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CONNECTING
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2016
CORPORATE
CAPABILITIES
TA K E O U R N E W
PUMP NINJA QUIZ
6 TIPS TO TROUBLESHOOT
DIAPHRAGM PUMPS
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From the Editor

T
his time of the year is

especially exciting for the
Pumps & Systems team. As we
travelled to meet with numerous
friends and colleagues at the
Turbomachinery and Pump
Symposia in Houston as well as
WEFTEC in New Orleans during
September, we have also been
busy planning and putting the
finishing touches on one of the
Pumps & Systems managing editors Martin Reed and
more unique Pumps & Systems
Amelia Messamore with Henri Azibert of the Fluid Sealing
issues that comes along each year. Association at TPS 2016 in Houston, Texas
The annual Corporate
Capabilities section features profi les about many of the companies that are shaping the
pumps and related equipment industries. This years series represents 58 companies
from around the globe that offer critical equipment and services for end users.
It is interesting to read about this vast assortment of companies which include
histories of their operations, details about their specialties and the services they provide
in myriad applications throughout many industries. Take a look at the Corporate
Capabilities section beginning on page 22.
Another major feature of this issue that we are anxious for readers to enjoy is the
return of the Pump Ninja Quiz, courtesy of monthly columnist Jim Elsey. The debut quiz
in Julys issue was a big hit among our readers, and we are glad that Jim provided us with
Round Two to test our pump know-how.
Find the latest quiz, along with an explanation of some of the previous quizs
questions starting on page 14. Be sure to check out the first quiz online at
pumpsandsystems.com/pumpninja, where you can also find a link to the answers.
As always, there are plenty of other great informative, educational articles that cover
a range of topics. A special report about the U.S. Department of Energys efficiency
regulations starts on page 19, six tips for troubleshooting a diaphragm pump begins on
page 96 and a detailed explanation about cost differences between low- and mediumvoltage motors and starters is found on page 99.
The Pumps & Systems team enjoyed chatting with so many wonderful people over
the course of many days at WEFTEC and TPS 2016. We always look forward to the
opportunity to meet with our readers and partners. Please feel free to contact us always
with any questions, comments or concerns. Email me at mreed@cahabamedia.com.
Sincerely,
Managing Editor Martin J. Reed

mreed@cahabamedia.com
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COLUMNS
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CONNECTING
THE INDUSTRY
PUMPING PRESCRIPTIONS
10 By Lev Nelik, Ph.D., P.E.
Pumping Machinery, LLC
How Far Off Is Your Motor Power

Rough-Sizing?
PUMP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT

12 By Ray Hardee
Engineered Software, Inc.

Upgrades Coming to Pump
System Improvement
COMMON PUMPING MISTAKES

14 By Jim Elsey
Summit Pump, Inc.
Pump Ninja Quiz Explained &

More Questions to Test Your Knowledge
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
17
By Mike Pemberton
Pumps & Systems
Recruiting, Retaining & Developing a
World-Class Workforce
14
CORPORATE
CAPABILITIES
2016
2
6
107
109
109
112
FROM THE EDITOR

NEWS
PRODUCTS
ADVERTISERS INDEX
PUMP USERS MARKETPLACE
PUMP MARKET ANALYSIS
5
DEPARTMENTS
19 GET READY FOR NEW FEDERAL PUMP EFFICIENCY RULES

SPECIAL
REPORT
Identifying inefficient units is one thing, but fixing them

can be time-consuming and expensive.
By Gary Wamsley
JoGar Energy Services
92 EFFICIENCY MATTERS
Choosing the Right

Chemical Metering Pump for
Wastewater Treatment
By Tom ODonnell
Neptune Chemical
Pump Company
96 MAINTENANCE MINDERS
5-Minute Fix to Troubleshoot
a Diaphragm Pump
By Michael Sandlin
Graco Inc.
99 MOTORS & DRIVES
How to Decide Between Low

& Medium Voltage for Motor
& Starter Systems
By James Nanney
Power Electronics
102 SEALING SENSE
Back to Basics:
Compression Packing
By Lee Gillette
FSA Member, W.L Gore &
Associates
105 HI PUMP FAQS
Canned Motor Pump

Containment Considerations,
Magnetic Coupling Designs
& Materials for Sealless
Rotodynamic Pumps
By Hydraulic Institute
92
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 Electric
Corporation
TODD LOUDIN, President/CEO North

American Operations, Flowrox Inc.
MICHAEL MICHAUD, Executive
Director, Hydraulic Institute
JOHN MALINOWSKI, Senior Manager
of Industry Affairs, Baldor Electric
Company
WILLIAM E. NEIS, P.E., President,
Northeast Industrial Sales
LEV NELIK, Ph.D., P.E., APICS,
President, PumpingMachinery, LLC
HENRY PECK, President, Geiger Pump
& Equipment Company
MARIANNE SZCZECH, Director,
Global Marketing and Product
Management, Pump Solutions 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
DOUG VOLDEN, Global Engineering
Director, John Crane
KIRK WILSON, President, Services &
Solutions, Flowserve Corporation
JAMES WONG, Associate Product
Manager Bearing Isolator, Garlock
Sealing Technologies
p u m p s a n d s y s te ms . co m | O ctober 2016
NEWS
NEW HIRES,
PROMOTIONS & RECOGNITIONS
TIM OLIVER HOLT, SIEMENS
MUNICH, Germany Siemens AG has announced
the appointment of Tim Oliver Holt as CEO of the

companys Power Generation Services Division,
effective Oct. 1. Holt was previously CEO of Siemens
Power and Gas Business Unit within the Power
Generation Services Division. The Power Generation
Tim
Services Divisions previous CEO, Randy Zwirn,
Oliver Holt
retired Oct. 1. Holt completed an engineering
degree in aerospace technology at the Technische
Universitt Berlin and received an MBA from Northwestern Universitys
Kellogg School of Management in Evanston, Illinois. siemens.com
JON ALANIS, ASAHI/AMERICA
LAWRENCE, Mass. Asahi/America Inc. announced

the addition of Jon Alanis to its business
development team. Alanis joined Asahi/America
as business development manager for industrial
products in the western region. Alanis, who will
promote Asahi/Americas industrial single- and
double-wall piping products, will work closely
Jon Alanis
with the companys western sales team on preconstruction sales efforts and engineering specifications.
He is based in Arizona. asahi-america.com
RYAN WAITE, BALDOR ELECTRIC CO.

FORT SMITH, Ark. Baldor Electric Co. has
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Emerson is buying Pentair Valves & Controls Business.

Aug. 18, 2016
Thomas
Morrison
named Ryan Waite director of motor product

management for its global NEMA motor business.
Waite is responsible for the rapid global growth
of BaldorReliance motors sales as well as
implementing the strategic vision for the business.
Waite joined Baldor in 1990 and has experience in
operations, engineering and customer service. His
Ryan Waite
previous positions have included manufacturing
engineering manager, plant manager, director of Lean Flex-Flow and
director of manufacturing. Waite has a bachelors degree in mechanical
engineering from Southern Illinois University. baldor.com
of the Measurement, Control & Automation

Association (MCAA) appointed Teresa Sebring as
president of the association. As she transitions
to retirement, Immediate Past President Cynthia
Esher will continue to be involved with MCAA in
an advisory capacity as executive consultant to
Teresa Sebring
the president. Sebring joined MCAA in 1997 as
administrative assistant to the president. Since 2012, she has served
as vice president and has been responsible for operations of MCAA
including communications, data programs, staff oversight, marketing
and meeting/event planning. She also contributes her talents to
membership development, retention and strategic planning. She holds
a BA in business management from Christopher Newport University.
measure.org
Tencarva Machinery Company acquired Dixie Pump

& Machine Works.
Aug. 26, 2016
THOMAS MORRISON, GRUNDFOS

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. Grundfos has named
Thomas Morrison executive vice president of the

companys U.S. Water Utility business. In this role,
Morrison will have complete P/L responsibility,
including sales and operations. He will report
directly to Jonathan Hamp-Adams, general manager
of Grundfos USA. Morrison takes his new position
over from Dieter Sauer, who was promoted to
regional managing director for Grundfos Americas.
grundfos.com
TERESA SEBRING, MCAA

POQUOSON, Va. The Board of Directors
Xylem is acquiring smart meter company Sensus.

Aug. 15, 2016
Hoover Container Solutions, Ferguson Group and CHEP
Catalyst & Chemical Containers are merging to form Hoover
Ferguson Group (HFG).
Aug. 4, 2016
Nidec is buying Emerson s Motors, Drives & Electric Power
Generation Businesses.
Aug. 2, 2016
AROUND THE INDUSTRY

EBARA Establishes New
Company to Handle Business
in Saudi Arabia
DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia EBARA

CORPORATION established a new
company, Ebara Pumps Saudi Arabia
LLC (EPS), in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
EBARA has sold pumps for many
years in the Middle East, mainly
for petrochemical and desalination
plants. It has a strong track record
in the region, including more than
5,000 customized pumps shipped to
Saudi Arabia. EBARA aims to expand
its service and support business
throughout all stages of a products
life cycle, not only by supplying
parts but also by providing repair
and maintenance services. The
establishment of the new company
also allows EBARA to respond to
customers in Saudi Arabia in a
timely fashion.
Saudi Arabia announced Saudi
Vision 2030 in 2016, adopting a policy
of focusing its efforts on economic
and social reform programs with an
eye on increasing non-oil revenue
and encouraging the diversification
and comprehensive development
of industry. In light of this policy,
EBARA will undertake local sales,
manufacturing and service for
standard pumps, the needs for which
are expected to grow in markets such
as water infrastructure, construction
facilities and general industries,
contributing to the development of
Saudi Arabia.
This project received support from
Japan Cooperation Centre for the
Middle East (JCCME) with financial
assistance from Japan Oil, Gas and
Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC).
pumpsebara.com
Industrial Valves Market

Poised to Reach $88.4 Billion
Globally by 2021
SARASOTA, Fla. A newly

published report by Zion Research
states that the global industrial
valves market accounted for $65
billion in 2015 and is expected to
reach $88.4 billion by 2021, showing a
compound annual growth rate (CAGR)
of approximately 5.3 percent between
2016 and 2021.
Developing countries such as India,

China and Brazil are continuously
expanding their industrial
infrastructure, according to the
report. Rising urbanization has led the
industrial valve market to grow rapidly
compared with the past few years.
Uncertainty in crude oil prices that
makes projects economically unstable
may hamper market growth over the
years to come, according to
the report. Nonetheless, rising
demand for energy from all sectors
is expected to open new growth
opportunities in the coming years.
zionmarketresearch.com
Water Environment
Federation Announces 2016
Award Recipients & Fellows
ALEXANDRIA, Va. The Water

Environment Federation (WEF)
announced the recipients of the
2016 WEF Awards and the 2016
WEF Fellows.
The WEF Awards recognize
individuals and organizations that
have made outstanding contributions
to the water environment profession,
WEF and its member associations.
Award recipients are nominated by
their peers and recognized each year
for a variety of achievements within
the following categories: individual
service and contribution; education;
organization and association
recognition; operational and design
excellence; and published papers.
The 15 distinguished WEF Fellows
are members recognized for
their achievements, stature and
contributions to the water profession.
WEF Fellows have made significant
professional accomplishments toward
protecting public health and the
environment through sustainable
water management, said WEF
Executive Director Eileen ONeill.
The Federation is pleased to
recognize and honor these
outstanding professionals for their
positive impact and contributions
to clean water.
WEF Fellows are recognized in
various areas of expertise including
design, education, operations,
regulation, research, utility
management, leadership and more.
The 2016 WEF Award recipients

and WEF Fellows were recognized at
WEFTEC 2016 in New Orleans.
For a list of this years WEF Awards
recipients, visit pumpsandsystems.
com/2016_wef_awards. For a list
of the 2016 WEF Fellows, visit
pumpsandsystems.com/2016_wef_
fellows. wef.org.
GE to Help Canadian Oil

Refinery Reach 100 Percent
Wastewater Reuse
TREVOSE, Pa. GE announced that

Federated Co-Operatives Limiteds
Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina,
Saskatchewan, Canada, is installing
GEs advanced water recycling
technology for a wastewater
improvement project that will enable
the refinery to clean 100 percent of its
wastewater on-site.
Once fully operationally, the Co-op
Refinery Complex will be the only
refinery in North America to recycle
all of its wastewater for steam
production, which is used for heating,
hydrogen production, to power
equipment and for cooling towers,
according to a statement from GE. The
refinerys current water source is a
blend of well water and city water, and
restrictions on water use mandated
that the Co-op Refinery Complex had
to find a new source of water.
GE offered a solution combining
ZeeWeed membrane bioreactor (MBR)
technology and a high-efficiency
reverse osmosis (HERO) system to
recycle and reuse 2 million gallons of
wastewater a day. GE also provides
the refinery with wastewater specialty
chemicals and monitoring solutions to
provide system optimization.
After commissioning, the refinery
will reduce its use of freshwater by
28 percent, which is the equivalent
of approximately 3,100 households
in Regina, on an annual basis.
By recycling 100 percent of its
wastewater on-site, the Co-op Refinery
Complex will significantly decrease
volatile organic compound emissions
from its wastewater ponds and reduce
the associated nuisance odors.
The wastewater improvement
project is expected to be fully
operational this fall. ge.com
p u mp s a n d s y s te m s . co m | O ctober 2016
NEWS
Crumbling Public Water

Infrastructure Signals Larger
Role for Private Participation
BOSTON Private participation in U.S.

municipal water markets is poised for
expansion, according to a new report
from Bluefield Research.
Municipalities and local authorities
are showing an increasing reliance
on investor-owned utilities and private
players for the ownership, management
and operations of public water and
wastewater systems. This market
shift comes amid a growing water
infrastructure investment gap
exceeding $532 billion over the
next decade.
Municipalities are approaching a
breaking point as utility assets reach
the end of their useful lives. They must
now seek out alternative solutions for
funding and technical expertise, says
Keith Hays, vice president of Bluefield
Research. Federal funding for municipal
water has declined steadily in the past
40 years to barely 4 percent, leaving
municipalities to finance infrastructure
projects locally.
A more attractive regulatory
landscape in key states is shaping new
opportunities for companies looking to
invest strategically in U.S. water.
The lions share of investment activity
will be focused in New Jersey, California
and Pennsylvania, but increased
merger and acquisition activity in
Illinois, North Carolina and Virginia
highlights a transition toward new
markets for growth.
Private ownership of a highly
fragmented network of 49,000 systems
represents 15 percent of the current
market, but recent merger and
acquisition activity signals a larger
role for investor-owned utilities going
forward. While American Water and Aqua
America have been the most aggressive
investor-owned utilities, more than 19
deals totaling $384 million (completed
and pending) were recorded for the first
half of this year.
Public-private partnerships (PPP)
beyond O&M contracts have been
employed sparingly in the U.S.,
according to Bluefields analysis. But
pending PPPs in California, Florida,
Indiana and Texas for desalination, water
treatment and wastewater reuse plants
indicate more acceptance.
bluefieldresearch.com
Commercial Water Treatment

Equipment Market to Grow
6 Percent by 2020
DUBLIN The firm Research and

Markets has announced the addition of
the report Global Commercial Water
Treatment Equipment Market 20162020. The report forecasts the global
commercial water treatment equipment
market to grow at a compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1 percent during
the period 2016-2020.
Stringent government regulations
and growing health concerns are
positively impacting the commercial
water treatment market, according to
the firm.
In addition, increased construction
activities that require
water treatment have created demand.
High dependence on clean water and
growing health concerns are the major
drivers for the global water treatment
equipment market.
In addition, water scarcity, limited
groundwater and contaminated water
result in increased use of water treatment
equipment. researchandmarkets.com
Xylem Expands Dewatering

Rentals Across Latin America in
Multimillion-Dollar Investment
BARRANQUILLA, Colombia Xylem

Inc. is expanding its dewatering pump
rental and service capabilities across
Latin America with the opening of three
new hubs in the region this year. This
month, the company opened its newest
dewatering pump rental facility in
Barranquilla, Colombia. In April
2016, Xylem opened a new rental hub in
Par, Brazil, while another was opened
in Chiclayo, Peru, in January 2016.
These new hubs are in addition to six
dewatering pump rental hubs that Xylem
has opened in the region over the past
six years as part of a multimillion-dollar
investment in Latin America.
The expansion supports Xylems
global strategy to help build resilient
communities that are more prepared to
minimize the impact of, respond to and
recover from extreme weather events. In
December 2015, vast areas in Paraguay,
Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil were
hit by the worst flooding in 50 years.
Days of heavy rains brought on by the
El Nio weather phenomenon caused
three major rivers to swell, forcing the
evacuation of more than 150,000 people.

With these new locations, Xylems pumps
and dewatering expertise will be able to
serve customer demand for temporary
and long-term rental solutions, as well
as emergency response to flooding and
weather-related catastrophes.
xylem.com
Water Groups
Recognize 61 Utilities for
Exceptional Performance
WASHINGTON A partnership of water

sector organizations announced the
recipients of the inaugural Utility of
the Future (UOTF) Today Recognition
Program. The program celebrates the
progress and exceptional performance of
wastewater utilities while supporting the
widespread adoption of the innovative
UOTF business model.
The partnership includes the National
Association of Clean Water Agencies
(NACWA), the Water Environment
Federation (WEF), the Water Environment
& Reuse Foundation (WE&RF) and the
WateReuse Association. The selection
process for the recipients received input
from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
Sixty-one public and private utilities
from across the U.S., Canada and
Denmark were selected from a number
of first-year entries by a peer committee
of utility leaders. The recipients were
recognized and honored during a Sept.
27 ceremony held in conjunction with
WEFTEC 2016 in New Orleans. The
recipients received a display flag and a
special certificate to further identify and
promote their outstanding achievement
as a Utility of the Future Today
organization. For the list of recipients,
visit pumpsandsystems.com/wef_uotf.
wefnet.org/utilityrecognition
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10
PUMPING PRESCRIPTIONS
Troubleshooting & repair challenges
By Lev Nelik, Ph.D., P.E.

Pumping Machinery LLC, P&S Editorial Advisory Board
How Far Off Is Your Motor Power Rough-Sizing?
(gpm) and head in feet (instead of

differential pressure). The k value
is equal to 3,960 for BHP to be
measured in horsepower (hp) units.
To get an initial feel for the
motor power and size, the designer
may make a rough estimate of
efficiency. This can vary greatly
depending on the pump type, size
and other factors, but an efficiency
of 50 percent can be used as a
starting point. For example, 3,000
gpm pumped against 200 feet of
head would require a 300-hp pump
(see Equation 2).
At a later stage, in the design
process, this number can be refined
based on the more specific curves
from the original equipment
manufacturer (OEM). From there,
the designers can compare multiple
bids and make a final selection.
At the initial stage, a rough
number (see Equation 2) could
suffice if, for example, the
designer completes a rough
budgetary assessment that shows
a certain option is too costly.
Often, this approach
would be effective,
Figure 1. Typical pump performance curve
(Graphics courtesy of the author)
as demonstrated by
any typical pump
performance curve.
Figure 1 shows that
efficiency remains
relatively constant
within a wide
flow range.
OEMs typically
do not show pump
operation at flows
significantly beyond
the best efficiency
he objective of this months

column is to show end
users how to hydraulically
evaluate their pump systems and
determine the power required for
the drivers to move the desired
flow through the piping/process.
A process designer usually begins
a project by determining how much
flow must be pumped from point
A to point B. The details of the
piping, required pumps, coolers,
fi lters and instrumentation are
determined based on the flow.
For example, once the piping is
outlined and the system begins to
take shape on paper, the designer
can calculate pressures at various
points within the system. These
pressures will be affected by
piping length and diameter, plus
restrictions such as bends, turns
and devices along the flow path.
Once the flow-pressure field is
determined, the pump power can
be calculated using Equation 1.
In U.S. units, flow is typically
measured in gallons per minute
BHP =
(Flow x Pressure)
(k x Efficiency)
Equation 1
BHP =
(3,000 x 200)
(3,960 x 0.50)
= ~300 hp
Equation 2
point (BEP), even though the

pump could still operate if its
curve were extended beyond the
maximum flow shown (typically
not much beyond 120 percent of
the BEP). Pumps typically do not
run at the extremes of a curve, but
occasionally they do. If the pump
is required to operate at flows way
past the BEP, a larger pump would
be selected, and the operation of a
smaller pump at high flow would
remain a moot point.
Occasionally, however, this
becomes a real issue. An example
is a pump required to operate for
at least a few minutes in the event
of a ruptured discharge pump
so operators have time to take
the pump offl ine safely. Nuclear
power plant cooling water pumps,
for example, must maintain such
Table 1. The curve from Figure 2 digitized at 100 percent
rpm (100 percent efficiency is simply a reflection of the
BEP conditions of 100 percent flow, head and power)
BHP
eff
128
50
50
50
120
75
75
60
100
100
100
100
100
150
50
100
100
75
180
89
89
200
-30
78
78
-60
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Figure 2. An example of a Knapp diagram: The red line shows the head-flow (left)
relationship at 100 percent rpm and the torque-flow (right) relationship for a
1,800-Ns pump.
operation to allow for a slow plant

shutdown. Motor trip caused by
excessive motor power at high
flows can cause problems.
In such rare cases, a better
approximation is required.
Pump behavior in such unusual
conditions can be accurately
predicted using Knapp diagrams,
which are based on testing in
the mid-1930s at the California
Institute of Technology and
published at The American Society
of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Transactions in November 1937.
These diagrams show pump
operation in four quadrants
(positive and negative flows, at
forward and reverse speeds) for
Figure 3. Pump performance curve into the extended flow range
several sample specific speed (Ns)

pump designs. These rarely used
diagrams are actually very useful
for these considerations. Figure
2 shows an example of a Knapp
diagram for positive rotation
(negative revolutions per minute
[rpm] portion omitted for brevity).
The head drops with flow,
crossing the flow line (zero head),
and continues to drop further
(negative head). The torque
continually rises (and so would
power at a constant speed), similar
to the trend in Figure 1, reaching
its maximum around 150 percent
BEP flow before beginning to
decrease. Table 1 shows points
on the head-flow curve and
torque-flow curve. We can then

plot the data in Figure 3.
As you can see, a relatively
constant efficiency can be assumed
for an estimated calculation within
the flow range of approximately
50 to 150 percent. Beyond that,
efficiency changes dramatically. In
fact, at about 180 percent flow (for
this Ns example), efficiency hits
zeroeven negative.
As a side note, at zero efficiency,
the pump is still pumping, but
power is turned into heat. Once
head drops below zero, power
is transmitted from the fluid
hydraulically to the motor, and
the motor becomes a turbine. It
takes power from the net, which
turns to heat, but the fluid also
transmits a component of power to
the fluid, heating it. Some power is
taken from the total driver power
to be used nonproductively. The
productive part is for flow and
pressure. At negative head, fluid
receives more heat than the motor
delivers to it, with extra heat
produced as the pump operates in a
highly inefficient turbining mode.
We cannot assume an
approximate 50 percent efficiency
for a preliminary motor sizing. A
Knapp diagram can aid in a more
accurate prediction.
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.
12
PUMP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT

