Repeat guest Patrick Hogg of Nidec Motor Corporation joins the podcast to give the latest on how the pump industry is reacting to several pieces of government legislation. Questions include: Last August, congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act – what are the key components to this? How will this impact motor and pump efficiency? What water/ pump provisions will this bill have? How does this new IRA relate to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)? The IIJA's effect on industry as ...
Mar 23, 2023•23 min
This episode features a chat with Ram Venkatadri and Bill Pritchett of John Crane on seal water reduction strategies and ways to improve water quality. The presenting sponsor of the podcast is John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com. Questions/discussion points include: History and trends in sealing technology What is seal water? What is the primary factor driving the need to reduce seal water consumption? What steps can be taken to reduce seal water consumption in the short term?...
Jan 10, 2023•30 min
This podcast will feature a discussion on inline pumping benefits with Jim Huck of Industrial Flow Solutions. Jim was also selected as one of Pumps & Systems' 10 up and coming pump professionals to watch, and he is featured in the December 2022 issue. This podcast is sponsored by Industrial Flow Solutions. Visit them on the web at www.flowsolutions.com. Huck will answer questions about the basics of inline pumping, what causes pumps to clog, wet wells, maintenance and more. Huck also talks a...
Dec 07, 2022•27 min
Abhijeet Jain of Atlas Copco joins the podcast to talk about sizing a pump. This podcast is sponsored by Atlas Copco. Visit them on the web at www.atlascopco.com. On the podcast, Jain answers questions related to: How important is sizing a pump? What can go wrong if it’s not sized correctly? What calculations are needed to determine the size of the pump you need for lift and distance? How important are performance curves and how do turns in your pump line effects your flow" How does wear and tea...
Nov 23, 2022•20 min
Nick Grewal, president and CEO of ePropelled, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk electric motors. Some questions answered include: What are some examples of electric pump motors and where are they commonly used? What is the biggest difference between motors today and 30 years ago? What are ways for pump motors to have improved energy efficiency? How can pump motors get some reduced noise? (edit that part out at the end) What is smaller form factor? How can pump motors achieve/benefit ...
Oct 24, 2022•18 min
Mark Slotnick of John Crane joins the podcast to talk about the basics of dry gas seals and where they can be used in various applications. The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com. Topics for discussion include: Difference between dry and wet seals Where are the dry gas seals most commonly used? Big benefits of dry gas seals Most challenging aspects as it pertains to dry gas seals What users need to know regarding maintenance of dry gas seals and how th...
Aug 31, 2022•19 min
Randy Bennett and Sven Olson of Leistritz Advanced Technologies join the podcast to talk would like to talk about the benefits of screw pumps in refineries, terminals, marine and oil and gas. The podcast is sponsored by Leistritz. Visit them on the web at https://leistritzcorp.com/ The two also discuss some greener technologies like mag drives, flare knockouts, etc., and their benefits in the industry. Hear about the basics of screw pumps, what they do and where they are generally used. Olson hi...
Aug 11, 2022•29 min
Pumps & Systems podcast host Drew Champlin is joined by Greg Gammon, the Director of Global and Corporate Partnerships for the TEES Turbomachinery Laboratory, as he talks about the importance of the Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia. This event will be held in Houston, Texas from Sept. 12-15. If you are new to the industry or considering attending, Gammon explains why this is for you. Greg also plays a big role in the Asia TPS, and he explains the challenges for hosting this year's event, w...
Jul 29, 2022•28 min
This episode features an interview with Bob Domkowski of Xylem. Now 69 years old, Domkowski takes listeners on a journey through his career, nearly 40 of which have been spent in the water and wastewater field. Domkowski gives some career advice, shares the best and most challenging parts of job in the pump industry and more. Read a profile on Domkowski in the July 2022 issue here: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/industry-veterans-bob-domkowski
Jul 14, 2022•29 min
Pumps & Systems managing editor Drew Champlin is joined by the whole crew - editor Amy Hyde and associate editors Evi Arthur and Dillan Wright for this one. Drew recaps the EASA trade show, which was held in late June in St. Louis, Missouri. The podcast has a brief interview with EASA president and CEO Linda Raynes and pump and vibration specialist Gene Vogel. This issue profiled five industry veterans. You'll hear from one of them - Franklin Electric's Susan Wilson - on her industry thought...
