Centrifugal Pumps
Centrifugal pumps utilize a rotating impeller which serves to increase the pressure and flow rate of the fluid. Centrifugal pumps are most commonly used to transfer liquids around piping systems....
View ArticleVacuum Pumps
The vacuum pump was invented over 350 years ago by German scientist, Otto von Guericke. The vacuum pump’s first application was in scientific experiments which required the removal of gas molecules to...
View ArticleDecreasing Downtime and Tackling Expensive Leaks
A company manufacturing isopropyl alcohol was finding itself having to tackle heavy condensation creating operating issues. The major contributing factor was a plant modification which was creating...
View ArticleThree Gorges Dam, China – The Largest Dam in the World
The Three Gorges Dam is one of the largest engineering projects ever undertaken in the world, and certainly it is the largest dam ever. It is not simply sheer size which makes the Three Gorges Dam...
View ArticleLow Sulfur Marine Fuel Issues
Increasingly tighter regulations are being implemented worldwide to curb the use of sulfur-based fuels and the pollution which they create. The European Union is one of the world’s leading trading...
View ArticleOptimizing Pumping Systems
For clients, the total cost of ownership is the primary focus when making an acquisition decision. This runs true no matter what the industry or application is involved, but whenever a decision is...
View ArticleCritical Impact of EU Sulfur Limits for Marine Operators
The European Union imposed a 0.1% limit on marine fuel sulfur, which came into effect on January 1, 2010. A survey by DNV Petroleum Services has revealed several critical areas of impact of the new...
View ArticleThe Challenges Involved in Crude Oil Transportation
Crude oil transportation is a serious issue with oil fields located in remote locations, and as resources become harder to find, this will be an increasingly challenging factor in effective upstream...
View ArticleThree Steps to Improving Pumping and Power Efficiencies
Pumping installations consume a large portion of the total power consumption of the entire operating system. It is essential for commercial profitability that pumping systems operate efficiently and...
View ArticlePackaged Engineering Systems and Cost Savings
Packaged engineering systems have long been the Cinderella which has not gone to the ball when it comes to their popularity with engineering installations. Frequently, the common objection which is...
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