Commercial buildings require pumping systems to manage wastewater, water supply, and heating and cooling systems. These systems distribute water efficiently, drain wastewater away, and circulate water through a building’s HVAC system. Each commercial pump system provides a distinct solution, whether used in hospitals, hotels, office buildings, or shopping centers.
Pump cavitation is one of the more serious issues that can occur with a pump. Cavitation can result in damaged components, operational inefficiencies, overheating, safety issues, unplanned downtime, and other issues. What are the causes of pump cavitation, and why does it happen? What are the main symptoms of cavitation, and how is pump cavitation diagnosed? Finally, what is the best solution for this problem?
Commercial HVAC pumps provide the energy necessary to move fluids used for heating and cooling through the various types of equipment and piping that make up a commercial HVAC system. Choosing the right commercial HVAC pumps for an application affects energy efficiency, operating costs, and the system’s dependability and lifespan. Learning about how different commercial HVAC pumps operate within these commercial systems will help those charged with the heating and cooling buildings and facilities understand why having a reputable distributor to work with when designing and installing a commercial HVAC system is critical.
Pressure relief valves are crucial safety devices in pumping systems, preventing catastrophic failures by maintaining safe pressure levels. These valves automatically open at a set pressure point to release excess pressure until it returns to a safe level. Various industries use them to avoid disasters, especially in high-pressure systems like chemical processing, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. Failing to control pressure can lead to environmental damage, equipment issues, and harm to workers. Check valves also play a role in ensuring pump system safety. Let's explore the differences between check valves and pressure relief valves in different pumping systems.
The logistical challenges of providing clean water for municipalities of all sizes are much the same as in ancient Rome. Getting clean water to the places humans inhabit is a challenge met today by municipal pumps and the systems to which they’re connected. These pumps used to transport clean water to customers and remove wastewater for treatment continue to develop, with new technologies that make treating water more efficient. Municipal pumps facilitate this distribution of clean water and sewage removal while controlling stormwater flooding. These pumps have become fundamental to modern society, and their reliability ensures the health and safety of people in communities of all sizes.
Durable goods manufacturers aren’t always known for customer service, even when such service is integral to their continued growth and success. This is, unfortunately, true of some pump manufacturers as well, which is why many rely on pump distributors like Hayes Pump Inc. for their pump parts and servicing. At Hayes Pump, we understand the importance of after-sales service, which includes providing quality pump parts and efficient servicing to our customers. With our dedicated pump parts and service department, Hayes delivers a reliable, easy-to-use solution for all your municipal, industrial, and commercial pump needs.
Mobile pump systems are often self-contained units that can be easily moved to where needed. While mainly used for transferring water, they have various commercial, industrial, and municipal applications. Some mobile pump systems can handle fluids other than water. They are commonly used for firefighting, draining water, and flood protection. Additionally, they can benefit processing applications involving different fluids, such as in chemical plants, distilleries, microbreweries, and restaurants for oil and fat collection. These portable pump systems offer flexible solutions compared to stationary pumps, ensuring reliable fluid transportation.
The processing equipment used for modern drug production has evolved, and modern pharmaceutical pumps are now integral to the industry. Yet pumps are used today for a range of applications during drug production, so there isn’t just one type of pump used to manufacture pharmaceuticals. Pumps from other industries were modified in the early 20th century, such as the peristaltic pump, a positive displacement pump first used as a well pump in the mid-1800s. Peristaltic pharmaceutical pumps were later refined in the 1930s to enable their use for precision dosing of active ingredients and other pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Essentially, there are two main categories of industrial pumps: dynamic and positive displacement pumps. Dynamic pumps transport fluids through centrifugal force, the velocity of which is then converted into pressure that can be altered to regulate the flow of liquids through the pump. Positive displacement pumps use diaphragms, pistons, or plungers to produce a reciprocating motion to pump fluids. Though industrial pumps can come in various sizes, shapes, and configurations, most include five fundamental components.
Submersible pumps are unlike any other type of pump, as they’re entirely immersed within the fluid they transport. Lengthening their lifespans requires understanding the applications they often use and how they operate. Submersible pumps are designed so that the pump and its motor remain fully submerged within a processing solution or other liquid, which requires that they remain sealed. The impermeable nature of this enclosure surrounding the motor protects these pumps from failure. To keep submersible pumps operating properly in harsh conditions, certain best practices should be followed to ensure they last as long as possible.
