Having trouble viewing this email? View it online
here.
Brought to you by PUMP-FLO.com - Free Online Pump Selection
The PUMP-FLO Update
The Premier pumps & Piping Systems Newsletter
In This Issue
PUMP-FLO Preferred Links
Industry Center
PUMP-FLO.com has many links for the pump and pumps systems industry.
Pump Center
Visit our Pump Center for more information and resources on pumps and
systems.
Pump Training
View training offered by industry leaders or submit your own training
opportunities.
PUMP-FLO
Software
Check out the software that thousands worldwide are using to Size,
Select, Evaluate and Analyze centrifugal pumps!
Sponsor Websites
Interested in Sponsorship
View sponsorship info and Rate Card here.
Contact Us
Engineered Software, Inc.
C/O: PUMP-FLO Solutions
4529 Intelco Loop SE
Lacey WA, 98503
Ph. (360) 412-0702
info@pump-flo.com
www.pump-flo.com
Preferred Links
New Piping System Fundamentals Training
Engineered Software, Inc. (PUMP-FLO parent company) is proud to introduce our latest product, the Piping System Fundamentals training course. The two-day course has been developed for anyone needing to obtain a clear picture of the operation of the total fluid piping systems.
Piping System Fundamentals training is designed to give you the skills needed to fully understand fluid piping systems and successfully troubleshoot changes or additions to any piping system situation. This course does not explain or include tutorials on particular software, but instead discusses meaningful principles that explain why and how piping systems physically work and operate.
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 1.4 Continuing Educational Units (CEU) or 14 Professional Development Hours.
|
If you just need a brush up on the basics or you are new to the industry, you will learn something valuable from this class. This class is applicable to: |
|
|
• Design Engineers |
 |
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.
(Top^)
New Downloadable Catalogs Available
|
PUMP-FLO™ Solutions has recently added two new pump eCatalogs to the PUMP-FLO.com website. The availability of TACO pumps and Pioneer Pumps both have been in the works and are ready for anxious users to download. |
 |
|
These two companies have chosen to work with Engineered Software to provide their catalogs for use by our software users. |
|
The following companies now have Air Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD)
catalogs available for download on the PUMP-FLO Solutions website:
Ingersoll Rand/ARO, Price Pump, and
Yamada Pump.
These new additions increase the catalog count to 94 catalogs
available online through the downloadable catalog page at the
Engineered Software Website.
Pump catalogs are a central feature of the PUMP-FLO, PIPE-FLO®
and Flow of Fluids software programs.
Also recently choosing the PUMP-FLO software to streamline the selection
process for their company, in the desktop version are these pump
manufacturers: AMPCO, Cornell pumps,
EIM Electric, Process Systems, Inc.
(PSI), and Wilden Pump.
The creation of an Electronic PUMP-FLO Catalog 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
PIPE-FLO, Flow of Fluids, and PUMP-FLO programs.
For a FREE 21-day trial of the newest version of
PUMP-FLO v9 click here.
(Top^)
PUMP-FLO Feature Facts
In this new 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 interest. We explain how to use the feature and a little about when and why it should be used. In this issue, we look at…
Working with the ePUMP-FLO Total Head Calculator
The Total Head Calculator feature in ePUMP-FLO can be used to calculate the total head for simple systems. The first step is to identify your pump system configuration. There are four different configurations available for calculating the Total Head. They are flooded suction, suction lift, submersible, and re-circulating.
• Flooded Suction: The liquid source is located above
the pump centerline.
• Suction Lift: The liquid source is located below the pump centerline.
• Submersible: The pump is submerged in the liquid source.
• Re-circulating: A closed loop system.
The next step is to specify your Piping Configuration. This includes your flow rate, pipe materials and sizes, static suction head or lift and discharge head, and pipe lengths. Note: If your tank is open to atmosphere, your tank surface pressure will be 0 psi g.
Next you will choose your fluid. You can choose from one of the fluids available in ePUMP-FLO, or you can specify custom fluid properties.
Finally, you can enter Valves and Fittings to add additional resistance to your system. Enter the number of tank entrances and exits, elbows, and valves. You can also enter a Fixed-K factor to account for other unspecified resistances. Now click “Calculate.”
PUMP-FLO will return the Total Head and NPSHa based on the parameters you have provided. Click "Accept", and the values generated will be returned to the Design Point Search page. You are now ready to search the catalog. Based on your selection criteria (types and speeds, calculated design point flow and head), the program searches the catalog and generates a list of pumps meeting your requirements.
NOTE: The Total Head Calculator uses the Darcy-Weisbach method to calculate the pipeline head losses. This method takes into account fluid viscosity and pipe roughness, providing valid results for incompressible Newtonian fluids flowing in any round fully charged pipe. If you are pumping a non-Newtonian fluid, you should not use the Total Head Calculator to determine the required head for your pumping application.
If you have questions about this feature or would like to suggest another PUMP-FLO feature to be spotlighted, please email Feature Facts at catalogs@pump-flo.com.
(Top^)
INDUSTRY CENTER - by
Focus On: Chemical and Petrochemicals
Pump drive "sets new standards in energy saving"
Danfoss has developed a new range of high efficiency drives for
fans, pumps and compressors that can provide enormous energy savings,
the company says.
More
For many the choice of seal is between a packed gland or mechanical
seal. Here we present an overview of sealing options for centrifugal
pumps.
More
(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 a link to the free VIP pass 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^)
© 2008 PUMP-FLO Solutions (An Engineered Software Business). All Rights Reserved.