A better understanding of complete system operation
By Ray Hardee
Engineered Software Inc.
Upgrades Coming to Pump

System Improvement
or the last two years I have

had the pleasure of writing
Pump System Improvement
columns for Pumps & Systems
magazine. Each column has
centered on a typical problem
occurring within an operating
piping system. The articles
started out by providing a system
introduction, the suspected
difficulty, the troubleshooting
conducted to determine the
problem and the recommended
system improvements.
For the majority of my career,
I have been involved with
explaining how the various parts
of a fluid piping system work
together. I have found the best
approach is to stick with the basics
of how the energy is added to the
system and how the system uses
that energy.
This led to developing a piping
system model, which provides a
clear picture of system operation
by showing the interaction of the
various items found in a working
piping system.
A couple of years ago, I had
the opportunity to visit a fullmotion fl ight simulator at Boeing.
Commercial airline pilots spend an
action-packed week in a simulator
every six months to practice
emergency procedures for the
planes they fly.
Using a simulator to practice
these challenging procedures does
not put the physical airplane or
passengers in jeopardy. The fl ight
simulator utilizes a user interface
similar to the cockpit, which is
connected to a computer program

that has the airplanes fl ight
characteristics and accurately
reflects the operation of the
physical aircraft.
I then started thinking about
developing a piping system
simulator program for use in
designing new systems to gain a
better understanding of how an
existing system operates and to
look for ways to reduce energy and
maintenance costs.
New Direction
Going forward, my Pump System
Improvement columns will focus
on the equipment found in the
system along with the interactions
of the various items. Once the
model is built and has been tested,
the calculated results of the piping
system model will accurately
represent the observations of the
physical piping system.
With an accurate model of the
piping system, we can use the
Pump System Improvement columns will continue

to cover the engineering principles, equipment
physical properties and equipment needed to
build a piping system model. In each column, we
will cover tricks and tips that readers can use in
everyday operations in their piping systems.
With this computer program,

users can build a piping system
model using a drawing interface
similar to a piping drawing
complete with available plant
design data. Once the model is
built, the piping system simulator
shows how the items in the total
system work together. Using a
piping system model with the
simulator allows users to see how
the system should operate under
any proposed changes without
affecting the operation of the
simulation to see how a physical

piping system should operate
without affecting the operation of
the physical system. For example,
changing the flow rate through
the piping system model will
demonstrate the effects on the
The piping system model can
offer other insights as well.
The piping system model is
built on design data along with
manufacturers supplied test data
when the equipment is new. Any
difference between the validated
13
piping system model and the

current operation of the physical
piping system will be caused by
wear and tear on the equipment
in the operating system. The only
other possible reason for the
difference is if the engineering
principles used to build the model
no longer pertain to the physical
piping system.
When developing the piping
system model, it is important
to remember that all the
information is based on available
design specifications. Once the
data for the model is available,
calculations can be performed
using a hand calculator, a
computer spreadsheet or piping
system simulation program.
columns will continue to cover the
engineering principles, equipment

physical properties and equipment
needed to build a piping system
model. In each column, we will
cover tricks and tips that readers
can use in everyday operations in
their piping systems.
In recent months, supplemental
information has been posted
directly to the Pumps & Systems
website in the form of onlineexclusive articles to further
explain various topics.
articles will continue to be
available on pumpsandsystems.
com for use as references for
future articles or for review
at a later date. Pump System
Improvement subjects will be
adjusted to better meet readers
needs based on reader suggestions
for new topics and feedback.

Readers can continue to reach me
with their comments, questions
and suggestions by email at
ray.hardee@eng-software.com.
As always, I am looking forward
to working with the editorial
staff members at Pumps & Systems.
They are dedicated to provide their
readers with timely information
needed to operate and maintain
fluid piping systems.
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
internationally. He may be reached
at ray.hardee@eng-software.com.
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14

Simple solutions for end users
By Jim Elsey
Summit Pump Inc.
Pump Ninja Quiz Explained &

More Questions to Test Your Knowledge
pump curves with your system

curve to estimate where your pump
will operate.
In the real world, doubling the
speed on an existing and installed
pump would produce some serious
issues. The motor would need to
be replaced by one capable of at
least eight times the previous
horsepower, which would require
a bigger baseplate and potentially
a whole new foundation. The
electrical power lines would be
too small to handle the new load,
and the conduit would need to be
upsized. In addition, the motor
starter and controller would
have to be replaced/upsized
(see Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers [IEEE] and
National Electrical Manufacturers
Association [NEMA] codes).
The fluid friction increases with
the square of the flow rate (DarcyWeisbach/Colebrook formulas), so
the required system head would
Doubling Pump Speed
increase dramatically.
Question No. 2 referenced an
See Equations 1 and 2 for
example of doubling the pump
examples that complement
speed to examine a fundamental
the affinity laws. Equation 1
knowledge of the affinity laws,
demonstrates that the system
but I did not add the caveat to
friction curve varies as the
essentially ignore the system
capacity ratio squared, while
pipe friction for this question.
Equation 2 shows that the
My thinking was that the next
system friction loss is inversely
question on pipe size changes
proportional to the pipe diameter
would make the point clear. A
ratio to the fifth power.
better way to state this would be
As an example using Equation
a quote from William McNally:
1, assume the initial flow was 200
The affinity laws predict pump
performance changes, not changes gallons per minute (gpm) through
in pump/system interactions. Youll a pipe system and the resultant
have to plot your before and after friction loss is 18 feet. Increasing
y July 2016 article
(Are You a Pump
Ninja?) was in the
format of a quiz. The quiz was very
popular with readers, so I have
been asked to follow up with a few
more questions. Before I present
a new series of questions, I have
some comments regarding the July
issues quiz.
For the record, I was not the
one who picked the operative
title word of ninja. Apologies
to the editors, but I took a lot of
ribbing from several of my fellow
pump engineers. (Editors note:
We are really glad to hear about the
great response!)
Many of you wrote to me for
explanations, comments and
critique, and for that interest I
sincerely thank you. The following
discussion provides clarification on
a few of the July quiz questions.
hf2 = hf1 {Q2 Q1}2
Equation 1
Where:
hf
= the system head loss due to friction
Q
= flow
Subscript 1 = the initial quantity
Subscript 2 = the new quantity
hf2 = hf1 {D1 D2}5
Equation 2
Where:
hf
= the system head loss due to friction
D
= diameter of the pipe in inches
Subscript 1 = the initial quantity
Subscript 2 = the new quantity
the flow to 350 gpm will result in a
new friction value of 55 feet.
As an example using Equation 2,
assume a system with 4-inch pipe
can handle a flow rate of 500 gpm.
The friction was calculated and
checked empirically to be 20 feet of
friction loss. If the system pipe size
is reduced to 3-inch pipe, the new
friction loss would be 84 feet.
Suction Lift
Question No. 7 on a theoretical
suction lift calculated at sea
level while pumping water at a
temperature of 70 F also elicited
discussion. The questions wording
implied that the reader could
simply ignore the real-world losses
of friction, recirculation, shock
losses and possible air ingress
leakage. Yes, the theoretical lift
would be 33.95 feet depending on
barometric pressure (33.95 feet
15
was the correct answer for the

question), but in the real world, on
an average installation, you will be
lucky to get 25 feet of lift.
Discharge Valve Position

Regarding question No. 23,
when starting a centrifugal
pump, the discharge valve can
be in the closed position. Some
procedures require this, and
with smaller pumps, it is not
overly difficult to open the valve
after the pump is started. With
larger pumps, it may be difficult
or impossible to open the valve
because of the high differential
pressure across the valve.
If there are pumps in parallel
and/or there is pressure from other
sources on one side of the isolation
valve, the differential pressure
has to be reduced or equalized to
facilitate opening the valve. Some
designers incorporate a small
bypass valve to initially balance the
pressure so the main valve can be
opened easily. The correct answer
was d. It depends on the specific
speed, the system design and the
operating procedures.
No matter how you start the
pump, you must minimize the time
that the pump operates at zero or
low flow.
More Questions to Test

Your Knowledge
Select the answer that is
most correct.
1 Given a specific fluid to

be pumped, at what viscosity
range should you begin to
apply viscous corrections to the
hydraulic performance for a
centrifugal pump?
A) 5 to 15 centipoise
B) Above 300 centipoise
C) Above 600 centipoise
D) Centrifugal pumps do not

require viscosity corrections.
2 When selecting the proper

pump for a new installation,
imagine that the suction pressure
on your new proposed single-stage
pump is more than 250 pounds per
square inch gauge (psig). You do
not need to waste precious time
and effort to calculate the net
positive suction head available
(NPSHA) because the pressure is
so high.
A) True
B) False
3 You are going to install a

new self-priming pump where
the maximum suction lift at the
worst conditions would be 16 feet.
You do not need to calculate the
NPSHA because the fluid exhibits
Newtonion properties and is at
88 F.
A) True
B) False
4 You are going to install a new

self-priming pump where the
suction lift at the worst conditions
would be 16 feet. You do not need
to calculate submergence because
the suction pipe size is 6 inches
and the flow is only 900 gpm.
A) True
B) False
5 You were informed by a trusted

co-worker that all new industrial
pumps come from the factory
ready to operate. Which of the
following pre-startup/installation
requirements can you ignore?
A) Adding oil to the bearing
housing
B) Driver to pump alignment
C) Mechanical seal settings
D) Impeller to casing clearances

(assume an American
National Standards Institute
[ANSI] pump)
E) Reading the instruction book
F) None of the above
G) Both A and C
6 Some single-stage pumps have

small vanes on the back side of the
impeller. These pump-out vanes
(POVs) serve what main purpose?
A) Increase the pump efficiency
B) Increase the stuffing box/seal
chamber pressure
C) Reduce the impeller shock
losses by correcting the
incidence angle to zero
D) Reduce the unbalanced
axial forces (hydraulic) on
the impeller
E) Widen the specific speed
range of the impeller
7 The net positive suction head

required (NPSHR) for a given pump
will vary with viscosity.
A) True. The NPSHR will increase
with an increase in viscosity.
B) True. The NPSHR will decrease
with an increase in viscosity.
C) False. NPSHR does not vary with
viscosity changes.
8 The pump industry

typically ignores velocity head (HV)
when calculating the NPSHA for a
given system.
A) True. Typically the value is
very small if the system is
designed properly.
B) True. If we were to incorporate
the factor into the measurement
equation, the value would be
positive.
C) If calculating NPSHA in lieu
of measuring based on the
static conditions, you ignore HV
16
but include the friction

(entrance) losses.
D) If measuring NPSHA with
gauges, then you correct for and
add HV.
E) All the above are false.
F) A, B, C and D are correct.
9 The limit for a centrifugal

pump impeller tip speed on slurry
applications ...
A) is not important, and no limits
are incurred as long as the head
per stage is less than 100 feet.
B) is 80 to 85 feet per second with
elastomer-coated impellers.
C) is 110 to 115 feet per second for
a medium slurry.
D) is 120 to 130 feet per second for
dirty water.
E) only depends on the chrome
content of the white iron.
F) B, C, and D are correct.
10 Many pump manufacturers

will/must derate the normal shaft
horsepower and torque limits
under what conditions?
A) The driver is an internal
combustion engine, which
produces intermittent torque.
B) The pump is driven by a pulley
and sheave system without a
jackshaft.
C) If the shaft is sleeved
versus solid.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.
11 For a given size piping system,

adding a second identical pump in
parallel will
A) double the flow.
B) double the pressure (head).
C) increase the flow rate to a
point determined by the
system curve.
D) none of the above.
adding a second identical pump in

series will
hardness of the rings is

greater than 430.
E) none of the above.
F) can be explained by C and D.
A) double the head (pressure).

B) double the flow.
C) increase the discharge
pressure (head) to a point
determined by the system
curve.
D) none of the above.
15 A conventional-design
centrifugal pump can handle some
air entrainment in the pumped
fluid and continue to operate
without deleterious effects.
12 For a given size piping system,
13 A simple definition of classic

cavitation is the formation and
subsequent collapse of bubbles
in the fluid stream. The potential
for pump impeller damage that
consequently occurs is caused by
which of the following factors?
A) the formation of the bubbles
B) the Newtonion properties of
the fluid
C) the collapse of the bubbles at
the speed of sound
D) the collapse of the bubbles at a
rate of up to 300 per second
E) the collapse of the bubbles with
exerted pressures of 10,000
psig at a micro-localized scale
(0.0001 inches)
F) none of the above
G) C, D and E apply
14 On pumps with metal wear

rings (renewable), should there be
a difference in material hardness
of the two rings? (Assume the
rotating and stationary rings with
the hardness measured on the
Brinell scale.)
Finish the following sentence:
The difference in hardness
A) is not a relevant factor.
B) should be at least a few points
on the hardness scale to be
acceptable.
C) should be a difference of at
least 50 Brinell.
D) is less important if the Brinell
A) This is true up to a maximum of

27.6 percent air entrainment.
B) False. Zero air entrainment is
the maximum. It is a pump, not
a compressor.
C) This is true up to 6 percent air
entrainment with some losses
on both head and flow.
D) This is true up to 10 percent air
entrainment if the clearances
are opened (increased).
E) C and D are correct.
References
(The) Pump Handbook, 4th edition, Paul
Cooper et al
The McNally Institute: William McNally
Answers at pumpsandsystems.
com/pump-quiz-answers
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.
17
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Trends & analysis for pumping professionals
By Mike Pemberton
Pumps & Systems Senior Technical Editor
Recruiting, Retaining & Developing a

World-Class Workforce
Editors Note: Mark Sullivan, director of marketing and education at the Hydraulic Institute/Pump Systems Matter Educational
Foundation, contributed to this article.
ontinuing education is a
cornerstone of maintaining
the integrity of the pump
industry. It ensures that workforce
members remain current on
industry issues and that they
work efficiently and effectively.
Because required knowledge now
encompasses the entire pumping
system, those in the pump industry
need a broad range of skills and
in-depth understanding of new
methodologies and regulations.
A growing concern among pump
manufacturing sectors in the U.S.
is the need to maintain a dynamic
workforce. If young engineers
and other technical professionals
are not recruited, retained and
developed to replace retiring
workers, the U.S. could lose ground
to foreign manufacturers.
Burdened with tuition loans,
many college graduates seek
greener pastures in higher-tech
industries that often offer more
attractive starting salaries than
the pump industry.
Training programs in pump
systems optimization could
help attract and retain talent by
providing education that supports
long-term career growth. Through
these training programs, young
engineers can extend their
knowledge of pump technology and
gain skills essential for enhancing
the efficiency and reliability of
entire pumping systems.
A successful workforce
development program must
be uniquely suited to a
manufacturers mission and
internal operating environment.
In many cases, using external
training services from third-party
providers helps expand the scope
of workforce development and
increase customized training on
essential topics.
Education & Workforce

Development
Technology has reached an
exponential growth rate across
many fields such as artificial
intelligence and cognitive
learning in conjunction with the
emergence of wireless sensors,
predictive analytics and adaptive
control systems.
Many manufacturers also are
rapidly adopting 3-D printing and
adjacent technologies.
To keep pace with future
trends, pump and related
equipment manufacturers, parts
replicators and repair service
providers must develop a digital
strategy to align their business
models with these new realities.
Senior management teams that
do not quickly adapt risk their
businesses viability.
Educating both new and existing
employees at all organizational
levels is critical for making these
adaptations.
A national effort is necessary

for an entire industry, including
its manufacturers and essential
stakeholders, to make rapid
adjustments. In the U.S., the
Department of Energy (DOE)
and its Advanced Manufacturing
Office (AMO), is funding many
Innovation Institutes to develop
and transfer technology, as well
as educate the industry on underdevelopment technologies.
The ultimate goal is to
revolutionize American
manufacturing while reducing
industrys carbon footprint.
The following is a sampling of
some educational aims and tactics:
Use e-learning as a primary

educational vehicle. Courses
will be developed primarily
for universities, community
colleges, trade schools and
test beds (i.e. train-the-trainer
programs).
Incorporate pull educational
strategies, tactics and tools
rather than push (i.e. adult
learning with correlative
relevance to create fuller
understanding and enhanced
context).
Evaluate suppliers to
develop course content
while providing platforms to
disseminate training material
to students at the university or
workforce levels.
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
For example, the HI Pump

regulations. To address these
Develop a set of short courses
101 course provides an overview
areas, HI offers certificate courses
focused on energy-reduction
of centrifugal and positive
focused on understanding,
strategies for each plant
displacement pump technologies
managing and assessing pump
using existing DOE Energy
and discusses key engineering
systems for optimum operation
Efficiency and Renewable
concepts. HI offers instruction
and efficiency.
Energy (EERE) resources,
on operating pump systems
Through these programs, HI
such as Superior Energy
more efficiently and how a pump
is extending education beyond
Performance, and plant
systems optimization process
member companies to address
benchmarking.
identifies problematic areas for
engineering consulting firms,
Drive training vertically

energy savings improvement.
owner-operators, distributors,
through trade organization
Also available is the free online
young engineers and pump
members and non-member
PSMART software tool
trades that support
that helps with pump
energy-intensive
Training programs in
selection decisions by
industries.
calculating the friction
Drive training
pump systems optimization
loss and net positive
horizontally
could help attract and
suction head available
through National
for a particular pump.
Institute of
retain talent by providing
The software tool helps
Standards and
education that supports longusers understand the
Technology
interactions between
Manufacturing
term career growth.
the pump and hydraulic
Extension
system.
Partnerships.
HI also works to
Use DOE EERE

raise awareness among young
Industrial Assessment
users. Course content covers the
engineers and scientists of new
Centers (IAC) located in 24
latest methods and guidelines
opportunities related to the
universities to educate and
for effective application,
pump industry and its expanded
evaluate small- to mediumtesting, installation, operation,
applications through the national
enterprise energy programs.
maintenance, and overall
Capstone Design Program. The
optimization of pumps and
program engages universities,
Workforce development
pumping systems.
engineering students and
and education planning
HI will continue to develop a
corporate pump industry sponsors
across DOE-funded Innovation
suite of certificate courses that
in design projects and offers
Institutes will coordinate
provide fundamental knowledge
practical experience and insights
curricula, content and delivery
of pumps and their operation
into emerging technologies.
to ensure a consistent experience
as well as more advanced
HI also partners with academia
while avoiding duplication.
certifications that address pump
and pump end users on research
These initiatives provide a
efficiency, sustainability and new
programs focused on pumps and
tremendous opportunity for
government regulations.
systems. Through these studies,
the pump industry to effect the
graduate engineering students are
adaptive changes necessary in
Other Tools
introduced to pump applications
their respective organizations.
Developed with the pump
and challenges in different
workforce in mind, these
industrial systems.
Hydraulic Institute Programs workforce programs are designed
to supplement corporate training
The Hydraulic Institute (HI)
and individual enrichment. They
provides in-depth education
Mike Pemberton is senior
also work alongside HI pump
about emerging topics such as
technical editor for Pumps &
standards, guidebooks, webinars
pump system efficiency and
Systems. He may be reached at
and live classes on a variety of
sustainability as well as
mpembertmp@gmail.com.
topics and issues.
emerging governmental
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SPECIAL REPORT
Get Ready for New Federal

Pump Eciency Rules
Identifying inecient units is one thing, but xing them
can be time-consuming and expensive.
BY GARY WAMSLEY
JOGAR ENERGY SERVICES
Figure 1. Examples of pump performance curves showing

efficiency (Graphics courtesy of the author)
he U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) earlier this

year published a request to industry for assistance
in developing new efficiency standards for pump
systems. The federal notice (81 FR 5658) will lead
to new federal regulations aimed at improving reliability
and further reducing energy consumption nationwide in
pumps, including circulator pumps.
Similar to the recent U.S. Environmental Protection
Agencys rule for boiler maximum achievable control
technology (MACT), known as 40 CFR Part 63, this new
program is a major challenge to the pump industry.
From an energy perspective, pump systems account
for nearly 30 percent of power consumption in large
industry. Pumps are the second-most utilized mechanism
in American industry, next to electric motors. Life-cycle
cost data for most pump systems indicates that energy
usage accounts for 75 percent. The DOE has estimated
that pump system energy usage accounts for more than
$80 billion annually. Moreover, the average overall
efficiency of many pump systems is about 50 percent.
More than $10 billion per year of electrical power savings
should be easily achieved in the U.S. with the new federal
regulations. Power costs continue to rise, while thermal
energy costs are expected to stabilize for several years
with oil prices at or below $50 per barrel.
Historical Perspective
After nearly 45 years of working as a plant engineer
and energy consultant in industrial manufacturing, I
have experienced thousands of pump system anomalies,
repairs and replacements. Many of those units had been
in service for 30 or 40 years. Robust centrifugal pumps

(and their induction motors) will keep runningand in
the worst operating conditions.
Municipal water pumps and process water system
pumps in commercial and industrial facilities were
high-quality, state-of-the-art installations in the 1950s
through the 80s. The large number of pumps that I
recall involving refitting casing and impeller wear rings,
packing, and bearings would be shocking to many
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IMPROVING PUMP SYSTEMS

