Pumps & Systems Podcast
Pumps & Systems is the voice of the international pump and rotating equipment industry, delivering industry news and technical information since 1993. It targets managers, engineers, operators, and maintenance professionals with practical solutions and real-world applications. The podcast covers topics related to pumps and rotating equipment, industry trends, and news.
Episodes
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Industry Veterans 2026: Cathy Wilson [Ep 124]
In this new series, we’re speaking to three industry veterans to get their views on the past, present and future of the pumps industry. In this episode, Cathy Wilson talks about starting out in the 1980s, her advice for newcomers, how the industry has changed over the years and the importance of going above and beyond. For more information on our 2026 Industry Veterans of the Year, visit: https://
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Pump Troubleshooting [Ep 123]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Nick Terranova from Homa Pumps. He’s going to be giving us some pro tips about pump troubleshooting, including first steps and finding the source of the issue. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/vjGn7G0WAqA?si=GKCbW2JBUt2_75us
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Collaborative Delivery in the Water Industry [Ep 122]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Guy Voss, president of the Water Collaborative Delivery Association (WCDA). He’s going to tell us about collaborative delivery methods in the water industry - what they are, why they’re useful and how you can learn more. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be
Aftermarket & Service Work in the Pumps Industry [Ep 121]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're speaking with Michael Rice from SEEPEX about aftermarket and service work in the pump industry, specifically as it relates to progressive cavity (PC) pumps. We'll also discuss the skilled labor shortage and how to encourage young people to pursue a future in pumps.
Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
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AI & Digital Twins in the Water Industry [Ep 120]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Kevin Lysyk, chief technology officer of Aquatic Informatics, who’s going to tell us about AI and digital twins in the water industry. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i7NV3pnrt70
Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios
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Sealing in High-Pressure, High-Temperature Environments [Ep 119]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we’re speaking with Jeremy Black from Greene Tweed about sealing in high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) environments. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vU4BRH0pm3c?si=8ZSFrEajFVYmwwGi
Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/
Pipeline Rehabilitation Systems [Episode 118]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're speaking with Chris MacDonald, founder of CPM Pipelines, about pipeline rehabilitation systems - how the industry is evolving, what challenges there are in implementing new technologies and what we might see in the future. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast.
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be
Real-Time Analyzers in Wastewater Treatment [Episode 117]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're speaking with Brittany Baker, global product manager at ABB, who is going to tell us about real-time analyzers and their role in wastewater treatment. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KsirHBAPc0Q
Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsys
Global Water Access & Surge for Water [ Episode 116]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're speaking with Shilpa Alva, founder and executive director of Surge for Water, a nonprofit organization that works to improve water access in communities all around the world. She’s going to be telling us about global water access, the technology that enables it and what you can do to help change communities and people’s lives for the better. Tu
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Carbon Capture & Hydrogen Technologies [Episode 115]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're speaking with Jessi Munsey, business development manager at John Crane, about carbon capture and hydrogen technologies. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast.
Thank you to Informed Water Choices for sponsoring this episode! For more information, visit http://informedwaterchoices.com.
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Energy Recovery Systems for Water Utilities [Episode 114]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Gregg Semler, CEO of InPipe Energy, who’s going to tell us about energy recovery systems for water utilities and in-conduit hydropower. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast.
Thank you to Informed Water Choices for sponsoring this episode! For more information, visit http://informedwaterchoice
Maintenance Technologies for Progressive Cavity Pumps [Episode 113]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Westyn Bennington from SEEPEX, who is going to tell us all about maintenance technologies, specifically as they relate to progressive cavity pumps. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
(Note: This episode was recorded in March of 2025.)
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FfaiX
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Funding for Water & Wastewater Infrastructure [Episode 112]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Tom Decker from Thomas E. Decker Consulting. He’s going to tell us about funding options for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, and how future projects may be impacted by legislation, immigration policies, tariffs and more. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
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Aging Water Systems [Episode 111]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with James Perry, executive vice president of ASTERRA. He’s going to be telling us about aging infrastructure, specifically aging water systems, and what role technology plays in identifying problems to make a safer and more sustainable world. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for a new episode of the podcast!
