When plant engineers are tasked with selecting and specifying chemical metering pumps, the two common choices that come to mind are either a reciprocating plunger pump or a diaphragm pump. Gear pumps typically are seldom considered as conventional metering pumps have almost become synonymous with reciprocating pumps. Conventional metering pumps, …
Industrial water treatment is necessary for many processes such as boiler water treatment, water cooling towers, chemical manufacturing, paints, pulp, and paper manufacturing, and many other applications. Water is a vital natural resource and different industrial uses require different water treatment options based on the process, the water source, and …
Diaphragm metering pumps provide precision and accurate dosing to many applications that require consistent flow. While precision and accuracy are very similar definitions referring to the quality of a measurement, they provide different indications. Precision refers to the degree to which a process or instrument will repeat the same value, …
Magnetic drive, sealless pumps, are an engineering revolution to the process equipment industry and offer many benefits over traditional, sealed pumps including costly and complex seal support systems. Traditional pumps which rely on seals come with an inherent risk of leaks and require regular maintenance to maintain integrity of your …
Sodium hypochlorite, also known as liquid bleach, remains the number one water disinfectant. The main concern when sodium hypochlorite is used is ensuring that there are no leaks which can risk dangerous skin exposure. Another concern is the propensity of sodium hypochlorite to cause off-gassing when being pumped. Challenges When …
A Midwest chemical processing and distribution company had increased their chemical production capacity with the addition of larger heat exchangers. This increased capacity put a strain on the aging water system. Maintaining precise temperatures ensures that the chemical reaction yields the highest concentration of a product. The inability of the …