Follow these tips when considering efficiency
improvements for pump systems:
Test all large pumps to determine their present
efficiency point (perhaps 40 horsepower and larger).
Evaluate all units that frequently operate below 65
percent.
Plan to operate them at their best efficiency point, or
within 10 percent of it.
Use mechanical seals for environmental or energy
improvement.
Review all throttling pump applications for change.
Consider VSDs or trimming impellers where
appropriate.
Test for vibration and alignment conditions.
Identify units with a frequent repair history.
Check for cavitation and overload conditions.
Investigate the motor drivesthey may be
inefficient, too.
Review process system flow and pressure conditions.
Consider parallel and series pump operating systems.
Automate so a standby unit can come on when
needed.
younger engineers. The equipment was designed to be robust,

reparable and generally spared to ensure process reliability.
Energy was cheap. Efficiency was a low priority.
Today, however, many of those mature industrial and
commercial facilities have closed. Most of those experienced
teams of hydraulic-systems maintenance craftsmen and
engineers have been downsized or retired. New installations
are often not as robust, and many facilities generally are not
as well-staffed as in the past. There are not enough utilities
personnel to conduct routine preventive maintenance
activities, let alone conduct a site-wide efficiency assessment
of their pump systemsprobably what the new DOE program
rules will require.
The new rules will assuredly focus primarily on system
energy efficiency, but they not necessarily be in tune with
process operational reliability. Much technical review may be
required in order to comply.
Many newer pump installations have electronic diagnostic
devices installed to monitor operating data such as pressure
and temperature, flow rate and speed, motor amps, vibration,
and even seal leakage. Alarm set points can alert staff of an
anomaly. However, alarms do not readily alleviate an issue,
nor do they identify system inefficiency directly. Some human

response is usually required to resolve the problem.
Pump Efficiency
The first (and obvious) requirement for affected facilities will
be to develop (or update) their list of pumps. The old 80-20
rule should be usedyes, 20 percent of your pump systems
will be using 80 percent of the energy. Prioritize those units
that have a frequent repair history or that operate over a wide
range of process conditions.
Some pumps may have good efficiency, yet many may
surprise you, especially those with changing load conditions
or that have new variable speed drives (VSDs). Be careful:
VSDs can produce better efficiency and reduce costs, but
make sure that your support staff has expertise in electronics
and controls.
Not many VSDs will last 30 to 40 years like those
induction-motor-driven pumps of yesteryear. In fact, VSDs
have life expectancies similar to direct expansion (DX)
air-conditioning systems10 to 12 years at bestnot to
mention process downtime from harmonics, overheating,
control device failure, etc.
Pump performance curves and system operating data will
be required to conduct a technical assessment (see Figure 1).
Here are some typical systems to consider:
Site Domestic and Process Water Systems: Most larger
facilities will have dozens, if not hundreds, of water pumps
that operate continuously and intermittently. Also, there are
process pump systems in nearly all facilities that produce
hydrocarbon-based products, pharmaceuticals, foods and
medical supplies.
Many industries that identify with the climate-change
and green movements associated with conserving natural
resources have developed water use reduction levels as a key
performance indicator.
Heavy industry such as auto, chemical, pulp and paper,
rubber, and steel have a great number of pumping systems in
their facilities.
Downsizing engineering and maintenance crews in mature
facilities has resulted in less effort on pumping system
efficiency improvements. The system schematic in Figure 2
shows an overall plant water system for a typical industrial
facility. Every process indicated includes circulating pumps of
various types, sizes and vintage.
Centrifugal Air-Conditioning Systems: For larger facilities,
centralized centrifugal chiller units are often used for airconditioning (see Figure 3). Universities, hospitals and larger
office complexes may also have centrifugal systems.
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Figure 2. (Left) Schematic showing an overall plant water system for a typical industrial facility. Figure 3. (Right) Schematic of a centrifugal
heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system
Generally, this equipment is more

robust and has longer life expectancy
than packaged DX systems. Also, these
systems use many pumps. Closed
chilled water loops provide cooling to
the air handlers. Open condenser water
loops dump the heat to the outdoors.
These water systems may require
booster pumps or secondary pump
loops. The load varies significantly
from summer to winter and day
to night. Pumps can vary in size,
number and speed to accommodate
the changing load; however, system
efficiency (pumping power) may be a
low priority as compared with effective
control of the ambient conditions.
It is important to start making
preliminary plans for these new
government regulations. Attending

a pump systems seminar may help
prepare for necessary changes.
Identifying the inefficient units is
one thing, but fi xing them can be

time-consuming, frustrating and
expensive, especially for thinly
staffed operations.
Gary Wamsley is president of JoGar

Energy Services, a Florida-based
consulting firm that specializes in on-site
energy assessments and utility system
reviews. Wamsley is professional engineer
with more than 40 years of management,
technical staffing and plant operational
experience in large and small facilities for
the tire and rubber, aerospace, and pulp
and paper industries. He may be reached
at 678-977-1508 or jogarenergy.com.
CONNECTING
THE INDUSTRY
W
elcome to our annual Corporate Capabilities issue. In the following pages,

58 businesses from the pumps and related equipment industries share their
companies stories. In these proles, youll learn about their histories, their specialties
and the services they provide. Were proud to present this years edition, as Pumps &
Systems continues in its role connecting the pumps and rotating equipment industries.
CORPORATE
CAPABILITIES
2016
AIGI Environmental Incorporated . . . . . . . . . 52

Albin Pump USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
ALL-TEST Pro LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
ARI Valve Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
AutomationDirect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Badger Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Baldor Electric Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
BBA Pumps Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
BJM Pumps LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Blue-White Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Crane Pumps & Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Dickow Pump Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Discflo Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
DP Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Dynamatic/Drive Source
International Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
EKATO GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Electro Static Technology/AEGIS. . . . . . . . . . .60
EnviroPump and Seal Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Flowrox Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
FLSmidth Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
GE Power Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Grundfos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Heinrichs USA LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
HIDRACAR S.A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Hidrostal Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Hoosier Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Hydro Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
JWC Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
KSB in the USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
KTR Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Load Controls Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Magnatex Pumps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Met-Pro Global Pump Solutions . . . . . . . . . . .38
Milton Roy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Nidec Motor Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
NORD Gear Corporation, Member of the
NORD Drivesystems Group. . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Pulsafeeder Engineered Products . . . . . . . . . .83
PumpWorks 610 &
PumpWorks Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Rotating Equipment Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Schenck Trebel Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
See Water Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
SEPCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Sims ImpellerStore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Sims Pump Valve Company Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Singer Valve Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
SKF Solution Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Skinner Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Smith & Loveless Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Summit Pump Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company. . . . . .46
Titan Flow Control Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Titan Manufacturing Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Wanner Engineering Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group . . .73
Westerberg & Associates Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
WorldWide Electric Corporation . . . . . . . . . . .48
Yaskawa America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Zoeller Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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Rotating Equipment Repair

customers on both scheduled and
emergency work in the field.
In 2014, the companys workforce
dedicated itself to expanding
its capabilities in an effort to
receive NQA-1, NPT and NR
Certificationscertifications
necessary to perform nuclear safetyrelated repairs and fabrications
for nuclear customers. RERs strict
compliance to the highest standards
for safety and quality in the
stablished in 1982, Rotating
performed both in the shop and the industry has allowed RER to become
Equipment Repair (RER) was
field. Nuclear safety-related
the only company in the state of
founded by Kurt Weis, a mechanical repairs and fabrications are
Wisconsin to hold this certification.
engineer, and two other Allis
performed in accordance with
In May 2016, RER completed a
Chalmers Custom Pump Division
American Society of Mechanical
44,000-square-foot addition to the
employees. RER has worked
Engineers (ASME) NQA-1 and 10
existing facility, increasing work
vigorously to establish itself with
CFR 50 Appendix B, as well as other space to 82,000 square feet under
a reputation for providing safe,
referenced and recognized quality
one roof, enabling the company to
prompt and cost-effective pump
program standards. RER is proud to build a world-class Test Loop. The
repair services for the power
employ a full-time quality manager
state-of-the-art Test Loop meets
generation, pulp and paper, and
on staff to oversee all quality-related the demands of critical rotating
petrochemical industries both in the issues. The quality manager oversees equipment. Capacities include
U.S. and internationally.
qualified suppliers, procurement
flow up to 135,000 gallons per
Specializing in high-pressure,
controls, employee orientation and
minute (gpm), pressure up to 150
multistage boiler feed pumps,
training, ASME welding controls,
pounds per square inch (psi) and
RER provides its customers highand calibration controls.
power up to 2,500 horsepower
quality engineering services, repairs
To meet customer emergency
(hp). Services offered include
and parts for centrifugal pumps
response requests, RER created a
multi-point performance testing
through the utilization of highly
state-of-the-art tool crib. Created
per American National Standards
skilled professionals, cuttingfor efficiency, these two 20-foot
Institute (ANSI)/Hydraulic Institute
edge technology and proven work
tool containers are fully equipped
(HI) 14.6, net positive suction
methodologies. In addition to its
with all the precision instruments,
head required (NPSHR) testing,
full-service facility, the company
hydraulic equipment and portable
endurance testing, and efficiency
offers a complete range of on-site
machining equipment necessary to
testing using calibrated torque
engineering support and services.
perform large turnkey projects. RER transducers, all testing performed
RER employs a team of 10
has eight field service personnel on
under 10 CFR 50 Appendix B QA
mechanical engineers on staff.
staff readily available to support
Program, variable speed testing,
This team of engineers leads all
witnessed test (on-site and remote),
on-site repairs, while supporting
as well as custom performance
the customer with both design/
testing to customer specifications.
material changes and upgrades to
improve reliability and equipment
performance. The team at RER
implements controls designed to
Rotating Equipment Repair
262-820-2525
ensure quality and compliance of
rerpump.com
all pump repairs and fabrications
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CONNECTING THE INDUSTRY
CORPORATE CAPABILITIES
Hydro Inc.
H
ydros global network of pump

aftermarket service centers
provides engineering solutions and
value-added services to improve
pump reliability, extend pump life
and reduce overall life-cycle costs.
Being Independent Makes

All the Difference
Hydro works hand-in-hand with
pump users to optimize the
performance and reliability of their
pumping systems by evaluating
and understanding root causes of
pump degradation or failure and
by providing unbiased engineering
analysis, quality workmanship,
performance testing and responsive
field service for improved plant
operation.
Hydro has become one of the
largest independent pump rebuilders
in the world through a consistent
commitment to quality and
reliability, since 1969. Because Hydro
is independent, it 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
Engineered pump repairs
and upgrades
Engineering
Parts solutions
Critical pump testing
Pump system optimization
Emergency response
Reliability services
Field service
Pump training
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,
reliability improvements and
engineering upgrades.
Its engineering capabilities include:
Reverse engineering
Computational fluid dynamics
Finite element analysis
Rotor dynamic analysis
Stress analysis
Root cause analysis
Engineering studies
By understanding the unique
characteristics of each pumps
application and applying hydraulic,
mechanical and materials
knowledge, Hydros engineers make
recommendations for restoring pumps
to achieve optimal performance and
longer life.
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
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quality 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 startup
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 on-site
projects and emergencies.
Hydro Inc.
312-738-3000
hydroinc.com
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AutomationDirect
A
utomationDirect takes
the best ideas from the
consumer world to serve the
industrial market.
As a direct seller of industrial
automation products for more
than 20 years, AutomationDirect
is a leader in the industry that
offers many customer services
not typical with traditional
distributors. The company
created a print catalog, and later
an online store, that provides
complete product information
and pricing so customers can
make informed decisions on their
automation purchases quickly and
independently.
AutomationDirects products
are practical, easy to use and
offer a low cost of ownership. The
company offers quality products
at prices up to 50 percent lower
than those of more traditional
distributors. Most of their
products programming software is
free, requiring no initial or upgrade

costs and no software maintenance
contracts. Product offerings
include programmable logic
controllers (PLCs), programmable
automation controllers (PACs),
alternating-current (AC) drives/
motors, operator interface panels/
human machine interface (HMI),
power supplies, direct-current (DC)
motors, sensors, push buttons,
Association (NEMA) enclosures,
pneumatic supplies and more.
Award-Winning Services
Satisfy Customers
AutomationDirect has always
maintained a huge inventory,
allowing them to ship 99.7 percent
of orders complete the same day.
They were among the first to
offer free two-day shipping,
available for any order over $49.
Shipment confirmations and any
backorder status and estimated
delivery information are

communicated electronically to
keep you informed.
Their online store is one of the
most exhaustive in the industry
all technical documentation can
be downloaded free of charge, as
well as software and firmware
updates. Hundreds of instructional
videos are available for viewing
without registration.
Online access to your account
allows viewing and changing
account information, viewing order
history and making payments.
Customers can also obtain return
authorizations online for quick and
easy product returns or exchanges.
AutomationDirects phone
technical support staff has
garnered top honors in service
from industry magazine readers
15 years in a row. And with tens of
thousands of active customers,
the companys online technical
forum taps into that knowledge
base by encouraging peers to help
each other with applications and
other questions.
Other online help includes
frequently asked questions,
application examples and product
selection guides.
They Guarantee It
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to be pleased with every order.
That is why they offer a 30-day
money-back guarantee on almost
every product they sell, including
software (see Terms and Conditions
for certain exclusions).
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Baldor Electric Company

B
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. Founded in
1920 in St. Louis, Missouri, Baldor
has a long, rich history dating back
to 1878. Th rough the evolution of
its products and its company, Baldor
has been focused on the customer for
more than 136 years.
Mounted
Bearings,
Enclosed Gearing
& Mechanical Power
Transmission Components
Baldor is a leading producer of

mechanical power transmission
products, including Baldor-Dodge
engineered mounted bearings,
Industrial Electrical Motors
enclosed gear products and power
Baldor offers a broad range of
transmission components, including
industrial AC and DC electric motors
couplings, sheaves, bushings and
to value-minded customers. Baldorpulleys. These reliable and durable
Reliance motors range from 1/50th
mechanical products, many of which
through 15,000 horsepower, and
have become the industry standard,
the company sells and supports the
are designed to perform successfully
entire line of ABB IEC motors and
medium-voltage motors up to 100,000 in the most rugged environments,
with the lowest total cost of
horsepower. When combined with
ABB drives, customers can now create ownership over the lifetime of
packaged solutions of Baldor-Reliance the product.
and ABB industrial motors and drives
for most industrial applications.
Exceeding Industry Demands
Baldors Super-E motors are
Baldor understands that to keep
optimized for efficiency, ensuring
industry running, all products
the lowest operating costs for
electric motors, variable frequency
the customer. The company also
drives and mechanical power
offers broad lines of brake-motors,
transmission productsmust
explosion-proof, C-face, pump-motors perform reliably, at maximum
and gear-motors to provide solutions
efficiency, around the clock. Baldor
for any purpose or environment.
not only supplies these products
Baldor can offer custom motors to
but also works with customers to
meet specific requirements. Custom
improve plant reliability and achieve
motors are manufactured to the
sustainability goals in order for them
shortest lead times in the industry.
to remain competitive and profitable.
To do this, Baldors field support
personnel are supported by the Baldor
Industry Solutions team, which
consists of dedicated industry-specific
personnel to support the customers
application needs.
Baldor products are engineered
to exceed industry demands with
innovative designs, including

the following:
Baldor-Reliance stainless steel
motors and Baldor-Dodge stainless
steel gear reducers, which meet
IP69K for water ingress protection
Baldor-Reliance RPM XE motor
designed to achieve two to four
bands beyond National Electrical
Manufacturers Association
(NEMA) Premium efficiency in
pump and fan applications
Baldor-Dodge Raptor coupling
with a patented Winglock design
to increase surface area at critical
regions in the element, resulting
in longer life versus many
competitive designs
In 2011, Baldor Electric
Company was acquired by ABB Ltd.,
and they are now a proud member of
the ABB Group. Together, Baldor and
ABB can offer industrial solutions
to local and global customers more
effectively than any other single
industrial supplier.
Baldor Electric Company

479-646-4711
baldorleads@baldorleads.com
baldor.com
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GE Power Conversion
G
Es Power Conversion
business applies the science
and systems of power conversion
to help drive the electric
transformation of the worlds
energy infrastructure. Designing
and delivering advanced motor,
drive and control technologies
that evolve todays industrial
processes for a cleaner, more
productive future, the company
serves specialized sectors such as
energy, marine, industry and all
related services.
GE was here, manufacturing
machines for some of the very
first commercial and industrial
electrical applications ever. GE
continues to be here, delivering
innovative electrical and
mechanical power conversion
solutions around the world. GEs
machines efficiently operate in
challenging applications and severe
environments where reliability and
ease of maintenance are critical.
GE offers a full range
of products, from 1- to
100,000-horsepower machines,
for highly demanding industrial
applications around the world. The
Power Conversion business serves
industries such as marine, oil
and gas, petroleum and chemical,
power generation, mining and
metals, pulp and paper, water/
wastewater, cement, and general
material processing. GE can
design to any global standard and
certification due to the companys
extensive engineering and
manufacturing experience.
GE Focuses on
Vertical Pump Motors
During the summer of 2016,
GE began to introduce a
revolutionary series of vertical
pump motors engineered to

truly excel in severe inverterduty applications. New Ultra
Series low-voltage motors have
a unique set of key technical
features that help meet the
future challenges of less
downtime and ever-increasing
efficiency standards.
These motors are
innovations in component and
manufacturing standardization.
The Ultra Series totally enclosed
(TEFC) and weather-protected
(WPI) designs use many of the
same components such as fans,
couplings, end shields, bearings,
bearing caps, flanges and even
electrical designs. This enables GE
to deliver custom motors to users
faster than most manufacturers in
the industry.
GE pump motors are
manufactured standard with
a GEGARD2400 insulation
system. This system, comprised
of class H materials, exceeds
Association (NEMA) MG1-31
(which is 3.1 times the nameplate
voltage) for motors operating on
inverters. The combination of this
and our unique rotational trickletreat varnish process provides a
typical Corona Inception Voltage
(CIV) of 2,400 volts peak with
a rise time of 0.1 seconds. This
more than meets voltage spikes
commonly encountered in many
applications, which often disable
other motors.
Another common cause of motor
failure is shaft currents that build
up during normal operation.
These currents create voltage
spikes that reach thrust and
guide bearings causing them to
vibrate in operation. Over a short
period, this vibration (fluting) will

degrade bearings to the point of
failure. To divert shaft currents
from bearings and protect driven
equipment, GE includes standard
thrust bearing insulation for
motors 100 horsepower and up.
Industry-proven Aegis shaft
grounding rings are also optional
on all ratings.
In response to ever-demanding
performance requirements for
deep-well applications, GEs highthrust vertical pump motors have
20 percent-plus higher thrust and
extended performance over other
similar machines in the industry.
As a direct result, Ultra motors can
be air-cooled without any special
bearing configuration.
Working with GE
Has Never Been Easier
Simply search online using the
keywords GE Motors and GE
Motor Store to browse our catalog
of machines, find GE authorized
distributors in your area and
download useful engineering
data packs.
GE Power Conversion
844-437-2668
gepowerconversion.com/contact-us
gepowerconversion.com
gepowerconversion.com
/product-solutions/induction-motors/pump-motors
Introducing the ultimate

install-and-forget
pump motor.
Ultra Series Pump Motors

TM
Engineered to excel under challenging irrigation

and material processing environments.
Energy Efficient
Meets new 2016 DOE requirements for vertical
pump motor NEMA Premium efficiency levels.
XSD UltraTM
TEFC enclosures
WPI UltraTM
WPI enclosures
Reliable
Industry leading inverter-duty capabilities
exceeding NEMA MG1 Part 31 and patented
air cooling helps ensure consistent performance.
Durable
Robust cast iron construction with advanced
bearing system easily handles high thrust loads.
Industry-leading 3 and 5 year warranties.
Imagination at work.
Ultra is a registered trademark of General Electric

2016 General Electric Company
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Grundfos
S
ince 1945, Grundfos has

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 into 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
913-227-3400
ordersupport-GPU@grundfos.com
grundfos.us
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HIDRACAR S.A.
H
IDRACAR was founded in

1974 by its present manager,
Manuel Carcar Gimeno, a
technical engineer who had been
working for five years in the oleohydraulic sector for the company
Olaer (Mercier-Greer Group).
Though HIDRACAR started
as an importer of oleo-pneumatic
accumulators, very early on,
the company was already
manufacturing its own piston
and bladder accumulators and
pulsation dampers. Back then,
the company was set up on
business in commercial premises
in the city of Manresa (Barcelona).
In 1978, it also started the
manufacture of oleo-pneumatic
shock absorbers, and by 1980, the
company was also manufacturing
oleo-pneumatic tensioners and
hydrostatic dynamometers.
Those early products were still
fully made by using conventional
lathes, and designs were still made
manually on drawing boards. All
this limited both production and
efficiency a great deal.
After years of difficult
beginnings, HIDRACAR grew and
gathered enough resources to start
a new stage after moving, in 1981,
to its own industrial building in
Sant Vicen de Castellet, which
made possible the expansion of
the business.
HIDRACAR kept advancing,
improving its designs day by
day. In 1985, the company
was already manufacturing
oleo-hydraulic starters. The
purchase of two vulcanization
presses enabled HIDRACAR to
manufacture the bladders itself
(previously they were imported).
In 1988, the company started its
computerization, and in 1989,

it purchased its first welding
table. Step by step, HIDRACAR
was increasing its production
self-sufficiency.
At the same time, the company
successfully enlarged its industrial
site and started in 1990 building a
new industrial unit.
The 90s were a period of great
advance for the company. The
use of computers evolved from
mere administrative tasks to the
use of computer-aided design
(CAD) software for the design of
products. The pool of machinery
was increased and, in 1998,
HIDRACAR purchased its first
computer numerical control (CNC)
lathe. HIDRACAR started the
manufacture of new products such
as membrane-type and bellowstype accumulators. But, without
a doubt, the most significant
advancement was the beginning of
exports in 1993.
The first decade of the new
century provided years of
continuity in the modernization of
the company while the building of
the new industrial unit continued.
Both productivity and quality
were increased with the further
acquisition of vulcanization
presses and CNC machines, and
the purchase, in 2007, of a welding
robot with a double welding
lathe turntable. HIDRACARs
catalogue of products grew with
the introduction of the new oleopneumatic suspension cylinders.
The consolidation of its exports
placed HIDRACAR by the end
of the decade at the top rank of

the European manufacturers of
pulsation dampeners.
In 2009, the new industrial
unit was finished, and from then
on, both the equipment and the
activity of the company have been
split between both buildings. Since
then, HIDRACAR has carried on
with production improvement and
the acquisition of new machinery,
including a seventh vulcanization
press, a CNC vertical machining
center and the retrofitting of one of
the CNC lathes with a robotic arm.
HIDRACAR has always aimed
for the utmost in manufacturing
quality of its products. To achieve
this purpose, it has always been
a priority to equip its workshops
with the latest technology.
Currently, HIDRACARs pool of
machinery includes:
eight CNC lathes, five with
charging robot
one CNC milling borer
eight rubber vulcanizing presses
one welding table with robotic
arm for plasma and MAG
Following the continuous
improvements and company
growth, in January 2017
HIDRACAR will move to a new
2,500-square-meter building.
HIDRACAR S.A.
+34 938 330 252
hidracar@hidracar.com
hidracar.com
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A GOOD DESIGN?
HIDRACAR S.A.s pulsation dampeners are designed down to the smallest detail by our engineering team.
Anti-corrosion valve
that prevents the charging
valve to be attacked by the
corrosive fluid in case of
bellow breakage
Temperature fuse
security system that
releases the gas inside
the dampener in case of
external fire
P0
P2
Our PTFE bellows

dampener takes into
account the entire
volume for dampening
functions to more
compact, affordable
and lighter solutions
for you.
Our dampener only has

two parts in contact with
fluid the PTFE bellows
and the nozzle piece in
PTFE, PVDF,... to ensure
chemical compatibility in
your application.
P2
2 @ T Constant
P0
We specially designed the dampener to

prevent any deformation when pre-charged
gas pressure is applied.
If ANSI flanges are required, we can integrate

that into the dampener to provide you with
compact and stable equipment for your system.
You will discover our bladder and membrane

designs in the next ad. Or visit:
Designing and manufacturing dampeners since 1974
www.hidracar.com
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Met-Pro Global Pump Solutions

