pumping system calculation Articles
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Static Mixers: What users should know about their specification and application for adhesives
Untitled Document Static mixing has long been used in the chemical process industry for blending low-viscosity fluids or treating wastewater. Its use within the adhesive field gained popularity about 10 to 12 years ago and has been increasing ever since. Prior to this time, two–component mixing was carried out by the end user in a more manual fashion, by measuring out each ...
By Nordson EFD
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Dangers of Cavitation in Piping Systems & How to Avoid It
Cavitation is a hot topic for engineers, maintenance professionals and anyone who works with pumping systems—and for good reason. This condition has complicated and difficult-to-identify causes, and its effects can be devastating to equipment, system integrity and overall operations. Preventing cavitation is a full-team effort when it comes to systems operated with centrifugal pumps. It ...
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Cavitation
WHAT DAMAGE DOES CAVITATION CAUSE? The damage due to cavitation can range from minor pitting to a total breach of the inside of the pump. Some people describe the damage as looking like Swiss cheese or as if "iron worms" have attacked it. As evidenced by the pictures, severe cavitation destroys the parts it contacts. Cavitation damage can also reduce performance. Additionally, air pockets in the ...
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