treatment
and wastewater, and cooling
tower systems.
Industry: Grundfos offers
industrial pumps for boosting
pressure and handling water and
other fluids in light-industrial and
process applications. Industries
served include automotive,
industrial water treatment and
wastewater, manufacturing,
mining, machining and marine.
Grundfos Digital Dosing pumps
offer a high level of accuracy
with effective turndown ratios,
permitting a relatively small
number of models to cover a wide
range of applications.
Groundwater/irrigation:
Grundfos offers 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
efficiency.
Water utility: Grundfos offers
transport, distribution and
treatment solutions for clean
water and wastewater. The
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 offer 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. The company
reinvests between 4 and 5 percent
of its annual revenue back in
research and product development.
For Grundfos, high profitability 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 companys footprint.
By replacing the average pump
with an energy-efficient Grundfos
product, consumers can reduce
energy consumption by up to
60 percent. Grundfos provides
environmental solutions for water
scarcity, mismanagement of natural
resources, inefficient infrastructure
and rising CO2 emissions.
Grundfos
17100 W. 118th Ter.
Olathe, KS 66061
913-227-3400
ordersupport-GPU@grundfos.com
grundfos.us
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THINK PUMP SOLUTIONS

THINK
GRUNDFOS
Grundfos has served the North American market for more than
40 years, flourishing 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 offer a complete
portfolio of products and solutions to the markets we serve.
YEOMANS
www.grundfos.us
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Met-Pro Global Pump Solutions
et-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
Fybrocs standard fiberglass
reinforced vinyl ester resin pumps
include chemical processing,
steel, pulp and paper, electric
utility, aquaculture, aquarium,
desalination, and industrial
and municipal waste treatment.
Fybrocs fiberglass-epoxy resin
pumps expand those markets
to include pharmaceutical,
petrochemical, fertilizer,
pesticide, electronics and metal
finishing industries.
Dean Pump is recognized
worldwide for pumps that handle
industrial applications including
chemical, petrochemical, refinery,
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 fluids. They
are suitable for use in applications
in metal finishing, electronics,
chemical processing and
wastewater treatment.
Fybrocs 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). The
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 first
hot oil pump for the growing
process industry almost 80 years
ago. Since that time, Deans
rugged, service-tested equipment
has set an industry standard
for performance and reliability.
Deans R Series high-temperature,
thermal liquid pumps are used
in a host of processes, including
the cooking of fish, potato chips
and doughnuts, as well as the
manufacture of plastic raw
materials, plastic products, snack
food bags, carpet fiber, tires,
asphalt shingles, automobile
paints and computer chips.
Other Dean Pump models
include horizontal ANSI, selfpriming, vertical, air-cooled,
(API) type and mag-drive
configurations. The DeanLine,
DL and CNV Series pumps
offer heavy-duty, inline
pump convenience.
Dean also offers hightemperature, air-cooled pumps
in both horizontal and vertical
configurations. Series RA and
RAV are designed specifically 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 flow rates to 250
gpm, offers a complete line of
pump configurations, ranging
from off-the-shelf drum pumps to
magnetic drive centrifugal pumps,
as well as low horsepower customengineered vertical sump pumps.
A strategic focus on new
product development and
research and development
(R&D) is at the forefront of the
companys business. MPGPS
recently introduced new products
including Fybrocs patented, allFRP vertical turbine pump. This
new technology features four
fluid-handling sizes designed
specifically 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.
The 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.

700 Emlen Way
Telford, PA 18969
800-392-7621
215-723-8155
info@mp-gps.com
mp-gps.com
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Pentair
and systems to support and

entair is a global water,
maintain critical processes in
fluid, thermal management
chemical, pharmaceutical and
and equipment protection
manufacturing applications.
partner with industry-leading
With Pentair, facilities get
products, services and solutions
the technology they need to
that fit the changing needs of
Helping businesses run
drive performance.
customers. The companys inventive
efficiently by removing
Food & BeverageNourishing
thinking, collaborative spirit,
unwanted waste from coal mines
society. Pentair plays an essential
disciplined work ethic and
to skyscrapers
role in the global food industry
breadth of experts allow it to
Ensuring minimal
from seed to table, working
deliver inspired solutions for a
environmental impact by
across the entire spectrum of
changing world.
disposing wastewater from
food cultivation, processing
Pentairs capabilities are wellpharmaceutical companies to
and delivery. Its global
positioned to meet the increasing
family houses
experience and product lines
needs of its customersfrom
Handling the delicate pumping
allow the company to design
individual companies to entire
of milk for dairy farms to
systems to meet the unique
industries. Pentair combines
natural gas for oil refineries
needs of agriculture and
its global perspective and
aquaculture, food and beverage
product expertise to deliver
As important as Pentairs past
processing, and food service
tailored solutions across a range
accomplishments have been,
facilities worldwide.
of verticals:
InfrastructureConnecting raw future opportunities promise
EnergyKeeping people and
to be even more significant. The
materials to processing, resources
businesses moving. Pentair
worlds population is growing and
to users and populations to each
provides products, services
increasing in wealth and driving
other. Pentair is a partner to
and solutions to oil and gas,
cities and industries worldwide. demand for infrastructure, energy
power, and mining customers,
and clean water. Pentair is
Its products and systems keep
keeping vital operations running
uniquely positioned to help meet
municipal, telecommunication
efficiently, effectively and safely.
and network, and transportation these needs.
IndustrialEssential to
Through its capabilities as a
clients connected and the world
producing the products that
company, its innovative products
growing sustainably.
people use and enjoy. Pentair
and its values, Pentair has the
Residential & Commercial
provides products, services
opportunity to define a clear
Improving the safety, operation
and compelling role in the global
and enjoyment of residential and
community. Everything the
commercial products. Pentairs
continual innovation can be felt company does is driven by its
passion to help people live
in daily life and flow of global
better, and it is committed to
commerce. From systems in the
creating inspired solutions for a
home to machinery at business
sites, the company helps support changing world.
critical maintenance and
safety systems in residential,
commercial, and recreation
and leisure applications.
Pentairs pumps and pumping
systems work to solve problems
in these verticals:
Pentair
5500 Wayzata Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
763-545-1730
pentair.com
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Ruhrpumpen
or more than 65 years,

Ruhrpumpen has been
synonymous worldwide
with innovation and reliability for
pumping technology. Ruhrpumpen
is an innovative and efficient
centrifugal pump technology
company that offers operators
of pump systems a wide range of
quality products. Ruhrpumpen is
committed to global applications
with a complete range of pumps,
fire pump packages and related
productssuch as decoking
systems and tools to support
the core markets, namely oil and
gas, petrochemical, power, heavy
industry applications, mining and
water services.
The broad product line complies
with the most demanding quality
specifications 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. The foundry
houses a no-bake molding process
and state-of-the-art induction

furnaces and can produce almost
all the material neededfrom
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.
The companys 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). Ruhrpumpens timeproven designs cover a range from
cryogenic temperatures of -196 C
(-310 F) up to 400 C (752 F).
Ruhrpumpen has product
lines for every applicationAPI
applications, ANSI applications,
pipelines, cryogenic, fire pumps,
decoking, cooling water and
agricultural. Ruhrpumpens
dedication to the pumping world
goes beyond simply supplying
products for new installations
and offers a complete solution
for service supportsuch as
engineering services, service and

repairs, field services, synergetic
retrofit, nuclear service pumps,
original equipment manufacturer
parts, reverse engineering and a
training center.
With strategically located
manufacturing plants, operating
offices 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. This
background gives Ruhrpumpen
the advantage and stability to
be a reliable integrated global
supplier of centrifugal pumps.
The companys leadership raised
Ruhrpumpen to its current level.
Its pumps and clients can be found
in more than 90 countries.
Ruhrpumpen is committed
to growth. Through 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 (USA)
4501 South 86th East Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74145
918-627-8400
info@ruhrpumpen.com
ruhrpumpen.com
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Ruthman Companies & Gusher Pumps
ince 1912, The 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 fluid 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.
The success story begins in 1924
with Alois Ruthmans design of the
first vertical ball-bearing machine
tool coolant pump and named it
The Gusher. In 1949, Thomas
R. Ruthman joined his fathers
company and, as president, is still
active in the company today, along
with his son, Thomas G. Ruthman,
executive vice president, who
joined the company in the mid1990s. Pete Smith, who joined the
company in1929, was joined by his
son Les Smith in 1960. Les Smith
is now executive vice president.
The 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.
The Ruthman Companies
fl 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
off the shelf standard models,
Gusher engineers products for
specific customer requirements
and is willing to meet unusual
situations with innovative
engineering. The result is Gushers
unique acquired expertise

and ability to serve todays
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.
Gushers extensive product line
gives evidence of its unique ability
to meet a huge variety and range
of applications for a vast array of
industries. The extensive scope
of the line includes the Gusher
7071 ANSI Series pumps, The 7550
series pumps, designed for heavy
duty industrial applications and
the vertical top pull-out 7600 for
efficient pump interchangeability.
Gushers molten metal pumps
handle liquid metals up to 1,200
degrees Fahrenheit. The 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. Fulflo
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
1212 Streng St.
Cincinnati, OH 45223
513-559-1900
ruthmancompanies.com
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Sims Pump Valve Company, Inc.

or more than 90 years, Sims
Pump Company has been a
leader in pump technology.
Sims has worked to develop an
excellent reputation for offering
innovative solutions for marine and
industrial pump applications.
Industries Served
Sims primary customer base consists
of customers who are pumping
corrosive products. These customers
include the U.S. Navy (Certified)
and other navies around the world,
the marine and offshore, 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, refining, petrochemical,
sewage treatment, mining, plating,
skiing, steel, farming, water
treatment, textile and utilities.
The 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.
These 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 efficient
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 efficiency. They
also eliminate corrosion, erosion
and cavitation problems. Simsite
pumps and parts are lightweight
(1/6 metal), self-lubricating and
something different than what
youve experienced before. The
Simsite advantage is the capability
to adjust performance to
maximize efficiency. Sims can a
djust the design of the impeller to
maximize efficiency at the actual
rated operating point required by
the customer.
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, finite element analysis
(FEA), and computational fluid
dynamics (CFD) capability. Sims

specializes in corrosion resistance,
life-cycle extension, efficiency and
troubleshooting centrifugal pumps.
All of the Sims design engineers
are specialists in pump and
impeller design and in the design of
structural composites.
The Sims engineering service and
support staff can design replacement
parts and/or complete pumps
to meet the specific needs and
performance requirements of every
customer requirement.