M
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 fiberglassepoxy 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 includes 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
Dean Pump developed

the first hot oil pump
for the growing process
industry almost 80
years ago.
Standardization (ISO).
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 hightemperature, 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, self-priming,
vertical, air-cooled, American
Petroleum Institute (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 corrosionresistant 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 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 companys 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.
800-392-7621
215-723-8155
info@mp-gps.com
mp-gps.com
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idec Motor Corporation (NMC)

is a leading manufacturer of
commercial, industrial and appliance
motors and controls. The NMC
product line features a full line of
high eciency U.S. MOTORS brand
motors, large and small, which serve
industrial, residential and commercial
markets in applications ranging from
water treatment, mining, oil and
gas, and power generation to pool
and spa motors, air conditioning
condensers, rooftop cooling towers,
and commercial refrigeration. The
company also makes motors, controls
and switches for automotive and
commercial markets.
Customer Centric,
Quality Focused
NMC is committed to its
customers quest for success. The
3Q6S quality model is designed to
continuously improve and control
the quality of NMCs products and
services. This means the customer
is assured of receiving advanced,
robust product and system designs
that seamlessly integrate with their
existing systems for maximum
performance in terms of high
eciency and long-term reliability.
October 2016 | Pumps & Systems
Core Businesses
Nidec Motor Corporation is comprised
of three core businesses:
Appliance Motors and Controls
serves the major wet appliance
markets (clothes washers, dryers
and dishwashers). This business
provides both motors and controls
to drive the operation of these
key home appliances and also
supplies switch products to the
automotive market for applications
like headlamps and driver
information displays.
Industrial Motors and Systems
produces a broad range of
motors and drives for industrial
markets such as water systems,
petrochemical processing, food
and beverage, mining and metals,
and factory automation. Motors
range in size from 1 to 5,000
horsepower (hp), with primary
applications in driving pumps,
compressors, material handling
and other mechanical-duty
equipment. In addition, the
industrial business serves the
emerging traction-drive market
for hybrid-electric vehicles in
construction, agriculture and other
commercial uses.
Commercial is focused on
solutions for the heating,
ventilation, air conditioning,
refrigeration (HVACR) market in
both residential and commercial
applications, as well as other
fractional horsepower motor uses
such as pool and spa pumps,
tness equipment, and gate and
door operators.
Parent Company
Parent company Nidec Corporation
is a global manufacturer of electric
motors and drives. Founded in
1973, Nidec has operations on four
continents and a workforce of 100,000
employees who develop, manufacture
and install motors and controls used in
commercial and industrial machines,
automobiles, home appliances,
oce equipment and information
technology. Nidec is focused on
developing next-generation solutions
that improve eciency, reduce energy
consumption and enable customers to
achieve their goals.
Nidec Motor Corporation
888-637-7333
usmotors.com
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Sims Pump Valve

Company Inc.
F
or almost 100 years, Sims Pump

Valve Company Inc. has been a leader
in pump technology and has worked
to develop an excellent reputation for
offering innovative pump solutions for
marine and industrial applications.
Sims Pump specializes in solutions for
corrosive applications such as seawater
and wastewater.
Sims has an excellent reputation for
offering innovative solutions, which
improve pump efficiency, performance,
reliability and longevity. Sims provides
engineering solutions for pumps, which
extend operating time and reduce
maintenance and operating costs. From
the outset, Sims offered its unique
guarantee of customer satisfaction.
Introduced by the founder of Sims, the
guarantee continues today as an integral
part of operations nearly a century later.
Simsite
Manufacturing its proprietary material
Simsite, Sims is able to offer structural
graphite composite pumps and pump
parts which never corrode in seawater,
sewage, wastewater or chlorinated water.
Patented and offered exclusively by Sims,
Simsite products are lightweight, energyefficient and are superior against erosion,
cavitation and corrosive environments
than metallic pumps and parts. Simsite is
a graphite combination-fiber structural
composite whose fibers are continuously
interwoven in a hybrid phenolic/epoxy
thermoset resin matrix. The fibers in
the Simsite structural composite are
interwoven in a tri-directional weave
providing high strength and flexibility.
Simsite products are never cast or
molded. All products are manufactured
starting with a solid block of material
and then machined from the center
point using five- to eight-axis computer
numerical control (CNC) machines.
Simsite products outlast and

outperform other products on the
market and significantly improve
performance, reliability, longevity and
energy savings. These unique products
have been produced in the form of
advanced pumps, impellers, wear rings,
casing rings, guide bearings, mechanical
seals and more since 1955.
At merely 1/6 the weight of bronze,
lasting many times that of metallic
products, Simsite provides the capability
to achieve maximum efficiency and
performance, engineered to operate at the
best efficiency point (BEP).
With a dedicated staff of
knowledgeable engineers, the design
of an impeller can be adjusted to the
actual rated operating point required
by the customer. Furthermore, the
Simsite material contains self-lubricating
properties that allow Simsite products
to withstand dry-running for a certain
period of time.
Industries Served
With a wide variety of products
available and a reputation for engineered
solutions, Sims serves many industries,
with a customer base spanning the globe.
Sims has had the honor of being
onboard more than 75 different U.S.
Navy vessels and operations, as well as
working with multiple foreign navies. In
addition, Sims has worked with a plethora
of cruise lines, including some of the
biggest names in the business.
Sims also works with a broad range
of industries, including power generation,
chemical, food processing, paper and
pulp, refining, petrochemical, sewage
treatment, mining, plating, skiing,
steel, farming, water treatment, textile,
utilities, oil and gas, airlines, merchant
marine vessels, waterparks, aquariums,
hotels and more.
Products
Sims offers a variety
of top-of-the-line
products. Sims produces
more than 15 types
of pumps, including
vertical, horizontal,
vertical in-line, vertical
sump, vertical turbine,
regenerative turbine, ANSI, multi-stage
and more. In addition, Sims manufactures
Simsite impellers and rings, guide
bearings and bushings, sleeves,
mechanical seals, valves, husheaters
(efficient steam diff users/pre-heaters
with silencers), and heat exchanger doors.
Sims offers several grades of engineered
structural composite for different
applications and temperatures.
Technical Services
Application engineering, service and
support are provided from corporate
headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Sims offers hydraulic design, finite
element analysis and computational
fluid dynamics capability. The company
specializes in corrosion resistance,
life-cycle extension, efficiency and
troubleshooting of centrifugal pumps.
All of Sims design engineers are experts
in pump and impeller design, as well
as the design of structural composites.
Sims engineering service and support
staff can design replacement parts and/
or complete pumps to meet customers
specific needs and performance
requirements, including through both
reverse and re-engineering.
Sims Pump Valve Company Inc.

201-792-0600
simsite@simsite.com
simsite.com
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Smith & Loveless Inc.

S
mith & Loveless (S&L)

revolutionizes the way pump users
tackle wastewater and stormwater
pumping. The companys 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 companys proven
track record of longevity, verified by
decades of successful installations
sustained by robust construction and
operator-friendly features, enables
Engineering boasts more than 30

engineers, including several licensed
professionally. Smith & Loveless
extensive manufacturing capabilities
span more than 120,000 square feet for
system assembly, allowing it to provide
single-source solutions. The companys
ability to test complete pumping
systems at actual conditions before
shipment delivers significant value and
peace of mind to customers.
The Wet Well Mounted Advantage
The premier S&L pumping solution is

the newly launched EVERLAST Wet
Well Mounted Pump Station series.
By mounting sleek lift station designs
above the wet well at the surface
level, wastewater pumping becomes
Pumps & Priming
dramatically simpler, safer and more
The key to S&Ls efficient pumping
economical, while offering the best
systems is the construction of S&L
life-cycle costs of any pump station
Non-Clog Pumps, each designed to
design in the world. Confined space
meet the 10 States Standard for passing requirements, prevalent in the use of
3-inch solids. These pumpswith their submersible pumps, are eliminated
because wet well entry is not required
for inspection or maintenance. This
contributes significantly to lower
parts and operation and maintenance
costsdocumented as much as 50-plus
percentand long service life.
Because of the packaged design of
the station, installation and startup
are easy and can be achieved within
a few hours. Best of all, with its
DURO-LAST baseplate and durable
construction, S&L can offer one of the
Smith & Loveless to brand its newest
exclusive oversized stainless-steel pump industrys longest warranty protection
pump station series, introduced this
shafts, oversized bearings and bronze
for pump stations.
fall, as EVERLAST Pump Stations.
seal housingsdeliver long service
Available in two-pump, three-pump
life and high efficiencies. The larger
and four-pump series arrangements, in
diameter of the shaft provides increased completely above-grade, semi-recessed
The S&L Approach
rigidity, while its stainless steel
Founded in 1946, Smith & Loveless
and CAPSULAR configurations,
composition eliminates the possibility
is a U.S. manufacturer of water and
EVERLAST Wet Well Mounted Pump
of rusting, one of the leading causes of
wastewater pumping and treatment
Stations feature pumping capacities
eventual pump failure for wastewater
systems for municipal and industrial
(up to 12 inches in size) of up to 12,500
solids-handling pumps. Pumping
applications, including pumps, lift
gallons per minute and 350 feet of
systems include vertical, non-clog
stations, membrane bioreactors,
total dynamic head.
flooded suction (underground)
packaged treatment, screens, grit
and vacuum-primed (above-grade)
removal, filtration and aeration
pumps, pre-engineered lift stations,
systems. From its world headquarters
custom-engineered pump stations,
in metropolitan Kansas City, S&L
Smith & Loveless Inc.
800-898-9122
operates offices and affiliated companies skid and trailer-mounted systems,
answers@smithandloveless.com
stormwater pumps and water booster
in metropolitan Los Angeles, Atlanta,
smithandloveless.com
pump stations.
Denver, London and Auckland. S&L
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TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company

T
ECO-Westinghouse Motor
Company (TWMC) takes great
pride in its commitment to provide
the highest quality and premium
craftsmanship of AC and 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 1/4 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 customengineered vertical and horizontal
induction and synchronous motors for
the electric utility, petrochemical and
water/wastewater industries speaks
for itself. In recent advancements,
TWMC extended the stocked product
line for low- and medium-voltage,
vertical hollow shaft and solid shaft
motors up to 800 hp. These MaxVHP vertical motors meet or exceed

Association (NEMA) Premium
Efficiency levels, providing an
alternative solution to the standard
pump motor. TWMC recommends
pairing one of these vertical motors
with a reliable 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 that
are manufactured in the U.S. in
NEMA 3R and NEMA 12 enclosures
and medium-voltage, horizontal,
Quick-Ship motors from 800 to 3,000
hp that are carried in stock. Lowvoltage 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.
Most recently, TWMC has added a
new product line of gearing solutions
that offers customers highly modular,
inventory-saving designs that are
industry-leading in efficiency and
cost effectiveness. Unique aluminum
housing designs are reinforced and
robust to give high performance
with excellent heat dissipation that
performs well in lower-horsepower,
higher-torque applications. The
Helical, Parallel Shaft and Helical
Bevel gear products were designed to
directly interchange with the critical
dimensions that are commonly used
in industry. These gear reducers are
suitable for handling a broad range of
power requirements, from fractional
to several hundred horsepower, and

are complementary to TWMCs motor
and controls product lines, offering
customers a powerful, complete
solution with system responsibility to
drive their applications.
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 TECOWestinghouses global manufacturing
resources, have uniquely positioned
the company to be internationally
recognized with an American
tradition for excellence in quality.
TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company

800-451-8798
512-255-4141
sales@tecowestinghouse.com
tecowestinghouse.com
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WorldWide Electric Corporation

W
orldWide Electric (WWE)

provides the distributor
immediate delivery on high-quality
products at competitive prices
from three major divisions with
extraordinary customer service.
The companys Electric Motor
Division features a complete line of
general and special-purpose motors.
The Motor Controls Division features
across-line and solid-state reducedvoltage starters, variable frequency
drives (VFDs), and many other
types of motor controls. The Gear
Products Division features a full line
of worm gear right-angle reducers,
helical inline reducers and shaft
mount reducers. Servicing these
three divisions are some of the
finest and most experienced people
in the industry.
Stocking $25 million of electric
motors in five major warehouses
nationwide, WorldWides large
and diverse line of electric motors
will meet your motor needs. The
companys vast line of electric motors
includes three-phase T-frame,
TC-frame motors, oil well pump
motors and rock crusher motors up
to 600 horsepower (hp). WWE now
carries a complete line of motors
and inverters from Hyundai
Heavy Industries. Motors include
NEMA Premium totally enclosed,
fan-cooled (TEFC), IEEE-841
and explosion-proof with all CSA
and UL Certifications.
All Hyundai motors and drives are
manufactured under the world-class
Hyundai quality system the company
is known for.
The Hyundai N700E VFD is a solid,
robust, drive packed with features.
Sizes 1/2 to 500 hp are available. The
HHI drive is available as a chassis
mount only or enclosed drive built
specifically to your application.
The WWE softstart line

features the most robust lineup
of products in the industry.
Applications include, but are not
limited to, deep well, rock crusher,
irrigation as well as many other
heavy- and light-duty applications.
The WorldWide Electric Gear
Products Division offers three highquality categories of gear products.
The companys line of right-angle
worm gear reducers features all castiron housings, no-leak rubber seals
on both input and output shafts,
precision-ground long-life gears and
drop-in replacement capability for all
major makes. In addition, WWE offer
a new line of lightweight, no-rust
aluminum housing, right-angle worm
gear reducers. All popular box sizes
and speed ratios are in stock.
WWEs line of highly efficient,
helical inline speed reducers is
available from stock in all popular
box sizes and speed ratios. These
inline reducers can also be ordered
as a gearmotor combination.
Color matched to the Hyundai

Crown Triton motor, gearmotor
combinations will be assembled
and shipped complete as a single
combination unit direct from the
companys warehouse.
WWEs shaft mount gear reducers
offer competitive value in todays
concrete aggregate marketplace.
WorldWide shaft mount units are
exact drop-in replacements for all
major makes in the heavy-duty cast
iron line of reducers. This line is
available in sizes 2-9 in both 15-to-1
and 25-to-1 ratios. WorldWide
Electric also carries a full line of
accessories for its shaft mount
reducers, including tapered bushing
kits, backstop assemblies, motor
mounts and torque arms.
WorldWide Electric Corporation

800-808-2131
customerservice@worldwideelectric.net
worldwideelectric.net
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Yaskawa America Inc.

Y
askawa is a leading global

manufacturer of low- and
medium-voltage inverter drives,
servo systems, machine controllers
and industrial robots. The
companys standard products,
as well as tailor-made solutions,
are well-known and have a high
reputation for outstanding quality
and reliability.
P1000 Drive: The Flexible,

Intuitive Solution for Fan &
Pump Applications
Yaskawas P1000 variable
frequency drive provides simple,
reliable, cost-effective control for
variable-torque loads through
1,000 horsepower (hp). Specific
application features, energy savings
and network connectivity make the
P1000 a great choice for industrial
fans and pumps.
Exceptional quality is the
hallmark of Yaskawa products.
Yaskawa drives have demonstrated
extremely high reliability with an
average mean time between failure
(MTBF) of 28 years or more.
User-friendly configuration
tools, including a multi-language
LCD display with a real-time clock,
parameter storage, fan and pump
application presets, and a portable
USB copy unit make programming
and configuration simple.
DriveWizard computer software
delivers configuration, monitoring
and trending functions enhanced
by direct connectivity through the
P1000s standard USB port.
A significant quantity of control
points are included as standard.
For applications requiring more
functionality, the P1000 offers
three expansion ports for additional
input/output (I/O), feedback and
network communications, including
DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus
TCP/IP, Profibus-DP, PROFINET,
BACnet and Lonworks.
Energy efficiency is maximized
with variable speed control, and the
P1000s integrated 12-pulse version
reduces harmonic demand from
the power system, contributing to a
cleaner environment. Additionally,
all materials used in the P1000
comply with the directive
for Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS).
P1000 Drives are also
available in Bypass and
Configured packages.
The P1000 Configured
package provides a P1000
in a National Electrical
Manufacturers Association
(NEMA) 1, NEMA 12 or
NEMA 3R enclosure, with
space for several commonly
used options, such as
reactors, RFI fi lters, circuit
breakers, etc. Customengineered 18-pulse
packages are also available.
The P1000 Bypass package
provides a P1000 Drive in a NEMA

1, 12 or 3R (UL Type) enclosure,
with a three-contactor style
bypass, allowing motor operation
from either the drive or across the
line. These packages have been
designed for flexibility in providing
commonly requested features and
options to provide a customized
drive solution.
The P1000 drive is available in
200-240VAC three-phase 50/60
Hz (up to 175 hp), 380-480VAC
three-phase 50/60 Hz (up to 1,000
hp) and 500-600VAC three-phase
50/60Hz (up to 250 hp) ratings.
All ratings are available in a
Flange configuration that allows
for mounting the drive with its
heatsink out the back of any Type 12
enclosure. In addition, the P1000 is
designed for use around the world
and carries agency certifications for
all major geographical regions.
Yaskawa America Inc.

800-YASKAWA
847-887-7000
marcom@yaskawa.com
yaskawa.com
PROVEN
WORLDWIDE
30+ Million Pieces of Evidence...

and Counting
20 million inverters, 10 million servo axes and 300,000
robots in the field are proof positive that Yaskawa has the
engineering expertise, innovative technology and unsurpassed
quality to create solutions which inspire complete customer
confidence.
The Yaskawa P1000 variable frequency drive provides

simple, reliable, cost-effective control for variable-torque loads through 1000 HP. Specific
application features, energy savings, and network connectivity make the P1000 a great choice for
industrial fans and pumps.
No matter how you add it up, nobody equals Yaskawa.
Call us today.
For more info:

http://budurl.me/YAI953
YASKAWA AMERICA
DRIVES & MOTION DIVISION
YASKAWA.COM
1-800-YASKAWA
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AIGI Environmental Incorporated
IGI Environmental Incorporated

considers the industrial seal its
core technology. Since its founding,
the company has developed rapidly by
virtue of its advanced technological
and management advantage. Today, it
is one of the largest and most advanced
enterprises in the domestic sealing
device industry and has 21 Technical
Service Centers in China.
AIGI provides a range of products,
such as patented fishbone gaskets,
hydraulic/pneumatic seals, graphite
packing rings, oil seals, mechanical seals
and semi-finished raw materials.
AIGI Environmental is one

of the few companies in the local
gasket industry that has an
integrated test laboratory center
for sealing devices. More than 60
percent of its equipment is imported
or self-developed. In the companys
static sealing test center, there is a
full range of testing instruments,
including German pressure testing
equipment, pressure test pumps,
universal test machines, compression
and bending performance machines,
and non-metallic gasket compression
testing machines.

has established a comprehensive client
base with more than 1,000 large and
medium-sized industrial enterprises.
The company has cemented cooperative
ties with many research institutes.
AIGIs mission is to create a safer,
cleaner and more stable modern
production environment.

+86 25 5278 8148
egc@environmentalgasket.com
environmentalgasket.com

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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.
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
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.
Predictive
Maintenance
Quality Control
Troubleshooting
Route-Based Testing
Trending
Report shows bad

connections, winding &
turn faults, air gap, broken
bar, contamination and
ground faults
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, machine
tool motors and
servo motors, AC/
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and more.
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alltestpro.com
Motor
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The ideal instruments

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

B
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 world-class 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 the following:
Slurry pumps
Stainless-steel pumps
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 12volt pumps and residue pumps

(or mop-up-pump).
BJM Pumps LLC

860-399-5937
sales@bjmpumps.com
bjmpumps.com

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Crane Pumps
& Systems
C
rane Pumps & Systems is a world-class

manufacturer of pumps, accessories and services.
Crane Pumps & Systems provides solutions for
municipal, commercial building, industrial, residential
building and military pump market segments.
Crane Pumps & Systems is a recognized leader in
meeting the ever-changing needs of todays worldwide
marketplace. The companys technical specialists can
provide the expertise that is needed to accurately
evaluate service conditions and specify the most
efficient and cost-effective pumping solutions for
virtually any application. Crane Pumps & Systems
commitment to excellence is carried through to
the manufacturing, sales, distribution and service
components of the business. Turn to Crane Pumps &
Systems for industry-leading innovation as well as
quality, reliability and value.
Barnes SH Series is the solution

for your next lift station challenge!
Brands You Trust
Solids Handling Pump

The SH Series delivers excellent clogging resistance by providing
three styles of impellers to match varying conditions and solids.
The Barnes SH Series Line expansion continues to feature Plug-nto change pumps without pulling and rethreading cable through
conduit.
Crane Pumps & Systems

937-778-8947
cranepumps@cranepumps.com
cranepumps.com
In rigorous clog testing,

Barnes SH clog-resistant
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420 Third Street Piqua, Ohio 45356
(937) 778-8947
www.cranepumps.com
Best lead time in the industry

and made in the U.S.A.
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. Wherever there is a need for
fluid-handling equipment, odds are you will find a Crane
Pumps & Systems product to meet your requirements
from the sump in your basement to municipal sewage
treatment, from the boiler room in a high-rise to a
marine pier or a farm field. Crane Pumps & Systems
products run the gamut from end-suction centrifugals
and solids-handling pumps to regenerative turbines and
vertical multi-stage pumps.
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Dickow Pump Company

F
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

770-952-7903
info@dickow.com
dickow.com
if youre ready to stop spending money on maintenance!
Disco Pumps are Made in the USA
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Disco
Corporation
W
ith 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-fitsall 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.
Disc pumps are ideal for pumping the following:
multiphase flows such as liquid-liquid, gas-liquid, liquidsolid 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.
Are you tired of

this happening
to you?
Discpac Technology
The companys unique Discpac offers trouble-free
pumping, handling the most abrasive grit and sand
without clogging. The result: minimal wear which means
minimal maintenance.
Discflo's Disc Pumps have been solving the pumping problems
of the general industry for over 30 years. The powerful
combination of superior abrasion resistance, gas-entrained
pumping ability, and non-emulsifying laminar flow make the
Disc Pump the ideal choice for some of the toughest applications.
Join the rest of the pumping industry using Discflo Disc Pumps
if youre ready to stop spending money on maintenance!
Disco Pumps are Made in the USA
Discflo Corporation
619-596-3181
sruiz@discflo.com
discflo.com
10,000 worldwide applications owing without failures.
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DP Pumps
S
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

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Dynamatic/Drive Source International Inc.

D
ynamatic is a brand built on

more than 80 years of reliable
performance. The Eddy Current
variable speed drive system consists of
a constant-speed, alternating-current
induction motor and an electromagnetic
clutch, governed by a small controller.
New drive systems are available with
digital control/IP 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 with variable
frequency drives (VFDs), especially
in medium-voltage
water and wastewater
applications, Dynamatic
adjustable speed pumpdrive systems can
save up to 65 percent
in capital costs alone.
Further, the operating
efficiency of a Dynamatic
adjustable speed drive
increases relative to
Dynamatics team of engineers can
the normal operating
help
customers achieve true system
speed of a motor, making these drives
effi
ciency
with a Dynamatic Eddy
ideally suited for water and wastewater
Current
adjustable
speed system.
pumping applications.
Rugged and reliable, Dynamatic
drives and digital controls are simple to
International Inc.
maintain and are said to outlast VFDs by
800-548-2169
as much as 6-to-1. A Dynamatic pump262-554-7977
sales@dynamatic.com
drive system can measurably reduce
dynamatic.com
lifetime operating costs.

