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Preventing Suction System Problems in Reciprocating Pumps
Reciprocating plunger pumps are a type of positive displacement pump that drives liquid at high pressures in a variety of industrial applications. They operate by creating changes in pressure using a moving component known as…
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Sea Level Basics for Reciprocating Pumps
Pump cavitation is a phenomenon that can wreak havoc on even the most durable and robust pumping systems. Blame is often unfairly cast on the construction of the pump itself. However, most times, cavitation is…
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Insights into Our Newly Trademarked Products
Triangle Pump Components Inc. (TPCI) recently trademarked three product names for our reciprocating pump valves and components. These valves and extension rods, all of which meet ASTM and ISO 9001-2015 standards, feature names derived from…
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Understanding Atmospheric Pressure
By better understanding the basics of atmospheric pressure, you can take the necessary steps to prevent pump cavitation. The Basics of Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Pressure Impacts To learn more about atmospheric pressure, cavitation, important pump…
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National Safety Month: Prevent Heat Exhaustion This Summer
June is National Safety Month—a time when the industrial sector focuses on key issues that can impact employee safety. As the summer months roll in, northern states get hot and southern states get even hotter,…
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7 Questions to Check Off When Inspecting for Pump Cavitation
Cavitation — the formation of bubbles in a liquid — is the No. 1 problem encountered when operating plunger pumps. Cavitation can cause a remarkable amount of damage to pump components and the pump as…
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Reciprocal Pumps in the Oil and Gas Industry
Reciprocating pumps are used to transport both clean and abrasive fluids. These pumps are more efficient and robust than their centrifugal or rotary counterparts, making reciprocating pumps the ideal choice for the oil and gas…
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How to Avoid Pump Packing Failure
Offering great versatility, mechanical seals are commonly employed to seal pumping equipment. However, there are still a number of pumps and devices that make use of compression packing for sealing purposes. Such pumps are used…
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A Closer Look at Net Positive Suction Head
To put it simply, pumps work based on the principle of pressure difference: Fluids flow from regions of higher pressure to regions of lower pressure, and pumps facilitate fluid transfer by creating a pressure difference,…
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Pump Starvation Information
The result of restricted inlet liquid flow, pump starvation can be devastating to pump systems. Starvation causes pumps to run dry, quickly decimating the pump plungers, packing and valves. Causes of Pump Starvation Below are…