1314 Park Ave.
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030
201-792-0600
simsite@simsite.com
simsite.com
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Smith & Loveless Inc.
t Smith & Loveless, they

revolutionize the way
you tackle wastewater
and stormwater pumping. Their
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 benefits of single-source
solutions, ease of operation and
operator-safe maintenance. The
result is efficient performance,
long service life and realized
savings. The proven track record
of longevity, verified 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.
systems at actual conditions before

they ship delivers significant
value and peace of mind to
their customers.
Pumps & Priming

The key to S&Ls efficient pumping
systems is the construction of S&L
non-clog pumps, each designed
to meet the 10 states standard
for passing 3-inch solids. These
pumpswith their exclusive
oversize stainless-steel pump
shafts, oversize bearings, and
bronze seal housingsdeliver
one of the industrys longest
service life and high efficiencies.
The 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
The S&L Approach
Founded in 1946, Smith & Loveless vertical, non-clog flooded suction
is a U.S. manufacturer of water and (underground) and vacuumwastewater pumping and treatment primed (above-grade) pumps,
pre-engineered lift stations,
systems for municipal and
custom-engineered pump stations,
industrial applications, including
skid and trailer mounted systems,
pumps, lift stations, membrane
stormwater pumps and water
bioreactors, packaged treatment,
booster pump stations.
screens, grit removal, fi ltration
and aeration systems. From their
world headquarters in metropolitan The Wet Well Mounted
Kansas City, S&L operates offices
Advantage
and affi liated companies in
The premier S&L pumping
metropolitan Los Angeles, Atlanta, solution is the newly launched
Denver, London and Auckland.
EVERLAST wet well mounted
S&L Engineering boasts more than pump station series. By mounting
30 engineers, including several
sleek lift station designs above
licensed professionally. Smith &
the wet well at the surface level,
Loveless extensive manufacturing wastewater pumping becomes
capabilities span more than
dramatically simpler, safer and
120,000 square feet for system
more economical, while offering
assembly, allowing them to provide the best life cycle costs of any
single-source solutions. Their
pump station design in the world.
ability to test complete pumping
Confined space requirements,
prevalent in the use of submersible

pumps, are eliminated because
wet well entry is not required
for inspection or maintenance.
This contributes significantly to
lower parts and operations and
maintenance (O&M) costs
documented as much as 50-plus
percentand 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 offer
the industrys longest warranty
protection for pump stations.
Available in two-pump, threepump, and four-pump series
arrangements, in above-grade,
semi-recessed and CAPSULAR
configurations, 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).

800-898-9122
answers@smithandloveless.com
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TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company
ECO-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 to 100,000
horsepower (HP), TWMCs durable
high-quality machines are used to
power projects of all sizes.
TECO-Westinghouse offers 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
offers medium and low voltage
vertical solid shaft motors from
stock as well. These vertical
motors meet National Electrical
Manufacturers Association
(NEMA) Premium Efficiency
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 efficiencies
and needs. The capacities of the
Round Rock factory, synthesized

with TECO-Westinghouses global
manufacturing resources have
uniquely positioned the company
to be internationally recognized
with an American tradition for
excellence in quality.
TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company

5100 N. IH-35
Round Rock, TX 78681
800-451-8798
512-255-4141
Sales@tecowestinghouse.com
tecowestinghouse.com
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Yaskawa America, Inc.
protection in the industry,

while still maintaining ease
of setup and diagnostics
designed for pump operators
and service technicians.
Their integrated pump
specific software allows for
a wide range of pumping
applications from constant
pressure, flow, geothermal,
multiple pump booster systems to wet
Yaskawa Quality
well lift stations and many others.
Yaskawa hires great people and
continuously trains them to be able to As process variables change, iQpump
automatically adjusts pump operating
serve your needs better. They deliver
conditions to meet system demand,
product on time. It works out of the
box. They answer questions promptly while maintaining pump performance
and never back down from challenges. and protection. Their goal is to ensure
that the pump is operating at the best
To Yaskawa, quality means doing
efficiency point (BEP) on the curve
everything they can to make their
so that the system produces only
customer, partner and employee
what is required, saving energy and
experiences great ones. They commit
decreasing life cycle costs.
to that philosophy every day. They
When your pump control needs
make it happen, because to them,
are wide ranging from pressure,
its personal.
flow, level, pump down, geothermal,
enhanced input/output (I/O) and
iQpump Drives
network communications, Yaskawas
Yaskawas family of iQpump drives
iQpump1000 offers one simple
offers a wide variety of package
comprehensive drive and software
options and the most advanced
package. iQpump1000 is your total
comprehensive pump and motor
askawa takes quality
personally. Their drive
packages offer the highest
mean time between failure (MTBF)
in the world. The relationships they
have with customers ensure mutual
benefits. The partnerships Yaskawa
cultivates with distributors adds
value to the way they work with you.
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
effective simplex and multiplex
constant pressure pump control
solution without sacrificing what they
have come to enjoy from Yaskawa.
iQpump Micro offers 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 Three Phase: 3/4 to 175 HP
380-480V Three Phase: 1 to 1000 HP
500-600V Three Phase: 2 to 250 HP
Yaskawa America, Inc.

2121 Norman Dr. South
Waukegan, IL 60085
800-YASKAWA or 847-887-7000
marcom@yaskawa.com
yaskawa.com
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Leading Edge Features and Materials.

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This reduces issues of
chemical compatibility.
Manufactured 100% inhouse exclusively for use
on Chem-Pro Diaphragm
Metering Pumps.
5300 Business Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 USA

714-893-8529 fax: 714-894-9492 sales@blue-white.com
www.blue-white.com
Blue-White
Industries
lue-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 flow 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
flow rate, and high chemical resistance. They
will retrofit pumps in the field.
Chem-Pro diaphragm metering injector
pumps have a large, intuitive control pad.
Remote start/stop is standard; 4-20mA
output, upgradeable firmware, terminal block
connectors with additional junction box ports
for external wiring, Profibus, Profinet and
Ethernet are available. Chem-Pro is NEMA
4x (IP 66). Equipped with the exclusive DiaFlex 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, field maintenance and
down time is decreased. The pump head is
now entirely polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF),
reducing chemical compatibility issues.
Sonic-Pro S1, S2 and S3 hybrid ultrasonic
flow meters measure flow using Doppler or
transit time methods. Sonic-Pro features noninvasive clamp-on transducers and is NEMA
4X / IP 66.
Blue-White Industries
5300 Business Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649 USA
714-893-8529
714-894-9492
sales@blue-white.com
blue-white.com
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Finally
ince 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.
The extensive
capabilities of the
instruments, coupled with dependable postsale training and technical support, ensure improved
productivity, reduced downtime and a rapid return
on investment.
Motor Testing Instruments

Several of the companys 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,
ALL-TEST Pro, LLC
machine tool motors and
860-399-4222
servo motors, AC/DC
info@all-testpro.com
traction motors and more.
alltestpro.com
Electric Motor Testing

Made VERY Easy!
The AT5 Motor

Circuit Analyzer
Complete electric motor
health analysis in minutes!
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
Predictive
Maintenance
Quality Control
Troubleshooting
Route-Based Testing
Trending
Motor
Testers
Report shows bad

connections, winding &
turn faults, air gap, broken
bar, contamination and
ground faults
The ideal instruments

for troubleshooting,
quality control and
predictive maintenance
of electric motors,
transformers
and generators
www.alltestpro.com
ALL-TEST Pro, LLC
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BJM Pumps, LLC
JM Pumps, LLC, is headquartered

in Old Saybrook,
Connecticut, and has provided
fluid handling solutions for industrial
and municipal services since 1983.
During its 30-year history, BJM Pumps
has grown quickly by supplying worldclass 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 different
applications.
The companys products include:
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 pumpssuch as 12-volt
pumps and residue pumps (or
mop-up-pump)
Slurry pumps
Stainless-steel pumps
BJM Pumps, LLC

123 Spencer Plain Rd.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
860-399-5937
sales@bjmpumps.com
bjmpumps.com
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BLACOH Industries
ince 1976, BLACOH Fluid Control

has been a leader and expert in
the manufacture of fluid 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. The 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 finish.
BLACOH Metal Solutions offers a
one-stop sourcing service for metal
tubing and piping products. Backed with
world-class experiences handling fluid
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
BLACOHs 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
601 Columbia Ave., Bldg. D
Riverside, CA 92507
800-603-7867
951-342-3100
sales@blacoh.com
blacoh.com

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Carver Pump Company
fter 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,
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up to 1,400 US GPM
(320 m3/hr), heads up to
RS Series
3,400 feet (1,000 m),
pressures up to 1,500 psig
(100 bar), temperatures from
20F to 300F (-30C to 149C), 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 to
1,000HP. As a standard, with a product lubricated radial sleeve
bearing and two matched angular contact ball bearings for
thrust, it only takes a mechanical seal on the low pressure,
suction side to seal the pump. Optional features include ball
bearings on both ends with an outboard mechanical seal,
various seal flushing arrangements and bearing frame cooling.
These features make the RS ideally suited for Industrial and
Process applications including Pressure Boost Systems, Boiler
Feed, Reverse Osmosis, Desalination and Mine Dewatering.
Whatever your application, let us build the muscle you need!
mining, refining, power generation,

general manufacturing and
pulp/paper markets.
Boasting a rugged product line that
offers 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 highdischarge pressures, Carver engineered a
horizontal ring section multistage pump
known as the RS Series.
The RS Series is available in five sizes
with flows 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. These units are
ideally suited for industrial and process
applications including pressure boost
systems, boiler feed, reverse osmosis,
desalination and mine dewatering.
Creating Value.
Carver Pump Company
2415 Park Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761
563.263.3410
Fax: 563.262.0510
www.carverpump.com
Carver Pump Company

2415 Park Ave.
Muscatine, IA 52761
563-263-3410
rsiler@carverpump.com
carverpump.com
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CENTA Corporation
ENTA Corporation is a global

leader in the innovation and
manufacture of flexible couplings
and drive shafting solutions for
torsional vibration and misalignmentrelated problems.
With more than 20 coupling
designsand more than 16 million
couplings soldCENTA has the solution
for power transmission systems driven
by either gas/diesel engines or
electric motors.
CENTAs coupling solutions range
from torsionally very softfor high
inertia systems like splitter gears
to torsionally very stifffor simple
CENTAs coupling
solutions range
from torsionally very
soft to very stiff.
inline pump drives. CENTAFLEX Series

A offers a versatile coupling solution with
extremely low shaft-bearing loads for
improved equipment reliability. CENTAs
design and calculation engineers ensure

that all equipment receives the
required attention as well as the ideal
coupling solution.
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630-236-3500
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Dickow Pump Company
ounded 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-certified and a partner supplier.

