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20 Jun 2019

Notes on NPSH Testing

In pump literature, much has been written and continues to be written about NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head) and cavitation. As career pump engineer,

02 Apr 2014

Common Centrifugal Pump Terms in Plain English

The terminology of a technical subject is key to understanding it. The language of modern pump technology has evolved for well over a hundred years.

15 Aug 2013

Suction – It’s Not What You Think It Is

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

25 Jul 2012

Critical Pump Selection Webinar – Video

After the success of my webinar, I am making a recording of it available for everyone who was not able to attend, and those who wanted more time to go

01 May 2011

Is there any confusion about NPSH?

Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) is perhaps the most misunderstood concept in pumping technology.  The main source of confusion stems from multiple

03 Mar 2010

The ideal pump

Consider a pump that functions reliably under all possible operating conditions, no matter how abusive, including complete loss of prime or dead

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