Pumps & Systems

Pumps & Systems serves as a key source of information for the global pump and rotating equipment sector. Since its inception in 1993, it has been the top magazine for pump users around the globe, reaching over 289,000 qualified managers, engineers, operators, and maintenance specialists. In addition to its print publication, the magazine offers valuable insights and updates through its e-newsletters, including Pump Industry Insider, Pump Users Digest, and Products for Pump Users.

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3 Articles to Read About the Keystone Pipeline Oil Leak

2 days ago | pumpsandsystems.com | Dillan Wright |Amin Almasi

The accident resulted in over 3,500 barrels of oil being spilled. The Keystone oil pipeline was shut down on April 8 after a leak was detected. Read the articles below to learn about the leak and cleanup efforts. 1. Keystone Pipeline Shut Down After Oil Leak in Rural North DakotaJack Dura and Sarah Raza of PBS News discuss the sudden shutdown of the Keystone Pipeline.
Ask the Engineer

6 days ago | pumpsandsystems.com | Amin Almasi

Answer the questions below to be featured in our July issue!
Overfiling & Underfiling of Impeller Blades to Improve What?

1 week ago | pumpsandsystems.com | Lev Nelik |Amin Almasi

Over the years, most of my articles have focused on user-oriented aspects of pumps, i.e., real-life aspects of pumps’ performance, reliability, costs, structural integrity, vibrations and so on. On some occasions, I also published a few pump designer-oriented articles, which reflect the experiences of my own younger days as a pump hydraulic design engineer.
SPX Technologies Announces Acquisition of Sigma & Omega

1 week ago | pumpsandsystems.com | Amin Almasi

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – SPX Technologies, Inc. has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Sigma Heating and Cooling and Omega Heat Pump. The purchase price of approximately $144 million (CAD 200 million) reflects an acquisition multiple consistent with SPX’s typical range of 8x-12x Adjusted EBITDA*.
Pump to Motor Shaft Coupling Alignment

1 week ago | pumpsandsystems.com | Amin Almasi

Pumps can be close coupled, rigidly coupled or flexibly coupled to a motor shaft. Close coupled pumps have pumping elements attached to an extended motor shaft and therefore do not require alignment when installed in the field. Rigidly coupled pumps use couplings that cannot accommodate misalignment; therefore, the alignment is controlled by machined fits between the motor and pump. Flexibly coupled pumps use couplings that can accommodate some level of misalignment.
Pump Vibration Limit

1 week ago | pumpsandsystems.com | Amin Almasi

What should be the limit for pump vibration? The limits of recommended pump vibration vary based on many considerations, but the primary considerations are (1) the pump design and application, (2) new product acceptance and (3) condition monitoring following a new baseline. Additionally, measurement methods and acceptable limits will be different for vibration on a stationary bearing housing compared to measuring shaft vibration inside a sleeve bearing.
Integrated Power Services (IPS) Names John Burant to Market General Manager for Mining

1 week ago | pumpsandsystems.com | Amin Almasi

Greenville, S.C. –Integrated Power Services (IPS)has named John Burant to the position of market general manager for mining. “This reflects the increased focus IPS has placed on supporting customers in the mineral, mined fuel and fertilizer markets,” said John Zuleger, IPS president and CEO.
Victaulic Announces Sales Leadership Transition

2 weeks ago | pumpsandsystems.com | Amin Almasi

EASTON, Penn. – Victaulic® has announced Gary Moore, executive vice president and chief revenue officer, will retire at the end of April after 37 years of distinguished service with the company. Mark Gilbert, currently vice president and general manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa, as well as vice president in the U.S., will succeed Moore as executive vice president of sales, effective May 1, 2025.
Littelfuse Announces CFO Transition Plan

2 weeks ago | pumpsandsystems.com | Amin Almasi

CHICAGO – Littelfuse, Inc. has announced that Meenal Sethna, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will step down from her role after ten years of leadership. She will remain with the company through September 1, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition. Dr. Greg Henderson, Littelfuse president & CEO, commented, “Since joining Littelfuse in 2015, Meenal’s leadership and contributions have been essential to the company’s growth and profitability expansion.
Pumps 101: The Potential of VFDs

2 weeks ago | pumpsandsystems.com | Ben Strong |Amin Almasi

We often think of variable frequency drives (VFDs) as a component that controls a motor. However, we frequently fail to utilize—or are unaware of—the secondary uses of a properly implemented VFD-driven pumping system. In many cases, VFDs are utilized with pumps to implement proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control, lower energy consumption and easily vary pump flow rates, among other reasons. Other uses of modern VFDs are often overlooked.