Dickow also serves the petrochemical,
plastics, fibers, paper, pharmaceutical,
refining, latex, textile, heat-transfer, and
oil and gas industries. Its major products
include heavy-duty, metallic, magnetically
coupled, sealless centrifugal pumps:
TypeNML/AMF horizontal
centrifugal pump per Deutsches
Institut fr Normung (DIN) 24256/ISO
2858 or American National Standards
Institute (ANSI)/American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B73.1
TypeAMB horizontal centrifugal
pump, close-coupled with standard
electric motor per ANSI/ASME B73.1
TypeNMR horizontal centrifugal
pump per American Petroleum
Institute (API) 610
TypeNMWR horizontal thermal oil
circulation pump for temperatures to
800 F without external cooling
TypeKMV vertical single-stage,
centrifugal, in-line construction, closecoupled with standard electric motor
TypeNHL/HPL horizontal, singlestage for high-temperature water, up to
536 F and 1,160 psi
TypeSCM horizontal multistage selfpriming with low net positive
suction head values suitable for
handling boiling liquids
TypeHZM multistage centrifugal
pump for differential heads up to 1,000
feet total dynamic head
TypePRM 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

1738 Sands Pl., S.E., Bldg. 200
Marietta, GA 30067
770-952-7903
info@dickow.com
dickow.com
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DP Pumps
atisfied customers are a mutual

effort. The complete DP Pumps
team is there to offer customized
and distinctive services and keep
customers satisfied.
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.
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.
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.
DP Pumps
+31 172 488313
f.smallenbroek@dp-pumps.com
gpmpumps.com
YOUR SILENT PARTNER
For 50 years DP Pumps has been the preferred silent

partner behind successful OEMs, distributors, dealers
and engineers in over 20 countries.
With DP Pumps USA you will have a loyal par tner, receive
competitive & flexible pricing, enjoy premium & consistent
quality, have access to sales & mar keting resources and get
over 100 combined year s of pumps & systems exper tise.
P 313.278.7867
F 313.730.2000
dppumpsusa.com
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EMEC SRL
MEC pumps are designed and built

specifically for water treatment
applications to cost-effectively
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.
The 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
flowmeter input.
For more than 30 years, EMEC has
had a passion and a solid industrial
background to offer you the following:
High-performance solutions to satisfy
your water treatment needs
Service and maintenance
EMEC systems allow you to control your plant

via remote access to the ERMES communications
systems website anytime and anywhere.
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.
EMECs solutions constitute one of the
industrys 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 systems 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
Via Donatori di Sangue
1-02100 Rieti, Italy
949-545-4021 or +39 3357926932
info@emec.it
emec.it

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Environment One Corporation (E/One)
nvironment One Corporation

(E/One) is a diversified, hightechnology company located in
Niskayuna, New York. Manufacturing,
engineering, administration and
marketing operations are managed
from Niskayuna. Environment One
also maintains regional sales offices 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.
systems were pioneered by Environment

One. E/One Sewer systems have
proven to be an economical and effective
method of sewering otherwise difficult
land areas, such as fl at, wet, rocky and
hilly terrain.
At the heart of an E/One Sewer
is the grinder pump, developed by
Sewer Systems
Low-pressure, gravityindependent, contourfollowing sewage collection
Environment One. These units accept

household sanitary waste, grind it into
a fine slurry and pressurize it to permit
transport through small-diameter pipes.
E/One Sewer Systems serve more than 1
million end users daily.
E/Ones Sewer Systems business is ISO
9001:2008 certified.
Environment One Corporation (E/One)

518-346-6161
eone@eone.com
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Hoosier Pattern, Inc.
oosier 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.
The Hoosier Pattern team is always
ready and willing to help your team
create products with the highest
commitment to quality for every
customer. The staff is well-educated
and up-to-date in their knowledge
of the equipment used. The depth of
knowledge that the team has gives HPI
the upper hand.
The technology Hoosier Pattern has

is second to none. HPI has almost 20
different machining centers to take on
all of your foundry tooling needs. Aside
from those, HPI houses 2 S-Max 3-D
sand printersperfect for low-volume
production volumes and designs
with complexity. Whether you have a
computer aided design (CAD) file ready
to go or have an idea that isnt even on
paper yet, the HPI team can get the job
done on time.
The company works closely with
customers on every project, making
it easy to keep projects evolving and
help audit designs on the fly. HPI
strives for excellence on every job they
take, and to them, on-time delivery
means just that. If they promise it, they
deliverno matter what the cost.

906 N 10th St.
Decatur, IN 46733
260-724-9430
hoosierpattern.com
FAST TURN AROUND ON PUMP COMPONENTS
On time delivery you can count on
Cut costs and improve your bottom line
260.724.9430 | HOOSIERPATTERN.COM | 906 N 10TH ST, DECATUR, IN 46733

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KSB in the USA

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. Their Richmond,
Virginia, headquarters is backed by a
network of sales and service locations.
They maintain an inventory of assembled
pumps and parts and manufacturing,
testing and repair facilities in Richmond.
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. That means well over
a centurys worth of experience in pumps
and hydrotransport. The company wants
to maximize process efficiencies and meet
those tough production goals. Thats why
they are in the midst of a three-year multimillion dollar expansion to continue to
provide the best slurry solution. The KSB
mining team strives to be an innovative
partner that provides the best slurry and
process solutions.
GIW Industries, Inc.

Grovetown, Georgia
GIW Industries, Inc., a KSB production
facility located in Grovetown, Georgia,
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 refinery
industry, Standard Alloys expanded
into the chemical, municipal and power
industries. The reverse engineering
process developed at Standard Alloys has
been proven successful and continues
to help customers keep equipment
running. The company has expanded
its geographical coverage and now has a
Service Center in Port Allen, Louisiana.
KSB in the USA

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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 fields of application
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Load Controls, Inc.
ust 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
pro le of a good batch provides a
template for future batches.
Pumps
The more liquid pumped, the more
power it takes. However, if the pump
runs dry, the power drops o. Many
pumps do not do well when they run
dry. A load control can stop the pump
before expensive damage occurs.
The 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. The enclosure is small
enough to t on size-one starters
and can be door-, panel- or wallmounted. Two relays, plus a 4-20
milliamp output, give valuable load
information.
Call for a free 30-day trial.
Load Controls, Inc.

53 Technology Park Rd.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
888-600-3247
508-347-2606
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LUDECA, Inc.
ounded 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 certified 26
team members as Certified Reliability
Leaders (CRL) and has embarked on a
reliability journey to educate customers
on the benefits of proactive precision
alignment and balancing as a key step
on the road to world-class reliability
excellence.
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National Pump Company
ational Pump Company

(NPC), a subsidiary of The
Gorman-Rupp Company,
was founded in 1969 and
produces vertical turbine pumps for

oil and gas, municipal, irrigation and
industrial markets. NPCs headquarters
in Glendale, Arizona, is International
Organization for Standardization (ISO)

9001:2008 certied.
NPC oers American Petroleum
Institute (API) 610 compliant vertical
turbine pumps for oshore platform,
pipeline booster, jet fuel hydrant fueling
systems, 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.
NPCs 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 congured 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

7706 N. 71st Avenue | Glendale, AZ 85303
800-966-5240 | 623-979-3560
A GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY
Proud Member of the

www.nationalpumpcompany.com

7706 N. 71st Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85303
800-966-5240 or 623-979-3560
info@natlpump.com
nationalpumpcompany.com
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PEMO Pumps
Why Choose PEMO?
PEMO is world renown for designing and
manufacturing customized centrifugal
pumps for the most difficult 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,
fi 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 different
custom designs and configurations.
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.
They also have a new spare parts
warehouse based in Arizona.
Perissinotto s.p.a.
Via Pascoli 17
20090, Vimodrone (MI), Italy
39 02 270731
pemopumps.com

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PumpWorks 610
eadquartered in Houston, Texas,

PumpWorks 610 manufactures
exclusively current-edition
American Petroleum Institute (API)
610/International Organization for

Standardization (ISO) 13709 centrifugal
pumps. The companys pumps are
tailored to these industries:
delivers.
PWH API 610 OH2

Pumps Delivered
in 16 Weeks
PW-11 API 610 OH2

Pumps Delivered
in 2-4 Weeks
PWD API 610

BB1 Delivered
in 26-28
Weeks
PWI-BB API 610

OH3 & PWI
API 610
OH3
Delivered
in 16-18
Weeks
PWM API 610 BB3

Delivered in 26-28
Weeks
PWV API
610 VS6 &
VS1 Pumps
Delivered in
16 Weeks
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.
Houston Office: 8885 Monroe Road,

Houston Texas 77061 USA
Toll Free: 1.888.405.0209 Fax: 713.956.2141
pw610sales@pumpworks610.com
www.pumpworks610.com
twitter: @PumpWorks610
Now with offices in Dubai UAE

Petroleum refinery
Gas processing
Petrochemical
Offshore platforms
Hydrocarbon/crude oil pipeline
Aviation (jet) fueling
The Pumps
PumpWorks 610 manufactures currentedition API 610 single-stage horizontal
and in-line pumps type OH2, OH3 and
OH4, as well as bearing frame upgrade
kits for older pumps.
The 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.
PumpWorks 610
We do it fast
and we do it right.
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 610s online selector
program allows end users to select and
obtain budget pricing. No registration
or password is required.
PumpWorks 610
8885 Monroe Rd.
Houston, TX 77061
888-405-0209
pw610sales@pumpworks610.com
pumpworks610.com
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Schenck Trebel Corporation
chenck 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 Offer?

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 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.
Provided to Our Customers For Over 125 Years

Condition Monitoring Systems
Vibration Analysis Equipment
Spin Test Systems
Moment Weighing Scales
High Speed Facilities
Dynamic Balancing Machines
Its a relationship that begins when the negotiations end.
Its balancing equipment that goes beyond specications and
exceeds expectations.
Its a higher level of service that is responsive and maximizes
performance.
Its comprehensive support to guide you through the
challenges, elevate your capabilities and train your experts of
the future.
The Difference is Quality.

