Pump failure in oil and gas: Why the problem might be bigger than the pump
When downtime is costly and pumping systems are supporting critical processes, replacing a failed component may solve the immediate problem without addressing the reason it…
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Case Study: ABEL Paste Pumping System for Gold Mine Tailings Transfer
Reliable High-Pressure Paste Transfer: A Queensland gold mine operates a conventional Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) processing plant, with tailings pumped to a paste thickener as part of…
How pumps support every stage of food and beverage production
Food and beverage facilities transfer a wide variety of materials across the production process, from raw ingredients, flavourings, and additives through to cleaning fluids, corrosive…
What food and beverage pumps need to fit Clean-in-Place systems
Clean-in-place (CIP) is one of the most important and least glamorous parts of food and beverage production, and the pump's role in making it work…
Cavitation: What's causing it, and how to fix it
Cavitation is one of the most frequently discussed kinds of pump failure in the industry, and also one of the most frequently misdiagnosed. Engineers who…
EvolutionX – The Next Generation of AODD Pump Performance
Developed from more than 55 years of Sandpiper engineering and fluid handling expertise, the EvolutionX represents a major step forward in air operated double diaphragm…
Submersible pumps in practice: Key roles across water and wastewater treatment
Submersible pumps play a critical role across water and wastewater systems, offering an installation approach that simplifies civil requirements while improving reliability in demanding environments.
Case Study: High-Accuracy Chemical Dosing System for Refinery Applications
This case study is particularly relevant for process engineers, reliability teams and maintenance planners working in refining and petrochemical plants.