Pumps
Ross Mackay is president of Ross Mackay Associates Ltd., Aurora, Ontario, a firm he started in 1990 to provide training and consulting on pumps. Previously, he worked for 30 years for three major pump manufacturers. He speaks regularly on pump reliability and is the author of a new book, The Practical Pumping Handbook. He also has written 12 Steps to Mechanical Seal Reliability in Centrifugal Pumps. More information on Mackay and his expertise on pumps can be found at www.practicalpumping.com.
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| Topic | Posts | Last Post |
|---|---|---|
| What pump is best to empty bulk containers? 8 October 2009 | 2 | |
| What is the power factor of VFD systems? 28 September 2009 | 2 | |
| How do you calculate the discharge head and suction head? 18 September 2009 | 2 | |
| How do you decide between steam or electrical turbines? 18 September 2009 | 2 | |
| What's causing the pump to trip? 17 September 2009 | 2 | |
| How do you determine pump RPM? 16 September 2009 | 2 | |
| Should we correct the customer's pipe-size dimensions? 4 September 2009 | 2 | |
| Is there a distance limit on pump reducers and expanders? 3 September 2009 | 2 | |
| Can you suggest a good resource for pump selection, installation and replacement? 3 September 2009 | 2 | |
| What is the material design for a bare shaft pump? 12 August 2009 | 2 |