The Difference is
535 Acorn St.
Deer Park, NY 11729
631-242-4010
schenck-usa.com
1-800-873-2352
www.schenck-usa.com
sales@schenck-usa.com
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See Water Inc.
ee 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
The complete line of preengineered 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.
The systems provide a solution for
the proper evacuation of water, while
complying with state and federal
regulatory requirements.
All products are sold

through a worldwide
network of manufacturer
representatives and
distributors.
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 threeyear warranties and made in the U.S.
See Water Inc.

888-733-9283
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ShinMaywa (America), Ltd.
hinMaywa (America), Ltd. offers

the CNWX series of heavy-duty,
non-clog submersible pumps for
the industrial and municipal wastewater
markets. These pumps feature the new
single-vane, non-clog scroll impeller
design from ShinMaywa Industries,
Ltd. (Japan).
The 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
fibrous materials. This
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. The
companys North American facilities
provide sales and maintenance of
automatic wire processors and fluid and
related equipment.

6135 Park South Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28210
704-945-7112
shinmaywa.co.jp/america/
Innovative Pass-Through
Technology
ShinMaywa (America), Ltd. offer the CNWX series

of heavy-duty, non-clog submersible pumps for the
industrial and municipal wastewater markets.
These pumps feature the revolutionary new single
vane non-clog scroll impeller design from
ShinMay wa Industries, Ltd.(Japan) The scroll
i m p e l l e r d e s i g n i n c o r p o r a t e s a h e l ix f o r m e d
passage at the inlet which is smoothly connected to
the single vane non-clog passage. And its design
v i r t u a l l y e l i m i n a t e s c l o g g i n g , p l u gg i n g , a n d
entangling of fibrous materials resulting in reduced
maintenance costs and electrical power
consumption. CNWX already
solved long lasting clogging
problem in some area of
r e sid e n t ia l a n d m u n i c i p al
application. Explosion Proof
M o d e l (F M A p p r ove d ) a r e
also avaialbe.
Highly Effective Passing
Non-Clog Scroll Submersible Pump
For more details, please contact the address of the right note.
ShinMaywa(America), Ltd.
6135 Park South Drive Charlotte, NC 28210 Phone: 704-945-7112 Fax: 704-945-7101
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SJE-Rhombus
JE-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
offering in the industry.
SJE-Rhombus offers a complete line of
sump, effluent and sewage controls for
residential and commercial applications,
including control panels, alarms and
float switches for pump control and
alarm notification. Embedded controls
provide innovative engineering
solutions for software, firmware 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
Residential
under the new brand PRIMEX. PRIMEX

specializes in custom-designed control
solutions built to specifications 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, SJERhombus acquired ICS Healy-Ruff ,
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.
The company works closely with
customers to ensure competitive pricing
and lead times by utilizing multiple
company resources, collaborative
Commercial
vendor relationships and cell-based lean

manufacturing techniques.
New products endure extensive
in-house and field testing before
submittal to recognized independent
laboratories for safety testing and
approval. This 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
22650 County Highway 6, P.O. Box 1708
Detroit Lakes, MN 56502
888-342-5753 or 218-847-1317
sje@sjerhombus.com
sjerhombus.com
Municipal
Industrial
Control Solution Specialists

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.
www.sjerhombus.com
www.primexcontrols.com
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Skinner Power Systems, LLC
technical support and service

he Skinner name has a tradition older units. All internal components
can be replaced with new parts built
personnel who are dedicated to
of reliable products, innovation,
to original specifications.
maintaining equipment reliability
fair price and customer support.
for customers.
Customers are supported by skilled
It began in 1868 with LeGrand Skinners
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
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Streamlight, Inc.
treamlight, Inc., a global

manufacturer of professional
lighting tools, has a long history
and solid reputation for
making tough, durable, longlasting fl ashlights designed
to serve the specialized
needs of industrial users.
The companys 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. The
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, offer
extraordinarily long run
times and deliver extreme
brightness. Its new highlumen portable scene light,
for example, is a rechargeable,
industrial-duty flood 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.
30 Eagleville Rd.
Eagleville, PA 19403
800-523-7488
cs@streamlight.com
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tasks at arms length.
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versatile headlamp offers a 90
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to illuminate various depths,
making it dependable for any task.
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reach that this C4 LED headlamp
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you need to illuminate the distance.
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Tuthill
he SP100 series air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD)

pump brings fresh new thinking to every aspect of
AODD design, starting with the patented air motor.
The patented air motor features only four moving parts,
integrating precision ground ceramics and a fast trip rod to
provide 20 percent greater eciency and 66 percent less
pulsation than the competition.
Fluid caps are shaped like the diaphragms, so, like a syringe,
virtually all the uid is expelled with each discharge stroke,
resulting in 15 percent more ow.
To minimize maintenance downtime, Tuthill engineers
innovated with threaded rings and collars to hold the uid
caps and manifolds to the pump body. The double helix
thread creates a
uniform seal 360
degrees around
The patented air
the perimeter of
the sealing surface
motor features only
while reducing the
four moving parts,
parts count by 67
percent (and the
integrating precision
subsequent labor
ground ceramics and a
needed to service
those parts by 50
fast trip rod.
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 eciency.
Tuthill Corporation is a diversied global manufacturing
company, developing and supplying industrial products for
value-minded customers in more than 150 regions. The Fort
Wayne manufacturing facility builds Fill-Rite and Sotera
branded fuel transfer and chemical pumps, meters and
accessories. These brands are recognized internationally for
superior quality and performance.
Tuthill
8825 Aviation Dr.
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
800-634-2695 or 260-747-7524
fillritesales@tuthill.com
sotera.com
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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group
atson-Marlow Fluid
Technology Group makes
niche peristaltic pumps and
associated fluid path technologies.
Founded on nearly 60 years of supplying
engineering and process expertise and
with over one million pumps installed
worldwide, the companys 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 offering customers
a breadth of solutions for their
pumping applications.
Qdos pumps deliver flow 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 offers long maintenance intervals,
reducing the impact of process
downtime and lowering the overall cost
of ownership.
Watson-Marlows revolutionary
ReNu pumphead technology is at
the core of the Qdos pump. This
ensures the delivery of accurate and
repeatable flow for fluids of wideranging 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. The contained pumphead
design with integral leak detection
reduces wastage and eliminates
operator exposure to chemicals.
Watson-Marlow Fluid
Technology Group
800-282-8823
info@wmftg.com
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Zoeller Company
oeller Companys 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.
The 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.
The 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
The Center For
Excellence. The
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 first-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
3649 Cane Run Rd.
Louisville, KY 40211
502-778-2731
800-928-7867
zoeller.com
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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.
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FLSmidth Inc.
LSmidths Pneumatic Transport

group, a world leader in pneumatic
conveying technology, offers
broad experience in all aspects of
material handling systems. FLSmidth
designs and manufactures the FulVane rotary vane compressor, which
can be used for compressed air supply or
for compression of a wide range of gases.
The Ful-Vane compressor excels in the
following applications:
Vapor recovery
Liquefied petroleum gas unloading
Natural gas
Flare gas recovery
Fuel gas boosting
Digester gas
Landfi ll gas
Ammonia refrigeration
Vacuum cooling
Developed from Fuller design

and technology, FLSmidths Ful-Vane
rotary vane compressors provide more
compression with less energy than
other compressor types. Rugged and
suited for harsh environments, Ful-Vane
compressors offer high efficiency, 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 fieldrepairable. Internally, carbon fiber vanes
ride on a thin layer of lubricant to
provide positive sealing of each
compression chamber. As a result, FulVane compressors have high operating
efficiencies. Since the vanes compensate
for wear, the compressor maintains its
design efficiency over time.
Simple, Reliable
Efficient
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, are gas, bio gases, LPG vapor, and ammonia refrigeration
Carbon ber vanes last longer than traditional blades
Variable ows 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
Find out more at www.flsmidth.com/compressors

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. This means the compressor can
be easily rebuilt to factory specs several
times during its lifespan, reducing the
long-term cost of ownership.
The compressors are available in flow
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.
2040 Ave. C
Bethlehem, PA 18017
610-264-6800
flsmidth.com
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KTR Corporation
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.
The KTR trademark characterizes
quality and innovation, speed,
reliability, flexibility 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 KTRs in-house, stateof-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. The knowledge
acquired through direct involvement in
thousands of field applications enables
them to quickly identify optimum, lowcost solutions for custom applications.
Each year, KTR produces more than
10,000 new solutions for its customers.
This trend has increased year after year,
resulting in many special products
becoming standard items.
Two of KTRs recent innovations
involve couplings designed for the
pump industrythe BoWex GT with
Split Sleeve and the ROTEX S-H
with Split Hub. These options

complement KTRs standard
couplings, allowing them to be
assembled and disassembled
radially without disassembling
the power packs. This 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
finite 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 KTRs 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
122 Anchor Rd.
Michigan City, IN 46360
219-872-9100
ktr-us@ktr.com
ktr.com
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Magnatex Pumps
ince 1985, the passion of Magnatex