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Electro Static Technology/AEGIS

T
he new AEGIS Shaft Voltage Tester

(SVT) Digital Oscilloscope makes
it easier than ever to check in-service
motors for destructive variable frequency
drive (VFD)-induced shaft voltages and

to take action to prevent costly bearing
damage and unplanned downtime. The
two-channel, 100 megahertz (MHz)
CAT II/III oscilloscope comes specially

configuredright out of the boxto
take and capture accurate voltage
measurements from spinning motor
shafts. The scopes special conductive
microfiber-tipped voltage probe ensures
exceptional contact with the motor shaft.
The AEGIS SVT Oscilloscope has a
5.7-inch TFT LCD color display, a multilanguage user interface, a USB port for
data transfer or fl ash drive storage, and
a five-hour rechargeable/replaceable
lithium-ion battery pack. Its handy
AEGIS One-Touch feature captures and
saves screen images to a USB simply by
pushing and holding one button. The
AEGIS Oscilloscope can be configured for
a variety of languages including English,
German, French, Italian, Spanish,
Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese,
Traditional Chinese, Korean and Arabic.
If harmful shaft voltage levels are
found, installing an AEGIS Shaft
Grounding Ring will divert these voltages
away from bearings and safely to ground,
prevent premature bearing failure and
costly motor downtime, and protect
bearings for their full L10 life.
For more information on shaft
voltage testing and bearing protection
best practices, download the AEGIS
Bearing Protection Handbook for free at
est-aegis.com/handbook.
Electro Static Technology/AEGIS

866-738-1857
sales@est-aegis.com
est-aegis.com
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Flowrox Inc.
I
t is a tough job, as you know,

to operate in some of the most
challenging conditions on the
planetrunning extremely abrasive
or corrosive processes, often in remote
locations. Flowrox has installed more
than 100,000 products, including
valves and pumps, worldwide over the
last four decades. Each installation
has helped Flowrox to better
understand the demanding needs and
environments you work in.
Flowrox is known to be a reliable
industrial solutions provider for
demanding process conditions. The
40 years of experience in flow control
and elastomer technology are obvious
benefits the company can offer.
Started as Larox and Larox Flowsys,
the companys heritage forms the
foundation of what it is todaythe
benchmark for heavy-duty

valves, pumps and systems.
Flowrox knows that all
processes are different, all
customers unique, and process
conditions vary, but the
company is happy to adapt.
Flowrox was the first pinch
valve manufacturer in the world
to be awarded the International
Organization for Standardization
(ISO) 9001:2000 Quality Certificate
in 1997. This certification covers
all operations including product
design, research and development,
manufacturing, process application,
sales and marketing, customer service,
customer's application support, and
after-sales services.
Now, launched at MINExpo in Las
Vegas, Flowrox is bringing its valve
and pump technology to the next

level, meeting the future requirements
with connectivity and the Industrial
Internet of Things (IIoT) environment.
Find out how the new Smart
Solutions enable real-time analytics,
documentation and visual information
of your process 24/7.
Flowrox Inc.
410-636-2250
info-us@flowrox.com
flowrox.com

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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.
subsidiary GIW Industries Inc. leads

the world in wear modeling technology.
This year, GIW commemorates its
125th year of serving the minerals and
mining industries. GIW has grown in
size and expertise to ensure that KSBs
GIW Minerals products are at the
forefront of slurry technology. Their
production facilities recently completed
a multimillion dollar expansion to
provide customers with the best slurry
solutions. The expansion is designed
to increase the capacity for large fl ask
sizes and will more than double foundry
capacity. GIW strives to be the expert of
choice in slurry transport.
GIW Industries Inc.

Grovetown, Georgia
Standard Alloys Inc.

Port Arthur, Texas
With more than 40 technical papers

and over 30 years of research, KSBs
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

ksbusa.com

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Load Controls Inc.

J
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
profi 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 off. 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 fit 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.

888-600-3247
508-347-2606
sales@loadcontrols.com
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Milton Roy
W
ith more than 80 years of

industry excellence, Milton
Roy engineers and manufactures the
most reliable, competitive range of
metering pumps to meet its customers
toughest applications.
Built upon the companys vast
industry experience and a proven
track record, Milton Roy is committed
to delivering products of the highest
quality standards to its customers. This
commitment begins with a culture of
continuous technological improvement
and implementation of quality
management programs and processes
based on industry best practices.
The workhorse of the companys
comprehensive portfolio is the mROY
metering pump. This pump was recently
upgraded and now offers enhanced
safety, improved hydraulic efficiency,
The mROY metering pump boasts a

hydraulically balanced diaphragm with
a 96,000-hour design life and a threeyear warranty.
Milton Roy takes pride in the
relationships it has built and the
partnerships it has formed. The
company works hard every day to
earn the trust and confidence of its
customers. Milton Roy believes it is
this reputation that sets it apart from
the competition. Year after year, the
company continues to build more than
just great pumps.
easier startup and maintenance, and the

same great performance to accurately
convey chemicals while reducing
downtime and maintenance costs.
Milton Roy
215-441-0800
info@miltonroy.com
miltonroy.com

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NORD Gear Corporation, Member

of the NORD Drivesystems Group
S
ince 1965, NORD Drivesystems
has become well-established in the
power transmission industry and has a
continuously evolving product portfolio
including gearmotors, electric motors,
speed reducers and AC vector drives.
NORDs innovative drive solutions
are specified and used for a range of
applications in nearly every industry
throughout the world. NORD not only
supplies individual reducers but also
complete gearmotor systems that are
compact, cost-effective and efficient to
meet many specifications specific for the
pump industry.
With small ratio steps and varying
input options such as C-Face and integral
motors, NORD offers a flexible product
that allows for the optimal system for
your application. NORD reducers can be

foot, flange, or foot and fl ange mounted
depending on the pump design. In-house
engineering, design and production
allow for flexibility with special shaft
machining and cross drilled shafts
commonly used in the pump industry.
These capabilities help the company
maintain industry-leading delivery times
with nearly 50 percent of the orders
shipping in five business days and 26.8
percent shipping the same or next day.
NORDs AC vector drives offer
electronic control for various flow rates,
and, when paired with a complete

NORD gearmotor, this solution is more
compact and reliable than mechanical
pump control using a belt case or
traction drive. Contact NORD today
to select a complete drive system to
enhance efficiency and performance for
your operations.
NORD Gear Corporation, member
of the NORD Drivesystems Group
608-849-7300
info@nord.com
nord.com
NORD Drivesystems designs

tailor-made drive solutions to
meet the requirements of your
various pump applications.
For more information on how
we may assist you in the grain
industry, call us toll free
@ 1-844-486-7381
or visit us @ www.nord.com
POWERING THE PUMP INDUSTRY WITH CUSTOM DRIVE SOLUTIONS

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PumpWorks 610
& PumpWorks
Industrial
H
eadquartered in Houston, Texas, PumpWorks

610 manufactures exclusively currentedition American Petroleum Institute (API) 610/
International Organization for Standardization
(ISO) 13709 centrifugal pumps tailored specifically
to the pumping needs of the petroleum refinery,
gas processing, petrochemical, offshore platform,
hydrocarbon/crude oil pipeline and aviation (jet)
fueling markets.
PumpWorks 610 offers a current-edition API
single-stage end-suction overhung type OH2
pump and upgrade kit; current-edition API vertical
turbine type VS6 (can/barrel); current-edition API
bearing bracket or rigid coupled vertical in-line type
OH3 and OH4; current-edition API horizontal split,
single-stage BB1; and multistage between-bearing
type BB3 pumps.
What is unique about PumpWorks 610 is that its
pumps are manufactured and tested in the U.S. with
a standard delivery time of 16 weeks or less for the
OH2, OH3, OH4 and VS6 products and 26 weeks for
the BB1 & BB3 products.
PumpWorks Industrial, also located in Houston,
Texas, manufacturers a wide variety of centrifugal
process pumps exceeding American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) B73.1 and other
standards for the chemical and petrochemical, pulp
and paper, food and beverage, oil and gas, mining,
power generation, waste treatment, and general
industrial industries.
PumpWorks Industrial provides a full range of
ANSI-standard, low-flow, self-priming and vertical
inline pumps with superior design features. All
components are sourced, manufactured and tested
in the U.S. with strategic inventories located
throughout the Northern Hemisphere, providing
the very best quality, price and delivery.
PumpWorks 610 & PumpWorks Industrial

888-405-0209
pw610sales@pumpworks610.com
sales@pumpworksindustrial.com
pumpworks610.com
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Schenck Trebel
Corporation
S
chenck offers a range of products
and services for the production,
maintenance and repair of any rotating
componentfrom 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
five 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.
Schenck Trebel Corporation

631-242-4010
schenck-usa.com
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See Water Inc.

S
ee Water Inc., located in

the valley of San Jacinto,
California, manufactures
proprietary electronic control
panels for commercial, industrial,
utility and environmental
treatment applications. See Water
continues to develop innovative
solutions for the water and
wastewater industry.
Oil Smart Technology

The company was founded on
the premise of safely pumping
water and eliminating the risk
of pumping hydrocarbons into
the environment. The easy-toinstall design and long-term
reliability makes the Oil Smart
products a preferred choice among
manufacturer representatives
and contractors.
Pump Panels
See Water provides a complete
line of innovative pre-engineered
sewage and wastewater control
panels that will operate pumps
up to 65 full-load amps (FLA).
Made in the U.S., quality simplex
and duplex control panels provide
complete pump monitoring,
include a three-year warranty and
are Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
508A or UL 698A certified for the
U.S. and Canada.
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 three-year
warranties and made in the U.S.
See Water Inc.

888-733-9283
info@seewaterinc.com
seewaterinc.com
ARE YOU IN
CONTROL?
WS Series Pump
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p Control Panels are advanced simplex
p
a
g
g pump
and duplex control systems designed
for sewage
chambers, sump pump basins, and lift stations. The control
panels are available in single and three phase and have the
flexibility to meet your specifications.
All panels are UL Listed for the United States and Canada,
and come standard with a three year warranty.
888-733-9283 www.seewaterinc.com

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SEPCO
S
EPCO (Sealing Equipment Products

Co. Inc.) continues its tradition of
providing high-quality fluid sealing
products and global solutions through
innovative design and manufacturing
practices. With dedicated associates, a
state-of-the-art facility and a primary
focus on providing excellent customer
service, SEPCO is a proven leader in the
fluid sealing industry.
Used in a wide array of applications,
SEPCOs high-performance solutions
include mechanical seals, compression
packings, graphite products and
gasketing materials. The company also
specializes in die formed packing rings,
molded PTFE, thermal management and
fiberglass products.
From its state-of-the-art
manufacturing campus in the
southeastern U.S., SEPCO serves a
diverse group of customers from power
generation, pulp and paper, chemical
processing, mining, nuclear, aerospace
and water/waste treatment.
With ISO 9001/2008 certification,
SEPCO supplies these markets through
an extensive worldwide network of
authorized distributors in more than 30
different countries.
The companys mission is to align itself
in partnership with those organizations
that are driven to reduce the total cost
of their fluid sealing and operational
programs and improve their level of
environmental responsibility. SEPCO
helps to advance these initiatives
by improving equipment reliability,
reducing inventory, and identifying areas
of excess water and energy consumption.
Full engineering, technical support
and training are available to customers
at the SEPCO training facility or on
SEPCO
205-403-7500
800-633-4770
sales@sepco.com
sepco.com
location at the plant site. The company

offers numerous programs such as water
utilization studies, mean time between
replacement (MTBR) product tracking
with the SAM system

(SEPCO Application Management),
and direct/indirect TCO cost reduction
initiative documentation.
HIGH PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS,
world class solutions.
800.633.4770 www.sepco.com
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Sims ImpellerStore
I
mpellerStore manufactures highquality, precision-machined, upgraded,

efficient impellers and casing rings
from Simsite, a unique and patented
structural composite. ImpellerStore

products are fully machined from a solid
block of Simsite Structural Composite,
which never corrodes in seawater,
brackish water, river water, sewage,

chlorinated water, wastewater and many
other chemicals.
ImpellerStore impellers and rings
are excellent for new, repair or retrofit
applications. They are lightweight and
virtually indestructible.
Wear of other pump parts, including
the pump casing, is greatly reduced
because of the Simsite impellers
virtually perfect balance, light weight,
self-lubricating properties, superior
sealing, and corrosion, erosion and
cavitation resistance. This means far less
expense for replacement of parts, less
downtime and more years of trouble-free
performance.
ImpellerStore
products are fully
machined from a
solid block of Simsite
Structural Composite.
ImpellerStore impellers and rings
are designed for superior hydraulic
performance because the impellers are
computer-engineered, designed and
precision-machined.
The impeller vane geometry can be
engineered to maximize efficiency
and performance. Problems such as
recirculation, radial thrust and cavitation
can be minimized or eliminated by
upgrading to Simsite impellers and rings.
Impeller vane shapes can easily
be modified to provide the best vane
shape for specific applications and
performance requests.
Sims ImpellerStore
844-467-3553
impellerstore@simsite.com
impellerstore.com
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SKF Solution Factory

S
KF is a leading global supplier of

bearings and the company behind
the successful Vibracon mechanical
adjustable steel machinery chock.
This proven and universal chocking
solution has an installed base of more
than 1,000,000 pieces. Besides the
self-leveling capability, this product
is also adjustable in height using a
fine thread.
SKF Vibracon chocks can be used for
mounting of rotating equipment, and
they are a fast and perfect permanent
chocking solution for land-based
applications. They are also approved
for offshore and marine applications
and are readjustable and reusable.
A new SKF Vibracon kit for resilient
mounts is now available. The company
further provides alignment, 3-D
measurement, vibration analysis,
on-site machining and chocking

services. The company also offers
ShaftDesigner software licenses
for shaft alignment and vibration
calculations, including a torsional
vibration module.
SKF Solution Factory

+31-180-483828
vibracon@skf.com
vibracon.com
SKF spherical shim
Eliminates angular soft foot

Smallest type less than 4 mm / 5/32 thick
Can be combined with traditional shims
Safe solution, no shim cutting required
No specific installation skills required
Bent foot
Angled base
FOR
CORRECT
ALIGNMENT
SKF spherical shims
www.sphericalshim.com
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Skinner Power Systems

T
he Skinner name has a

tradition of reliable products,
innovation, fair price and customer
support. 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 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
compressors. In particular, Skinner
builds turbine generator packages up to
2 megawatts in size.
Additional services available from
Skinner include repairing and rebuilding
older units. All internal components
can be replaced with new parts built
to original specifications.
Customers are supported by skilled
technical support and service
personnel who are dedicated to
maintaining equipment reliability
for customers.
Skinner Power Systems

814-868-8500
skinnerpowersystems.net
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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group

B
redel hose pumps reliably handle

a variety of harsh materials,
including abrasive sewage sludge,
making them ideal for feeding primary
or thickened sludge to digesters or
fi lter presses. Unlike with other pump
types, the highly abrasive nature
of grit-fi lled sludge does not affect
peristaltic hose pump life.
Other applications include belt
fi lter press feed, centrifuge feed, plate
and frame press feed, gravity belt
thickener feed, as well as discharge,
septage, waste-activated sludge (WAS)
and returned-activated sludge (RAS).
With no rotors, stators, lobes, discs,
ball checks or seals to wear out, Bredel
pumps are able to meet the most
demanding sludge applications.
Bredel hose pumps do not require
ancillary equipment like check valves,
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sealing water flush systems or rundry protection, making installation

and maintenance simple and efficient.
Featuring operating pressures to
232 pounds per square inch (psi) and
flow rates to 475 gallons per minute
(gpm), Bredel hose pumps eliminate
ancillary equipment, are virtually
maintenance-free and are backed by a

two-year warranty.
Watson-Marlow Fluid
Technology Group
800-282-8823
info@wmftg.com
wmftg.com/bredel
HEAVY DUTY
SLUDGE PUMPS
Pumps with no rotors, stators or lobes to replace,
providing superior abrasive handling
Just one wearing part - the hose
Flows to 300 GPM
Suction lift to 30 feet, dry running and reversible
Eliminate ancillary equipment
Ideal for centrifuge and belt press feed
No mechanical seals or packing to leak
wmftg.com
800-282-8823
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Zoeller Company
T
he popularity of cleaning wipes

made to last in wet environments
is increasing rapidly. Though advertised
as safe for residential toilets, even
if they successfully flush, they often
clog sewer lines. In sewage treatment
plants, they cause massive issues
because they do not break down.
Sewage ejectors are designed to
pass spherical solids, but wipes rarely
emulate a sphere and can jam sewage
ejectors. Grinder pumps utilize a
cutter blade at the intake to grind
materials and prevent clogging. Most
manufacturers only offer 2-horsepower
(hp) units, which are expensive for
residential applications.
In 1993, Zoeller introduced a
unique 2-hp reversing grinder, the
Shark Model 840.
Zoeller continues to develop more

efficient models with improved cutters.
Recognizing the need for affordable
residential grinders, Zoeller developed
the industrys first 1/2-hp grinder,
the Shark Model 800 in 2014. These
targeted residential sewage ejectors
plagued by the infamous wipes.
In 2015, Zoeller released the Shark
803-805-807 automatic and nonautomatic grinders available in 1/2 hp,
3/4 hp and 1 hp.
Zoeller recently announced another
series: Models 818 (1 hp) and 819 (1.5
hp). A newly designed cutter assembly
provides a dual-bladed, angled cutter
with scissor-like action to shred
materials to 1/8 inch, delivering more
torque per blade, lowering amp spikes
and extending service life. These
models are available as automatic

or non-automatic.
Shark grinder pumps are
designed, machined and assembled
in Louisville, Kentucky. Zoeller
Companys 76-year commitment
to quality, service, innovation and
integrity is the foundation of this allnew product lineup.
Zoeller Company
800-928-7867
zcotechnical@zoeller.com
zoeller.com
New Grinder Cutter Shreds Toughest Materials
SLICE & DICE

2-bladed, angled cutter
design provides superior
scissors-like cutting with a
sharper cutting surfaces
Improved motor utilization

more torque being delivered
to the cutting operation
Positive cutting action

with greater force leads
to lower amp spikes during
the most demanding
grinding cycle
Stationary cutting plate
decreases solids particle size
to less than 1/8"
Available on most Zoeller
grinder pumps
1-800-928-7867 | www.zoellerengprod.com
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lbin Pump USA is the U.S. affi liate

of Albin Pump SAS, an innovative
peristaltic hose pump company started
in 1984. Albin Pumps line of complete
industrial-grade pumps is available in
high-pressure shoe design as well as
an economical roller style for lowerpressure applications. Albin Pump USA
can design complete custom-packaged
systems with all of the drives, controls
and instrumentation included.
Unique Hose Design
requirements of its industrial

customers from the food, cosmetic and
pharmaceutical industries.
The new, revolutionary ALH clean-inplace (CIP) pump has a patented pumpwheel that will allow the pressing shoes
to retract and release tension on the
hose in order to provide an efficient lowcost method for a clean-in-place process.
By simply reversing the direction of the
pump (half turn), you are able to retract
the shoes automatically.
The hose of a peristaltic

pump is the only major
wear item, and, therefore,
it is critical to maintain
tolerances to ensure long
life. Albin produces a
unique natural rubber hose
using the same quality
rubber throughout, which
eliminates delamination,
a major drawback with
some competitors. With its
production capabilities, Albin
Pump is able to generate a
hose with a 0.5-millimeter
wall thickness versus
0.3-millimeter traditional
hoses, which also causes less friction and Markets
heat buildup and extends hose life by
Albin Pumps markets include municipal
more than 50 percent.
water treatment, chemical processing,
mining, food processing, paint, pulp and
paper, building products, etc.
Peristaltic Hose Pump
In 2012, Albin Pump launched the
ALX150, one of the worlds largest hose
Applications
pumps, with a maximum flow rate of
Albin Pumps applications include clay
820 gallons per minute (gpm) at 109
slurries, latex, titanium dioxide, lime
pounds per square inch (psi). Using a
slurries, sodium hypochlorite injection,
roller design, the ALX150 will deliver
diatomaceous earth, beer yeast,
24 gallons per single 360-degree
de-foaming, glue, wine, sodium bisulfite,
rotation and without lubricant.
polymers, phosphoric acid, retention
This design principle reduces power
aides, dye injection and many more.
consumption dramatically.
High-Pressure CIP Hose Pump

Albin Pump also has developed a
unique wheel design to meet the
Albin Pump USA

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BBA Pumps Inc.

