March 17, 2010 FlowTube
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DIAPHRAGM PUMP ENERGY SAVINGS : This video explains how a new patented device can provide up to 50 percent compressed-air savings for air-operated double-diaphragm pumps. Brought to you by Proportion-Air.
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| Larry Bachus (a.k.a. 'Pump Guy') explains the impact of fluid viscosity on pump performance at the Feb. 10-12 Pump Guy Seminar in Houston, Texas.
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Larry Bachus (a.k.a. 'Pump Guy'), a regular contributor to Flow Control magazine and a widely recognized expert on pump operations and systems design, is bringing his three-day Pump Guy Seminar to Los Angeles, May 11-13. This highly regarded training event will cover all aspects of pump operation and maintenance strategy, providing valuable information to all involved with the design and upkeep of pumping systems.
ATTENDEE BONUSES:
>> Breakfast & lunch included
>> Complimentary textbook
>> 24 PDH credits
>> Discounted rates for groups >> Discounted sleeping rooms
>> Free parking & airport shuttle
KEY DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE:
>> NPSH Required vs. NPSH Available
>> Cavitation Control
>> The Affinity Laws
>> Practical Formulas for Pump Work & Efficiency
>> Interpreting Pump Curves
>> Pump Curves vs. System Curves
>> Shaft Deflection
>> Pump Motor Alignment
>> Pump Bearings
>> Pump Piping
>> Pump Packing
>> Mechanical Seals
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From the Print Issue I have a question regarding the Affinity Laws. Once you alter the velocity or impeller diameter of a centrifugal pump, how do you determine the new best efficiency of the altered pump? Cheers from Peru. I have a question regarding a fuel pump that fills holding tanks. The pump moves fuel into at least one holding tank. And sometimes this pump feeds up to four tanks, depending on the demand ...
Q&A: Condition-Based Maintenance
How Predictive Strategies Can Effectively Limit Downtime Eduardo Ballina has more than 25 years experience in automation and instrumentation, including motion control, robotics, CNC controllers, PLCs, laser measurement and vision systems and holds a degree in mechanical-electrical engineering from the Universidad Nacional Aut—noma de MŽxico. Mr. Ballina has been with Invensys Operations Management since 1996 and currently manages the company's water and wastewater business. Here, Mr. Ballina fields questions from Flow Control on condition-based maintenance application strategy. Latest Headlines Shell Signs Honeywell to Automation Contract
Honeywell signed a five-year agreement to be a Main Automation Contractor (MAC) for Shell. The Global Framework Agreement (GFA) is part of Shell's long-term MAC strategy to maximize production while lowering total operating costs by equipping its worldwide facilities with integrated process automation technology.
OSHA Seeks $3 Mil. Fine for BP-Husky Refinery
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited BP North America Inc. and BP-Husky Refining LLC's refinery in Oregon, Ohio, with 42 alleged willful violations, including 39 on a per-instance basis, and 20 alleged serious violations for exposing workers to a variety of hazards, including failure to provide adequate pressure relief for process units.
Food & Bev Mfgs Must Automate for Success
Automation expenditures in the food and beverage industry are expected to reach $6 billion by 2013, according to a study by the ARC Advisory Group.
BP to Acquire Key Oil Exploration Assets in Brazil
BP entered into $7.0 billion deal to acquire Devon Energy's assets in Brazil, Azerbaijan and the U.S. deepwater Gulf of Mexico. These include interests in 10 exploration blocks in Brazil, including seven in the prolific Campos basin.
HI Names Thomas Angle 'Member of the Year'
The Hydraulic Institute named Thomas L. Angle as its 2009 'Member of the Year.' Mr. Angle, vice president of product engineering for Weir Specialty Pumps, accepted the award at the Hydraulic Institute's 93rd Annual Meeting gala in Marco Island, Fla.
Industrial Spending to Increase 3.32% from 09-10
North American industrial spending is showing the early signs of a recovery, but it's still too early to declare the recession over, according to report by Industrial Info Resources.
Arctic-Ocean Methane Emissions On the Rise
Findings of an international research team led by University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists Natalia Shakhova and Igor Semiletov reveal a section of the Arctic Ocean seafloor that holds vast stores of frozen methane is showing signs of instability and widespread venting of the greenhouse gas, as noted in a report by the National Science Foundation.
