Browsing Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia by Author "International Pump Users Symposium (12th : 1995)"

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    • Centrifugal Pump Application - Key Hydraulic And Performance Criteria 
      Shiels, Stan T. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      The essential elements to be reviewed when considering a centrifugal pump application are highlighted. The purpose is to ensure the procurement and/or application of a centrifugal pump which optimizes reliability, energy ...
    • Centrifugal Pumps Inspection And Testing 
      Patel, Vinod P.; Bro, James R. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      The general requirements for inspection and testing of centrifugal pumps are presented. The successful completion of inspection and testing verifies pump design and specification compliance prior to release of pump for ...
    • Design And Implementation Of A Mechanical Seal Improvement Program At An Oil Refinery 
      Pellin, Johnny J.; McCollough, William J. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      A mechanical seal improvement program was initiated at a major oil refinery. The program was intended to improve seal reliability, reduce emissions, improve safety, and reduce costs. A partnership agreement was reached ...
    • Design And Testing Of Dual Seal Series Arrangements For Pressurized Barrier Fluid 
      Lavelle, Kenneth E.; Key, William E.; Holman, Al C. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      Dual mechanical seals are operated on pressurized barrier fluid systems when the pump product properties do not support reliable single seal operation. This provides added protection against environmental release of the ...
    • Diaphragm Development Trends For Safe Leak Free Reciprocating Process Pumps 
      Vetter, Gerhard; Schlucker, Eberhard; Horn, Waldemar; Neis, William E. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      The application of diaphragm pumps for metering and conveying the fluids are continuously expanding because they provide zero-leakage, can run dry, have superior efficiency, offer high reliability, maximize safety and ...
    • Dry Running Bellows Type Tandem Seals For VOC Services 
      Engstrom, Reid W.; Casucci, David P.; Kotlyar, Michael (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      Dry running bellows seal technology, where the secondary (outer) seal operates in a dry condition, was originally developed in the UK and Europe for protection against primary seal failure. Over the past three years, it ...
    • Dry Running Tests Utilizing Silicon Carbide Bearings And Polymer Lubricating Strips With Conductive And Nonconductive Containment Shells In An ANSI Magnetic Drive Pump 
      Stavale, Anthony E. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      As users continue to turn to sealless pumps to solve their leakage (emission) problems they are demanding robust designs that are more tolerant of system upsets and have the ability to survive short periods of dry running. ...
    • Dual Gas Sealing Technology For Pump 
      Adams, William V.; Dingman, Randy R.; Parker, Joseph C. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      Dual gas seals are gaining acceptance by industrial users as a product that offers advantages over conventional liquid lubricated seals. These advantages are measured in terms of controlling emissions, minimizing product ...
    • Effect Of Mechanical Unbalance On Vibrations, Forces And Reliability Of A Single-Stage Centrifugal Pump 
      Nelik, Lev; Jackson, Charles (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      The effect of rotor mechanical unbalance on pump vibrations was tested for a typical ANSI pump. It was found that significant damping of vibrations occurs at actual (wet) operations as compared to dry run. Rotor forces and ...
    • The Effects Of Valve Dynamics On Reciprocating Pump Reliability 
      Price, Stephen M.; Smith, Donald R.; Tison, James D. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      Compared to leading edge technologies such as high speed turbomachinery, reciprocating pumps may appear to be a simple technology: A reciprocating plunger causes liquid to be drawn from a low pressure manifold through the ...
    • Experimental Evaluation Of High Energy Pump Improvements Including Effects Of Upstream Piping 
      Sloteman, Donald P.; Wotring, Timothy L.; March, Patrick; McBee, Dan; Moody, Larry (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      The suction-impeller (single-suction) of a 33,500hp, four-stage barrel pump used in boiler feed service at a fossil fuel steam plant experienced operating life ranging from 6.0 to 19 months. Cavitation erosion on the suction ...
    • Judge The Pump Hydraulic Design Through Numbers Before You Buy 
      Spring, Hans (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      A few well established hydraulic design parameters define the internal quality of an impeller design. Becoming familiar with those parameters and understanding their limits will enable pump buyers to make better pump buying ...
    • Justifying The Reinstallation And Upgrading Of Problem ANSI Pumps At An Operating Chemical Plant 
      Dolniak, Joseph F. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      Many facilities do not obtain the expected life out of ANSI and other centrifugal pumps, seals, and bearings that need to be obtained to be competitive in today’s market place. The analysis of this situation leads to two ...
    • Magnetic Bearings As An Impeller Force Measurement Technique 
      Guinzburg, Adiel; Buse, Frederic W. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      The technique of measuring steady loads on centrifugal pump impellers via magnetic bearings is demonstrated and shown to be reliable way of clarifying loads, which have been traditionally difficult to determine both ...
    • Modern Manufacturing Of Advanced Impeller And Diffuser Vane Profiles 
      Riegger, Helmut; Nicklas, Alexander (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      Both fluid dynamics and manufacturing technology have seen rapid progress over the last few years. Vane profiles need no longer be developed in cavitation demonstration experiments, but can be optimized by computerized ...
    • Monitoring Repairs To Your Pumps 
      Nelson, William E. (Ed) (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      Many centrifugal pumps are doomed to premature failure because the total pump installation was not evaluated or the repair activity coordinated to correct the basic cause of the initial failure. Pump users have a great ...
    • A Name Well Chosen 
      Karassik, Igor J. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
    • The Road To Reliable Pumps 
      Monroe, Perry C. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
    • Shaft Alignment 
      Essinger, Jack (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)
      Proper alignment of rotating equipment has long been recognized as a prerequisite to safe, reliable operation. Achieving proper alignment, however, involves much more than merely adjusting the machines so that the shafts ...
    • Table of Contents for the Proceedings of the 12th International Pump Users Symposium 
      International Pump Users Symposium (12th : 1995) (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)