As a young driver/engineer and fire apparatus mechanic, I have a fascination with pump operations, water supply and fire apparatus mechanics in general. Time and time again, over the last 12 years of ...

Pumps are often designed to operate at a single point known as the Best Efficiency Point (BEP). As components begin to wear, a pumps performance begins to decline, with operation away from this point ...

GIW has offered its ‘Slurry Course’ – the Transportation of Solids Using Centrifugal Pumps -annually for the past 31 years. The course is often full. Every year engineers recommend the course to their ...

Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield has completed a 2,000-square-foot lab that expands the school’s ability to train students to install and repair heat pumps. Photo courtesy of KVCC ...

Waterous has been at the forefront of pump training since the 1950’s. Understanding pump system functions is critical to proper pump operation, maintenance and repair to protect firefighters and ...

Wear and leakage are common maintenance problems that result in pump discharge pressure dropping below optimum levels and reduced pump efficiency. Converting pumps to mechanical seals eliminates ...

Pump manufacturer and independent maintenance specialist Sulzer is investing in its South African operations to ensure that it is well positioned to cover the needs of the mining sector locally and in ...