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August 1, 2006

Bring Common Sense to Pump Troubleshooting

It is important for the troubleshooter to take into account all of the symptoms of a centrifugal-pump problem, rather than zeroing in on just the most obvious one.

Ross Mackay, Ross Mackay Associates

Click here for full pdf version of this article - includes all graphs, charts, tables, and author information   In widespread use throughout chemical process plants, centrifugal pumps are often employed (and taken for granted) in severe service...

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