This series of articles explains what a pump is, what the main parts of a pump are, how to pick the right pump design for an application, and much more.

When the pump is energized it begins to attempt to pump the water in the casing that was retained after the last time the pump ran. As the water is pushed out of the casing, air is drawn …

A pump curve is a graphical representation of the performance characteristics of a pump. A pump curve provides a wealth of information regarding the performance capabilities of a pump.

A centrifugal pump is a machine that uses rotation to impart velocity to a liquid, it then converts that velocity into flow. Centrifugal pumps are made up of two primary components: an impeller …

This article is part of Pumps 101, an eleven-part series of articles designed as an introduction to the fundamentals of centrifugal pump design, selection, and application.

Split-case pumps are the workhorses of industrial, oil and gas, and municipal pumping applications. They excel when efficiency and longevity are critical.

Solids-handling, dry-pit, or non-clog pumps are used in wastewater applications, as raw water intake pumps, and for portable emergency pumping skids.

End-suction pumps are the most common type of pumps and the most cost-effective solution for many applications. Learn more about end-suction pumps.

When the pump begins to operate, air is drawn out of the suction piping and pushed out of the discharge. Once all air has been drawn out of the suction piping the pump begins to produce …

If you were to take an end-suction pump, stand it on end, and fashion a suction elbow to the bottom, you would have created a crude vertical inline pump. In fact, many manufacturers …