DOE Offers Energy-Saving Webinars for Utilities
The U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) is partnering with the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), the American Public Power Association (APPA), and APPA's Demonstration of Energy-Efficient Developments (DEED) to present a six-part series of industrial Webinars that will cover energy topics relative to utilities and their industrial customers.
Midland-ACS Opens Fluid Power Solutions Center
Midland-ACS, a provider of pneumatic and hydraulic fluid power solutions and a subsidiary of ITT Corp., opened a new Fluid Power Solution Center in Houston, Texas. The facility, donned the 'Center of Excellence,' is designed to provide enhanced levels of service, sales support, and technical collaboration to the Houston market and the Americas.
10 New Sites Added to EPA Hazardous Waste List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added 10 new hazardous waste sites to the National Priorities List (NPL) of Superfund sites that pose risks to human health and the environment.
Flow Dynamics Expands Calibration Lab
Flow Dynamics Inc., a provider of primary standard, NIST-traceable flowmeter calibration, has expanded its Scottsdale, Ariz. calibration facility, adding another positive-displacement liquid primary standard calibrator, PDCL 400 GPM, with production features intended to increase calibration capacity throughput, as well as a kinematic viscosity measurement system.
Iron Mine Operator to Employ Sonar Flowmeters
CiDRA Minerals Processing signed a process-monitoring contract with iron mine operator Hercules MINOSA, located in Coahuila state, Mexico.
New Products
Free 2010 Solenoid Valves Catalog Available for DownloadAlcon, a manufacturer of solenoid valves and subsidiary of ITT Corp, is offering a free download of its 2010 Solenoid Valves and Accessories Catalog. The catalog features technical and engineering information, product selection guides, and a 'Build-A-Valve' ordering methodology designed to enable quick-and-easy valve selection.
Vortex Flowmeters with Stainless Steel Transmitter Housing
Emerson Process Management's Rosemount 8800D Series of vortex flowmeters now include stainless steel transmitter housings, which are often required for applications in corrosive environments.
Compact High-Pressure Fitting
VICI Valco's 360 µm High-Pressure Fitting design permits direct connection of 360-micron OD fused silica, PEEK, stainless, or electroformed nickel tubing without having to use liners.
Nanofiltration Systems for Surface Water Cleaning
Membrane Specialists' Mini-Fyne systems are designed for remotely located schools, campgrounds, and mining and oil services camps, where small volumes of drinking water are needed but only poor surface water sources are available.
CAM-Operated Couplings
NewAge Industries' cam-operated couplings are available in four materials: glass-fiber-reinforced nylon; industrial-grade glass-fiber-reinforced polypropylene; PVDF; and food-grade polypropylene. The couplings are designed to compliment the company's tubing and reinforced hose products.
Medium-Pressure Ball Valve
Swagelok Company's FKB Series medium-pressure ball valve is designed for improved cycle life in the field. The trunnion-style ball valves provide a leak-tight seal for applications up to 15,000 PSIG (1034 bar) and feature Swagelok's patent-pending direct-load design for a more consistent seal across a full range of pressures.
Multi-Purpose Couplings
Kurt Hydraulics' W-Style couplings are multi-purpose devices compatible with most spiral, braided and industrial hoses to handle a range of hydraulic applications. Designed for non-skive SAE 100 R12 and all wire braided hose applications, these couplings are available in 562 different end types.
4-Inch Sliding-Vane Pump
Blackmer is reintroducing its Model SGLD4B 4-inch sliding-vane specialty gas pump. The pumps are designed for the liquid transfer and recirculation of refrigerants and other liquefied gases.
Double-Ferrule Compression Tube Fittings
Hy-Lok USA's double-ferrule compression tube fittings are specifically designed for interchangeability with other major manufacturers. The types of companies switching to Hy-Lok tube fittings include engine manufacturers, turbine manufacturers, and large valve actuation shops in the power generation field.
High-Capacity, Large-Line Coriolis Meters
Emerson Process Management's latest version of the Micro Motion ELITE Coriolis flowmeter covers 10-inch to 12-inch (DN 250-300) line sizes and can handle flowrates over 3,200 tons/hour.
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