• Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals
  • Head Section
  • Capacity
  • Power and Efficiency
  • Specific Speed and Pump Type
  • Net Positive Suction Head & Cavitation
  • Centrifugal Pump Operation without NPSH Problems
  • Pump Characteristic Curves
  • Affinity Laws
  • System Curves
  • Basic Formulas and Symbols
• Pump Application Guide
  • Corrosion & Materials of Construction
  • Material Selection Chart
  • Piping Design
    • Piping Design Section 01
    • Piping Design Section 02
    • Piping Design Section 03
    • Piping Design Section 04
    • Piping Design Section 05
  • B-4A Sealing
  • Magnetic Drive Pumps
    • Magnetic Drive Pumps Section 1
    • Magnetic Drive Pumps Section 2
    • Magnetic Drive Pumps Section 3
  • Field Testing Methods
    • Field Testing Methods Section 1
    • Field Testing Methods Section 2
    • Field Testing Methods Section 3
  • Vibration Analysis
    • Vibration Analysis Section 1
    • Vibration Analysis Section 2
  • Vertical Turbine Pumps
    • Vertical Turbine Pumps Section 1
    • Vertical Turbine Pumps Section 2
    • Vertical Turbine Pumps Section 3
  • Self-Priming Pump System Guidelines
  • Priming Time Calculations
• Water Data
  • Friction Loss for Water - Sched 40 Steel Pipe
  • Resistance Coefficients for Valves and Fittings
  • Resistance Coefficients for Increasers and Diffusers
  • Resistance Coefficients for Reducers
  • Properties of Water at Various Temperatures
  • Properties of Water at Various Altitudes
  • Steam Data Saturation Temperatures
  • Steam Data Saturation Pressures
• Properties of Liquid
  • Viscosity
  • Viscosity Conversion Tables
  • Pump Perf. & Viscous Liquids
    • Properties of Liquids Section 1
    • Properties of Liquids Section 2
    • Properties of Liquids Section 3
  • Viscosity Correct Chart
  • Viscosity of Common Liquids
  • Physical Properties of Common Liquids
  • Friction Loss for Viscous Liquids
  • Pumping Liquids with Entrained Gas
  • Solids and Slurries/Slurry Pump Application Guide
    • Solids and Slurries Section 1
    • Solids and Slurries Section 2
    • Solids and Slurries Section 3
    • Solids and Slurries Section 4
    • Useful Formulas Section 1
    • Useful Formulas Section 2
  • Vapor Pressure Various Liquids
• Paper Stock
  • Paper Stock Discussion
  • Conversion Chart of Mill Output in Tons per 24 Hours
  • Definition/Conversion Factors
  • Friction Loss/Pulp Susp. in Pipe
    • Friction Loss of Pulp Suspensions in Pipe Section 1
    • Friction Loss of Pulp Suspensions in Pipe Section 2
    • Friction Loss of Pulp Suspensions in Pipe Section 3
    • Friction Loss of Pulp Suspensions in Pipe Section 4
  • Pump Types Used in the Pulp and Paper Industry
• Mechanical Data
  • Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
  • Standard Weights and Dimensions
  • Steel Pipe, Dimensions and Weights
  • Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
  • 150 Lb. ANSI/Metric Flange Comparison
  • 300 Lb. ANSI/Metric Flange Comparison
  • Well Casings Dimensions & Weights
  • Capacities of Tanks of Various Dimensions
• Motor Data
  • Motor Enclosures
  • NEMA Frame Assignments
  • NEMA Frame Dimensions
  • Synchronous Motor Speeds
  • Full Load Motor Current
  • Motor Terms
  • Electrical Conversion Formulaes
  • Vertical Motors
  • I.E.C. Motor Frames
  • TEFC IP Metric I.E.C. Motors
• Conv. Factors & Eng. Data
  • Temperature Conversion Chart
  • API & Baume Gravity Tables
  • Conversion Table for Hardness Numbers
  • Miscellaneous Conversion Factors
  • Quick Convert Tables
  • Conversion Chart — GPM to BPD
  • Decimal and Millimeter Equivalents of Fractions
  • Atmospheric Pressures and Barometer Readings
• Pump Operation & Maint.
  • Hydraulic and Mechanical Pump Failure
  • Troubleshooting Centrifugal Pumps
  • Abrasive Slurries & Pump Wear
  • Ball Bearings
  • Field Alignment
    • Field Alignment Section 1
    • Field Alignment Section 2
    • Field Alignment Section 3
    • Field Alignment Section 4
  • Impeller Clearance
  • Pump Safety Tips
  • PRO Services Centers
  • Pump Pressure Checks
  • Rotation Change of a Double Suction Element
  • Start-Up and Shut-Off
• Misc. Pump Information
  • Raised Face & Flat Face Flanges
  • Predictive and Prev. Maint.
    • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Section 1
    • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Section 2
    • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Section 3
    • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Section 4
  • Air in Pumps
• Additional Articles
  • Various Goulds Articles
    • Article Summary
    • Abstract: The Economic Benefits of Plastic Lined Magnetic Drive Pumps
    • Bearing Life Extension and Reliability Features of Modern ANSI Pumps
    • Bone-Dry Running Tests Utilizing Diamond Like Carbon Coated Silicon Carbide Bearings and Polymer Lubricating Strips in an ANSI Magnetic Drive Pump
    • Centrifugal Pump Failure Analysis
    • Changes in Pump Vibration Levels Caused by the Misalignment of Different Style Couplings
    • Control Valve Induced Pipeline Vibrations in a Paper Pulp Pumping System
    • Design Considerations and Application Guidelines for Pumping Liquids with Entrained Gas Using Open Impeller Centrifugal Pumps
    • Development of a Smart Pumping System
    • Fluid Handling Systems
    • From daily plugging to non-stop pumping
    • Four Equipment Upgrade Projects Reduce System Energy Losses at Augusta Newsprint
    • Hydrodynamic Seals in the Pulp and Paper Industry
    • Increase reliability and reduce emissions through pump selection
    • Inland Paperboard and Packaging, Rome Linerboard Mill Energy Assessment
    • New Pump Technologies Offer Savings
    • Prevent Equipment Failure
    • Pump control and protection device for the wastewater industry
    • Pump Monitoring
    • Smart Pumping Systems
    • The Battle of the Pumps
    • The Effect of Mechanical Unbalance on Vibrations, Forces and Reliability of a Single-Stage Centrifugal Pump
    • The Hot Trend in Maximizing Assets
    • Variable Speed Pumping
    • When Stainless Pumps Don't Appear To Be Stainless
  • Blowers & Vacuum Pumps
    • GD Robuschi Turndown & Long-Term Energy Consumption
    • How a Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump Works
    • Travaini Vacuum Pump Comparison Tables for Internal Vibration Classes for Vacuum Pumps
    • Travaini Vacuum Pump Effect of Svc Liquid Temp on Capacity of Liq Ring Vacuum Pumps
    • Travaini Vacuum Pump Evacuation from Closed Vessel & Priming
    • Travaini Vacuum Effect of Saturated Air on Capacity of Liq Ring Vacuum Pumps
    • Travaini Vacuum Pump Temperature Change of Svc Leq Install with Partial Svc Liq Recycle
    • Troubleshooting Pneumatic Conveying Systems
  • Mechanical Seals
    • Causes and Corrective Procedures for Seal Leakage
    • Dynamic Lift Up Stream Pumping (USP) Seal Technology
    • Economic Benefits of Retrofitting with Gas Seal Technology
    • How to Install a T4111 Elastomer Bellows Cartridge Seal
    • Seal Water Use
  • More Pump Information
    • How to Identify and Avoid Counterfeit AODD-Pump Parts
    • Hydraulic Institute: DOE Energy Conservation Standards for Pumps
    • Plain Bearings Made of SiC2
      • Plain Bearings Made of Silicon Carbide Section 1
      • Plain Bearings Made of Silicon Carbide Section 2
      • Plain Bearings Made of Silicon Carbide Section 3
    • Pump Vibration Guide
    • Safe Operation of Magnetic Pump Drives
    • Suggestions for Remedies for NPSH Problems
    • Fluoropolymers in Chemical Plant Construction
      • Fluoropolymers in Chemical Plant Construction Section 1
      • Fluoropolymers in Chemical Plant Construction Section 2
    • Common Causes of Excess Pump Systems Vibration
    • Net Positive Suction Head
    • Dewatered Cake Transfer: A Systematic Approach to Selecting the Best Technology
  • Pump Selection
    • Achieving Uncompromised Quality in High-Purity Chemical Production
    • Design Considerations for Maintaining Peak Pump System Performance
    • How to Select Diaphragms for AODD Pumps
    • Progressive Cavity Pumps in Chemical Metering
    • Pump Selection - Applying the Correct Pump Technology
    • CAT Pumps: Pump Style Comparison
    • Metering Pump Analysis
  • Compressors
    • Considerations for Compressed Air Users In the Food & Beverage Industry
    • Isentropic Efficiency
    • Compressor Purchases: What Do You Need to Consider?
    • Compressed Air Buyers Guide
    • GD iConn Remote Monitoring
    • Rotary Compressors/Air Treatment
    • Reciprocating Compressor Maintenance
  • TCO - Total Cost of Ownership

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