Jul 01, 2022•31 min
EASA's Gene Vogel joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk about his article in the June 2022 issue, which focuses on a new ANSI/ASA standard that was adopted over the last few years. First, Vogel gives an update on the upcoming EASA convention, set for June 25-28 in St. Louis, Missouri. For more information, visit www.easa.com/convention. Vogel talks about the standard, who helped put it together, why it was needed, and hits on some tolerances and alignment principles with the standard. Dr...
May 27, 2022•27 min
Managing editor and host Drew Champlin is joined by Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King and associate editor Evi Arthur as the three discuss the May 2022 issue of Pumps & Systems. Read that issue at digital.pumpsandsystems.com. Some key points for discussion include articles related to infrastructure and PFAS, access to drinking water and more. Hear about other articles in the magazine including ones on instrumentation, controls and monitoring as we welcome back columnist William (Bill)...
May 03, 2022•23 min
Cody Bann, director of engineering at WIN-911, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to discuss ways to safeguard water and wastewater cyberattacks. This podcast is sponsored by WIN-911. Visit them on the web at www.win911.com. Some questions answered include: What are the ways that the technology behind water infrastructures and utilities has become more interconnected? How and why can water and wastewater systems become infiltrated with cyberattacks/cyber issues? What happens when you are not ...
Apr 12, 2022•17 min
Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King and production manager Amy Hyde join managing editor Drew Champlin on the latest episode. The trio discuss what's in the April 2022 issue of Pumps & Systems (go to that issue here - http://digital.pumpsandsystems.com/), mostly by taking a look at what's going on in the oil and gas industry. Jennifer remembers George Harris, Hydro's president and co-founder, who died in December. The group also discuss other articles in the issue, hitting on topics suc...
Apr 01, 2022•16 min
Frank Ma of John Crane joins the podcast to speak on how compressors and pumps enable the hydrogen and CCUS (Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage) ecosystem. The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at johncrane.com. Some topics for discussion include: Basics of CCUS What are the biggest challenges in how hydrogen and CCUS can help industry and country meet their ambitions? How can pumps play a role in helping solve these challenges? What are the unique challenges with CO2...
Mar 16, 2022•27 min
Pumps & Systems managing editor Drew Champlin and editor Jennifer King discuss the March 2022 issue, including the key focus on aftermarket for the pump industry along with chemical processing. Drew is joined by Layla Wilhelm and Connor Alexander of Crane Pumps & Systems as they discuss their article on upgrade cores and their importance in the marketplace. Hear from Jennifer on what Jim Elsey and Lev Nelik wrote about, and an update on upcoming pump webinars. Visit digital.pumpsandsyste...
Mar 01, 2022•18 min
Ares Panagoulias of Hydro joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk a variety of subjects, most notably industrial internet of things (IIoT)'s impact in the pump industry and what the future holds. The podcast is sponsored by Hydro. Visit them on the web at www.hydroinc.com. Other topics discussed: Number of companies are springing up with a solution What it could mean for the industry Who is going to “win” and why Old and new: The pump industry is transforming Do you have to be a vibration ...
Feb 24, 2022•25 min
Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King and associate editor Evi Arthur join the Pumps & Systems podcast and discuss the February 2022 issue with managing editor Drew Champlin. Topics discussed include groundwater, stormwater, irrigation, valves and dewatering. Also, the podcast features an interview with National Groundwater Association President Brian Snelten, where he gives an update on the groundwater industry and NGWA's plans for the next year.
Feb 02, 2022•21 min
Adam Slade of John Crane joins the podcast to give the lowdown on NSF 61. The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Give them a visit at www.johncrane.com. Slade gives the basics of NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, what goes into testing for NSF 61 and more. Other questions answered include: What is the purpose of the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standard? Who subscribes to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61? Why use NSF/ANSI/CAN 61-approved products? How does NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 impact mechanical seals? What types of mechanical seals is NSF-61 app...
Jan 26, 2022•13 min
Hilary Johnson is a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering at MIT and fellow at J-WAFS. Hilary is working on an integral and underappreciated part of our daily lives – centrifugal pumps. Centrifugal pumps are an affordable and common way many municipal systems distribute clean water, but the pumps are far from efficient and consume the same amount of energy 56 Hoover Dams could produce in a year. As the pressure of climate change pushes for more reliable and efficient systems to deliver clean...
