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7 Reasons to Rebuild a Tier 3 Engine
Since 2000, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has required diesel engine suppliers to reduce exhaust emissions on new engines that are manufactured for off-road use products in the U.S. The EPA Tier 4i (Interim) emissions standards were effective until the end 2012, after which the Tier 4 Final went
Top 4 Submersible Electric Pumping Challenges
Knowing some of the common challenges associated with electric submersible propeller pumps and understanding how to solve them can open companies to a different type of application than they have ever considered before. This knowledge can save them money and make it easier to maintain the equipment. Marc Boudet has been working
How to Maintain and Repair Large-Volume Lineshaft Pumps
When it comes to repairing axial-flow line shaft pumps, size doesn’t matter. The approach is the same whether it’s a small or large-volume pump. But the first step, according to MWI pump repair expert Tom Hyde, is implementing a proper preventive maintenance program to try and avoid failures. MWI Pumps
Thermal Protective Spray Coating Combats Corrosion in Large-Volume Water Pumps
Combat inevitable corrosion by metalizing Corrosion is an enemy of large-volume water pumps but metalizing / coating metal technique is a great solution. A chemical reaction between the component surface and the reacting fluid passing through the pump causes corrosion, which can result in permanent damage to non-stainless materials and
Construction Dewatering Methods, Pump Tips and Precautions – PART 2
In our previous article (PART 1), MWI Pump’s Steven von Gontard outlined some of the initial tips and precautions when setting up any construction dewatering pumping system, as well as the first two methods. Continued here are an additional three methods, how to determine which one to use and some
Construction Dewatering Methods, Pump Tips and Precautions – PART 1
There are many considerations when determining the best dewatering method for a construction project. Variables such as the ground water table, the job site’s soil makeup, and the scope of the work being performed are all considered when choosing the most effective method. According to MWI Pump’s Steven von Gontard,