PUMP-FLO Update eNewsletter - The Premier Newsletter for PUMP-FLO.com

PUMP-FLO Software has now been translated into French. Now all versions of the PUMP-FLO product line are available in five different languages, French, German, Italian, Spanish and English. The new translation is all part of a Maintenance Release of the product which also includes improved automatic system resistance curve generation.

For more information about the maintenance release and how to update your software, please visit here: READ MORE

Pump Curve Accuracy

PUMP-FLO Selection vs. Other Software

What are the attributes that make one pump selection software package superior to another? Aside from all the bells and whistles, the key to a superior pump selection program is the ability to accurately reproduce the manufacturers’ performance curves and to place the pumps that can meet the customer’s needs on a selection list. This includes not only the flow versus head performance curves, but also the efficiency and power curves.

Having a pump selection program which accurately represents your pump’s actual performance is a necessity. The Hydraulic Institute only allows a few percentage points of variation between test data and actual performance. Having variability or inaccuracies in your digitized pump curves can only compound the errors...Please read the full article about What is important for pump curve accuracy in the Engineered Software Knowledge Base.

Levitronix Pump Catalog Now Available

Checkout the Latest Catalogs on PUMP-FLO.com.

Over the past quarter, numerous catalog updates and one new manufacturer was added to the PUMP-FLO Catalog Family, Levitronix. Here is a little bit about our newest addition.

Levitronix Pumps, is the worldwide leader in magnetically levitated Bearingless Motor technology, specializing in supplying blood pumps to the medical community and ultra-pure fluid handling devices for Microelectronics, Life Science and Industrial applications. Levitronix’ patented technology permits the motor and magnetic bearing to be combined into a single unit with products that achieve maximum reliability, long life, and the ability to pump precious fluids in the harshest of environments.

Along with our new manufacturer catalog, we have made significant updates to the following manufacture's catalogs:

- Ampco Pump Company
- Aurora Pump
- Cornell Pump Company
- Fairbanks Morse Pump
- Franklin Electric
- Gorman-Rupp Company
- Goulds Pumps Vertical Turbine Products
- Griswold Pump Company
- Hydromatic Pump
- Plad Equipment
- Paragon Pump Company
- Patterson Pumps
- Summit Pump
- Taco-HVAC

The creation of an Electronic PUMP-FLO Catalog, or eCatalog, is a team effort between Engineered Software and the pump manufacturer. If you would like to see a manufacturers' catalog added to our list, please email info@pump-flo.com or call 800-786-8545. Don't be afraid to ask your pump manufacturer about when they will be available for selection with the PUMP-FLO programs.

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We are interested in your feedback about future and current PUMP-FLO software features. The survey should not take more than five minutes.

PUMP-FLO Feedback Survey

Once you take the survey and provide your contact details, you will be entered to win one of 15 possible free 6-month subscriptions to PUMP-FLO Premium service. This is a $99 dollar value!

Engineered Notes Blog

Placing a Wager on the Future

Does your company invest in the future or do they think giving interns too much responsibility is risky? In this month's Engineered Notes blog, Ray Hardee discusses the risks he's taken over the years by using interns at Engineered Software.

Make sure to leave feedback or make a suggestion. We read every email and comment so send your thoughts and suggestions to blogger@eng-software.com.

Interested in Guest Blogging on Engineered Notes? Write us an email stating your topic and how it relates to the piping system and/or pump industry. Send guest blog requests to natalie @eng-software.com.

Ask an Engineer

Q. What is suction specific speed and how can it be used in pump selection?

A. Suction specific speed is an index that describes the characteristics of the suction side of the impeller. It is calculated using the NPSHr, speed (N), and flow rate (Q) at the pump's best efficiency point. The equation for suction specific speed (Nss) is: MORE

If you have a general question about piping systems, pumps, or any theories related, send your question to solutions@eng-software.com with "Ask an Engineer" in the subject line.