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ITT acquires Canberra Pumps in Brazil

ITT Corp. has acquired Canberra Pumps do Brasil, expanding the company’s pump manufacturing presence in the Latin America region. Canberra Pumps has an installed base of 20,000 pumps serving customers in the chemical, pulp and paper, and general industry pump markets.

Diamond-coated seals extend pump life

Although problem-free pump operation is the primary goal of all pump operators, achieving that goal is not a simple matter. The key components of a pump - mechanical seals, impellers, couplings, roller bearings and housings – are all subject to wear.

HP Reliability: How pump installation must differ from the way pumps were shipped

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

In general, process pump manufacturers are asked to provide pumps as a "set" or assembled package comprising pump, driver and baseplate (Fig. 1). After ascertaining correct shaft separation to accommo..

Think power pumps are self-priming? Think again!

Consulting Engineer: Henshaw, T.

Think power pumps are self-priming? Think again!

NPSHA —how much is enough?

Consulting Engineer: Henshaw, T.

Follow these guidelines to avoid pump damage

Improve FCC yields to meet changing environment—Part 2

Controlling emissions is another vital component for revamp projects