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Pump Troubleshooting Using Video Analysis

By allowing maintenance professionals to visualize vibration on entire pump systems, video vibration analysis and motion magnification can help to rapidly diagnose vibration issues Video vibration analysis, and motion magnification in particular, is democratizing complex system-level vibration testing by making…

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Simultaneous Pump and System Sizing

Flow analysis can aid in simultaneously sizing pumps and associated piping systems. The concurrent sizing can reduce wasted energy and improve pump reliability In the chemical process industries (CPI), a variety of incredible process-simulation tools are available to provide greater…

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How to Select a Pump for Industrial Applications

Sponsored by by Richard Aerts, Process Products Engineer, KNF Factors to Consider to Ensure Long Service Life with Minimal Maintenance INTRODUCTION Designers are usually familiar with the flow and pressure needs of their applications and what they plan on pumping,…

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Determining Overall Pump Lifecycle Costs

Beyond the purchase price, there are other optimizable costs that will help moderate pump-related expenses, when estimating pump lifecycle costs Facility managers who rely on industrial pumps for the various liquid-transfer duties in their manufacturing processes may occasionally think that…

ACHEMA Trend report: Fluid Flow Machinery 4.0: a two-way conversation (2/2)

The first part of this report dealt with pumps, increasing demands for energy efficiency and decentralized intelligence. In the second part, learn more about valves and their role in automation as well as new business models for buying compressed air…

ACHEMA Trend Report: Fluid Flow Machinery 4.0: a two-way conversation (1/2)

Stricter Ecodesign regulations come into force in 2015 Automation and networking boost productivity Distributed intelligence at the field level provides greater versatility The leading pump manufacturer only has a 9% share of the total worldwide pump market which is estimated…

Industry reduces its thirst for water (2/2)

Read Part 1: Industry Reduces its Thirst for Water Recycling - state of the art recycling is a good investment Enery and water management become one  Industrial water management will be one of three focal topics at ACHEMA 2015 on…

Industry reduces its thirst for water (1/2)

Water management conserves resources and cuts cost Efficiency: Water management is also energy management Technology: Effluent-free production (zero liquid discharge) How well does industry manage water resources? The general tendency today is to take a holistic systems approach. More process…