Blogs

Energy Efficiency, PSM Newsletter, Blogs | October 31, 2023

$10 MM Available from U.S. Department of Energy for Pumps with Qualifying HI Energy Rating

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) is providing rebates for pumps, fans, and compressors that meet minimum energy requirements. The rebate program aims to help reduce the cost of making energy efficient upgrades, and the types of businesses that are most likely to benefit are ones with large motor driven pump loads that are operating without variable speed controls.

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Blogs, Workforce Development, Training, PSM Newsletter | October 31, 2023

Workforce Challenge and the Industry Response

So, the question that needs to be asked is how do we attract and retain employees without limited resources?

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Blogs, Case Studies | October 17, 2023

Improving Booster Pump Set Efficiency Using Variable Speed Drives

Abstract: An existing Booster pump set designed to provide a continuous and steady supply of water to a small community of 40 homes. The initial system utilized two fixed speed pumps operating in an on/off pressure control mode to pump water from a storage tank and maintain water pressure to the community.

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Blogs | October 12, 2023

Pump Vibration & Troubleshooting Strategies, Part 2

It is common to measure vibration for initial acceptance, for ongoing trending and predictive maintenance and for troubleshooting the cause of vibrations.

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Blogs | October 12, 2023

Pump Vibration & Troubleshooting Strategies, Part 1

Vibration is one of the most common measurements taken on pumps and drivers to assess the operation and condition of the equipment.

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Case Studies | September 28, 2023

Benefits of Remote Monitoring of Sewage Pumping Stations

Abstract: This case study will show the benefits of a remote monitoring solution in a municipal sewage lift station application. The station monitored was a Duplex Lift Station with ongoing failures.

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Water/Wastewater, Blogs, PSM Newsletter | August 29, 2023

A Resourceful Guide for the Wastewater Industry

The role that wastewater treatment plants plays in meeting our demands for clean water is vital, therefore, it’s important for the professionals in the wastewater industry to have the knowledge and resources to support the efficient and reliable operation of the treatment plants.

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Blogs, PSM Newsletter | August 22, 2023

What Factors Affect Pump Efficiency?

There is an optimal specific speed to reach maximum attainable efficiency that may vary depending on the pump design.

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Blogs | August 8, 2023

A Guide For Pump Efficiency Prediction – Attainable Efficiency in Rotodynamic Pumps

The pump industry faces a formidable challenge of improving efficiency to align with the ever-increasing need to reduce energy consumption and mitigate carbon emissions.

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Blogs, PSM Newsletter | June 29, 2023

HI 40.6 – A Proven Standard for Uniform Pump Efficiency Tests

From providing prescriptive test procedures to establishing suitable time periods for calibration of test instruments, HI 40.6 provides pump industry professionals with a common understanding among all stakeholders of how to perform efficiency tests and how pump efficiency is determined.

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