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The Role of Pumps in Carbon Capture & Storage [Episode 110]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Frank Ma, president of JFMA Consulting, about carbon capture and storage, or CCS. He’s going to tell us about the role pumps manufacturers can play in the growth of this technology and related decarbonization efforts. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
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Tariff & Policy Uncertainty in the Pumping Industry [Episode 109]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're speaking with Patrick Hogg from Nidec about the various uncertainties facing the pump industry today, including tariffs, economic policy and more. He'll also be speaking on the role variable speed drives could have in the future of the industry. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for a new episode of the podcast!
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Steam Tunnels & Submersible Pumps [Episode 108]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Arjun Shanmugam and Andrew Peccerillo from Industrial Flow Solutions about pumps operating in extreme conditions. They’re going to tell us all about steam tunnels and the submersible pumps that operate inside them. Thank you to Industrial Flow Solutions for sponsoring this episode! Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for ne
Fluid Ends in Frac Pumps [Episode 107]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Connor Docherty, Strategy Manager at SPM Oil & Gas. He’s going to be telling us about fluid ends in frac pumps, and how companies can mitigate issues for a smoother and more cost-effective pumping experience. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/GWPdIdbU
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Benefits of Pigging (Advanced Liquid Product Recovery) [Episode 106]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Peter Elgar, director of HPS Product Recovery Solutions. He’s going to be talking with us about advanced liquid product recovery, also known as pigging, and its many benefits and uses. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KUjqdcLtjHU?si=ZOxUpKWwS0MdYcxW
Algae-Based Technologies in the Wastewater Industry [Episode 105]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're speaking with Dr. Martin Gross, CEO and founder of Gross-Wen Technologies. He's going to be telling us about algae-based technologies and their role in the wastewater industry. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kvzWLSdbWrI?si=BuWDNqUyU2oORFZ2
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Fiberglass-Reinforced Polymer in Water & Wastewater [Episode 104]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Tom Wright, business development director at Bedford Reinforced Plastics. He'll be telling us about fiberglass-reinforced polymer, or FRP, and its uses in the water and wastewater industry. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
Watch it on YouTube:https://youtu.be/m5tgH3SEYYA
Digital Predictive & Prescriptive Maintenance Programs [Episode 103]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we're speaking with Preston Johnson from Cutsforth, who is going to tell us all about digital predictive & prescriptive maintenance programs in the pumps industry. For more on this topic, check on Preston's article in the November issue of Pumps & Systems magazine (also available on the Pumps & Systems website): https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/implem
Connected Technology in the Pumping Industry [Episode 102]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we're speaking with Graham McIvor and Jordan Boone from Industrial Flow Solutions, who are going to tell us about connected technology and its role in the pumping industry. Thank you to Industrial Flow Solutions for sponsoring this episode!
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U1kceOzofA0?si=qyXS60dMPuWB4ffc
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Bearing Isolators [Pumps & Systems Podcast, Episode 101]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we're speaking with Zach Nepa from SEPCO, who's going to be telling us all about bearing isolators and their importance in keeping various kinds of equipment running smoothly. Thanks to SEPCO for sponsoring this episode!
Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PumpsandSystemsMag
Learn more about SEPCO at: http://sepco.com
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Fine Grit Removal [Pumps & Systems Podcast, Episode 100]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we're speaking with Liz Haluch, regional sales manager for Hydro International, which was acquired by OldCastle Infrastructure. She is going to be speaking with us about fine grit removal at wastewater treatment plants and why it's so important to plant operations. Thanks to OldCastle for sponsoring this episode!
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Mechanical Seals & Condition-Based Maintenance [Episode 99]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we're speaking with Chris Tindell, regional manager at SEPCO, who’s going to tell us all about condition-based maintenance strategies and how they can be used to improve mechanical seal reliability.
Learn more about SEPCO at http://sepco.com/
Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
Watch the episode on YouTube
Direct Steam Injection [Pumps & Systems Podcast, Episode 98]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Scot Hull, Regional Sales Manager at Hydro-Thermal, who is going to be telling us about direct steam injection in food processing applications.
Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y7Acnv1yPvQ?si=b2sRTCD2pN6Fm67H
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Package Systems in Water & Wastewater [Episode 97]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we’re speaking with Micah Audiss from Romtec, who’s going to tell us all about package systems in the water and wastewater industry - basics, benefits, types and a few real-life examples.
Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/snzuKIpVhmA?si=zUUX7LR-a1a3WYU5
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Eddy Current Drives vs. Variable Frequency Drives [Episode 96]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Kevin Haggerty, Garry Queen and Adam Dillon from Dynamatic, who are going to be telling us about the differences between eddy current drives (ECDs) and variable frequency drives (VFDs) in pumping applications.
Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
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Metal-Detectable Polymers [Episode 95]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we’re welcoming back Cody Kaufmann, Business Development Manager at SEPCO. He's going to tell us all about metal-detectable polymers, their history, how they’re being used in the food and beverage industry today and what might be in store for that technology in the future. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for a new episode of the podcast!
Pump Industry Outlook 2024 [Episode 94]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we’re speaking to Adam Stolberg, executive director of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA) and David Williams, Director of Engineering at Liberty Pumps and president of SWPA. They’re going to discuss the outlook for the pumps industry in 2024, including trends, the impact of Build America, Buy America, supply chain issues, and more. Th
Integrity Testing [Episode 93]
In today’s episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we’re speaking to Adam Dupps, general manager of Masterleo, and Bryan Rumrill, director of sales and business development at Rodem. They’re going to be telling us all about integrity testing: what it is, its benefits and much more.
Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!
Watch this episode on YouTube: https:/
Rebates for Energy-Efficent Pumps [Episode 92]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're joined by Pete Gaydon from the Hydraulic Institute and Sam Goodman from the Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC). They’ll be discussing the Extended Product Systems Rebate Program the Department of Energy is currently running, which is a program that grants rebates for the installation of more energy ef
Heat Pumps & Decarbonization [Episode 91]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're joined by Bill DiCroce, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vicinity Energy. He'll be discussing the role heat pumps can play in decarbonization, as well as the efforts cities like Boston are currently making to strive for sustainability and an eventual goal of net zero carbon emissions. To watch the podcast, head over to our YouTube page
Direct In-Line Pumping [Episode 90]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're joined by Jay Irwin, chief wastewater operator for Sherman, New York, and Brad Hitselberger, business development manager at Industrial Flow Solutions. They’ll be discussing what happened when the village of Sherman, plagued by sewer overflow, clogging, and maintenance and safety concerns, decided to eliminate their wet well and switch over to
Medium Voltage Drives [Episode 89]
In today's episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're talking to Kyle Harrison and Chico Januszkiewicz from Eaton about medium voltage drives, synchronous transfer systems, maintenance and safety, and a variety of other topics. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for a new episode of the podcast!
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The Future of Bioplastics [Episode 88]
Welcome to the new Pumps & Systems podcast! In today's episode, we're talking to Cody Kaufmann from SEPCO about the future of bioplastics in both industrial settings and the world as a whole. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for a new episode of the podcast!
To watch the video of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@PumpsandSystemsMag!
This episode is brought
Episode 87: Kristi Hartwell of John Crane Shares Her Industry Journey
Kristi Hartwell of John Crane is being featured as one of five notable pump industry veterans in the July 2023 issue of Pumps & Systems magazine. Here, she shares her engineering journey.
Episode 86: Lantern Rings & Their Role With Pumps
Cody Kauffman of SEPCO joins the podcast to talk about lantern rings and their role with pumps.
SEPCO is the presenting sponsor of the podcast. Questions asked include:
What are lantern rings and what is their purpose with pumps?
What materials are ideal for lantern rings?
What are PTFE & PEEK strengths and weaknesses
How Is a lantern ring installed?
What could go wrong with lantern rings?
Episode 85: Active Front End vs. 18-Pulse Drives
On this episode, listen to a chat with Rob Fenton and Austen Scudder of Eaton as we compare and contrast Active Front End and 18-pulse drives and see which is best for your solution.
Questions include:
What are the primary applications for 18-Pulse drives?
What’s the difference between 18-Pulse and AFE from a technology standpoint?
Where are AFE drives most used?
What are some of the trade
Episode 84: Protect Bearings From Electrical Current Damage
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, learn why bearings can fail and how to mitigate electric current arcing with Schaeffler Sr. Application Engineer Paul McNeill.
