Pumps & Systems Podcast

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Episode 65: Impact & Future of IIOT in the Pump Industry Feb 24, 2022

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Ares Panagoulias of Hydro joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk a variety of subjects, most notably industrial internet of things (IIoT)'s impact in the pump industry and what the future holds. The podcast is sponsored by Hydro. Visit them on the web at www.hydroinc.com. Other topics discussed: Number of companies are springing up with a solution What it could mean for the industry Who is going to “win” and why Old and new: The pump industry is transforming Do you have to be a vibration analyst to host Condition Monitoring at your plant? Benefits of condition monitoring in a COVID-world How will condition monitoring impact future predicative maintenance strategies? Progression of IIoT and what the future holds. Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com

Episode 64: February 2022 Issue, Plus Interview With NGWA President Brian Snelten Feb 02, 2022

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Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King and associate editor Evi Arthur join the Pumps & Systems podcast and discuss the February 2022 issue with managing editor Drew Champlin. Topics discussed include groundwater, stormwater, irrigation, valves and dewatering. Also, the podcast features an interview with National Groundwater Association President Brian Snelten, where he gives an update on the groundwater industry and NGWA's plans for the next year.

Episode 63: What to Know About the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Standard Jan 26, 2022

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Adam Slade of John Crane joins the podcast to give the lowdown on NSF 61. The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Give them a visit at www.johncrane.com. Slade gives the basics of NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, what goes into testing for NSF 61 and more. Other questions answered include: What is the purpose of the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standard? Who subscribes to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61? Why use NSF/ANSI/CAN 61-approved products? How does NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 impact mechanical seals? What types of mechanical seals is NSF-61 applied to" What problems and issues can arise because of NSF61 and how can they be rectified? Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com

Episode 62: Improving Energy Efficiency & Reliability of Centrifugal Pumps for Clean Water Jan 14, 2022

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Hilary Johnson is a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering at MIT and fellow at J-WAFS. Hilary is working on an integral and underappreciated part of our daily lives – centrifugal pumps. Centrifugal pumps are an affordable and common way many municipal systems distribute clean water, but the pumps are far from efficient and consume the same amount of energy 56 Hoover Dams could produce in a year. As the pressure of climate change pushes for more reliable and efficient systems to deliver clean water, Hilary has designed a new pump that fluctuates with water flow drastically improving the current systems. Hilary’s broader research includes building a suite of design tools to improve the energy efficiency of pump systems. Hilary joined the podcast to talk about the pump she designed and how it came about. She addresses what problem is it solving for the user and In what ways will it make a user’s job easier. Hilary also addresses the question about if will appeal to users in the U.S. and abroad – if so, will applications be different from one country to another for any reason? Other topics discussed: Why is there newly focused attention on centrifugal pumps and a need for improvement? Growth of the centrifugal pump market Other considerations engineers should be thinking of in regards to the energy efficiency and reliability of centrifugal pumps to distribute clean water? Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Episode 61: January 2022 issue, plus Patrick Hogg on state of the industry and more Dec 30, 2021

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Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King joins managing editor Drew Champlin to discuss the important issues in the January 2022 issue of Pumps & Systems. Among that is a section on food and beverage, but also the State of the Industry. This issue has leaders from several pump companies opining on what they think is coming in 2022 and what keeps them up at night. The episode also features an interview with Patrick Hogg of Nidec Motor Corporation. Hogg is also heavily involved with the Hydraulic Institute. Hogg hits on why there are supply chain issues, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Buy American requirements and more. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Episode 60: To Repair or Replace? Aftermarket Considerations with Charles Graves of Hydro Dec 15, 2021

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Charles Graves of Hydro Parts Solutions in Tomball, Texas, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast for some aftermarket talk. This podcast is sponsored by Hydro. Visit them on the web at www.hydroinc.com. What is a legacy pump and what are the big challenges of upgrading one? At what point is it better to replace than repair the original part? What are the considerations there? What challenges are there when a part comes in from somewhere? How are supply chain issues affecting replacement parts? What is reverse engineering and what can be accomplished with this? After reverse engineering a product, what do you guys do next? What is 3-D printing and how does 3-D printing work? Message podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Episode 59: P&S Editors Roundtable - The December 2021 Issue Dec 01, 2021

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Episode 59 brings together the four editors of Pumps & Systems magazine - managing editor and podcast host Drew Champlin, editor Jennifer King, production manager Amy Hyde and associate editor Evi Arthur. Get to know us as we also share some key articles in the December 2021 issue. This will be a staple going forward as the Pumps & Systems monthly issue is released on the first of each month. Here, we talk about 10 to Watch, a December staple in its third year. We also discuss the vibe as the industry returned to in-person trade shows such as EASA and WEFTEC. We hit on three key articles in the issue as well. The December issue has a main focus on pump system optimization. Subscribe to the Pumps & Systems podcast on all platforms. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Episode 58: Overcoming Sealing Challenges in Mining Operations Nov 23, 2021

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Steve Taylor of John Crane joins to discuss sealing solutions for improved reliability and environmental sustainability in mining operations. John Crane is the sponsor of this podcast. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com. Topics discussed include: What trends exist to improve rotating equipment reliability? Which factors influence the choice of sealing for slurry pumps? Are there considerations that we need to address with regard to the pump hardware? Which sealing solutions overcome reliability threats to pumps that are prone to high shaft wear and excessive leakage? What are strategies to increase the reliability of slurry, underflow, and tailings pumps in severe-duty conditions?

Episode 57: How Diamonds Improve Mechanical Seal Reliability Sep 20, 2021

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Tyler Smit of John Crane joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to discuss how diamond technology can aid in the reliability of mechanical seals. The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them online www.johncrane.com Some questions include: What is Diamond Seal technology? What are advantages to using diamonds to improve mechanical seal reliability and performance in difficult applications? Where has diamond seal technology been used the most? Where are some markets/industries it could be used more/better potential? What are some added value components this provides in critical field applications? What challenges can this technology solve? Finally, Smit shares some real-world experiences with diamonds and mechanical seals. Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Episode 56: VFDs & Moving Toward Intelligent Controllers Aug 25, 2021

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Jon Mosterd of Danfoss Drives joins the podcast to talk about variable frequency drives (VFDs) and the shift toward intelligent controls. Topics covered include: Today's VFDs and how they are different What is different between normal VFDs and Intelligent controllers Benefits of investing in intelligent controls How intelligent controllers are used in the water and wastewater industry More on efficiency with intelligent controls. Subscribe to the Pumps & Systems podcast on any podcast platform. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

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