B
BA Pumps has been servicing the

international pump market for
more than 60 years. The company is a
third-generation, family-owned business
and a dedicated pump manufacturer. It
has a fully owned production facility in
the Czech Republic and a manufacturing
facility in the Netherlands. BBA Pumps
sources all its materials from European
suppliers (not China), is the original
equipment manufacturer (OEM)
supplier of the engines it uses and is
in control of most of its supply chain.
Unlike others, BBA Pumps proudly
manufactures its equipment rather than
assembling components bought from
external businesses.
BBA Pumps products are targeted
at the wellpointing, construction and
rental markets, and the companys main
focus is on portable pumping equipment.
Particularly, dieseldriven pumps in

super-silent canopies
is where the company
excels. When it comes
to canopy technology
and sound emission
levels, BBA Pumps is
a market leader.
Furthermore, the
company is among
a select number of
suppliers that are able
to offer a fully Tier-4
compliant range up
to 30 inches, and it
is one of only a few suppliers that are
able to offer the complete range as super
silenced units.
BBA Pumps offers off-the-shelf
solutions at extremely short lead times
but is also able to build 100 percent

custom-built equipment for the most
demanding projects. An example of
the latter is a project the company has
completed in Belgium where it delivered
nine custom-built high-pressure
emergency units to a nuclear power
plant. (No fewer than 132 material
and safety certificates were needed for
each pump.)
Besides being built to the highest
technical standards, BBA Pumps
products are purpose-built and will
outperform competing equipment. To
show its confidence in its quality levels,
the company offers a four-year limited
warranty on its core ranges.
Ignoring all product features, BBA
Pumps is the last independent European
supplier in its segment. In addition,
the company is a dedicated supplier,
meaning that it is not active in the
rental business. From a strategic point
of view, BBA Pumps has been the
go-to business for independent rental
companies and pump specialists across
the globe as it is not affi liated with any
other business and does not have any
hidden agendas.
BBA Pumps Inc.
843-849-3676
info@bbapumps.com
bbapumps.com

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Blue-White Industries
B
lue-White manufactures products

for industrial and municipal water
and wastewater treatment. Products
include chemical metering pumps;
complete skid systems; ultrasonic,
variable area and digital flow meters;
and water treatment accessories.
New, exclusively for municipal
applications is the Chem-Pro M MD-3
Hybrid Metering Pump. The MD-3 pump
ensures precision chemical dosing of
municipal water and wastewater.
With 2,000:1 turndown and
380 strokes per minute, the MD-3
provides steady flow. It is designed for
long service life at high pressures, with
no pressure regulator required. The
drop-in-place design, and conveniently
built-in controls, makes for timesaving,
efficient installation.
Flex-Pro peristaltic metering pumps
have outputs ranging from 0.02 to
158.5 gallons per hour (gph) and output
pressure rating up to 125 pounds per
square inch (psi)/8.6 bar, automated
parts per million dosing, digital touch
pad with menu-driven software, a
built-in 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 already in the field.
Chem-Pro diaphragm metering
pumps have a large, intuitive control
pad. Remote start/stop is standard,
and 4-20mA output, upgradeable
firmware and terminal block connectors
with additional junction box ports
for external wiring are also available.
Chem-Pro is NEMA 4x (IP 66) and is
equipped with the exclusive DiaFlex
Diaphragm. DiaFlex is manufactured
100 percent in-house. The

single-piece, longer-lasting
design does not have multiple
layers like traditional
diaphragms. With zero
breakdown or delamination,
field maintenance and
downtime are 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. SonicPro features noninvasive
clamp-on transducers and is
NEMA 4X/IP 66.
Blue-White Industries
714-893-8529
sales@blue-white.com
blue-white.com
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EKATO GROUP
T
he EKATO GROUP, founded

in 1933 and a world market
leader in mixing technology offers
together with four subsidiaries
individual solutions for the processoriented industry:
EKATO RMT has been a

worldwide leader in process
technology for more than 80
years. EKATO RMT designs and
optimizes mixing agitators as well
as reactors for liquid applications
and is the largest subsidiary of
the EKATO GROUP. Furthermore,
EKATO RMT offers innovative
solutions to seal rotational shafts
for all types of process engineering
equipment (EKATO ESD).
EKATO FLUID manufactures state-
of-the-art standardized agitators
for a vast range of industries and

specific applications.
EKATO SYSTEMS has specialized
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materials and in the specialized
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EKATO CORPORATION (ECORP)
is the name for EKATOs facility in
Oakland, New Jersey. ECORP
offers all the expertise and skills
that EKATO is known for globally,
including local supply and assembly
of readily available state-of-the-art
standardized agitators, allowing
for delivery of weeks to be possible.
A worldwide service network with
a 24-hour hotline ensures optimum
plant availability for customers of the
EKATO GROUP.
As a result of consistent
technological development and focus
on customer-oriented innovations,
EKATO GROUP has internationally
established itself as a technological
and world market leader in mixing
and process technology and solutions.
EKATO continues to expand its
horizons to realize what is possible in
customers process plants.
EKATO GROUP
201-825-4684, ext. 222
usa@ekato.com
ekato.com
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FLSmidth Inc.
F
LSmidths Pneumatic Transport

group, a world leader in pneumatic
conveying technology, offers broad
experience in all aspects of materialhandling systems. The company designs
and manufactures the Ful-Vane
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
LPG unloading
natural gas
flare gas recovery
fuel gas boosting
digester gas
landfi ll gas
ammonia refrigeration
vacuum cooling
Developed from Fuller design
and technology, FLSmidth's Ful-Vane
rotary vane compressors provide more
compression with less energy than
other compressor types. Rugged and
suited for harsh environments, FulVane 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 easily
field repairable. Carbon fiber vanes ride
on a thin layer of lubricant to provide
positive sealing for each compression
chamber. As a result of minimal
internal and mechanical losses, FulVane compressors have higher operating
efficiencies. Since the vanes compensate
for wear, the compressor maintains its
design efficiency over time.
Ful-Vane compressors also feature
rebuildable housings and rotors. Rather
FLSmidth Inc.
610-264-6800
info-us@flsmidth.com
conveyorspneumatic.com
than being replaced, the inner cylinder

can be re-bored numerous 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
over its lifespan. This greatly reduces the
long-term cost of ownership.
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 +250 pounds per square inch
gauge (psig), Ful-Vane compressors will
suit virtually any application.
Equipment is designed and
manufactured in the U.S. with parts and
service provided through a network of
service centers. FLSmidth Pneumatic
Transport is part of the global FLSmidth
organization, a worldwide engineering
and manufacturing organization.
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, flare gas, bio gases, LPG vapor, and ammonia refrigeration
Carbon fiber vanes last longer than traditional blades
Variable flows 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

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JWC Environmental
S
ince its founding in 1973, JWC

Environmental has been protecting
pumps and systems around the
world with its grinders and screening
equipment. The company has grown to
be one of the worlds leading providers
of solids reduction, separation and
removal equipment for the wastewater
industry. It also provides screening, size
reduction and shredding equipment to
solve challenging problems in various
commercial and industrial applications.
JWCs Monster family of products is
legendary for quality and reliability
including the Muffin Monster and
Channel Monster dual-shafted sewage
grinders, Monster Separation Systems
and Auger Monster wastewater screens,
and Screenings Washer Monster.
JWCs Muffin Monster grinders are
designed to quickly cut problem solids
down to size. They all utilize two rows

of sharp, steel cutters that rotate slowly
toward each other to actively pull
materials into the grinder. The Muffin
Monster grinders utilize a high torque
to break down the troublesome solids,
which is proven to be effective in dealing
with the wide variety of solids the can be
found in waste streams including wood,
plastics and other inorganic materials.
The latest innovation to the JWC
lineup is its Wipes Ready Technology.
Municipal, commercial and industrial
waste streams are being plagued by
disposable sanitary and cleaning wipes
that ball together and shut down waste
conveyance systems. The Wipes Ready
Technologies are designed to shred
down disposable wipes and rags before
they clog pumps and other systems.
feature enhancements to the proven
The Wipes Ready Technologies are
Muffin Monsters and Channel Monster
grindersequipping them to better
protect pumps and prevent unplanned
maintenance and damage.
JWCs line of internally and externally
fed rotary drum screens for industrial
applications provide superior solids
recover from wastewater streams. These
stainless steel screens are used in a wide
variety of industrial wastewater and
food and beverage applications including
beef, poultry and seafood offal; fruit and
vegetable processing; and pulp and paper
production, just to name a few.
JWC Environmental is headquartered
in Santa Ana, California, with regional
centers in Europe and Asia. This is
supported by a global network of
representatives, distributors and
regional service centers to meet your
local needs.
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800-331-2277
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jwce.com
LEARN MORE AT JWCE.COM

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KTR Corporation
A
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.
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
219-872-9100
ktr-us@ktr.com
ktr.com
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Magnatex Pumps
S
ince 1985, our passion has been your

process reliability and profitability.
Magnatex Pumps Inc. is an ISO 9001-2008
certified supplier of ANSI magnetic drive
pumps, sub-ANSI magnetic drive pumps, ANSI
mechanical seal pumps, hot oil pumps and
small gear pumps. The company has a large
inventory of pumps and spare parts in stock,
ready to quick ship to customers.
Magnatex 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, solvents, toxic or
noxious liquids and high-purity fluids. Please
turn to Magnatex Pumps to improve your pump
performance and boost your bottom line.
Magnatex Pumps
713-972-8666
inquiries@magnatexpumps.com
magnatexpumps.com
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Pulsafeeder Engineered Products

P
ulsafeeder Engineered Products

continues to be a global leader in
fluid-handling technology since the
early 1940s when the company
pioneered the hydraulically actuated
diaphragm metering pump principle. The
company even wrote a book: Metering
Pump Handbook has become a trusted
reference worldwide for anyone who
works with metering pumps. Pulsafeeder
was the first pump to feed chemicals
at an adjustable flow, accurately and
without leakage.
Pulsafeeder has extensive
experience in multiple industries and
chemical injection applications. The
companys major markets include
chemical and petrochemical processing,
water and wastewater treatment, oil
and gas, pulp and paper, agriculture,
and original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) applications. Pulsafeeder pumps
and systems are manufactured to
serve the unique requirements of the
companys global customer base. Over
the years, Pulsafeeders desire to meet
needs and solve problems has been the
motivation behind efforts in research
and development. The companys
ingenuity led to the development of the
unique HYDRAtube and HYDRAcone
designs. The company also designed
the innovative HYPO valve, the
ideal solution for the injection of
sodium hypochlorite and other offgassing fluids.
Pulsafeeder understands that
each chemical has its own unique
set of challenges that must be taken
into consideration. With decades of
experience, Pulsafeeder offers pumping
technologies that meet and exceed
industry requirements for safety,
reliability and precise control. The
Eclipse rotary-gear pump, in nonmetallic and metallic construction,

is structurally rugged with corrosionresistant materials, ensuring
compatibility with the toughest
chemicals. Eclipse has the fewest
number of components, compared
with other gear pumps on the market,
making maintenance easy and
reducing downtime.
The combination of quality
equipment, superior service and total
customer satisfaction has placed
Pulsafeeder at the forefront of the highperformance pumping industry. Its staff
of experts can create specific pumping
solutions to maximize output and safety
while minimizing cost. Pulsafeeder has
always followed the strategies of quick
response time, short lead times for
standard equipment, design excellence,
and customer
support. This
culture has
fueled the
companys
success, and
Pulsafeeder
prides itself
on achieving more than 95 percent in
on-time delivery.
Pulsafeeder offers customers longterm value. Pulsafeeder pumps are
designed to be durable, system resilient
and easy to maintain. The company
successfully handles a broad range of
complex fluid-handling applications.
Pulsafeeders culture of quality and
manufacturing excellence is reflected
in its Certification to International
Organization for Standardization (ISO)
9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
ECLIPSE GEAR PUMP
FOR CHEMICAL FEED
Never inter rupt your core process to

perfor m maintenance on a gear pump.
The patented Eclipse front-pull out design
keeps downtime at a minimum, and gets
you up and running in minutes.
www.pulsa.com/eclipse
Pulsafeeder Engineered Products

585-292-8000
pulsa@idexcorp.com
pulsa.com
ENGINEERED PRODUCTS

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Singer Valve Inc.

S
olving complex valve applications

sets Singer Valve apart. Since
1957, Singer Valve has been designing,
manufacturing and distributing pilotoperated diaphragm control valves.
With innovative technologies, the
company provides solutions for water
loss management, water conservation,
and urban water and wastewater
distribution throughout the world.
By using quality materials and testing
every valve and pilot before it is shipped,
Singer Valve has an unprecedented
track record for long-lasting, easy-tomaintain solutions that work upon
installation. Singer Valves electronic
division provides instrumentation
and control solutions to manage
unique applications.
The innovation in Singer Valve
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:
Patented anti-cavitation cage
designed to solve high-pressure
continuous pressure differential
drop problems by allowing
across an orifice.
smooth control and protection from
The pressure-reducing valve with

cavitation damage.
integral secondary backup system for
Patented hydraulically controlled
applications where pressure-reducing
flow modulation valve that is ideal for
valve failure is unacceptable. These
limiting the flow to a pre-determined
valves have a second and independent
maximum by maintaining a
operating system superimposed upon
the standard primary system.
The single rolling diaphragm
technology that provides smooth,
steady and precise pressure control
from maximum to virtually zero flow
without the need for low-flow
bypass valves.
The self-flushing PRV pilot for
dirty water that can be spring or
diaphragm-operated.
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.
Singer Valve Inc.
604-594-5404
singer@singervalve.com
singervalve.com
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Summit Pump Inc.

S
ummit Pump Inc. was founded in

1984. It is a privately owned and
financially solid original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) of pumps based
in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Celebrating
more than 32 years in the business,
Summit Pump Inc. markets its products
globally via a dedicated and professional
distributor network.
The companys heritage is in the pulp
and paper markets, but over the last
32 years, it has expanded its market
coverage to a wide range.
Products
Summit Pump Inc. manufactures both
versions of the standard American
National Standards Institute (ANSI)
B.73.1 (2012) horizontal pump. It
also offers a robust process pump, a
self-priming trash-handling pump, a
horizontal split-case pump, a slurry
pump, a series of progressive cavity
pumps, a vertical ANSI B73.2 and
a series of heavy-duty commercial
pumps that can be close-coupled or
frame-mounted.
Quality
Training
Summit Pump Inc. has created a quality

culture coupled with an intrinsic
in-house documented and disciplined
QA -QC system to ensure a consistent
high-quality product is delivered in a
timely manner at a fair market value.
The company considers itself the best
value in the market for the pumps it
manufactures.
Summit Pumps ANSI pumps are

fully compliant to ANSI/HI B73.1 M
(2012) specifications.
The company performance tests

its pumps on its own performance
test stand.
Summit Pump Inc. guarantees

its hydraulic performance to
Hydraulic Institute standards and
specifications.
Summit Pump Inc. offers technical

training and consulting on pumps
and pump systems, from design
and applications to best-in-class
maintenance methods and operational
procedures for world-class reliability.
Pump knowledge translates to safer,
more reliable and less expensive total
cost of pump ownership.
Timeliness & Service

Summit Pump Inc. endeavors to
respond quickly and professionally to
all customer requests and comments.
Its distributor network is backed up by a
fully qualified staff and high inventory
levels that frequently allow the company
to be the first to quote and the first to
ship the product.
Markets & Experience

pulp and paper
water municipal
water supply,
reverse
osmosis and
distillation
chemical
process industry
distillerybrewery
food and
beverage
automotive
marine
wastewater and
wastewater
treatment
mining and
slurry
oil and gas
pharmaceutical
hazardous waste
ethanol
fuels
commercial and
industrial HVAC
computer chip
manufacturing
agricultural
cryogenics
Summit Pump Inc.

920-869-4800
sales@summitpump.com
summitpump.com
2196
SN
Model SN
Green Bay, WI
Model 2196
www.SUMMITPUMP.com
Celebrating Over 30 Years

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Titan Flow Control Inc.

T
itan Flow Control Inc.

(Titan FCI) 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 Fabrications can offer quick
quote turnaround, competitive pricing,
unlimited customer specific design options
and numerous material
options. The companys fabrication
capabilities include basket strainers,
duplex strainers, tee strainers,
temporary strainers, spectacle flanges
and blinds, identification tags, cover
and flow options, and restriction
orifice plates.
Made in the USA is not just a
marketing slogan for Titan FCI. The
company takes tremendous pride in
knowing that it is part of the industrial
movement to bring manufacturing jobs
and skills back to the U.S.
Titan Flow Control Inc.

910-735-0000
titan@titanfci.com
titanfci.com
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Titan Manufacturing Inc.
itan Manufacturing Inc. is based

in Houston, Texas. The company
specializes in manufacturing and
distribution of high-grade pumps to
industry professionals globally. The
companys 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.
Titan Manufacturings large inventory
boasts of quality American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) 4196 pumps,
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, Peerless style and
Goulds style vertical turbine pumps.
In addition to manufacturing and
marketing its own range of pumps, Titan
has obtained master distributor rights
for the following products:
1. Warson Pumps, which provide a
range of heavy-duty, deep-well
submersibles, turbine, axial flow
and mixed flow pumps
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a range of sump utility, effluent,
submersible sewage non-clog, close
couple self-priming, vertical inline,
and vertical multistage pumps
Titan has established its reputation
as a supplier of high-quality products
at competitive pricing and on-time

delivery. Efficiency and reliability are
at the core of what Titan does. The
companys products stand for quality,
long life and reduced downtime for
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 are the
philosophy of the company. Titan prices
all of its pumps competitively without
sacrificing quality. The company believes
that the quality and affordability of
a product speaks volumes about the
professional and technical knowledge
of the manufacturer. Titan champions
rigorous quality standards.
Titan offers an impressive array
of pumps and application support
services worldwide.
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ARI Valve
Corporation
S
ince 1988, ARI Valve Corporation has been a direct importer

of the products manufactured by ARI-Armaturen. 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.
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The centerline mount casing is standard for high temperatures.
Customers have appreciatated the noticeable increase in
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The equipment meets American Petroleum
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Hoosier Pattern
H
oosier Pattern (HPI) has been an innovator in the industry

and continues to set the bar high.
With HPIs 3-D sand printer, you can design and print
geometrically complex media, bypassing the fabrication of
tooling to create the core or mold, typical of conventional
casting methods. With a dramatically increased design freedom
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Manufacture parts for a wide variety of industrial pumps and
commercial pumps, including centrifugal pumps, water and
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and more.
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just days with the companys advanced technology and multiindustry expertise.
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EFFICIENCY MATTERS
Choosing the Right Chemical Metering

Pump for Wastewater Treatment
Four main technologies are available, and plant operators can optimize operations
by selecting the best combination of these options.
By Tom ODonnell
Neptune Chemical Pump Company
t first glance, the treatment

of municipal wastewater
may seem straightforward.
Fouled water flows through a
wastewater treatment facility,
where harmful impurities or
particulates are removed. Once the
water has reached a predetermined
level of cleanliness, it is either
released to the environment or sent
for reuse.
In reality, treating wastewater
is a complicated process involving
critical steps that must be
performed to exact criteria by
highly technical equipment. The
system is only effective when the

proper chemicals are used to treat
the water, and these chemicals can
cover a wide range of pH levels,
viscosities, material compatibilities
and handling characteristics.
A few of the more commonly
used chemicals in wastewater
treatment applications and their
characteristics are outlined below.
Sodium hypochlorite: Widely

known as bleach, this liquid
is most commonly used for
disinfection at the treatment
plant. This chemical is one of
the most difficult to handle

because it corrodes most metals
it comes in contact with, and
it cannot be mixed or stored
with ammonia or other acids,
organics and reducing agents
used at the plant. It is also
difficult because of its tendency
to off-gas, which can cause
metering pumps to become gasbound. To prevent this, special
vent valves are available for
diaphragm pumps. Peristaltic
pumps, which do not allow this
phenomenon to occur, also can
be used.
Image 1. Peristaltic pumps are ideal for various chemical-handling applications in wastewater treatment because their simplistic design and
operation allow them to reliably handle both viscous and abrasive chemicals. (Images courtesy of Neptune Chemical Pump, part of PSG,
a Dover Company)
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Image 2. Solenoid-actuated diaphragm metering pumps offer reliable dosing

accuracy, even when working with low flow rates and operating pressures.
Sulfuric acid: Used for pH

adjustment, this chemical is
provided either as a concentrate
or dilute. Concentrated
solutions can be handled in
many situations with cast iron,
steel materials or Alloy 20,
while dilute solutions require
plastics such as PVC or Kynar.
Sodium hydroxide: Also used
for pH adjustment, this
chemical is often provided in
solution strengths from 25 to
50 percent. Metering pump
elastomers, such as Viton (a
material often used for O-ring
seals within a metering pump),

are not compatible with sodium
hydroxide, so they require
special care. Especially in
higher solution strengths, this
chemical tends to gel in the
pump if the pump is idle for a
period of time. Flush valves or
special pump heads can assist
with this issue.
Sodium bisulfite: This is one
of the most commonly used
dechlorinating agents at
treatment plants. A mixer is
usually required to keep this
chemical in solution in the
metering pump supply tank.

Suitable materials for this
chemical include plastics, such
as PVC and Kynar, and metals,
such as 316 stainless steel.
Emulsion polymer: Fed as
a coagulant to assist the
dewatering equipment within a
wastewater treatment facility,
this chemical is shear-sensitive
once hydrated and is often
extremely viscous. Diaphragm
pumps with high-viscosity head
designs or peristaltic pumps are
often required.
Faced with a myriad of

chemicals that have unique
handling and implementation
characteristics, plant operators
must be certain that they have
selected the proper metering
pump technologies for their
dosing applications.
Because there is no one-sizefits-all solution, creating the
most efficient, effective and safe
chemical-handling operation
in wastewater treatment likely
requires the use of different types
of pump technologies, all of which
bring their own set of benefits to
the operation.
Outlined below are four
pump technologies that, if
implemented properly, can
play a key role in an optimized
wastewater treatment operation.
Mechanical Diaphragm
Metering Pumps
Mechanically actuated diaphragm

metering pumps are easy to
implement and operate, which
makes them an attractive
alternative for many applications.
They typically have a lower initial
cost than other motor-driven
metering pump designs, especially
at higher flow rates, but they can
have higher operating costs.
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EFFICIENCY MATTERS
Image 3. Because many pump manufacturers also design the other components
that make up a complete chemical-feed system, they can be a significant
source of assistance, or even a provider of comprehensive turnkey systems, for
wastewater-handling operations.
Because the diaphragm is

attached to the piston for a positive
return usually aided by a spring,
these pumps offer excellent
suction-lift capabilities and can
handle liquids that off-gas, such
as sodium hypochlorite, and more
viscous chemicals.
These pumps are somewhat
limited in discharge pressure
capabilities, with many being
around 100 to 150 pounds per
square inch (psi) (7 to 10 bar)
max. Repeatable accuracy is
typically about +/-2 percent.
They are generally not offered
with an on-board relief valve,
so an external relief valve is
usually required to prevent
damage to the pump in an overpressurized situation.
bath of hydraulic fluid and

because the diaphragm is
hydraulically balanced.
Hydraulically balanced means
that the hydraulic fluid is on the
oil side of the diaphragm, while
the chemical being pumped is on
the other side (wetted or process
side) of the diaphragm. The piston,

internal to the pump, pushes oil
against the diaphragm but never
comes in direct contact with
it. These pumps are capable of
pumping against extremely high
pressures, so long discharge lines
are not a problem.
Hydraulic diaphragm pumps
are equipped with an adjustable
internal relief valve that prevents
an over-pressurized situation,
which could damage the pump.
They also offer a repeatable dosing
accuracy of +/-1 percent.
Solenoid Diaphragm
Metering Pumps
Solenoid-actuated, or electronic,
metering pumps are an economical
option in wastewater treatment
operations for low-flow/lowpressure chemical-dosing
applications. They are generally
available to a maximum of 20
Hydraulic Diaphragm
Metering Pumps
As a low-maintenance pump
designed for 20 years of service,
hydraulically actuated diaphragm
metering pumps are ideal
for operation in the harshest
chemical-handling conditions.
Their longevity and minimal
maintenance requirements are
possible because most of their
moving parts are submerged in a
Image 4. Hydraulically actuated diaphragm metering pumps are a technology of choice for
many wastewater treatment plants because they can handle the hardest chemicals, can pump
against higher pressures, offer highly repeatable dosing accuracy and have been designed for 20
years of service.
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gallons per hour (gph) (76 liters per

hour). At those capacities, maximum
pressures are about 30 psi (2 bar).
The lower and medium capacities
are compatible with pressures of 100
to 150 psi with low flows (less than
1 gph) to more than 200 psi (14 bar).
They offer a repeatable dosing accuracy
of +/-3 percent. They are normally
provided with an on-board relief valve
to prevent pump damage resulting from
over-pressurization.
Peristaltic Pumps
This pump technology, simplistic in

its design, is well-suited for handling
viscous and abrasive chemicals. Because
the design features a rotor with shoes or
rollers that squeeze the hose or tube and
force the liquid to the discharge port,
peristaltic pumps are able to run drya
feature that technologies like some
progressive cavity pumps cannot provide
because their rotors and stators may be
damaged in dry-run conditions.
Peristaltic pumps also do not have
valves that can become clogged. This is an
important consideration when the pump
needs to be shut down during a product
run. The lack of valves in a peristaltic
pump eliminates any clogging issues,
especially when handling viscous liquids
or those that will solidify or become
gelatinous when resting. This also makes
the peristaltic pump ideal for handling
abrasive or corrosive chemicals.
calibration columns, tanks, mixers,

injection quills, and control panels.
Some offer the complete chemical-feed
system as an option and can build a
system that meets the specific needs of
the treatment plant.
While the task of properly outfitting a
treatment facility may be overwhelming,
manufacturers of the various
components that will be used to optimize
the system, or the manufacturer
of a complete system, can assist in
determining how to best outfit the plant.
Optimizing Operation
Ensuring that communities have
the cleanest water possible places a
great amount of pressure on water
and wastewater treatment facilities
to perform their jobs as effectively,
efficiently and safely as possible. The
various chemicals that may be required
in the different treatment processes

only increase the plant operators risk.
An operation will reach the pinnacle
of proper performance only if the
best pump technologies are chosen for
each of the many critical chemicalmetering processes.
Tom ODonnell is director of business
development for Neptune Chemical
Pump Company and PSG. He may be
reached at 215-699-8700, ext. 3327, or
tom.odonnell@psgdover.com. Neptune
is a manufacturer of chemical metering
and peristaltic (hose) pumps, chemical
feed systems, chemical injection
accessories, polymer make-down
systems and industrial mixers. Neptune
is a product brand of PSG, a Dover
company. For more information, visit
neptune1.com and psgdover.com.
Help from Manufacturers

