Suction is often defined as a force that causes a fluid or a mixture to be drawn into an interior space. Some dictionaries more accurately define suction as a force or condition produced by a difference of pressures. Both definitions are correct. However, the first tends to support the illusion that suction is the action […]
Which pump engineering units do you use?
It was over 35 years ago when I began what was to become a career in pumps. The company was Byron Jackson, an American firm headquartered in Los Angeles. US Customary System (USCS) units remained prevalent within the company despite its international manufacturing presence and a growing global adoption of metric. Years ago there were […]
WEFTEC 2012 Chopper Pump video
This short video shows a demonstration of Vaughan’s Chopper Pump at WEFTEC 2012. There are also a couple of photos of Exhibition Hall events – the Operations Challenge “Safety Event” and “Collection Systems Event”. I ran into Charli Matthews and Jessica Hottinger from Empowering Pumps online magazine (shown very briefly at the beginning).
Castaic Lake Hydroelectric Power Plant Facility
Castaic Power Plant Tour, September 14, 2012 In the parking area Lois checked off the names of arrivals. Waiting for the final guests, I had 10 minutes to visit with some former colleagues from Flowserve before start of tour. Incidentally, this plant belongs to a short list of the world’s largest pumped-storage installations and is […]
Are you going to WEFTEC 2012?
WEFTEC 2012 promises to be a massive industry event that you shouldn’t miss. It will be taking place September 29th – October 3rd 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This conference ranks among the largest in any business, trade or professional category. About the conference: WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation’s Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference, is […]
Castaic Lake Hydroelectric Power Plant Tour
For all Californians: There is a rare opportunity to tour the Castaic Lake Hydroelectric Power Plant. This joint AIAA and ASME Tour takes place on September 14th, 2012. About the Castaic Hydroelectric Power Plant (from ASME): The Castaic Power Plant is a hydroelectric project which provides peak-load power from the falling waters on the West Branch […]