October 2008

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The PUMP-FLO™ Update

 

The Premier Pumps & Piping Systems Newsletter

In This Issue

·    PUMP-FLO Version 10

·    Newest Manufacturers Added

·    Pump Training Opportunity

·    NEW Pump Book Available

·    Piping System Fall Training

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New Version of PUMP-FLO Available

PUMP-FLO X (Version 10) boasts new features and upgrades.

PUMP-FLO™ Solutions (An Engineered Software Business), is announcing the release of the latest version of the PUMP-FLO program - PUMP-FLO Version 10. This if the fourth release from PUMP-FLO Solutions in the last ten years.

PUMP-FLO X, as we like to call it, is an improvement upon an already comprehensive selection tool,” said Michael Blondin, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Engineered Software, Inc. “The improvements make it even easier for our users to create accurate cost analysis of pump operation. This is a useful sales tool for the pump manufacturing and distributing industry, and is particularly helpful for pump users and specifiers who are looking for the right pump for their individual needs.”

New features and improvements list:

  •  Generate System Resistance Curves based on Design Point, Total Head Calculator, or Multiple Pump Calculator.

  • Select from Regenerative Turbine pump catalogs

  • Multiple Speed Graph ISO lines

  • Atmospheric Pressure Calculator

  • Selecting pumps in pressure units

  • Multiple Pump Design Point Calculator

  • Variable Speed Pump Cost Analysis Calculator

For more details about new features in the new PUMP-FLO X, read the full news release here: PUMP-FLO Solutions Announces PUMP-FLO Version 10

For a FREE 21-day trial of the newest version of PUMP-FLO X click here. 

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Over 100 Downloadable Catalogs Now Available

These are the newest members of the PUMP-FLO Family

PUMP-FLO Solutions has recently added six new pump Manufacturers to the PUMP-FLO Family. AMPCO Pumps, Blagdon Pump, Cornell Pumps, Q-Pumps and Thrush Pumps all now have eCatalogs available on the PUMP-FLO.com website. 

Forum SPD has also recently chosen to use PUMP-FLO software as their pump selection solution. These six companies have chosen to work with Engineered Software to provide their catalogs for use by our software users.

These new additions increase the catalog count to over 100 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.

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 PIPE-FLO, Flow of Fluids, and PUMP-FLO programs.

For a FREE 21-day trial of the newest version of PUMP-FLO v10 click here.

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New Total Pump Training Courses

Check out the Newest Fundamentals Course

Engineered Software and Fluid Fundamentals Training is proud to announce our latest training product, Total Pump Training. Total Pump Training is a new, three-day training course that focuses on the power-house of the piping system. The Total Pump Training Course is an in-depth look at common pump applications, including sizing, selection, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Total Pump Training is taught by a recognized industry expert and noted author Michael Volk, P.E. This course is designed to provide practical knowledge and skills needed to address common concerns involving pumps. With this course you will received a copy of the book Pump Characteristics & Applications, course workbook, certificate, and 2 Continuing Educational Units (CEU) or 20 Professional Development Hours.

Topics covered in the course include:

  • basic and advanced hydraulic principles

  • pump selection and sizing

  • pump system design and analysis

  • energy savings in pump selection and operation

  • applications and features of various pump types

  • positive displacement pumps

  • sealing systems

  • start-up, trouble-shooting, maintenance, and repair

  • computer software to select pumps and to design or analyze systems

Next Total Pump Training Class:

Cincinnati, OH ● Oct 22-24
Houston, TX
Dec 2-4

To learn more about the new Total Pump Training class, click the link or go to: http://www.fluidfundamentals.com/volk.htm

To View a Schedule of the available courses for 2008 click the link or go to: http://www.fluidfundamentals.com/schedule.htm.

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Pump Characteristics & Applications Book Now AVAILABLE!

The highly acclaimed Pump Applications & Characteristics, by Michael Volk, P.E. is now available through our Fluid Fundamentals Training website. This invaluable day-to-day reference book, now in its second edition, is a thorough yet practical handbook on pumps. Pump Characteristics & Applications provides an introduction to pumps and provides the tools necessary to size, select, operate, and maintain pumps properly.

This 364-page book gives a general understanding of pumps and is well illustrated and easy to read. For more information or to see what is covered in Pump Characteristics & Applications, visit:

www.fluidfundamentals.com/volkbook.htm.

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Piping System Training

Fall Classes Going on Now!

Our Special Summer Class in Calgary went really well and we want to thank those of you who attended. We now have our Fall 2008 schedule online and available for purchase. If you would like to see our Fall schedule or would like to learn more about onsite opportunities, please call 1-800-786-8545 or email training@eng-software.com.  

Fall 2008 Piping System Training:

Philadelphia, PA    October 13-14
Atlanta
, GA
    October 16-17
Houston, TX    November 3-4
Las Vegas, NV
    November 6-7
Many more…

The two-day, Piping System Fundamentals course has been developed for anyone needing to obtain a clear picture of the operation of the total fluid piping systems. Take a look at the class outline here.

Piping System Fundamentals courses use 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.eng-software.com/products/pstraining/.

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