While these pump technologies can
provide a list of benefits for wastewater
treatment plant operators, the challenge
is knowing which pump is best for which
chemical-metering application. This is
where the pump manufacturer can lend
a hand.
Many pump manufacturers also
design and manufacture many of the
components that are included in a
complete chemical-feed system; for
example, relief and backpressure valves,
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MAINTENANCE MINDERS
5-Minute Fix to Troubleshoot a

Diaphragm Pump
Follow these six easy steps to address common installation and operation problems.
By Michael Sandlin
Graco Inc.
ir-operated doublediaphragm pumps (AODD)

are preferred in transfer
applications because their simple
design makes them easy to operate
and cost-effective to repair. To
achieve top performance, end
users must install and operate
these pumps correctly. In a matter
of minutes, common issues
can be corrected with the right
information.
Here are six quick steps that
can help you fi x common problems
during installation and operation.
Check the inlet air line

size and pressure.
Installing an air line that is

too small is the most common
mistake users make when
installing an AODD pump. Using
too small of an air line will starve
the pump of the fuelcompressed
airit needs to operate at peak
performance. Upgrading to a larger
air line is an easy fi x that takes a
few minutes.
Double-diaphragm pumps come
in all shapes and sizes, based on the
application and fluid requirements.
Larger AODD pumps (1-inch and
greater) require more compressed
air and larger air lines than smaller
pumps to operate at full capacity.
The appropriate air line size
for a pump is located in the
manufacturers installation and
Image 1. Chemical transfer with air-operated double-diaphragm pumps (Images and

graphics courtesy of Graco Inc.)
operation manual. As a general

guideline for AODD inlet air line
sizes, match the air line hose size
to the air inlet port size on the
air valve.
Inlet air pressure also plays a key
role in getting the most out of a
pump. Diaphragm pumps operate
on a 1-to-1 ratio, meaning the
pressure of the inlet air feeding
the pump is directly related to the
fluid pressure at the pumps outlet.
For example, if the target outlet
pressure of a 1-inch, 50-gallon-perminute (gpm) pump is 100 pounds
per square inch (psi), the inlet air
pressure entering the pumps air
valve must be greater than or equal
to 100 psi.
System backpressure and

fluid viscosity will impact the
outlet fluid pressure. Too little
backpressure may cause the pump
to run inefficiently because the
ball checks may not check as
quickly. Too much backpressure
can cause the pump to stall if the
fluid pressure overcomes the air
pressure to the pump.
To control the performance
(flow and pressure) of an AODD
pump, install an air regulator
assembly to control the incoming
air pressure (see Figure 1, C).
Installing the correct air line size
with an air regulator will solve
the most common AODD pump
installation problem.
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Figure 1. Recommended installation of an air-operated double-diaphragm pump
Inspect for muffler icing

and restrictions.
Diaphragm pumps can generate

high decibels at full speed, a main
reason mufflers are recommended
during installation. The AODD
air motor requires compressed air
to operate. As the compressed air
enters the air valve and channels
through the pump center section to

exhaust through the muffler, rapid
temperature changes occur. At the
muffler exhaust, air temperature is
below freezing and can cause icingrelated issues that are common in
humid environments.
Erratic pump operation, inlet
air with high levels of moisture or
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visible frost on the outside of the

muffler are indications of an icingrelated issue that is decreasing
pump efficiency. Here are suggested
solutions to eliminate these issues:
Decrease the air pressure to
the pump.
Increase the pump size to
operate at lower speeds (i.e.
lower air pressure).
Exhaust air to a remote location
using an exhaust port tube.
Add an air line fi lter with a
water catcher and drain to
collect condensation.
Install an air line heater to raise
the exhaust air temperature
above freezing.
Adjust the pressure dew
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Solutions to icing can range

in difficulty depending on the
application and environment, but
reducing the air pressure to the
pump is one of the quickest and
most effective ways to reduce icing.
Inspect sealing surfaces

for leakage.
A wise maintenance technician

once said, There are two types of
pumpsthose that leak and those
that are going to leak.
Leakage is a common problem
in all pump types. A few simple
fi xes can ensure the fluid stays
in an AODD pump. First, pumps,
especially plastic pumps, must
be torqued to the manufacturers
recommended rating. Materials
relax over timeoften referred
to as cold flowingwhich can
cause sealing surfaces to loosen
and create leak paths. Refer to the
pump manual for torque values,
and follow the bolting patterns to
reduce the threat of leakage.
Reuse of polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE) O-rings is another cause
of leakage at sealing surfaces. A
downfall of PTFE is resilience.
Once a PTFE O-ring has been
compressed, it is not capable of
regenerating its original shape.
Replace all pump PTFE O-rings
when servicing an AODD pump.
After properly torquing the
pump according to manufacturer
recommendations and ensuring all
sealing O-rings have been replaced
after service, the AODD pump
should be leak-free. Save significant
rebuild time later on by ensuring
the PTFE O-rings are replaced
when the pump is rebuilt.
Ensure proper tubing

and piping size.
Pump inlet and outlet fluid port

diameters vary based on the flow
rate required. Inlet and outlet
hose sizes must match the pumps

size. A primary concern is the risk
of cavitation, which can increase
repairs and maintenance costs.
Changing tubing and piping size
after installation is relatively
fast. Knowing the correct size at
installation eliminates the time
and effort required to make a
modification later.
For example, if a 1-inch
pump has a half-inch inlet hose
connected, the pump will not be
able to operate at full capacity
without the risk of cavitation. This
risk increases dramatically as the
desired fluid viscosity rises. In this
example, the 1-inch pump should
have a 1-inch inlet and outlet hose
attached to prevent cavitation.
It is also recommended that an
AODD pump be installed with a
flexible inlet/outlet connection
rather than being hard plumbed.
As pump speed increases, vibration
increases, which elevates the risk of
loosening a hard plumb connection,
creating the potential for leakage.
Slow the pump down

to prime.
AODD pumps are popular when

self-priming is required. Creating
a low-pressure zoneless than
the atmospheric pressure of 14.7
psiinside the fluid bowls is how
the AODD pump draws fluid. If
air pressure supplied to the pump
is too high, the pump will change
over too quickly and there will not
be enough time for the fluid to be
drawn into the pump.
To solve this priming issue in a
matter of seconds, slow down the
pump by using the air regulator to
decrease the air pressure entering
the air valve. Once the pump speed
has been reduced and the fluid
has had enough time to enter the
pump, increase the air pressure and
operate the pump at a faster speed.
Clear any fluid line

restrictions.
Certain restrictions create

backpressure that may negatively
affect the pump and potentially
create cavitation that will increase
maintenance. Take a minute to
inspect the pump and connected
piping to ensure there are no
visible restrictions. Look for the
following at both the pumps inlet
and outlet:
closed or partially closed valves
clogs or kinks in the line
too much hose or length of
distance
Listen carefully to the pump
as it operates. Listen for erratic
operation, which may be caused by
an inlet hose that is too small or a
problem related to icing. Hearing
what sounds like gravel running
through the pump or seeing
fl ashing around the manifold
elbows indicates cavitation and the
need to correct the inlet or outlet
tubing size or reduce the pump
speed. Also, be sure to keep an eye
out for kinks in the inlet and outlet
lines or any valves that could be
closed or restricted.
Spending a few minutes
up front to ensure proper
installation will save a tremendous
amount of time correcting
problems later. Following these
steps can help end users spend less
time trying to figure out problems
with their AODD pumps and more
time pumping.
Michael Sandlin is the global
product marketing manager in
the Process Division
for Graco Inc. He ma
may
be reached at 612379-3701 or msandli
@
msandlin@
graco.com.
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How to Decide Between Low & Medium

Voltage for Motor & Starter Systems
End users must consider many variables to choose the better solution.
By James Nanney
Power Electronics
n overlap between 460

and 4,000 volts exists
where multiple types of
motors and starters are readily
available. The question, though,
is which one is better? Like most
engineering questions, not only
does the cost need to be considered,
but also the differences in each
operating voltage in the context of
the application.
Even with the small range of
motor ratings, there are more than
a few variables. Here are a few
assumptions to help simplify the
discussion: The ratings of 500 to
2,000 horsepower (hp) and 460
volts or low-voltage (LV) versus
4,000 volts (4kV) or mediumvoltage (MV) supply voltage will
be compared, though larger LV and
smaller MV options are available.
The motor comparison will be
based on 1,800 revolutions per
minute (rpm) and totally enclosed,
fan-cooled (TEFC) or open drip
proof (ODP) because these types
are the most common.
When the cost of a 500-hp LV
motor is half of its MV cousin and
the two are compared, the question
of which is better is expected.
Looking at the motors, it would
seem they are similar in frame
(size). At 2,000 hp, the LV and MV
motor are close in cost. So why is
there a cost difference? Are there
other differences?
What is not obvious is the

performance difference. MV
motors typically include copper
bar rotors compared with the cast
aluminum rotors of LV motors.
The copper bar rotor is higher in
efficiency, but the copper bars are
a major reason for the higher cost.
The performance difference in the
higher-efficiency copper rotor is
expressed in a slightly faster speed
at full load (less slip).
The tradeoff for higher
efficiency and a higher rpm
level is lower starting torque.
High starting torque loads or
applications that cannot be
started unloaded, combined with
voltage drop on the line when
starting, can lead to a motor not
coming up to speed.
Choosing a Starter
The motor starting amps of 600
percent or more and the ability to
supply those amps influence the
choice of a starter.
A 460-volt motor takes about
nine times the current of a 4kV
motor for the same rating. For
reference, a 500-hp LV motor
would be rated for 580 amps versus
70 amps at 4kV.
Understanding what the utility
will allow or what the grid can
support should be part of the
evaluation for determining the
starting method.
Image 1. Low-voltage variable

frequency drive (Images and graphic
courtesy of Power Electronics)
There are three basic means

of starting: across the line, also
known as direct on line (DOL);
soft starting or reduced-voltage
starting; and variable frequency
drives (VFDs) for starting only or
continuous operation.
An LV mechanical starter, even
for a 500-hp motor, is not practical
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MOTORS & DRIVES
Table 1. Cost comparison of starting methods
Starter option
Low
voltage
Medium
voltage
Comment
Direct on line
$+
Lowest cost MV
Soft starter
$$
Low-cost option
for LV
VFDstarting
$$-$$$
$$$
Depending on the
load, can reduce the
cost significantly
VFDcontinuous
$$$ - $$$$
$$$$
Lowest amps
starting solution
and may provide
other benefits; LV
increases in cost
faster than MV as
size increases
to start multiple motors,

reducing the cost per LV or MV
motor. Large motors using a
starting VFD need a bumpless
transfer to line. The bypass package
should include a closed transition
synchronizing system.
Other Considerations
There are differences in the

equipment beyond horsepower
and voltage that end users should
consider. Most LV drives are
not Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 519
500 hp to 1,000 hp may increase
because of cost. Few power grids
compliant as standard, common
can handle the inrush of more than 20 percent while the LV doubles.
on MV VFDs. Most utilities require
For MV, the least expensive is DOL, IEEE 519 compliance in some form.
3,500 amps without significant
followed by soft starting and the
voltage drop. The common option
The MV VFDs can include shortVFD for starting only.
for LV above even 100 hp is a soft
circuit protection and a disconnect
A VFD used for starting only is
starter. The current can be reduced
for a relatively low cost. For the
to 250 to 450 percent of the motor less expensive than one used for
LV VFD, it must be added to the
full-load amperes (FLA) depending continuous operation, and this
switchgear or a custom package.
option is becoming more common
on the motor loading at starting.
Larger-horsepower installations
in many applications where there is may come with the expectation of a
LV VFDs are available even at
little or no advantage to VFD speed longer operating life in excess of
2,000 hp or larger. They are made
control. The concept is the same for 20 years, so specifications may
by taking the largest single-stage
LV and MV. The VFD starts and
VFD from a vendor, typically
need adjustment.
then a contactor bypasses the VFD,
around 500 hp, and putting two
putting the motor across the line.
together to achieve 1,000 hp or
three to reach 1,500 hp. With each The VFD will start a load with the
added block, the price goes up. As a minimum amps for any system,
using only the motors FLA in
result, the soft starter, which may
only be 30 to 50 percent of the VFD normal applications.
The short start time means
cost, can look attractive.
the overload rating can be used for
The reduced cost of VFDs in
the motor starting, while the actual
recent years and their ability to
amps required for starting are all
improve process efficiency have
made them a more common choice. that is needed from the VFD. If the
motor can be started unloaded, the
Even when not required, VFDs
VFD needs only to be sized to the
are often requested because of the
current the motor used as it starts.
familiarity with the technology;
With a pump curve and motor data,
their reduced cost and flexibility
the vendor can calculate maximum
make them easy to apply.
For MV, the options of DOL, soft current required for starting.
A lightly loaded motor at
starter and VFD are available. At
starting may pull 25 to 50 percent
500 hp, there is a large difference
between the MV and LV VFD price. of the motor FLA using a VFD. So
The cost narrows as the horsepower a 2,000-hp motor will only need
a 500-hp VFD if 25 percent is
increases. The MV VFD amperage
is so small, the cost difference from required. The VFD also can be used Image 2. A NEMA 1 medium-voltage variable frequency drive
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next six months.

Asking about the
obsolescence policy
is a good start
even better is to
ask if parts are still
available for the
model previous
to the one under
consideration.
If the application
is going to run 24/7,
the LV VFDs will
have a three- to fiveyear life if running
near full load. The
MV design should be
closer to 20 years, so
users should request
Image 3. A custom medium-voltage variable frequency drive
an LV cost for a
20-year design life
All induction motors are reliable, to get a fair comparison. Typically,
but an MV motor with formed coils the LV VFD will jump at least one
frame size. The cost of the LV and
that has been vacuum pressure
MV will be similar.
impregnated statistically is more
Cabling between the motor
reliable than an LV random-wound
and starter is another variable.
motor winding that has been
The reduction in cabling cost is a
dipped and baked. If reliability is
reason to use MV. If a VFD is used
important for the application, an
continuously, the recommended
LV motor spec will call out IEEE
cabling must be factoreda long
841, which is similar to American
cable run can have a large impact
Petroleum Institute (API) 547 for
on the project budget.
MV. LV motors cannot meet the
Service and maintenance
higher API 541 specificationthis
should not be overlooked. With
is why critical service motors will
the current product range, a soft
be MV even at 250 hp.
starter or VFD with the same form
As previously mentioned, LV
and function will not be much
motors use a cast aluminum rotor
different in LV and MV. Also, the
and are considered non-repairable
VFD should be wall-mounted and
compared with an MV copper bar
not need rear-access for servicing,
rotor. The commercial pressure
which adds to building costs.
on LV VFDs and soft starter
Starting a large motor often
products means replacement of a
requires new utility service. Utility
product line in five years or less.
requirements and cost can change
MV VFDs and soft starters will
have a longer product life cycle and the calculation for determining
which is better. The total cost of
should provide an upgrade path
setting a new 460-volt service for
to the next generation. No one
a large motor can be as much as
wants to commission a 1,000-hp
the motor and starting method.
motor and VFD to find out parts
Additionally, most MV VFDs can
will be available for only the
accept utility voltage, such as 6.9kV

or 13kV, directly with an output of
4kV for the motor, avoiding setting
a new transformer cost.
Large motor controls require
space that may make it challenging
to fit the new equipment in an
existing facility. In an existing
control room, adding air
conditioning can be a $50,000
surprise cost to handle a large
VFD. An option for LV and MV is a
Association 3R packagethe
unit is outside, requiring no
control room space and no air
conditioning. The MV units can
be rated for 55 C and require
no air fi lters.
To understand if LV or MV
is better, users should start
with the utility and not the
motor. Understand what the
utility requires for large motor
connections and what the grid
will support, as well as the cost if
the service needs improvement.
Knowing this information narrows
the choices.
End users should evaluate the
application requirements for
reliability based on application.
If the application is continuous,
consider the life expectancy of
both operating voltage equipment.
VFDs are more common and
reliable, even in large horsepower
applications. After considering all
variables, end users will be able to
recognize the better solution.
James Nanney is director,
Industrial Division, of Power
Electronics. He is a member of
the API motor committee and the
author of numerous papers and
articles. For more information, visit
power-electronics.com. Nanney
may be reached at jnanney@
power-electronics.com.
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SEALING SENSE
Back to Basics: Compression Packing

Second in a Series
By Lee Gillette
FSA Member, W.L Gore & Associates
ou have probably heard

the old saying If you dont
have time to do it right,
then youll need to make time to
do it over. Understanding basic
compression packing installation
steps is key to getting the job done
right the first time.
The goal of this article is to
provide an overview of the
critical steps necessary to ensure
outstanding packing performance.
The first step is to remember the
5 Ps of Packing Installation:
1. proper selection
2. preparation for installation
3. product form
4. placement
5. patience (and a little
pampering)
Proper Selection
Several braid configurations,

packing fibers and combinations
of packing fiber materials are
available. Choosing the correct one
can be intimidating and confusing.
If an equipment manufacturer
has not provided guidance or a
specification, how do you decide
what to use? One acronym
commonly used as a guideline
when making a packing selection is
STAMPS.
As cited in the Compression
Packing Technical Manual published
by the Fluid Sealing Association
(FSA), the acronym STAMPS
can be used to remember key

considerations for selecting a
packing material and construction.
Size: What are the stuffing
Temperature: What is the
Application: What type of
Media: What medium is
box dimensions?
temperature of the medium?

equipment is it?
being sealed?
Pressure: What is the
internal pressure being sealed?
Shaft speed: What is the
surface speed of the shaft?
These attributes relate to the

chemical compatibility of the
packing material with the sealed
media, its functional shaft speed
capability, operational temperature
and pressure parameters, and

equipment service (rotating,
reciprocating or valves).
The compression packing manual
provides a breakdown of the
performance properties of different
classes of materials and fits into
the STAMPS selection process.
Preparation
Once the correct packing

material has been selected, make
sure the pump and accessories are
properly prepared for installation
of the packing.
The stuffing box must be clean,
and the worn-out packing must
be completely removed. Leftover
packing debris can create uneven
seating, which can cause leakage or
plug the flush port line and lead to
overheating problems.
Figure 1. Packing ring joints (Graphics courtesy of FSA)
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shrunk from loss of lubricant

the alignment and positioning
Check the stuffing boxs
during use. Rings should be cut
of subsequent rings. If the first
condition, and inspect the shaft
ring is not seated and properly
or sleeve wear for corrosion, nicks, around a mandrel or a calibrated
measuring tool equal to the shafts compressed, the remaining rings
burrs or scoring. Ensure that the
diameter. In some cases, the
will be negatively affected for the
gland follower and fasteners are
unworn area of a shaft sleeve may
following reasons:
in good condition. Check other
be an ideal measurement tool.
1. The required number of packing
components for cracks or signs
Rings that are cut too short
rings may not fit into the stuffing
of wear that can limit packing
will leave gaps in the seal along
box.
operational life.
the stuffing box wall and pump
2. Excessive leakage can occur
A heavily corroded stuffing box
shaft, causing excessive and
because of gaps in the packing
may prevent the packing from
uncontrollable leakage. Rings that
behind the first ring.
sealing because of deviations on
are cut too long will not fit into the 3. The lantern ring may not line
the stuffing boxs sealing wall.
stuffing box.
up with the flush port. This can
Corrosion can cause the outside
Use the square Butt cut or a
restrict the flow of cooling water.
diameter of the stuffing box to
become slightly larger, resulting in diagonal Skived cut for the ends
Never install a series of rings
a poor fit of the new rings. This can (see Figure 1). During installation,
stagger the cut ends of each so they and try to compress them solely
lead to the packing rings spinning
are not all lined in a row (45-, 90with the force of the gland follower.
within the stuffing box and a
This method will not
dramatic increase in
fully and properly seat
leak rate.
the initial rings and
A damaged shaft or
Even the highest-performing
may lead to incorrect
sleeve will not allow the
packing materials cannot
positioning of the
packing to seal properly.
lantern ring in relation
Even the highestfunction properly on a
to the flush port. This
performing packing
misaligned or damaged pump
will starve the packing
materials cannot
of the lubricating fluid
function properly on a
shaft and will experience a
required for cooling and
misaligned or damaged
shortened operational life.
proper sealing.
pump shaft and will
Figure 2 (page 104)
experience a shortened
details the comparative
operational life.
and 180-degree offsets). Offsetting sealing forces applied by the
the joints will eliminate a possible
sequence of rings and shows how
Packing Form
the load generated by the gland
The next step is to determine if leak path that could form if the
joint ends are all in a straight line.
follower is not sufficient to properly
the packing rings were cut on-site
Always follow recommendations seat the rings closest to the pump
from bulk spools or if they were
that the packing or equipment
impeller end of the stuffing box.
preformed by the packing supplier
manufacturer offers in the
Often, these rings are not properly
and offered as individual ring sets
instructions. In recent years,
seated because of reliance on the
customized for a specific pump or
preformed ring sets have grown in gland follower, compromising the
piece of equipment.
popularity for their more precise
packing sets entire installation.
When using rings that are cut
and uniform sizing, resulting in
Many major braiders and packing
on-site, ensure that the packing is
improved sealing and time savings suppliers provide installation
properly sized. The packing rings
compared with cutting on-site.
guidelines and recommendations
must reflect the shafts true size.
to assist in this procedure.
Avoid measuring a used packing
Some have created specialized
ring as a reference to cut a new
Placement
installation devices such as
ring. Doing so can result in an
Proper placement, or
tamping tools, split bushings
improper cut length because the
positioning, is another critical
and other aids that enable proper
used ring may have been stretched step in packing installation.
seating of the first several rings.
during removal or it may have
The first ring sets the stage for
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SEALING SENSE
Patience
Be patient and allow plenty

