Compressors, Fans & Blowers – Basic Understanding
Understanding Compressors, Fans & Blowers Compressors, fans, and blowers are widely used in various industries. These devices are quite suitable for complex processes and have become indispensable for some specific applications. They have been defined in simple terms as below: The basic difference between the above three devices is the way they move or transmit air/gas and […]
Understanding Process Equipment | Types of Process Equipment
Process equipment is used in several applications like water treatment, steam power generation, pipelines, saltwater disposal, etc., where chemical or mechanical methods are applied. Some examples of process equipment popularly used in these industries are …
ANSI Flange Dimensions and Ratings
ANSI Flange Dimensions and Ratings How to measure a pump flange ANSI flanges generally follow standard measurements. If you order just a single flange from one company, it’s measurements should very closely match that of another company. While this is true for individual flanges, it is not true for pumps. Pump casings are often designed […]
API Pump Type Classification
API Pump Type Classification API Pump Type Reference Table OH1 Overhung / Single Stage / Foot Mounted OH2 Overhung / Single Stage / Centerline Mounted OH3 Overhung / Single Stage / Vertical Inline / Separated Bearing OH4 Overhung / Single Stage / Verticle Inline / Rigid Coupling OH5 Overhung / Single Stage / Vertical Inline […]
Common Calculations
Commonly Used Equipment Calculations Calculations for helping in the selection and application of industrial equipment including the selection of Centrifugal Pumps, Positive Displacement Pumps, and more! Pump Calculations How to Calculate the Volume of a Cylinder Calculate the volume of a cylinder with specified diameter and stroke View Calculation How to Calculate Maximum Plunger Diameter […]
Volute Pump
Volute Pump | Power Zone Equipment A volute pump is one of the most common types of industrial centrifugal pump. A volute pump uses a cutwater and a volute built into the pump casing to direct fluid to the discharge port, or to the next stage impeller. Understanding Volute Pumps There are two main types […]
API 682 Seal Flush Plans
API 682 Seal Flush Plans | Understanding API Standards API 682 Seal Flush Plans The mechanical seal is the most likely part of the pump to fail. Approximately 70% of the pumps removed from service for maintenance are victims of mechanical seal failure. Mechanical seal parts are highly engineered with very close tolerances and any […]
API Pump Standards
API Pump Standards | Understanding API Standards API 610 Centrifugal Pump Standard See All Centrifugal Pumps in Stock API 610 is the API standard relating specifically to centrifugal pumps and centrifugal pumping systems. It provides design criteria for the design of the actual centrifugal pump, as well as how the centrifugal pump is to be […]
Pump Types
Pump Types & Definitions What are API Pump Types? API (American Petroleum Institute) is a set of standards used to define systems, tests, and equipment design, mainly in the Oil & Gas industry. There are other standards, such as ISO, ASME, NEMA, or ANSI. Although these standards may be referred to alongside API, they are […]
Power Generation
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