Pumps & Systems Podcast

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Episode 85: Active Front End vs. 18-Pulse Drives Jun 06, 2023

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On this episode, listen to a chat with Rob Fenton and Austen Scudder of Eaton as we compare and contrast Active Front End and 18-pulse drives and see which is best for your solution. Questions include: What are the primary applications for 18-Pulse drives? What’s the difference between 18-Pulse and AFE from a technology standpoint? Where are AFE drives most used? What are some of the tradeoffs between the technologies? What are misconceptions about the AFE drives? What are some of the misconceptions about 18-Pulse drives? What’s the future for 18-Pulse and AFE?

Episode 84: Protect Bearings From Electrical Current Damage Jun 02, 2023

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In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, learn why bearings can fail and how to mitigate electric current arcing with Schaeffler Sr. Application Engineer Paul McNeill. Schaeffler Group is the presenting sponsor of the podcast. Visit them on the web at www.schaeffler.com. Questions asked include: What are ways that bearings could deteriorate in a pump system? How does a VFD system work, especially as it relates to anything creating parasitic voltages across the bearings? How do bearings resist this voltage? What are some examples of current passing through the bearing as well as the resulting damage? What are some common approaches to minimizing risks for bearing damage? Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Episode 83: Pump & Motor Industry Insights with Tim Albers of Nidec May 16, 2023

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Tim Albers of Nidec Motor Corporation joins the podcast. Albers will be featured in the July 2023 issue of Pumps & Systems magazine as one of our Industry Veterans. Albers, a U.S. Navy Veteran, talks about how the movie "Top Gun" shaped his career, among other things. Albers gives some career insights and shares what the industry means to him. Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Episode 82: Air Seals & Their Uses Apr 17, 2023

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Zach Nepa of SEPCO joins the podcast to talk about the basics of air seals and where they are commonly used. The presenting sponsor of the podcast is SEPCO. Visit them on the web at www.sepco.com. Nepa discusses what the basics of an air seal are as well as what separates air seals from other seals. He also hits on where air seals can be used, such as applications including pulp and paper and chocolate. Other questions hit on maintenance, what happens if an air seal fails and how to make sure they don't fail. E-mail host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Episode 81: Inflation Reduction Act's Effect on the Pump Industry Mar 23, 2023

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Repeat guest Patrick Hogg of Nidec Motor Corporation joins the podcast to give the latest on how the pump industry is reacting to several pieces of government legislation. Questions include: Last August, congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act – what are the key components to this? How will this impact motor and pump efficiency? What water/ pump provisions will this bill have? How does this new IRA relate to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)? The IIJA's effect on industry as it relates to potable water Updates on Build America/Buy America Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Episode 80: Seal Water Reduction Strategies & Improvements in Water Quality Jan 10, 2023

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This episode features a chat with Ram Venkatadri and Bill Pritchett of John Crane on seal water reduction strategies and ways to improve water quality. The presenting sponsor of the podcast is John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com. Questions/discussion points include: History and trends in sealing technology What is seal water? What is the primary factor driving the need to reduce seal water consumption? What steps can be taken to reduce seal water consumption in the short term? What applications generally consume the most water in a facility? What role does water quality play in reducing overall water consumption? What role does clean water play in cost reduction? What future trends do you see in water savings? What trends are you seeing in industry around water reduction and reuse? How does savings water help reduce costs? Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Episode 79: Inline Pumping Benefits Dec 07, 2022

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This podcast will feature a discussion on inline pumping benefits with Jim Huck of Industrial Flow Solutions. Jim was also selected as one of Pumps & Systems' 10 up and coming pump professionals to watch, and he is featured in the December 2022 issue. This podcast is sponsored by Industrial Flow Solutions. Visit them on the web at www.flowsolutions.com. Huck will answer questions about the basics of inline pumping, what causes pumps to clog, wet wells, maintenance and more. Huck also talks about his career path in the pump industry and gives advice for newcomers in the industry. Lastly, Huck discusses his basketball court encounter with NBA star LeBron James. Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Episode 78: Sizing a Pump Nov 23, 2022

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Abhijeet Jain of Atlas Copco joins the podcast to talk about sizing a pump. This podcast is sponsored by Atlas Copco. Visit them on the web at www.atlascopco.com. On the podcast, Jain answers questions related to: How important is sizing a pump? What can go wrong if it’s not sized correctly? What calculations are needed to determine the size of the pump you need for lift and distance? How important are performance curves and how do turns in your pump line effects your flow" How does wear and tear on internal systems and seals affect sizing of a pump? How can connected equipment be a benefit to determining what size pump you need for the job? How do electrification and sustainability relate to sizing a pump? That and more on the latest episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Episode 77: Electric Pump Motor Basics Oct 24, 2022

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Nick Grewal, president and CEO of ePropelled, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk electric motors. Some questions answered include: What are some examples of electric pump motors and where are they commonly used? What is the biggest difference between motors today and 30 years ago? What are ways for pump motors to have improved energy efficiency? How can pump motors get some reduced noise? (edit that part out at the end) What is smaller form factor? How can pump motors achieve/benefit from that? What do we need to know about regulations going into 2023? Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com

Episode 76: Advantages of Dry Gas Seals Aug 31, 2022

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Mark Slotnick of John Crane joins the podcast to talk about the basics of dry gas seals and where they can be used in various applications. The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com. Topics for discussion include: Difference between dry and wet seals Where are the dry gas seals most commonly used? Big benefits of dry gas seals Most challenging aspects as it pertains to dry gas seals What users need to know regarding maintenance of dry gas seals and how they relate to API 692 What misconceptions are there about dry gas seals? Personal experiences with dry gas seals Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

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