Pumps
Optimization of a plant cooling system design
Size a feed water pump; consider heat-exchanger options; determine cooling system power and energy use
Rethink 3D metal printing of turbomachinery parts
Higher-performance pumps and compressors are now possible through support-free additive manufacturing (AM)
Double up on solenoid safety
Adding two solenoid valves to a safety instrumented system keeps equipment, facility and personnel safe and the system online.
Eight selection criteria for actuation components
Electromechanical systems offer advantages over hydraulic and pneumatic actuators
Water, wastewater industry is going digital and getting smarter
The water and wastewater industry is improving digitalization and automation with smarter sensors designed to make operations safer.
BFP-3510D Big Shot by Goodway Technologies
The unit comes fully equipped with a 10 HP (7.5 kW) or 15HP (Diesel) motor, a triplex plunger two-gun, alternate shot pump.
Use of variable frequency drives in injection molding saves money
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) improves process cooling optimization and pump efficiency.
Test smart process control valves in minutes
An automated loop calibration tool can screen valves and identify which ones require more testing and should be pulled.
Association names international officers for 2019-2020
The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) named Brian Larry as chairman of the board for the 2019-2020 administrative year.
Automated system generates robotic actuators
MIT researchers have developed an automated system that designs and 3-D prints robotic actuators, which are optimized and automatically created, which is almost impossible for a human to do.
