Pump Basics
A simple definition of a pump is that it is a form of turbomachinery or a piece of equipment with a mechanism that transfers fluid or another form of media without any human effort. One of the most common types of pumps is the centrifugal…
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Misalignment of the Pump Shaft – One of the Top Six Pump Vibration Problems
If your plant is being stretched to its financial limit, you may be looking for ways to simplify some of your processes and procedures. Replacement of underperforming equipment and other costly solutions aren’t always the answer, and sometimes going back to basics can be all…
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Bent Pump Shafts – One of the Top Six Pump Vibration Problems
As part of our series on the top 6 pump vibration problems, we would like to focus on bent pump shafts. A bent pump shaft can occur as the result of damage during operation, rigging, improper configuration, or even shipping. There are straightening methods that…
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Pump Flow Pulsation – One of the Top Six Pump Vibration Problems
Previously, we discussed the top 6 vibration problems that cause pumps to underperform or fail altogether. In this entry, we will discuss the issue of pump flow pulsation. Pulsation is the result of uncontrolled pressure waves caused by a change in flow. Media in a…
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Cavitation – One of the Top Six Pump Vibration Problems
Previously we discussed the top 6 pump vibration problems, with cavitation as the most prevalent. Now it seems appropriate to discuss cavitation further including its causes and prevention methods. In short, pump cavitation is the formation of cavities or bubbles in the pumped media that…
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Pump Impeller Imbalance – One of the Top Six Pump Vibration Problems
We have previously shared the top 6 vibration problems that lead to inferior pump performance. In this article we’ll discuss one of the more difficult ones: pump impeller imbalance. A number of factors can cause a pump’s impeller or other components to become imbalanced including…
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Top Six Pump Vibration Problems
Houston Dynamic Service’s technicians are dedicated to quality and trained in the latest rotating equipment repair techniques. Given our combined years of experience, we have seen the range of things that can go wrong in a large variety of pumps. We would like to share…
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Repair Sundyne Pump Diffuser Instead of Replacing
ston Dynamic Service has extensive experience repairing Sundyne pumps and compressors. Our goal is to provide repairs that are more cost effective than replacing equipment, with a guarantee that the lead time will be significantly less than you would typically experience when replacing equipment or…
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Extend Seal Life with Sundyne Seal Failure Analysis from HDS
Houston Dynamic has the expertise and inventory to repair or rebuild Sundyne pumps and compressors, and the job is guaranteed to cost less than exchanging key parts for refurbished parts. You can also be assured of shorter lead times and no expedite charges. We understand…
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