Schaeffler Group is the presenting sponsor of the podcast. Visit them on the web at www.schaeffler.com.
Questions asked include:
What are ways that bearings could deteriorate in a pump system?
How does a VFD system work,
Episode 83: Pump & Motor Industry Insights with Tim Albers of Nidec
Tim Albers of Nidec Motor Corporation joins the podcast. Albers will be featured in the July 2023 issue of Pumps & Systems magazine as one of our Industry Veterans.
Albers, a U.S. Navy Veteran, talks about how the movie "Top Gun" shaped his career, among other things. Albers gives some career insights and shares what the industry means to him.
Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahaba
Episode 82: Air Seals & Their Uses
Zach Nepa of SEPCO joins the podcast to talk about the basics of air seals and where they are commonly used.
The presenting sponsor of the podcast is SEPCO. Visit them on the web at www.sepco.com.
Nepa discusses what the basics of an air seal are as well as what separates air seals from other seals.
He also hits on where air seals can be used, such as applications including pulp and paper and c
Episode 81: Inflation Reduction Act's Effect on the Pump Industry
Repeat guest Patrick Hogg of Nidec Motor Corporation joins the podcast to give the latest on how the pump industry is reacting to several pieces of government legislation.
Questions include:
Last August, congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act – what are the key components to this?
How will this impact motor and pump efficiency?
What water/ pump provisions will this bill have?
How does th
Episode 80: Seal Water Reduction Strategies & Improvements in Water Quality
This episode features a chat with Ram Venkatadri and Bill Pritchett of John Crane on seal water reduction strategies and ways to improve water quality.
The presenting sponsor of the podcast is John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com.
Questions/discussion points include:
History and trends in sealing technology
What is seal water?
What is the primary factor driving the need to r
Episode 79: Inline Pumping Benefits
This podcast will feature a discussion on inline pumping benefits with Jim Huck of Industrial Flow Solutions. Jim was also selected as one of Pumps & Systems' 10 up and coming pump professionals to watch, and he is featured in the December 2022 issue.
This podcast is sponsored by Industrial Flow Solutions. Visit them on the web at www.flowsolutions.com.
Huck will answer questions about the basic
Episode 78: Sizing a Pump
Abhijeet Jain of Atlas Copco joins the podcast to talk about sizing a pump.
This podcast is sponsored by Atlas Copco. Visit them on the web at www.atlascopco.com.
On the podcast, Jain answers questions related to:
How important is sizing a pump? What can go wrong if it’s not sized correctly?
What calculations are needed to determine the size of the pump you need for lift and distance?
How
Episode 77: Electric Pump Motor Basics
Nick Grewal, president and CEO of ePropelled, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk electric motors.
Some questions answered include:
What are some examples of electric pump motors and where are they commonly used?
What is the biggest difference between motors today and 30 years ago?
What are ways for pump motors to have improved energy efficiency?
How can pump motors get some reduced n
Episode 76: Advantages of Dry Gas Seals
Mark Slotnick of John Crane joins the podcast to talk about the basics of dry gas seals and where they can be used in various applications.
The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com.
Topics for discussion include:
Difference between dry and wet seals
Where are the dry gas seals most commonly used?
Big benefits of dry gas seals
Most challenging aspect
Episode 75: Growing Applications for Screw Pumps
Randy Bennett and Sven Olson of Leistritz Advanced Technologies join the podcast to talk would like to talk about the benefits of screw pumps in refineries, terminals, marine and oil and gas.
The podcast is sponsored by Leistritz. Visit them on the web at https://leistritzcorp.com/
The two also discuss some greener technologies like mag drives, flare knockouts, etc., and their benefits in the i
Episode 74: Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia talk with Greg Gammon, plus August issue preview
Pumps & Systems podcast host Drew Champlin is joined by Greg Gammon, the Director of Global and Corporate Partnerships for the TEES Turbomachinery Laboratory, as he talks about the importance of the Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia. This event will be held in Houston, Texas from Sept. 12-15. If you are new to the industry or considering attending, Gammon explains why this is for you.
Greg also play
Episode 73: Pump Industry Insights from Bob Domkowski of Xylem
This episode features an interview with Bob Domkowski of Xylem. Now 69 years old, Domkowski takes listeners on a journey through his career, nearly 40 of which have been spent in the water and wastewater field.