Pumps has been your process reliability
and profitability. Magnatex Pumps,
Inc. is an International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) certified 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.
The companys 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 fluids, toxic or noxious
liquids, and high-purity fluids. Magnatex
Pumps can help you improve your pump
performance and boost your bottom line.
Magnatex Pumps
713-972-8666
inquiries@magnatexpumps.com
magnatexpumps.com
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Murphy by Enovation Controls
ore than 75 years ago, Murphy

products started with a simple
ideaidentify an unmet need
in the industry and provide a reliable
solution. Since then, Murphys product
offerings have grown to more than
3,800 products.
The 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, offers
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.
Murphys innovations do not just apply
to productsthey have integrated a
standard operating system that utilizes
lean manufacturing and Six Sigma for
maximum productivity.
Customer Satisfaction
The organization prides itself on
customer satisfaction and service.
By working closely with customers
to design and deliver innovative
and reliable products for specific
applications, Murphy products and
solutions not only meet but exceed
customer expectations. The 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
offices in San Antonio and Rosenberg,
Texas. International manufacturing
operations are located in Europe and
China, with additional sales offices 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. The
company serves a variety of markets
including commercial vehicles, natural
gas compression and liquids, off
highway, material handling, industrial
equipment, agriculture, and recreational
marine and sporting vehicles.
The privately held company employs
1,000 people worldwide and has sales
and manufacturing facilities throughout
the world.
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NES Company Inc.
riginally 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. This 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 fullservice industrial distribution, design,
sales and service company.
NES offers a full line of aftermarket
NASH replacement liquid ring vacuum
pumps, heat transfer equipment and
engineered systems. Their product lines
include liquid ring vacuum pumps,
compressors, heat
exchangers, atmospheric
air and steam ejectors,
condensate units, boiler
feed units and field
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. The 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 codestamped plate and frame heat exchanger
that was fabricated in the U.S. Other
features included an ABB variable
frequency drive (VFD), inlet condensing
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NES engineers are continually
working to maintain a high quality
standard. They select suppliers who
are ISO or CE qualified, 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 offer their expertise to help
solve the toughest technical problems.
It is NESs goal to provide prompt,
expert, and efficient 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.
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1-800-297-3550
info@nescompany.com
nescompany.com
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Orival, Inc.
rival, Inc., provides automatic

self-cleaning fi ltration systems
for removal of suspended solids
from water.
Since its establishment in 1986,
Orival has supplied thousands of
fi 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, fl ange-to-fl ange systems,
complete skid-mounted packages,
construction standards, alternate fl ange
or voltage standardsall 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 fi lters to complete multistage
fi ltration systems, Orival will ensure
that end users get the right fi lter to fit
their specific needs.
As a leading manufacturer of selfcleaning water fi lters, automatic water
fi lters and strainers for use as industrial
water fi lters, irrigation fi lters, cooling
tower fi lters and more, Orival offers
solutions for these applications:
I.E. & R.O. prefi 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 fi 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 specific gravity, from once

throughand recirculating cooling
water systems. Line pressure powered,
the fi lter cleans itself without external
power and does not interrupt system
flow. It installs easily in any position and
is available from 10 to 12,000 gallons
per minute.
Orivals network of application
specialists provide expert solutions
tailored to an applications specific
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 fi ltration requirements
is what Orival does best.
Traveling screen nozzle protection

Air compressor protection
Orival, Inc.
213 S Van Brunt St.
Englewood, NJ 07631
800-567-9767 or 201-568-3311
orival.com
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Proco Products, Inc.
roco 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 offering
the most complete line of products to
suit a variety of applications. Some
of these products include rubber and
molded PTFE expansion joints, braided
flexible hose assemblies and low torque
sealing gaskets.
Also available from Proco Products,
Inc. are the Series 700 ProFlex rubber
duckbill check valves. These valves are
commonly used in the water and sewage
industry. Rubber check valves are a costeffective 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 topquality fungicide.

Proco is involved in several technical
and trade organizations, such as the
Fluid Sealing Association (FSA)- Rubber
Expansion Joint Division and NonMetallic Ducting Expansion Joint
Division. Rob Coffee, 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. This
allows it to service the customer
during all phases of a project regardless
of location.
Procos main goal is to provide
superior service to the demanding
marketplace. Quality and service will
always be Procos 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.

P.O. Box 590
Stockton, CA 95201
209-943-6088
sales@procoproducts.com
procoproducts.com
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Scenic Precise Element Inc.
cenic 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 fr Normung (DIN)
and American Petroleum Institute
(API) standards. The patented modular
components designs help lower the
required inventory service parts.
Customization
True to the Scenic tradition of quality,
customer-oriented service and
innovation, the company offers many
proven products.
Additionally, products can be
custom-designed to suit specific
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.
Benefits
Scenic offers a wide range of benefits 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
seals 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
Markets
Research and field study have proven
that the seals earn end users trust in
the following industries:
Biofuel
Petrochemical
Food processing
Electronic
Mining
Steel manufacturing
Scenic Precise Element Inc.

No. 5 Sin-Jhan Rd.,
Chian-Jhen District
Kaohsiung City 80672,
Taiwan R.O.C.
+886-7-8111359
scenic@scenic-seals.com
scenic-seals.com
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imerics, Inc., is the developer of

PumpLinx, a 3-D multiphase
computational fluid dynamics
(CFD) tool specifically created for
accurate virtual testing of fluid pumps,
motors, compressors, valves and
complete fluid systems.
In 2005, the founders and principle
developers of Simerics set out to
provide engineers with the most
effective, comprehensive and accurate
CFD tools available. They realized
that a fundamentally new approach to
simulating the fluid flow in pumps
was needed. As a result, they created
a brand new solution, PumpLinx,
from the ground up specifically for
that purpose.
PumpLinx users can quickly set up
and run transient, 3-D simulations
to gain valuable engineering insight
into the performance of specific
designs. An optimized product can
then be achieved through the analysis
and understanding of the effects
of leakages, losses, loads and other
engineering data.
PumpLinx provides the following
benefits to its customers:
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 difficult
problems (off 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.
The goal of Simerics remains simply

to provide a comprehensive CFD
software system focused directly
on simulating pumps, compressors,
turbines, valves and complex fluid
Speed
systems and to provide accurate
Automated meshing and application results that can be used to improve
templates enable simulations in less the performance and reliability of
than an hour.
the same.
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.
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256-489-1480
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Singer Valve Inc.
differential across an orifice.

olving complex valve applications
The pressure-reducing valve
sets Singer Valve apart. Since
with integral secondary
1957, Singer Valve has been
backup system for
designing, manufacturing and
applications where pressuredistributing pilot operated diaphragm
reducing valve failure is
control valves. With innovative
unacceptable. These
technologies, the company provides
valves have a second and
solutions for water loss management,
independent operating system
water conservation, and urban water
superimposed upon the standard
and wastewater distribution throughout
primary system.
the world. By using quality materials
and testing every valve and pilot before The single rolling diaphragm
technology that provides smooth,
it is shipped, Singer Valve has an
steady and precise pressure control
unprecedented track record for longfrom maximum to virtually zero flow
lasting, easy-to-maintain solutions
without the need for low-flow
that work upon installation. Singer
bypass valves.
Valves electronic division provides
The self-flushing PRV pilot for
instrumentation and control solutions
dirty water that can be spring or
to manage unique applications.
diaphragm-operated.
The 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 find a
solution. These solutions have led to
many industry-leading products. They
include the following:
A host of specialty pilots and options

that can customize your valve to
solve the most difficult 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.
Patented anti-cavitation cage

designed to solve high-pressure
drop problems by allowing smooth
control and protection from
cavitation damage.
Patented hydraulically controlled
flow modulation valve that is
ideal for limiting the flow to a
pre-determined maximum by
maintaining a continuous pressure
Singer Valve Inc.

12850 87th Ave.
Surrey, BC V3W 3H9
604-594-5404
singer@singervalve.com
singervalve.com
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Stein Seal Company
or 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 five
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 affi 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 proficiency
and originality, constantly investigating
new materials and processes, and
refining their ability to manufacture to
rigorous tolerances.
This dedication to customers has
made it a premier supplier of seals and
specialty machined components.
Stein Seal Company

1500 Industrial Blvd.
P.O. Box 316
Kulpsville, PA 19443
215-256-0201 ext. 215
steinseal.com
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Summit Pump, Inc.
ummit Pump, Inc., was founded

in 1984. It is a privately owned
and financially 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. The companys 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 offers 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.
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.
Their ANSI pumps are fully compliant
to ANSI/HI B73.1 M (2001)
specifications.
They performance test pumps on
their own performance test stand.
They guarantee their hydraulic
performance to Hydraulic Institute
standards and specifications.
Training
Summit Pump offers technical training
and consulting on pumps and pump
systemsfrom design and applications
to best-in-class maintenance methods
and operational procedures for worldclass 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.
Their distributor network is backed by a
qualified staff and high inventory levels
that often allow them to be the first to
quote and the first to ship the product.
Summit Pump for more than 32 years.
Markets & Experience

Summit Pumps 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.
Summit Pump, Inc.

920-869-4800
sales@summitpump.com
summitpump.com
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Titan Manufacturing Inc.
itan Manufacturing
Inc. is based in
Houston, Texas.
The company specializes
in manufacturing and
distribution of highgrade pumps to industry
professionals globally. Our
pumps are designed for
the oil and gas refining,
petrochemical, water and
wastewater management,
oils and viscous fluids, flood control,
municipal, industrial process, mining,
construction, and low-shear applications.
Customers can discuss their application
needs with the companys 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 highquality products at competitive pricing
and on-time delivery. Efficiency and
reliability are at the core of what Titan
does. The 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 qualified 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. The company believes
that the quality and affordability 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
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Titan offers an impressive array
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worldwide. Contact them about
Titan pumps, parts and application
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Disclaimer: Goulds, Durco, Wilden,
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9447 Bamboo Road
Houston, Texas 77041
713-283-7700 or 281-817-5600
sales@titanpumpsinc.com
titanpumpsinc.com
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ARI Valve Corporation
ince 1988, ARI Valve Corporation has been a direct

importer of the products manufactured by ARIArmaturen. The companys valves are made to both
Deutsches Institut fr Normung (DIN) and American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. Its expertise is in heat
transfer applications such as heat transfer fluids (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. These are either pneumatically or electrically actuated.
Also in stock are globe
shutoff valves with and
without bellows stem
seals, strainers, check
valves and steam traps.
Replacement parts are also
available from stock for
immediate shipment.
770-933-8846
jmg@arivalve.com
arivalve.com
EnviroPump and Seal, Inc.

MADE IN
USA
4364 Winfred Dr.

