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B&G Centrifugal Pump Motor Speed Facts
Understanding electric motor speed is a vital part of the proper selection and application of B&G Centrifugal Pumps. The following is an explanation of how motors are designed to operate at a certain speed and how motors speed varies when installed to drive a centrifugal pump. “No Load” Motor RPM Every AC Induction motor has…
Read MoreGetting the Most – Part 2
Last time, we talked about the Bornquist IDEA (Integrated Design Engineering Assistance) team and the overall concept of using the equipment output capacities of some components, such as cooling towers, to reduce the sizes of other equipment. Since the most likely component to be affected would be a plate heat exchanger, let’s spend a little…
Read MoreGetting the Most: Part 1
[fsn_row][fsn_column width=”12″ column_style=”light”][fsn_text] In the world of heat transfer, with close approach temperatures a little change can mean a lot of savings to the cost of equipment. Approach temperatures are critical to the sizing and selection of heat exchangers, cooling towers and other passive heat transfer equipment. Simply stated, the approach temperature is the difference…
Read MoreBell & Gossett expands capabilities of online system selection tool
Bell & Gossett expands capabilities of online system selection tool New ESP-Systemwize functions aid engineers in selection process Demonstrating its commitment to fostering greater efficiencies in hydronic system design, Xylem Bell & Gossett has expanded the capabilities of its one-of-a-kind ESP-Systemwize online selection tool that provides HVAC and plumbing system designers the ability to choose…
Read MoreSold Out – Now Back In Stock! Order Your Riser Anchor Clamps
The Riser Anchor Clamp was so popular after it’s introduction at AHR 2018 we rapidly sold out. Now our warehouse is again full of RAC’s. They are ready to ship. Send us your POs. The new Metraflex Riser Anchor Clamp (RAC) is the only engineered solution for risers that can be used as both a…
Read MoreBell & Gossett announces Parallel Sensorless Controller
Bell & Gossett announces Parallel Sensorless Controller Building operators can maximize efficiency in up to eight pumps with intelligent technology MORTON GROVE, ILL. – Jan. 22, 2018 – Xylem Inc.’s Bell & Gossett (B&G) brand is introducing its Parallel Sensorless Controller, a device that provides advanced system staging of up to eight pumps in parallel configuration…
Read MoreSave Your Energy with the Metraflex LPD Y-Strainer
Featuring extremely low pressure drops resulting in significant energy-savings, the new LPD Y-strainer uses a superior design and technology over the traditional Y-strainer. Body casting obstructions that impede fluid flow have been eliminated. Up to a 30% larger screen has more holes. Fluid flow is straight and smooth, dramatically lowering pressure drops. For example, independent…
Read MoreAnother Successful AHR Expo
We had a blast in Atlanta at this year’s AHR Expo. If you weren’t there, you missed the introduction of the next best thing. The Metraflex team went on a safari to find the latest and greatest product, and boy did we find it! Thank you to everyone that stopped by our booth to see…
Read MoreREVIT files available for LPD Y-Strainer
Engineers have been clamoring for the LPD Revit files/3D CAD files. “We want to design our system and dump the old placeholder we have for y-strainers.” “We want to spec the product.” “Where are the REVIT files?” Well, now they are up on the web site and we can all enjoy the silence. In case…
Read MoreStudents develop human-powered pumps in Xylem-sponsored challenge
High school teams build and design irrigation pumps to benefit small-scale farmers Rochester, NY – Oct. 19, 2017 – Four high school engineering teams (Victor High School, McQuaid Jesuit High School, Honeoye 4-H Robotics Team and Honeoye Falls-Lima High School) were recognized at the Let’s Solve Water Challenge on Oct. 14 for their innovative and efficient water pump…
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