Domkowski gives some career advice, shares the best and most challenging parts of job in the pump industry and more.
Read a profile on Domkowski in the July 2022 issue here: https://www.p
Episode 72: July Issue Preview, EASA Recap, Industry Veterans Talk
Pumps & Systems managing editor Drew Champlin is joined by the whole crew - editor Amy Hyde and associate editors Evi Arthur and Dillan Wright for this one.
Drew recaps the EASA trade show, which was held in late June in St. Louis, Missouri. The podcast has a brief interview with EASA president and CEO Linda Raynes and pump and vibration specialist Gene Vogel.
This issue profiled five industry v
Episode 71: EASA's Gene Vogel on ANSI/ASA S2.75-17 Alignment Standard, Plus June Issue
EASA's Gene Vogel joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk about his article in the June 2022 issue, which focuses on a new ANSI/ASA standard that was adopted over the last few years.
First, Vogel gives an update on the upcoming EASA convention, set for June 25-28 in St. Louis, Missouri. For more information, visit www.easa.com/convention.
Vogel talks about the standard, who helped put it toget
Episode 70: Editors' Roundtable on Potable Water, Infrastructure, May 2022 Issue & More
Managing editor and host Drew Champlin is joined by Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King and associate editor Evi Arthur as the three discuss the May 2022 issue of Pumps & Systems. Read that issue at digital.pumpsandsystems.com.
Some key points for discussion include articles related to infrastructure and PFAS, access to drinking water and more.
Hear about other articles in the magazine includin
Ep. 69: Ways to Safeguard Water & Wastewater Systems From Cyberattacks
Cody Bann, director of engineering at WIN-911, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to discuss ways to safeguard water and wastewater cyberattacks.
This podcast is sponsored by WIN-911. Visit them on the web at www.win911.com.
Some questions answered include:
What are the ways that the technology behind water infrastructures and utilities has become more interconnected?
How and why can water and
Episode 68: P&S Editors' Roundtable - Oil & Gas issue, remembering George Harris of Hydro
Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King and production manager Amy Hyde join managing editor Drew Champlin on the latest episode.
The trio discuss what's in the April 2022 issue of Pumps & Systems (go to that issue here - http://digital.pumpsandsystems.com/), mostly by taking a look at what's going on in the oil and gas industry.
Jennifer remembers George Harris, Hydro's president and co-founder,
Episode 67: How Pumps & Compressors Enable the Hydrogen & CCUS Ecosystem
Frank Ma of John Crane joins the podcast to speak on how compressors and pumps enable the hydrogen and CCUS (Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage) ecosystem.
The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at johncrane.com.
Some topics for discussion include:
Basics of CCUS
What are the biggest challenges in how hydrogen and CCUS can help industry and country meet their ambition
Episode 66: March 2022 Issue, Discussions on Aftermarket & Upgrade Cores
Pumps & Systems managing editor Drew Champlin and editor Jennifer King discuss the March 2022 issue, including the key focus on aftermarket for the pump industry along with chemical processing.
Drew is joined by Layla Wilhelm and Connor Alexander of Crane Pumps & Systems as they discuss their article on upgrade cores and their importance in the marketplace.
Hear from Jennifer on what Jim Elsey a
Episode 65: Impact & Future of IIOT in the Pump Industry
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 i
Episode 64: February 2022 Issue, Plus Interview With NGWA President Brian Snelten
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 grou
Episode 63: What to Know About the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Standard
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-appro
Episode 62: Improving Energy Efficiency & Reliability of Centrifugal Pumps for Clean Water
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 yea
Episode 61: January 2022 issue, plus Patrick Hogg on state of the industry and more
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 intervi
Episode 60: To Repair or Replace? Aftermarket Considerations with Charles Graves of Hydro
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 t
Episode 59: P&S Editors Roundtable - The December 2021 Issue
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.
He
Episode 58: Overcoming Sealing Challenges in Mining Operations
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 consi
Episode 57: How Diamonds Improve Mechanical Seal Reliability
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?
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Episode 56: VFDs & Moving Toward Intelligent Controllers
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 o
Episode 55: How Can Companies Fight the Skills Gap?