Marietta, GA, 30066
678-324-4481
sales@enviropumpandseal.com
enviropumpandseal.com
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Engineered Wood, Food & Beverage,
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4364 Winfred Dr
Waste Water, and more!
Marietta, Ga 30066
IT Super-ANSI pumps were developed to remedy the

shortcomings of standard American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) pumps. This heavy-duty design
incorporates an integrated oil mist system, along with oversized
bearings. Thrust bearings are mounted close to the mechanical
seals for better seal support. The 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.
The 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.
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Heinrichs USA LLC
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innovation by experience !
Heinrichs:" A reliable partner in business for more than
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
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roviding the North American market with smart, reliable

and affordable 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 benefit from more than 80
years of experience in the field of turning at Heinrichs Drehteile
Germany. Heinrichs is equipped with top-quality engineers and
modern machines, certified acc. International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) Technical Specification 16949 and
ISO 14001 and is
successfully challenged
by customers of the
automotive, hydraulics
and mechanical
engineering industries
Heinrichs USA LLC
worldwide.
1985 Airport Exchange Blvd., Ste. 200
The company works
Erlanger, KY 41018
by its motto, Its
859-371-4999
our turn.
mail@heinrichs-usa.com
heinrichs-usa.com
Titan Flow Control, Inc.
itan Flow Control, Inc., manufactures high-quality

pipeline strainers, check valves, butterfly 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 staff of engineers, an experienced
fabrication department and stringent quality control, Titan FCI
will work to meet specifications.
To learn more about Titans fabricated products, please request
our brand new Fabrication Catalog.
TITAN
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290 Corporate Dr.
Lumberton, N.C. 28358
910-735-0000
titan@titanfci.com
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TPC Trainco
tpctrainco.com
AMERICAN TRAINCO
IS NOW
TPC TRAINCO
Still the leader in live instructor maintenance
training, with more than 1,500 local seminars.
Pumps & Pump Systems, Basic Electricity
Electrical Troubleshooting, NFPA 70E, NEC
Facilities Management, and Many More.
Call 1-877-978-7246 or visit us online
www.TPCTrainco.com
merican Trainco is now TPC Trainco. The 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. The
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;
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training needs.
johnb@tpctrainco.com
Westerberg
& Associates, Corp.
or 30 years, Westerberg & Associates has worked to offer

quality consulting, training and products to meet the needs
of its customers across the country.
The company offers educational courses and seminars in
several areas, as well as on-site, including steam, pump, pump
rebuild, water hammer, vibration and alignment training.
Their goal is to provide excellent service, whether through
books, manufactured products, representative products, seminars
or speeches. Customer satisfaction remains
their priority.
Westerberg & Associates, Corp.

P.O. Box 567
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
888-885-1124
liz@westerbergassociates.com
westerbergandassociates.com
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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
art 1 of this series (Pumps

& Systems, September
2015) discussed recent
developments in the field of
nanotechnology that have
significantly impacted the water
and energy industries. One such
material that can be used in the
water treatment process is formed
through the chemical modification
of styrene block copolymers
that are widely used in glues and
gaskets. This material can be
used to produce membranes that
provide molecular pathways for
the transport of water between
surfaces without traditional
porosity. These 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.
The nanomaterial allows
membrane-based distillation
components to be used to produce
high-purity drinking water from
heavily compromised water
sources that are difficult to treat
with conventional methods.
According to a new study from
Bluefield 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 significant
funding in the years ahead.1
Features
Nanomaterial features that are
important for water treatment
include the following.
Produces high-quality water.
The selectivity of this class of
nanomaterials produces water
that is significantly higher quality
than traditional reverse osmosis
(RO). The 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 efficiency of RO.
Third 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 flows past
in a cross-flow configuration,
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 difficult 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 effluent volume.
The materials ability to operate
at high concentrations with less
fouling allows the operator to
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According to a new study from Bluefield 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 significant funding in the years ahead.
release a smaller volume of effluent

with higher concentrations than
traditional processes. This 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 effectively 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.
The maximum pressure in most
nanomaterial water cleaning
Figure 1. Nanomaterial module (Graphics
courtesy of Dais Analytic)
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).
This allows the use of inexpensive,
corrosion-resistant plastic
materials instead of pressurerated 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. The
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 noncondensable gases. The largest
electrical input typically drives the
feedwater circulation pump, which
is typically a centrifugal style to
produce high flow rates through
the evaporator at modest pressures.
The water does not need to
be at high pressure to drive the
evaporation process, but the
circulation flow rate may be
two orders of magnitude larger
than the rate at which clean
water is produceda ratio that
reduces the temperature drop
caused by the vapor carrying
the heat of evaporation
away from the membrane to
the condenser.
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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. Th 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. The compressed
vapor has a higher saturation
temperature than the feedwater, so
it condenses onto the surface while
returning the heat of condensation
Figure 2. MMVC schematic
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 sufficiently
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 different
feed water sources.
The MMVC process typically
eliminates the standalone
condenser and reduces the
volumetric flow of the feed water
pump, but it does introduce
a new component that is the
primary energy inputthe vapor
compressor. Th 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 noncondensable gas infi 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 offer one
significant opportunity to break
the nexus by cleaning postproduction contaminated water to
high levels of purity for safe and
immediate reuse.
References
1. http://www.pumpsandsystems.com/
news/2015-05-20/drought-drivinggreater-reliance-wastewater-reusecalifornia#sthash.q6UwEnrh.dpuf
2. Th roughout this document, the terms
ppm, parts per million, and mg/L are
used interchangeably.
Read part 1 online at

nanomaterials.
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.
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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
s announced through the

American Water Works
Association, the industrys
top priority for the fourth year in
a row is the aging infrastructure
of the nations water systems. The
aging workforce that is operating
these water facilitiesand the
dwindling number of employees
with specialized skillsis 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. This solution prevents
dirty and corroded wet wells,
minimizes odors that infi 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.
They can accomplish these goals

by implementing self-cleaning
pumps within their systems.
This 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.
The daily issue of flushables
causing problems with lift station
pumps will no longer require
personnel for on-site, regular
attention. The equipment is free
of float switches that attract
grease and require cleaning.
Neighborhoods will no longer
experience hydrogen sulfide 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)
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of raw sewage in wet wells as has

been the case with submersible
pumps for the last 60 years.
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. The need for a
separate valve vault is eliminated,
and the size of the station
footprint is reduced. The new,
modern lift station is remotely
managed, not just monitored.
Users can remotely manage these
systems with their smartphones,
tablets or computers. The 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.
These self-cleaning pumps
eliminate the need for typical
daily or routine lift station site
visits and support optimal use
of power. Their proven electronic
control techniques use soft starts
and stops that eliminate water
hammer shocks to valves and older
force mains. These modern pumps
only run at the necessary speeds,
and they prevent large surges of
wastewater from affecting the
biomass of the treatment plant,
making the operators job easier
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.
and less costly. Effective use of the

voltage control techniques will
maintain power quality and ensure
that the pumping equipment
continues to operate efficiently.
This modern system will contribute
to maintaining an efficient 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.
The nation is experiencing an
era of flushables that use the
waste system as a disposal method.
These lifestyle modifications are
not likely to change even if the
construct of the flushed items is
altered. The 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. Selfcleaning 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.
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EFFICIENCY MATTERS
Eccentric Disc Pumps Provide Efficient

Alternative to Traditional Lobe Pumps
In food-processing applications, this technology excels at product recovery and waste reduction.
By Paul Cardon
Mouvex
ood 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 dayto-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 different
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. This
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
pumps potential suction
difficulties and constant wear
can lead to inaccurate fi 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. These
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.
The Challenge
The food-processing industry
has many real-world examples of
Image 1. While finished food products can be messy, their production must be pristine, which
is why many food processors are benefiting from the incorporation of eccentric disc pumps
into their operations. (Images and graphics courtesy of Mouvex)
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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. The pumps used
for this process would operate as
expected for a short time before
experiencing leaks. This resulted
in a significant amount of product
lossas much as 100 pounds of
chocolate coating every week
with the constant leaks requiring
cleanup almost daily. While
repairing the malfunctioning
pump, the plants maintenance
manager discovered that an
accumulation of chocolate coating
between the pumps seals was
spreading the seals apart, allowing
the product to escape the pump.
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
Image 2. Eccentric disc pumps can be an ideal alternative to traditional lobe pumps
in food processing applications.
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A large U.S.-based, private-label
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company on the West Coast that
specializes in sauces, seasonings,
dressings, marinades, soups
and dry mixes was experiencing
inefficiencies in its operations
that were costing it thousands of
dollars each day in wasted product.
The company was using ECP pumps
to fi ll its six- and nine-ounce sauce
pouches. After the pouches are
fi lled, they are weighed to ensure
they meet the predetermined
weight. Those that meet the weight
requirement are sent for shipment,
and those that do not are sent off
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 fi ll a 55-gallon

drum) because the pump could
not provide the volumetric
consistency necessary to fi ll the
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EFFICIENCY MATTERS
family of beers requires. When the

company purchased its centrifuge,
the manufacturer recommended a
lobe pump for the operation, which
the companys 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 fi 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
operationthe rotation of
the lobes forces the pumped
material to flow around
the interior of the pump
cavitylobe pumps experience

continual wear. This means that
the internal clearances in the pump
housing become more pronounced
over time, resulting in reduced
flow capacity and volumetric
consistency as pressures and
product viscosities change. This
constant wear can also increase the
likelihood of product slip.
For a food processing operation
that may use the same pump to
transfer different 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. This doubles
the number of areas where leaks
can occur. Their 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.
Figure 1. Side-by-side comparisons illustrate how a series of significant design and operational benefits allow
eccentric disc pumps to outperform lobe pumps in many critical food processing applications.
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 flow rate with no pulsing, cavitation, slip or shear.
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distinct pumping chambers that

increase and decrease in volume as
the disc is rotated by the eccentric
bearing. This movement produces
both suction and discharge
pressures as the chambers move in
pairs that are 180 degrees apart.
This ensures that the fluid passes
through the pump at a constant
and regular flow
Table 1. Incorporating increased energy efficiency into food processing
rate with no pulsing,
operations is one way to reduce operating costs. This chart shows how much
cavitation, slip
money is consumed per positive displacement pump, if the cost for energy is
or shear.
$0.10 per kilowatt hour (KwH).
Some eccentric
disc pumps can
pump air when no
fluid is present. This
creates a vacuum
effect on the pumps
suction side and a
compressor effect on
the discharge side.
Once the product
runs out in the feed
tank, the eccentric
disc technology
continues to pump
air in a constant,
Table 2. Useable raw materials or saleable finished products that cannot
non-abrupt, nonbe recovered from inlet or discharge lines is akin to flushing money down
pulsating manner
the drain. Utilizing eccentric disc pumps presents an opportunity for food
processors to maximize their product recovery rates, leading to significant
so that the surface
annual cost savings, as the chart above illustrates.
tension on any
remaining fluid is
not broken. This
produces a plug
effect, which pushes
out the product
plug as a whole.
One significant
area in which the
incorporation of
eccentric disc pumps
The Solution
Eccentric disc pump technology
operates on the eccentric movement
principle developed by French
engineer Andre Petit. Petits pump
design features a disc that is placed
inside a pump cylinder. The disc
is driven by an eccentric bearing
on the pump shaft, creating four
can have significant results is

product recovery. Product waste in
hygienic food processing is an area
that incurs extremely high costs.
The McKinsey Quarterly Food
Waste Alliance has reported that
more than $120 billion of product
goes to waste worldwide annually.
The Natural Resources Defense
Council (NRDC) also estimates that
the U.S. is losing 40 percent of its
food from farm to fork to landfi 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 significantly
higher annual savings. Product
waste is a severe handicap to the
manufacturers bottom line, and
product recovery is an opportunity
to limit waste and gain cost savings.
The 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
finished 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
paul.cardon@psgdover.com or
+33 3 8649 8696. For more information, visit
mouvex.com and psgdover.com.
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MAINTENANCE MINDERS
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.
n equipment provider
received a phone call
from a disgruntled user.
The company thought their
process cooling system was not
working properly. They requested
that someone come look at
it immediately.
The equipment provider made a
trip to the site for troubleshooting.
The 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. The two loops
shared a plate and frame heat
exchanger, and the pumps were
fitted with typical trimwye
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 flow rates with a
sonic flowmeter, it was discovered
that the cold side of the system
was operating at a fraction of
rated capacity. Discussions with
the maintenance staff revealed a
maintenance schedule including
weekly blowdown of the wye
strainer and inspection of the
cooling tower basin.
The system was shut down, and
the strainer basket was removed.
This revealed the source of the

problemdebris was wedged
in the mesh, almost completely
blinding the strainer (see Image 1).
The 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.
Image 2. The standard design for heat exchangers

