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• Pumps

  Pumps: The Affinity Laws and Beyond

  The affinity laws below are well known and used daily by pump people.   (Q1 /Q2) = (N1/N2) x (D1/D2)   (H1 /H2) = (N1/N2)2 x (D1/D2)2   (P1 /P2) = (N1/N2)3 x (D1/D2)3   (NPSH31 /NPSH32) = ...

  On August 14, 2014 / By Ron Carlson
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  Pumps

  Pump selection: Canned motor vs. conventional

  After determining how long you want the equipment to last and identifying the process and fluid properties, it is time to select the pump.  Factors for minimum life ...

  On May 4, 2014 / By Ron Carlson
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  Lubricating rolling element bearings using oil mist

  For rolling element bearings that are not lubricated by a forced lubrication system, there are a few methods available to the user. Oil mist has been presented as ...

  On August 20, 2013 / By Ron Carlson