of time when breaking in the new
packing material. The startup
process takes time and often
requires multiple adjustments of
the gland follower.
Be sure the packing is not
overtightened. Too much friction
can cause overheating and damage
the packing, resulting in hardening
or glazing and eventually
uncontrollable leakage.
Allow a free flow of flush water
for initial break-in, and follow
procedures recommended by the
packing manufacturer. This will
allow the packing to conform to
the shaft, letting the seating and
pressures of the system help define
its sealing area.
Liberal leakage during the
first two hours of operation will
result in an excellent packing job
and help it function for a longer
period of time.
Begin gradual tightening of
the gland follower to bring the
system to an acceptable leakage
rate. Use small incremental
adjustments (one wrench fl at turn
at a time) on the gland nuts as the
packing seats itself and leakage
is reduced to the level required
for the selected material class.
Leak-rate capabilities can vary
by material and manufacturer,
but rates of eight to 10 drops per
minute per inch of shaft diameter
are typical. Lower leak rates can
be achieved based on material and
manufacturer selection, but be sure
to verify this prior to installation.
Allow sufficient time between
adjustments for the leak rates to
stabilize. Check leak rates after
a few hours of operation, and
continue to make small gland
adjustments to decrease the leak
rate to the desired level.
Figure 2. Stuffing box radial pressure distribution
Gland
Pressure
Media
Pressure
Low
Radial Pressure
High
Keep checking the stuffing box

temperature. A high temperature
may indicate that the gland
follower is overtightened. This can
burn up the packing and damage
the shaft or sleeve.
Excessive gland load can
result in increased power loss
because of friction, reduced life
and/or sudden premature failure
in service.
In some cases, the outside
contractors hired to repack
pumps during major turnarounds
are not present when the shutdown
is completed and the pumps are
started. In their absence, it can
be difficult to tell how the gland
nuts were tightened (i.e. gently or
highly loaded). For this reason,
startups require close monitoring
to allow the packing to be properly
broken in.
Following these basic guidelines
will result in extended packing
life, reduced downtime and lower
maintenance costs.
70% of total sealing force

comes from the first 2 rings
of packing.
Next Month: Back to Basics: Soft

Gaskets
We invite your suggestions for article topics as
well as questions on sealing issues so we can
better respond to the needs of the industry.
Please direct your suggestions and questions to
sealingsensequestions@fluidsealing.com.
Lee Gillette is field sales

associate/packing market
specialist with the Performance
Solutions Division of W.L. Gore
& Associates Inc. He has been
a member of the Gore Sealant
Technologies team for 18 years,
covering regions of the U.S. and
Canada. He is a member
of the Fluid Sealing
Association and may
be reached at lgillett@
wlgore.com.
HI PUMP FAQS
Canned Motor Pump Containment

Considerations, Magnetic Coupling Designs &
Materials for Sealless Rotodynamic Pumps
By Hydraulic Institute
emphasis on prevention of leakage

to the atmosphere in the event of a
breach in primary containment.
The secondary pressure boundarys
material is evaluated to ensure
compatibility with the pumped liquid.
The requirements and solutions for
A canned motor pump (CMP)
secondary containment and control
is a type of sealless pump that has
will vary based on the application and
a common shaft to link the pump
pump configuration, so the purchaser
and motor in a single sealed unit
and pump supplier must discuss
(see Figure 1). The pumped liquid
these points.
is circulated through the motor,
Primary and secondary
but it is isolated from the stator by
containment
or control must have
a corrosion-resistant stator liner.
design
pressure
ratings equal to,
The motor rotor is protected by a
or
greater
than,
the maximum
corrosion-resistant rotor liner.
working
pressure
of the pump at
The principal design consideration
rated
conditions.
for sealless pumps is to prevent
When specified by the purchaser,
leakage to the atmosphere. Because
the
CMPs secondary containment
the primary containment may
barrier
is designed to contain
develop leakage as a result of wear
allowable
working pressure for a
by adjacent rotating parts, corrosion
minimum
of 48 hours in the event
or abrasion, secondary leakage
of
stator
liner
leakage and have a
containment or control may be
minimum
standby
life of three years.
required if specified by the purchaser.
If
an
oil-fi
lled
stator
with a pressure
In these cases, there is design
relief valve is used, then
provision must be made
Figure 1. Canned motor pump: multistage (Graphics courtesy of
for safe containment of
Hydraulic Institute)
any leakage past the stator
liner. When specified
by the purchaser, the
manufacturer will provide
a means for periodically
checking secondary
containment.
In the event of leakage
through the stator liner,
immediately discontinue
the pumps operation. The
What primary and

secondary containment
considerations are
recommended for canned
motor pumps?
purchaser is responsible for providing

shutdown devices and procedures
required for safety.
For more information about
sealless rotodynamic pumps, refer
to the newly revised standard ANSI/
HI 5.1-5.6 Sealless Rotodynamic Pumps
for Nomenclature, Definitions, Design,
Application, Operation, and Test.
What are the design

recommendations for
magnetic couplings in a
magnetic drive pump?
A magnetic drive pump (MDP)
is a type of sealless pump that uses an
outer ring of permanent magnets to
drive an internal rotating assembly
through a corrosion-resistant
containment shell (see Figure 2, page
106). Permanent magnets have high
attraction forces to ferrous metals
and high attraction or repulsion
forces to companion magnets,
depending on polar position.
Users must exercise extreme
care when disassembling or
assembling the drive unit to
prevent damage to components and
injury to personnel. Methods of
piloting and separating flanges are
provided in the design to allow for
safe disassembly and reassembly of
the magnet drive section.
The manufacturer makes allowance
for torque required to accelerate the
inner rotor assembly, considering
the acceleration rate of the drive
motor. The manufacturer also
makes allowance for maximum
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HI PUMP FAQS
specified specific gravity, viscosity,

temperature and flow.
Deterioration of magnetic
strength also must be considered.
The manufacturer will establish
application guidelines for specific
designs considering these factors.
Heat generated by eddy current
and windage losses is removed by
the pumped liquid or by the supply
of external cooling liquid. Torque
capacity is dependent on the coupling
mechanical design, temperature and
magnet material used. The pump
user must maintain the magnetic
material temperature at or below
rated values for the material used for
safe operation.
Loss of cooling flow or decoupling
will result in rapid heating of an
electrically conductive containment
shell. If the pump rotor becomes
decoupled, continued turning of the
outer magnet assembly will cause
rapid heating of the inner-magnet
assembly. Even though explosionproof rating of magnetic couplings
is not normally required, users
must take precautions if potentially
flammable vapors are present that
might contact the containment shell.
Handling liquids that contain
magnetically attracted particles must
be avoided unless particles can be
removed effectively by a magnetic
fi lter, because such particles are
collected by the permanent magnetic
fields and can cause erosion and
blockage of liquid flow passages.
The manufacturer must identify
materials used for parts that come
in contact with the pumped liquid
in the event of failure of the
primary containment shell or inner
magnet liner.
The outer magnet carrier (the outer
steel portion of the outer magnet
assembly) must be coated with a
corrosion/heat-resistant paint or
coating, with the exception of any
close-clearance register fits. If the
outer magnets are

Figure 2. Magnetic drive pump: multistage
neodymium, they
are coated or painted
to prevent corrosion,
and the outer
magnet assembly is
designed to be easily
cleaned of stray
ferrous particles
during assembly.
For more
information about
sealless rotodynamic
pumps, refer to
the newly revised
standard ANSI/HI
If requested, the manufacturer
5.1-5.6 Sealless Rotodynamic Pumps
must supply chemical and physical
certifications for impeller, shaft
and pressure-containing parts as
mutually agreed on by the purchaser
What material
and manufacturer. Plugging, peening
considerations are
or impregnation should not be used
recommended for sealless
to complete any repair on pressurerotodynamic pumps?
containing or wetted metal parts.
Operators must perform welding
When users are selecting
of piping and primary pressure
a manufacturing material for
boundary welds, and the purchaser
sealless rotodynamic pumps,
and manufacturer must agree on
careful consideration of corrosion
procedures qualified in accordance
is important. The manufacturer
with an industry-recognized welding
should offer the purchaser guidance
standard. Weld repairs must be made
regarding selection of materials
according to the applicable material
particular to the design involved
specification, standard, code or as
(such as primary containment device
agreed upon by the purchaser and
and rotor encapsulation members).
manufacturer.
The purchaser must specify any
For more information about
corrosive chemicals used in the
sealless rotodynamic pumps, refer
particular design or application.
to the newly revised standard ANSI/
Compounds that may cause stress
HI 5.1-5.6 Sealless Rotodynamic Pumps
corrosion cracking or hydrogen
embrittlement should be included.
If austenitic stainless steel parts
exposed to conditions that promote
HI Pump FAQs is produced by the
intergranular corrosion are to be
fabricated by welding, then they must Hydraulic Institute as a service to pump
users, contractors, distributors, reps
be made of low-carbon or stabilized
and OEMs. For more information, visit
grades. Minor wetted parts that are
pumps.org.
not usually identifiedsuch as nuts,
bolts, springs, washers and keys
should have corrosion resistance at
least equal to that of major parts.
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New & Notable Technology

Products selected by the Pumps & Systems editors:
1 ANGULAR CONTACT BALL BEARINGS
SCHAEFFLER has released the X-life Angular

Contact Ball Bearings. The single-row angular
contact ball bearings provide up to 30 percent
higher dynamic load rating, as much as 50
percent longer rating life and up to 10 percent
less friction than conventional bearings. End
users can now downsize to a smaller bearing to
save space in their pumps, while maintaining
the same load-carrying capacity and operating
life. Alternatively, higher loads can be applied
while maintaining the same bearing size and
rating life.
3
4
2 MODULAR DEWATERING PUMP
The XJ 110, XJC 110 and XJS 110 pumps are

the latest additions to SULZERs modular
dewatering pump range solutions with built-in
intelligence. The optional AquaTronic control
panel with integrated start equipment ensures
that the motor always rotates correctly. The
high-efficiency motor and new hydraulics
combined with low-friction bearings ensure
reliable and cost-effective pumping.
3 PUMP MOTORS
EXCELLON DC MOTORS & TACHOMETERS

reintroduced a robust, former General Electric
DC Motor line. Many maintenance personnel
can attest to the reliability of this line, seen
in the hydraulic pump motor. Based on the
original GE equipment and documentation, the
low-maintenance, 1/4- to 1-horsepower motors
are manufactured in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Many
of these motors are still running after 45-plus
years in the field, displaying the consistent
performance expected by end users.
4 SPHERICAL SHIM
The SKF Spherical Shim eliminates angular

soft foot of rotating equipment and is available
to combine with both square as well as
rectangular-shaped traditional shims. This
new product features an angle compensation
from up to 2 degrees and avoids machining,
shim-cutting and step-shimming. This reusable
solution is suitable for chocking heights from
4 millimeters (mm) or 5/32 inches, up to 10 mm
and bolt size M10-M42.
5 BUTTERFLY VALVE
The VAL-MATIC American-BFV Butterfly

Valve features a standard epoxy interior,
continuous uninterrupted seating and the
Tri-Loc seat retention system, which allows
field adjustment and replacement without
the need for special tools or epoxies. The
valves disc is constructed of ductile iron
for added strength and improved headloss
characteristics. Depending on the installation
requirements, a variety of actuation options
are available.
6 CIRCUIT BREAKER
PHOENIX CONTACT is offering a new line

of UL 489 Listed circuit breakersthe TMC
8 series. The TMC 8 series is ideal for many
applications including machine building,
oil and gas, water/wastewater, energy,
transportation and telecom. With multipole
options, the breakers can satisfy a variety
of needs while safely protecting equipment
and systems from overcurrent disturbances.
The TMC 8 breakers are available in 1-, 2- and
3-pole options, with B-, C- and D-trip curves.
To have a product considered for this section, please send the information to Martin Reed, mreed@cahabamedia.com.
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PRODUCTS
8
9
7 FLOW TRANSMITTER
CLARK SOLUTIONS has introduced the Huba

210 Series Vortex Flow Transmitter. They are
designed for water and water/glycol-based heat
exchange systems and other fluids compatible
with the materials of construction. Featuring a
number of sizes and signal outputs, they provide
an economical option for original equipment
manufacturers flow measurement applications.
The temperature measurement range is minus 40
F to more than 302 F. Versions of the 210 Series
Vortex Flow Transmitter are available with a 1,000
Ohm RTD temperature sensor built in to the bluff.
8 POWER SUPPLY
IDEC CORPORATION has announced the PS5R-V

line of DIN-rail power supplies replaces its existing
PS5R and PS5R-S series with more efficient,
compact and cost-competitive models. These
power supplies are specifically designed for use
in demanding industrial applications and improve
upon existing models in many areas. The PS5R-V
line of power supplies includes 7.5W, 10W, 15W,
30W, 60W, 90W, 120W and 240W versions. All
models have a compact form factor, with overall
dimensions reduced by up to 25 percent from
previous generations.
9 METERING PUMP
MILTON ROY announced the E.R.I.C. metering pump

series, which is designed to bring a higher level of
efficiency, responsiveness, intelligence and control
to the water treatment and chemical processing
industries. Driven by variable speed technology,
the E.R.I.C. metering pump has a highly efficient
mechanically actuated diaphragm that provides
maximum evacuation on every stroke, regardless
of the capacity setting. The pumps variable speed
drive offers 1,000:1 turndown capabilities, with +/- 1
percent steady-state accuracy.
Introducing
PV600 & PV1200
UNIVERSAL PUMP STATION CONTROLLERS
with RTU, data logging, and MOTOR VisionTM
All in One controllers

handle nearly every
water & wastewater
pump station control
& monitoring need
U N M AT C H A B L E E X P E R I E N C E
I N F L OW C O N T RO L
TRANSACTIONS
Jordan, Knauff & Company is a knowledgeable and

experienced provider of a comprehensive line of
investment banking services to the pump, valve and
filtration industries (Flow Control).
Our lines of business include: selling companies,
raising debt and equity capital, and assistance
on acquisitions.
PUMP Vision
TM
To learn more about Jordan, Knauff & Company,

contact any member of our Flow Control
team. Access our Flow Control research at
www.jordanknauff.com/flowcontrol.
TM
Configurable
Up to 4 pumps
Variable/constant speed
Level control, sump or tank
Pressure booster control
Well pump control
Water circulation & recovery
Much more...
G. Cook Jordan, Jr.
alifornia
Managing Principal
cj@jordanknauff.com
312.254.5901
David A. Kakareka
Vice President
dkakareka@jordanknauff.com
312.254.5907
Motor Controls
www.cmcontrols.com/weftec
Pump controllers and complete control systems
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AE Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
AIGI Environmental Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Albin Pump USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
ALL-TEST Pro, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
ARI Valve Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
AutomationDirect.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Badger Meter Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Baldor Electric Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
BBA Pumps Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
BBA Pumps Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
BJM Pumps, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Blue-White Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
California Motor Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Crane Pumps & Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Dan Bolen & Associates, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Dickow Pump Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Discflo Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
DP Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
EKATO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Elasto-Valve Rubber Products . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Electro Static Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
EnviroPump and Seal, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Flowrox Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
FLSmidth Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Frost & Sullivan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
GE Power Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Grundfos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Heinrichs USA LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Hidracar S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Hidrostal Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Hoosier Pattern, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Hydraulic Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Hydro, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Jordan, Knauff & Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
JWC Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
KSB, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
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KTR Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Load Controls, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Load Controls, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
LobePro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Magnatex Pumps, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Magnatex Pumps, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
MasterBond Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Meltric Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
(Dean Pump, Fybroc
& Sethco brands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Milton Roy, an Accudyne
Industries brand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Neptune, part of PSG,
a Dover company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Nidec Motor Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
NORD Gear Corporation, member
of the NORD
Drivesystems Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Pulsafeeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
PumpWorks 610
& PumpWorks Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Rotating Equipment Repair, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 110
Schenck Trebel Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
See Water Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
SEPCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Sims Pump Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Sims Pump Co./ImpellerStore . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Sims Pump Co./ImpellerStore . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Sims Pump Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Sims Pump Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Singer Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
SKF Solution FactoryMarine Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Skinner Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Smith & Loveless Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
St. Marys Foundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Summit Pump, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
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TECO-Westinghouse
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Titan Flow Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Titan Manufacturing Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Tuf-Lok International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Vaughan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Vertiflo Pump Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Vesco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Wanner Engineering Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Watson Marlow Fluid
Technology Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Westerberg and Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
WorldWide Electric Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Yaskawa America, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Zoeller Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
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PUMP MARKET ANALYSIS
Wall Street Pump & Valve Industry Watch

Figure 1. Stock indices from Sept. 1, 2015, to Aug. 31, 2016
By Jordan, Knauff & Company
he Jordan, Knauff &

Company (JKC) Valve Stock
Index was up 10.1 percent
over the last 12 months, while the
broader S&P 500 Index was up
13.4 percent. The JKC Pump Stock
Index increased 1.8 percent for the
same time period.1
The Institute for Supply
Managements Purchasing
Managers Index (PMI) fell to 49.4
percent in August, a decrease of
3.2 percent from July, showing
contraction for the first time
since February. Only six of the
18 industries reported growth,
including printing and support
activities, nonmetallic mineral
products, and computer and
electronic products. The New
Orders Index fell 7.8 points to 49.1
percent. The Production Index
recorded its lowest reading since
August 2012, falling 5.8 percentage
points to 49.6 percent. New export
orders remained in expansion
territory at 52.5 percent.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics
reported that the U.S. economy
added 151,000 jobs in August,
more than 100,000 less than the
number of jobs created in July
(275,000) and June (271,000).
Education and health services jobs
rose 39,000, while manufacturing
lost 14,000. All but four of the
19 major manufacturing sectors
had reduced
employment, with
the largest declines
in transportation
equipment,
primary metals
and nonmetallic
mineral products.
Employment
gains were
Source: Capital IQ and JKC research. Local currency converted to USD using historical spot rates.
The JKC Pump and Valve Stock Indices include a select list of publicly traded companies involved in
shown in food
the pump and valve industries weighted by market capitalization.
manufacturing,
paper and paper
completions, but could be partially
products, and machinery.
offset by continued increases in rig
The National Association of
and well productivity, along with
Reference
Realtors reported that the Pending falling drilling and completion
1. The S&P Return
figures are provided
Home Sales Index, which is based
costs. The number of active rigs in
by Capital IQ.
on contract signings and usually
the U.S. has been increasing since
leads existing home sales by one
a low of 408 in May to reach 481 in
or two months, increased 1.3
August. There were 883 active wells
Jordan, Knauff
percent in July to 111.3, its second in August 2015.
& Company is an
highest level since 2010. Mortgage
On Wall Street the Dow Jones
investment bank
purchase applications rose 1.3
Industrial Average declined
based in Chicago,
Illinois, that
percent in August and are up 4.8
for the first time in six months
provides merger and
percent year-to-year.
(0.2 percent) and the S&P 500
acquisition advisory
Even though the pace of global
Index fell for the first time in
services to the
oil inventory building is slowing,
five months (0.1 percent) in
pump, valve and
the U.S. Energy Information
August. The NASDAQ Composite
filtration industries.
Please visit
Administration expects Brent
rose 1.0 percent. Energy shares
jordanknauff.com for
crude oil prices to remain in the
were affected by the fall in the
further information.
$40 to $50 per barrel range during price of oil after the U.S. Energy
Jordan Knauff &
the next two quarters. The price
Information Administration
Company is a member
of FINRA.
of West Texas Intermediate is
reported that U.S. crude oil
forecast to be $1 per barrel lower
stockpiles increased to a record
than Brent prices in 2016 and 2017. level. Investors are also concerned
These materials were
This current price outlook could
about the timing of an interest rate
prepared for informational
purposes from sources that
limit onshore drilling and well
hike before the end of the year.
Figure 2. U.S. energy consumption and rig counts
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration and Baker Hughes Inc.
Figure 3. U.S. PMI and manufacturing shipments
Source: Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing

Report on Business and U.S. Census Bureau
are believed to be reliable

but which could change
without notice. Jordan,
Knauff & Company and
Pumps & Systems shall not
in any way be liable for
claims relating to these
materials and makes no
warranties, express or
implied, or representations
as to their accuracy or completeness or for errors or
omissions contained herein.
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not constitute an offer to
buy or sell any financial
security or participate in
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deployment of capital.
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his time of the year is

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PUMP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT

Engineered Software, Inc.

COMMON PUMPING MISTAKES

Summit Pump, Inc.

Pump Ninja Quiz Explained &

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FROM THE EDITOR

19 GET READY FOR NEW FEDERAL PUMP EFFICIENCY RULES

Identifying inefficient units is one thing, but fixing them

Choosing the Right

99 MOTORS & DRIVES

How to Decide Between Low

102 SEALING SENSE

105 HI PUMP FAQS

Canned Motor Pump

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD

BOB DOMKOWSKI, Business

TODD LOUDIN, President/CEO North

SCOTT SORENSEN, Oil & Gas

the appointment of Tim Oliver Holt as CEO of the

JON ALANIS, ASAHI/AMERICA

LAWRENCE, Mass. Asahi/America Inc. announced

RYAN WAITE, BALDOR ELECTRIC CO.

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Emerson is buying Pentair Valves & Controls Business.

named Ryan Waite director of motor product

October 2 0 1 6 | Pum ps & S y st e m s

of the Measurement, Control & Automation

Tencarva Machinery Company acquired Dixie Pump

THOMAS MORRISON, GRUNDFOS

Thomas Morrison executive vice president of the

TERESA SEBRING, MCAA

Xylem is acquiring smart meter company Sensus.

AROUND THE INDUSTRY

DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia EBARA

Industrial Valves Market

SARASOTA, Fla. A newly

Developing countries such as India,

ALEXANDRIA, Va. The Water

The 2016 WEF Award recipients

GE to Help Canadian Oil

TREVOSE, Pa. GE announced that

Crumbling Public Water

BOSTON Private participation in U.S.

October 2 0 1 6 | Pum ps & S y st e m s

Commercial Water Treatment

DUBLIN The firm Research and

Xylem Expands Dewatering