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  • September 2016

    • September 2016

    Figure 1. A motor’s nameplate shows how many full load amps at how many volts the motor uses.
    Pumps, Motors & Drives

    How do you size a VFD?

    Jeff Bergman
    Sept. 15, 2016
    Understanding how the equipment is used makes for easier selection.
    Sampling device. All graphics courtesy of Chris Wright
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    Monitoring heat transfer fluids for pump health

    Chris Wright
    Sept. 14, 2016
    A holistic maintenance approach includes routine sampling and chemical analyzing of HTFs to prevent wear and degradation.
    Ball valve trim hardening process. Image courtesy of Gobind Khiani
    Valves & Actuators

    Coker application & valves, Part 2: Selecting valves

    Gobind Khiani
    Sept. 2, 2016
    Manufacturers can guide operators to proper selection.
    Each sump pit relied on only one pump to perform in 24/7 continuous duty, so the plant needed durable pumps that could pump the slurry without failing. All images courtesy of BJM Pumps LLC
    Pumps, Motors & Drives

    Submersible slurry pumps provide washdown water solution

    Mike Bjorkman
    Sept. 1, 2016
    Submersible slurry pumps solve excessive clogging and flooding problems.