Dead Head Pump – Causes, Detecting, Pressure, and Resolution
The dead head of a pump is a condition in which a centrifugal pump operates continually without any fluid flow through the pump. This leads to undesirable consequences for the…
The dead head of a pump is a condition in which a centrifugal pump operates continually without any fluid flow through the pump. This leads to undesirable consequences for the…
Chain dimensioning provides a measurement standard for engineering and other technical drawings. It is common to refer to it as point-to-point dimensioning. In this article you will learn what chain…
208V and 220V are both standard voltages for power supply. As power demands from clients vary, so do the application of these standard voltage levels. In this article, you will…
A spectacle blind is a key component of pipeline systems that provides isolation of certain sections as the need arises. Typically, the entire device consists of a blind and a…
Belt creep occurs in a belt-drive transmission when the drive such as a pulley, moves slightly faster than the belt. In this article, you will learn the definition of belt…
A constant mesh transmission refers to a gearbox where all or most of the mating gears are always in mesh. This is in contrast with the older style sliding gear…
Switchgear refers to a range of switches, circuit breakers, fuses, and other electrical/electronic equipment that serve to regulate, control, energize or de-energize a power system. Moreover, metal-clad switchgear is a…
Stub-in pipe refers to a branch connection between a pipe and a header. Making this connection involves drilling a hole into the header of the run pipe and fitting the…
Hydraulic gradient refers to the change in water level per unit distance along the direction of maximum head decrease. Simply put, it is the rate of change in total head…
A doubler plate refers to a small piece of plate that is attached to a larger area, to provide strengthening in that location. In engineering, it is common to refer…