(Courtesy of Xylem Bell and Gossett)
Image 1. Debris in the mesh prevented the system from functioning normally.
(Courtesy of Fluid Cooling Systems)
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In simple terms, the U value defines 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.
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). The design of
the heat exchanger is simple and
straightforward: A series of tubes
are rolled into a fl at tubesheet, and
the tube bundle, complete with
baffles, is inserted into the shell.
The less aggressive of the two
fluids is typically circulated
through the shell, and the more
aggressive fluid is circulated
through the tubes. The choice of
fluid 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. The fouling factor
could increase the heat exchanger
surface area by 50 percent or
more depending on heat transfer
efficiency, expressed as the U value.
The U value defines 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.
Heat exchangers with low U
values require more surface area
to accomplish their task. The

combination of large surface areas,
open passageways (shell and tube
heat exchangers often use - or
-inch tubes, for example) and
generous fouling factors made
the shell and tube heat exchanger
tolerant of debris in the system.
Image 3. A plate and frame heat exchanger (Courtesy of Sondex, Inc.)
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MAINTENANCE MINDERS
In 1923, Dr. Richard Seligman

invented the plate and frame heat
exchanger (see Image 3, page 111).
This 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 effective per square
foot of heat transfer surface
area, with U values commonly
exceeding 1,000meaning the
unit is four times as effective as
its counterpart.
Increased efficiency 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 efficiency. To combat
this problem, application engineers
frequently select units with little,
if any, fouling factor. The resultant
selection, while effective in
transferring heat, can be extremely
sensitive to fouling. Without
upstream fi 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.
Image 4. A centrifugal solids

separator (Courtesy of Fluid
Cooling Systems)
Filtration Solutions
A common solution implemented
on open-loop systems is to install
barrier-style fi ltration, often in the
form of basket or wye strainers.
The issue with this configuration is

rapid blinding of the fi lter media as
illustrated by the previous example.
A typical solution is to install
enhanced surface area fi ltration,
often in the form of duplex basket
strainers. This 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.
The optimal solution, however,
involves the application of a fullflow 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 specific gravity
differential 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. The particulate
is then purged on regular intervals
or collected in a media fi lter via
constant purge. Vanes and blades
are often added to enhance
separation efficiency, because
lighter solids require more time in
the vortex to effect separation
(see Image 4).
Separators introduce a constant
pressure drop to the cold side
of the system based on their
flow coefficient (Cv) and have an
operation range of 3 to 12 pounds
per square inch (psi).
Centrifugal Separator Benefit

The benefit 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
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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.
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 millionconsistent
with domestic water standards
indicating the separators overall
removal efficiency over time is
significantly greater than 98
percent, and the specific gravity
differential can be much lower than
2.6. The 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
separators purge can be continuous
to a media or bag fi 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 heattransfer 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.
The 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-fi lled pressure gauges with
gauge snubbers on the inlets and
outlets of the unit, along with
high-quality thermometers and
isolation wells. The installation
of instrumentation affords
maintenance staff the ability
to keep a logbook of system
performance, resulting in a
predictive, preventive maintenance
model instead of costly emergency
shutdowns. The reason for
liquid-fi 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 first few weeks
after commissioning.
The installation of full-flow
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-fi 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
fluidcoolingsystems.
com.
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MOTORS & DRIVES
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
s the price of raw materials

fluctuates, industries
must minimize costs and
maximize profit margins. One
way to control costs is to become
leaner and more efficient. Every
time companies remove waste in
their processes, they save money.
That includes maintenance and
efficiency of pumps that move
materials through a facility.
Ensuring that the operating
conditions, temperatures and
pressures are right for each
pump application requires finetuning of instrumentation. Also
understanding the condition of
motors, bearings and couplings
that drive pumps requires
attention for efficient operations.
Process manufacturing
plants require proper operation
of hundreds or thousands of
sophisticated devices to perform
critical operations accurately
and reliably. These include
instruments, pumps, valves, pipes
and tubes. These devices perform
best when they undergo regular
inspection, testing, calibration and
repair. Calibrating measurement
equipment enables optimization
and can improve qualitywhether
in the food, chemical, power, pulp
and paper, or oil industry.
Centuries of industrial
experience have established the
value of carefully recording the
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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)
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details of those inspections, tests,

calibrations and repairs. Businesses
and governments often require
specific 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. The latest
industry findings 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 benefits.
Many maintenance activities
were often performed in an
instrument shop. But for pumps,
motors, control valves and the
instruments measuring process
flowsbecause they have many
related connectionstesting
is more cost effective 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. This usually involves a field
instrument that has two parts: a
primary element and a transmitter.
Primary elements include
flow tubes, orifice plates,
pressure sensors, wet chemistry
sensorssuch as pH, oxidation
reduction potential (ORP) and
conductivity probeslevel
gauges and temperature probes.
Primary elements typically
produce a signalusually
voltage, current or resistance
that is proportional to the
variable they are designed to
measure, such as level, flow,

temperature, pressure or
chemistry. Primary elements
are connected to the input of
field transmitters.
Field transmitters include
pressure, temperature,
analytical and flow devices.
They process the signal
generated by the primary
element, first characterizing it
in linear format and applying
engineering unit coefficients
to it. Then they transmit the
signal in analog (usually 4-20
milliamp [mA] direct current)
or digital format (usually some
variety of fieldbus).
When a field instrument is

manufactured, both the primary
element and the transmitter (or
the actuator if it is a control valve)
are calibrated at the factory. The
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 practiceand not just
for efficiencys sake. Centralizing
calibration information ensures
that knowledge stays with the
facility even as teams change.
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,
Profibus and Highway Addressable
Remote Transducer (HART).
Many in the industry believe that
fieldbus (digital) field devices do
not require calibration. This is not
true. Although a fieldbus signal
whether Foundation Fieldbus,
Profibus 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
effects of sticking or stiction.
These 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
Analog Devices
operate with almost zero
Analog devicesoften called 4 to
vibration. The flexible couplings
20 mA loop devicestransmit a
often used to connect pumps to
signal that is an electrical analog
motor drive shafts are prone to
representation of a measured
misalignment. Many argue that
physical quantity. They transmit an flexible couplings are able to accept
electric current that is proportional some misalignment. However, the
(analogous) to the magnitude of a
problem is that the forces are still
measured physical quantity, with
present and can still be transferred
4 mA of current representing the
to the seals and bearings, causing
minimum scaled value and 20 mA
them to wear more rapidly and
representing the maximum scaled
fail much sooner. In addition,
value. Although many systems
the forces from misalignment
that include pumps are now
generate vibration and heat, which
digital, analog devices are still in
can lead to premature bearing
active use.
wear in both the pump and
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MOTORS & DRIVES
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 afford.
Recent technology has
Permitting & Paperwork
introduced easy-toAdministrative tasks, from
obtaining permits to documenting use vibration testers
and machine health
and fi ling results, can add to the
Image 2. A multifunction process calibrator and a portable pressure
screening tools that
cost and time required to perform
pump are critical when calibrating pump sensors.
even an in-situ calibration. In many allow a maintenance
technician to determine
cases getting all the necessary
out the front gate, says the chief
paperwork (permits, isolation, etc.) machine condition on their pumps instrumentation and controls
without the need for an in-house
in order often takes longer than
engineer of a large Midwestern
expert or hiring a consultant.
the work itself.
refinery, and sometimes it doesnt
come back.
Changing Workforce
Documentation
Many facilities still need two
Another challenge to maintaining
In addition to devices that impact
technicians for each in-situ
a calibration and testing program
quality, devices that are part of
calibrationone at the transmitter
is changes to the workforce. The
safety shutdown systems and
and one at the control system. The
1980s brought budget cuts and
those regulated by government
Fieldbus Foundation estimates that
layoffs. Engineering, maintenance
oversight require documented
commissioning requires two techs
and operations staffs were
records. Documenting calibration
for a minimum of two hours. But
cut substantially. A new lean
has traditionally meant writing
calibration and documentation can
manufacturing philosophy took
the date and time, the prebe done more efficiently.
root that continues today.
calibration readings, the postSmaller teams have less time for Smart Calibration
calibration readings and any other
mentoring and on-the-job-training. A new generation of smarter
observations the technicians
This prevents equipment- and
made in a log book. Surprisingly,
field calibration tools is
many plants continue to document system-specific knowledge from
increasing worker productivity
being successfully transferred
calibration work by hand. But
by consolidating multiple tools
from individuals to institutions.
pencil-and-paper documentation
into one unit and performing
As older operators and engineers
has many shortcomings.
functions beyond basic test and
retire, they take their equipment
First, it both produces and
measurement, such as assisting
and system knowledge with them.
perpetuates errors. The data in
with analysis and documentation.
Every day at 4 p.m., the plants
hand-written records are often
Multifunction documenting
institutional knowledge walks
illegible or insufficient. Facilities
process calibrators are handheld,
the motor. Ultimately, this can
cause equipment failure. Other
troublesome issues in motors
include soft footwhere the
motor foot is off kilteras well as
electrical issues such as harmonic
distortion coming from a motor or
variable frequency drive.
Best practices in motor
maintenance affecting 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.
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electronic test tools that measure

pressure, temperature and a wide
variety of electrical and electronic
signals. Benefits include:
Fewer tools that technicians
need to keep with them in the
field and be trained to use
Similar calibration processes
and data output across multiple
devices, compared with a
different process to collect a
different 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 field device
Faster calibration time
Error calculation of a single tool
rather than having to add the
errors of several tools
The Cost Misalignment

