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Pumps

Case 57: Troubleshooting the cause of sudden impacts

Consulting Engineer: Sofronas, A.

Finding the cause can be elusive but calculations help

HP Reliability: Not ready for 29-year-old pump packing

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

In 2009 we were informed about “a nuclear plant that was never commissioned after its original construction. This plant has been sitting idle for 29 years and is only now starting up.” The o..

HP Integration Strategies: The three dimensions of energy management

ARC Advisory Group: de Leeuw, V.  |  Güldner, F.

While we’ve seen many examples of good practices in energy savings and efficiency initiatives, and hear much discussion about the merits of energy-management systems (EMSs), energy management lac..

HP Reliability: How pump installation must differ from the way pumps were shipped

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

In general, process pump manufacturers are asked to provide pumps as a "set" or assembled package comprising pump, driver and baseplate (Fig. 1). After ascertaining correct shaft separation to accommo..

Think power pumps are self-priming? Think again!

Consulting Engineer: Henshaw, T.

Think power pumps are self-priming? Think again!

NPSHA —how much is enough?

Consulting Engineer: Henshaw, T.

Follow these guidelines to avoid pump damage

Improve FCC yields to meet changing environment—Part 2

Controlling emissions is another vital component for revamp projects

Consider precast polymer concrete pump foundations

Structural Perservation Systems: Welch, L.

Features include faster installation, improved corrosion resistance and lower vibration levels