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In This Issue · Piping System Fundamentals Training · PUMP & SYSTEM Training Opportunities PUMP-FLO Preferred Links PUMP-FLO.com has many links for the pump and pumps systems industry. Visit our Pump Center for more information and resources on pumps and systems. View training offered by industry leaders or submit your own training opportunities. Check out the software that thousands worldwide are using to Size, Select, Evaluate and Analyze centrifugal pumps! Sponsor Websites Interested in Sponsorship If you are interested in sponsoring this newsletter or would like to submit news, white papers, or other material, let us know. You can send an email to press@pump-flo.com or you can contact Natalie McCullough directly at (360) 292-4073. Contact Us Engineered Software, Inc. C/O: PUMP-FLO Solutions 4529 Intelco Loop SE Lacey WA, 98503 Ph. (360) 412-0702
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PUMP-FLO Feature Facts In this column, we will be highlighting current and new features in the latest version of PUMP-FLO (Version 9.0). We listen to feedback from our users and discuss the subjects receiving the most questions. We explain how to use the feature and a little about when and why it should be used. In this issue, we look at… PUMP-FLO’s Atmospheric Pressure Calculator
The atmospheric pressure calculator feature in PUMP-FLO can be used to calculate the atmospheric pressure at any elevation ranging from -10,000 ft to 15,000 ft. Since the atmospheric pressure is used in the calculation of NPSHa, it is important to use the correct value for a particular elevation.
Accurate atmospheric pressure values are essential for preventing cavitation in a pump, particularly if there is a small margin between the system NPSHa and the pump’s NPSHr. The atmospheric pressure is also used to calculate the air consumption of an AODD pump in order to determine the required horsepower.
To access the atmospheric pressure calculator in ePUMP-FLO, go to My Profile>Change Units and click the Calculate button. Enter your elevation, and click Calculate. The correct atmospheric pressure will now be displayed. Click Submit to save this change to your profile and continue your pump selection. (Top^) Spring Piping System Fundamentals Training Engineered Software, Inc.
(PUMP-FLO Solutions’ parent company) is delighted to say what a success our
latest product, the
Piping System Fundamentals
training course has been. April is a busy month
for our newest training on the basics of piping systems, with classes
filling up quickly in Indianapolis, IN.
Our Wilmington and Houston classes
are SOLD OUT! There is
still time to register for the
Indianapolis, IN class. This
class has only one seat remaining. You can still register up until the first
day of the class. Walk-ins are
welcome but if you purchase your seat today, you will
receive $100 off the door price.
Purchase your seat online
today and save! The two-day course has
been developed for anyone needing to obtain a clear picture of the operation
of the total fluid piping systems. This course does not explain or include
tutorials on particular software, but instead discusses meaningful
principles that explain why and how
The New Piping System Fundamentals course uses a minimum of math formulas with an emphasis on understanding the relationships between components making up a piping system. Attendees will receive a course workbook, a copy of CRANE’s TP410, and the new book Piping System Fundamentals: The Complete Guide to Gaining a Clear Picture of Your Piping System. The course is worth 1.5 Continuing Educational Units (CEU) or 15 Professional Development Hours. To learn more about this new Piping System Fundamentals Training class click the link or go to: http://www.fluidfundamentals.com/ To View a Schedule of the spring courses for 2008 click the link or go to: http://www.fluidfundamentals.com/schedule.htm. Interested in suggesting a location for a class? Or want more information about onsite possibilities? Send us an email at info@eng-software.com. (Top^)INDUSTRY CENTER – by
Focus On: Efficiency Flow Meters for the Environment - Water is an ever-more precious and increasingly expensive commodity, and demand to reduce the quantities used in industrial processes has never been greater. John Crane Safematic's commercial manager Jussi Sorvoja examines how today's advanced seal water monitoring and control equipment can help cut your plant's water usage and looks at some of the points to consider when choosing the correct meter for your application. More… Tackling soaring energy costs in North America - European industry is fighting the battle against high energy costs for process industries. The same price crunch is happening in North America, and some companies are finding innovative new ways to save energy and money. Consultant Gunnar Hovstadius, PhD, explains. More… Improving efficiency through system-based changes - Almost half of all energy consumed by pumps is through systems installed in domestic and commercial buildings. Leading on from the UK government's new targets to reduce energy consumption, John Veness, a consultant with the BPMA, explains how system-based changes could dramatically improve the energy-efficiency of closed and open loop pump systems used in HVAC and pressure boosting applications. More… More features are available from World Pumps magazine. For information on subscribing, click here. (Top^)
Pump & System Training OpportunitiesA good understanding of proper pump application, selection, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance are vital to the success of your company. Now you can learn everything you need to know about pumps at a three-day training course offered by noted Consultant and Author, Michael Volk. Volk has been a consultant on pumps for the past 25 years, and has worked in engineering and operations with one of the world’s leading pump manufacturers. He authored Pump Characteristics and Applications, a highly acclaimed pump applications handbook. Volk has taught hundreds of pump courses worldwide, including the most successful course ever held at the prestigious International Pump Users Symposium for the last ten years. Classes are for engineers, maintenance technicians, pump sales and applications personnel, and will be held: · May 6 – 8, 2008 in Oakland, CA (Limited Seating) · May 14 – 16, 2008 in El Segundo (Los Angeles), CA For more information or to register, contact Volk & Associates at 800-733-8655 or by email at info@volkassociates.com. Online at: www.volkassociates.com/seminars.html. (Top^) Meet the Makers of PUMP-FLO PUMP-FLO Solutions Attending 24th Annual Pump Symposium Representatives from PUMP-FLO Solutions, will be on hand at this year’s 24th International Pump Users Symposium (Pump 24) exhibiting our PUMP-FLO selection software. The Pump 24 will be held in Houston, Texas from April 21 –
24, 2008. Be sure to visit us at Booth #625, as we will be giving
away demos of both our PUMP-FLO pump selection software and our PIPE-FLO
piping system design software.
If you are interested in coming to the show, we have free VIP passes available, a $20 dollar value. The lines will be long so take the opportunity to receive free admittance to all the exhibits with our FREE Pass. We can’t wait to see you there! (Top^)
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