Bill Jensen and Scott O'Dell of SPM Oil & Gas join the Pumps & Systems podcast to answer questions related to the skills gap. Topics discussed include:
What are you seeing as some of the biggest challenges facing the oil and gas workforce right now?
How does it impact the workforce that harsher conditions and longer pumping hours have become typical?
What should companies look for in a training
Episode 54: Reduce Maintenance & Operating Costs with Ultra-Low Flush & Flushless Seals
Bill Pritchett of John Crane joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk about how users can reduce maintenance and operating costs with flush or flushless seals.
The episode is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com.
Topics for discussion include:
Where the wastewater treatment industry is heading over the next 10 years and the challenges faced.
How reducing seal f
Episode 53: Challenges of Process Flow Control
Ken McHenry of Custom Valve Concepts joins the podcast to talk challenges of process flow control.
The episode is sponsored by SEPCO. Visit them on the web at www.sepco.com.
Questions answered include:
1. What is flow control?
2. What are the considerations to selecting the proper method of controlling flow?
3. What are the common impacts on stable flow in a process?
4. How have the events o
Episode 52: Basics of Compression Packing with Don Olson of John Crane
Don Olson of John Crane joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk basics of compression packing. Compression packing is a seal that reduces leakage between a moving and stationary part.
This episode is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com.
On the podcast:
What is compression packing?
Current market trends
Types of packing
Other methods of construction
Reasons
Episode 51: Pulp and Paper Industry Outlook for 2021
Episode 51 of the Pumps & Systems podcast features an interview with John Crane experts Nolan Anderson and Mike Compton about the pulp and paper industry as we get into 2021.
The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com.
Topics for discussion include:
The basics of pulp and paper
What components are being used?
How the pulp and paper industry has been imp
Episode 50: The New Performance Curve for Tier IV: Package Curves
RJ Gates of Franklin Electric joins the podcast to talk about how users can bring clarity to Tier IV engines with package curves.
Franklin Electric is the sponsor of this podcast. Visit them on the web at www.pioneerpump.com.
Questions being answered include:
What is a pump curve and how is it used?
How are Final Tier IV-compliant engines more complex than their predecessors?
What is the t
Episode 49: COVID-19, Hurricane Season Effect on Submersible Wastewater Industry
Adam Stolberg and Jeremy Drinkwine of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA) join the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk about how 2020 was for the submersible pump industry.
Stolberg and Drinkwine discuss COVID-19's effect on the industry and how the 2020 hurricane season affected the industry.
The two also dive in on some new SWPA courses being offered this year in conjunction with Pu
Episode 48: The Gap Between Condition Monitoring & Condition-Based Maintenance
Claire Weatheritt of John Crane joins the podcast to talk about the gap between condition monitoring and condition-based maintenance. Weatheritt is an industry veteran in the field of reliability and asset management.
This episode is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com.
Questions answered and addressed topics include:
What is condition monitoring and what is cond
Episode 47: Machine Health Monitoring in a COVID-19 World with Akshat Sharma of ITT
Akshat Sharma of ITT joined the Pumps & Systems podcast to speak to the topic of machine health monitoring and trends in the industry
Some questions Sharma answered include:
What is machine health monitoring?
What are ways to do this remotely?
How much has the health monitoring been affected by the pandemic?
What are other trends we are seeing in monitoring since the pandemic really started t
Episode 46: Temporary Bypass Pumping Solutions with Pete Snow of Xylem
Pete Snow of Xylem joins the podcast to talk selection criteria as it relates to temporary bypass pumping.
Questions include:
What is temporary bypass pumping and how/where is it used?
How has COVID-19 affected the rental industry, especially as it pertains to temporary bypass pumping?
What types of pumps are best suited for temporary bypass pumping?
What are the considerations for selecting
Episode 45: Virtual Reality in Infrastructure Projects Such as Pump Stations
Jeremy Nakashima of Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam joined the podcast to discuss how virtual reality works in infrastructure projects such as pump stations.
Hear from Nakashima on what virtual reality is, how it is used in designing pump stations, how it can help engineers better visualize a model, how it helps with feedback, change orders, contractors, marketing and more.
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