One of the most ignored efficiency
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 companys
operating expenses. With todays
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
The biggest savings from using
on maintenance costs. These
a documenting calibrator comes
systems often have many different
from the route management tool
modules including those that
built into the device. Using a single track both costs and maintenance
set of permits and paperwork for
data. Calibration data and the
an entire set of calibrations reduces performance of rotating equipment
costs considerably. Calibrating
are likely candidates for tracking
multiple instruments in the
data with CMMS.
course of a route reduces the cost
per calibration, compared with
Tracking Calibration Data
individually calibrating single
Unlike paper documentation,
instruments.
calibrator data is never illegible,
cryptic or partial. Documenting
Equipment Testing
calibrator data can be downloaded
Testing rotating equipment such as into many CMMS systems with no
pumps and motors has been proven transcription or fi ling.
to deliver many benefits, including:
Because documenting process
Giving maintenance staff the
calibrators automatically record
time needed to schedule repairs the as-found and as-left state
and acquire parts
of each field device in-situ and
Taking faulty equipment
can be operated by a single
offl ine before a hazardous
technician, route-based practices
condition occurs
using documenting calibrators
Fewer unexpected failures
can save as much as 50 percent of
Extending the life of
the time and cost of traditional
maintenance that reduces
manual, single-device calibration
costly repairs
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
efficient. Implement routebased 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 facilitys
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. This 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 field of electrical,
temperature
and pressure
measurement for
more than 35 years.
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SEALING SENSE
Emissions Valve Packing Technology Evolves

to Reduce Methane Leaks
By Ron Frisard
FSA Member
ethane (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. Methanes halflife in the atmosphere is much
shorter than that of carbon dioxide
(CO2); however, it is significantly
more efficient 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. This 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 unified testing

standard. Twenty-five years ago,
many refineries and packing
manufacturers used their own
testing standards with varying
Image 1. Valve testing (Image and graphic courtesy of FSA)
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media (nitrogen, helium or methane

at different concentrations),
temperature ranges and thermal
cycles. These variations made it
difficult to compare the effectiveness
of valve emission packing. A few
standard organizations created tests
for valve emissions addressing
this issue.
The American Petroleum
Institute (API) was one
organization that specifically
focused on a detailed testing
procedure for packing performance
in methane. The standard, API
622, has become a benchmark for
packing performance in the U.S.
for a variety of reasons, including
the Environmental Protection
Agencys (EPA) insistence that
packing performance testing be
conducted using methane instead
of other gases. This standard
became the catalyst for research
and development efforts to create
valve packing that could meet a less
than 100 ppm requirement.
Using methane as a test gas, API
622 requires five thermal cycles
from ambient temperature to
Figure 1. Valve design considerations
260 degrees C (500 F) with 1,510

mechanical cycles. Thermal cycles
are completed once per day and
are divided into 300 mechanical
cycles (150 at ambient and 150
at 260 C). A final 10 mechanical
cycles are completed at ambient
temperature, where the final
leakage measurement is taken.
This 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 refineries. His
main focus was comparing testing
data from API 622 to current
common limits. He concluded
that, in refining gas and vapor
service, the emission factor would
be reduced from 2.6 x 10 -2 to 1.0 x
10 -5 kg/hour/sourcea 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. This is
because all valves have their own
unique design characteristics that
affect overall sealing, primarily
tolerances and unique valve
design features. As a result, API
created a testing protocolAPI
624that focused on emissions
capability by valve design and valve
manufacturer (see Image 1).
One other significant standard
to note for valve testing is
International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) 15848.
Originally specifying helium
as a test gas and mass flow rate
as a measuring protocol, the
standard was modified 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.
This 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). These standards are
living documents that, as they are
reviewed, will also reference the
API 622 and API 624 standards
for low-emission valves. This
is significant 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
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through small gaps compared

with steam and other media.
This means that users should
not use standard gland and valve
dimensioning for steam service in
emissions applications. The main
areas of concern are stem and
box size tolerance, the packing
gland clearance to the stuffing
box and stem, and the stem to the
inside diameter of the bottom of
the stuffing 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 confirmed is
that the condition of the bolts can
have a significant effect on the
accuracy of the gland load on the

packing. Lubrication is critical, and
new bolts (as compared with used
bolts) can drastically affect how
the valve seals operate. Depending
on the condition of the bolts, a
user may not be getting the correct
gland load. This 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
specific tension on the connection.
The 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.
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Measure Metering Pump Flow Rate

& Determine NPSH Margin
By Hydraulic Institute
What methods are

recommended for
measuring a controlledvolume metering pumps
flow rate, and what should
be taken into account
to ensure an accurate
measurement?
The following methods can
be used to measure flow rate for a
controlled-volume metering pump.
Rate-of-flow measurement
by weight: Measurement of
rate of flow by weight depends on the
accuracy of the scales used and the
accuracy of the measurement of time.
A certification of scale calibration
should be part of the test record,
or, in the absence of certification,
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: This method
involves measuring the change in
the volume of a tank or reservoir
during a measured period of
time. The tank or reservoir can be
positioned on the inlet or discharge
side of the pump as long as all flow
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
(flatness, 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,
floats, and vertical or inclined gauge
glasses. Under some circumstances,
evaporation and loss of liquid
by spray may be significant and
have a greater effect than thermal
expansion or contraction. Users
Table 1. Test reading fluctuation and instrument accuracy (Courtesy of Hydraulic

Institute)
Actual Measurement
Acceptable fluctuation of test
reading % of the values
Accuracy of the instrument

as a % of the values
Rate of flow
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.
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 flow
meters and other accepted process
measurement instruments.
Table 1 shows acceptable
fluctuations 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?
The recommended use of the
NPSH margin involves a known
pump design having fi xed NPSH3
characteristics that result in a
reasonable and safe suction specific
speed. In such a situation, users
should apply the NPSH margin
to the NPSH3 at the flow rate of
interest to obtain the minimal value
of NPSH available (NPSH A). The 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 fi xed flow
rate will generally result in a
conservative selection.
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Users should be cautious when

obtaining NPSH margin by
specifying pumps with higher
suction specific speeds that have
lower NPSH3 values. Higher suction
specific speed pump designs
are more likely to experience
objectionable noise and a narrower
operating range as compared
with lower suction specific 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 affecting
the NPSH3.
Added NPSH margin may be
needed either to cover uncertainties
in the NPSH A or because of the
actual operating rate of flow. If

a pump consistently operates at
higher than expected flow rates,
then the NPSH A of the system may
be lower than expected and the
NPSH3 for the pump will be higher,
providing a smalleror possibly
negativeNPSH margin.
Poor suction conditions may
result in flow column separation and
distorted flow at the impeller inlet,
which can adversely affect the NPSH
available to the pump. The negative
effects of poor inlet/suction
conditions are difficult 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
flow to the pump suction at the
required suction head.
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The determination of an adequate

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Factory NPSH3 tests can help
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NPSHA is the responsibility of the
system designer.
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Metering Dispense System
Switch Reluctance Motor
Graco announces that

it ofers a Precision
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metering dispense system
for critical applications of
single-component sealant
and adhesive materials. he
system dispenses a precise, continuous low, producing
repeatable, consistent material patterns with reduced
waste and rework. Capable of handling ambient, warm
melt and hot melt materials up to 400 F, the Graco PCF
metering system is ideal for automated applications
including powertrain gasketing, electronics gasketing and
potting, or any other application requiring repeatable,
quality-assured dispensing.
DVR Technology
Developments introduces
their new switch reluctance
motor with up to 50 percent
energy savings. he intelligent
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microprocessor and software that monitors performance
and can communicate with human-machine interfaces
(HMIs). It is an alternative to replace alternating
current (AC) or direct current (DC) motors for a variety
of applications. Its services include luid handling and
motion control, as well as shop tools and consumer
appliances. he motor is currently ofered for 1- to
3-horsepower applications.
Drive System
Mounting Brackets
Siemens announces
the enhancement of its
Sinamics S120 drive system
with an integrated Web
server to facilitate more
eicient diagnostic and
maintenance functionality
for end users, integrators
and system designers.
With this improvement, a user may access the Sinamics
S120 with any PC with a browser capable of Internet
connectivity through a standard Ethernet interface to
execute a variety of functions. If a wireless LAN (WLAN)
router is networked, Web pages can be viewed using other
Web-capable devices such as tablets and smartphones.
Electro Static
Technologys new
universal mounting
brackets allow for fast,
easy installation of AEGIS
iPRO, AEGIS iPRO-MR
and AEGIS WTG Bearing
Protection Rings on large motors. Specially designed
brackets attach to iPRO or WTG Rings with screws and
have slotted legs that accommodate bolt circles from 2.64
to 7.79 inches in diameter. Brackets are provided with
2-, 1- and 1 2-inch standof spacers to provide suicient
clearance for shaft shoulders, slingers or other end
bell protrusions. Mounting bolts, lat washers and lock
washers are also included.
Submersible
Wastewater Mixer
Solids
Measurement
Xylem Inc. has launched a
new high-eiciency, low-speed,
submersible wastewater mixer.
Xylems Flygt 4320 ofers
built-in speed regulation to
optimize operators control over
the mixers thrust, enabling
continuous process results and
reducing energy consumption.
Designed for wastewater treatment applications, such
as activated sludge treatment, sludge holding tanks and
digesters, as well as for biogas applications, ice prevention
and oxygenization of lakes and harbours, Flygt 4320
mixers can be easily adapted to meet changing process
and load conditions.
Heat Exchangers
Grundfos ofers a full range of
gasketed and brazed heat exchangers
that are ideal for commercial HVAC
applications looking to maximize
energy eiciency. he versatile
and energy-eicient gasketed heat
exchangers feature a wavelike
corrugation for high heat transfer
rates at low pressure drops. hey also feature a glue-free
gasket for simple replacement and a self-centering plate
system for a longer life cycle. he brazed heat exchangers
are made of individually connected corrugated stainless
steel plates for simple assembly and are gasket-free.
Applications include district cooling, cooling towers, free
cooling, ice storage and pressure interceptors.
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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
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- Steep performance curves
- Heavy-duty power frames
- Expedite pumps and parts availability
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O C T O B E R 2 0 15

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