Enhanced Archive (163 posts)

Pump systems consume up to 30% of a plant’s power. Learn how to improve pump energy efficiency through proper sizing, VFDs, system design, and maintenance best practices....

Maximize pump reliability and availability with proven best practices. Learn strategies for redundancy, design margins, auxiliary systems, and reliability-centered maintenance in process plants....

Effective pump maintenance ensures long-term reliability and reduced downtime. Explore preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies for pumps in refineries and petrochemical plan...

Proper pump installation and alignment are critical for long-term reliability. Learn best practices for pump foundations, grouting, laser alignment, soft foot correction, and commissioning in process ...

Learn how pumps are tested before and after installation. Explore pump performance curves, shop hydro tests, vibration checks, NPSH verification, and field acceptance testing in process industries....

Discover the essential pump accessories and auxiliary systems—minimum flow lines, cooling, lubrication, seal flush plans, and monitoring instruments—that ensure pump reliability and safety in proc...

Pump performance depends not only on hydraulics but also on the right driver. Explore how to select electric motors, steam turbines, and gas turbines as pump drivers in refineries, petrochemical, and ...

Choosing the right pump materials and sealing systems is critical for reliability and safety. Learn about metallurgy selection, corrosion resistance, mechanical seals, gland packing, and sealless pump...

Not all services can be handled by centrifugal pumps. Learn when to use rotary and reciprocating pumps in process industries, their advantages, limitations, and applications in oil, gas, and petrochem...

Explore the fundamentals of centrifugal pump design and type selection. Learn about single-stage vs. multistage pumps, overhung vs. between-bearing designs, and practical guidelines for selecting cent...

Learn how to calculate pump flow rate, differential head, and Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) for reliable design. Step-by-step guidance with formulas, margins, and examples for process engineers in ...

Before selecting or designing a pump, engineers must gather accurate process data. Learn the critical operating conditions, hydraulic parameters, and mechanical requirements needed for reliable pump d...

Discover the fundamentals of pump selection in refineries, petrochemical plants, and gas processing industries. Learn how to choose between centrifugal, rotary, and reciprocating pumps based on fluid ...

Learn how to prevent fires and explosions in oil & gas separators through hazard control, ignition prevention, and fire protection systems....