Jan 14, 2022•19 min
Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King joins managing editor Drew Champlin to discuss the important issues in the January 2022 issue of Pumps & Systems. Among that is a section on food and beverage, but also the State of the Industry. This issue has leaders from several pump companies opining on what they think is coming in 2022 and what keeps them up at night. The episode also features an interview with Patrick Hogg of Nidec Motor Corporation. Hogg is also heavily involved with the Hydrau...
Dec 30, 2021•22 min
Charles Graves of Hydro Parts Solutions in Tomball, Texas, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast for some aftermarket talk. This podcast is sponsored by Hydro. Visit them on the web at www.hydroinc.com. What is a legacy pump and what are the big challenges of upgrading one? At what point is it better to replace than repair the original part? What are the considerations there? What challenges are there when a part comes in from somewhere? How are supply chain issues affecting replacement parts? W...
Dec 15, 2021•18 min
Episode 59 brings together the four editors of Pumps & Systems magazine - managing editor and podcast host Drew Champlin, editor Jennifer King, production manager Amy Hyde and associate editor Evi Arthur. Get to know us as we also share some key articles in the December 2021 issue. This will be a staple going forward as the Pumps & Systems monthly issue is released on the first of each month. Here, we talk about 10 to Watch, a December staple in its third year. We also discuss the vibe a...
Dec 01, 2021•25 min
Steve Taylor of John Crane joins to discuss sealing solutions for improved reliability and environmental sustainability in mining operations. John Crane is the sponsor of this podcast. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com. Topics discussed include: What trends exist to improve rotating equipment reliability? Which factors influence the choice of sealing for slurry pumps? Are there considerations that we need to address with regard to the pump hardware? Which sealing solutions overcome reli...
Nov 23, 2021•26 min
Tyler Smit of John Crane joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to discuss how diamond technology can aid in the reliability of mechanical seals. The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them online www.johncrane.com Some questions include: What is Diamond Seal technology? What are advantages to using diamonds to improve mechanical seal reliability and performance in difficult applications? Where has diamond seal technology been used the most? Where are some markets/industries it could be us...
Sep 20, 2021•27 min
Jon Mosterd of Danfoss Drives joins the podcast to talk about variable frequency drives (VFDs) and the shift toward intelligent controls. Topics covered include: Today's VFDs and how they are different What is different between normal VFDs and Intelligent controllers Benefits of investing in intelligent controls How intelligent controllers are used in the water and wastewater industry More on efficiency with intelligent controls. Subscribe to the Pumps & Systems podcast on any podcast platfo...
Aug 25, 2021•26 min
Bill Jensen and Scott O'Dell of SPM Oil & Gas join the Pumps & Systems podcast to answer questions related to the skills gap. Topics discussed include: What are you seeing as some of the biggest challenges facing the oil and gas workforce right now? How does it impact the workforce that harsher conditions and longer pumping hours have become typical? What should companies look for in a training program to reduce the skills gap? Are there any kind of advances in training that are helping ...
Aug 02, 2021•21 min
Bill Pritchett of John Crane joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk about how users can reduce maintenance and operating costs with flush or flushless seals. The episode is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com. Topics for discussion include: Where the wastewater treatment industry is heading over the next 10 years and the challenges faced. How reducing seal flush waster can reduce maintenance and operating costs. Has the mechanical seal industry developed de...
Jun 25, 2021•15 min
Ken McHenry of Custom Valve Concepts joins the podcast to talk challenges of process flow control. The episode is sponsored by SEPCO. Visit them on the web at www.sepco.com. Questions answered include: 1. What is flow control? 2. What are the considerations to selecting the proper method of controlling flow? 3. What are the common impacts on stable flow in a process? 4. How have the events of the last year affected the process flow control industry? 5. What are the trends related to process flow...
May 13, 2021•23 min
Don Olson of John Crane joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk basics of compression packing. Compression packing is a seal that reduces leakage between a moving and stationary part. This episode is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com. On the podcast: What is compression packing? Current market trends Types of packing Other methods of construction Reasons for failure in compression packing and how to avoid them Top causes for early packing failure What do w...
Apr 27, 2021•20 min
