A collection of observations and information from 50 years of engineering experience
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What is the Purpose of Minimum Flow?
Over the years use of the term “minimum flow” has evolved. Decades ago industrial centrifugal pump manufacturers quoted a single, relatively low value for minimum flow intended to prevent users...
What is the Purpose of Minimum Flow?
Over the years use of the term “minimum flow” has evolved. Decades ago industrial centrifugal pump manufacturers quoted a single, relatively low value for minimum flow intended to prevent users...
Hydrodynamics of Pumps (2011 edition) – A Book ...
Hydrodynamics of Pumps by Christopher E. Brennen was first published in 1994. Aside from my long-time professional acquaintance with the author, what caught my attention in this book are the...
Hydrodynamics of Pumps (2011 edition) – A Book ...
Hydrodynamics of Pumps by Christopher E. Brennen was first published in 1994. Aside from my long-time professional acquaintance with the author, what caught my attention in this book are the...
Diffuser versus volute
The stator section of a centrifugal pump, after flow exits the impeller, is usually either a ‘diffuser’ or a ‘volute’. The purpose of each of these two stator types is...
Diffuser versus volute
The stator section of a centrifugal pump, after flow exits the impeller, is usually either a ‘diffuser’ or a ‘volute’. The purpose of each of these two stator types is...
Pump Handbook Fourth Edition – A Book Review
Years ago I owned a copy of Pump Handbook 1st Edition, by Karassik, Krutzsch, Fraser, and Messina. While it was a book to have on the shelf, it was not...
Pump Handbook Fourth Edition – A Book Review
Years ago I owned a copy of Pump Handbook 1st Edition, by Karassik, Krutzsch, Fraser, and Messina. While it was a book to have on the shelf, it was not...
Korea - A Year In Review
This year I’ve visited South Korea (Korea) five times. The destination has always been Changwon City so most of my experience and observations of Korea relate to that locale. view...
Korea - A Year In Review
This year I’ve visited South Korea (Korea) five times. The destination has always been Changwon City so most of my experience and observations of Korea relate to that locale. view...
Beyond expectation
Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, I was out shopping and stopped in at REI, an outdoor gear and clothing store. I stepped over to the watch display case thinking I...
Beyond expectation
Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, I was out shopping and stopped in at REI, an outdoor gear and clothing store. I stepped over to the watch display case thinking I...