Tag: Hydraulic Forces

Introduction For municipal and industrial engineers, few events are as frustrating—or as costly—as the premature loss of a critical lift station pump. While the symptom is often a grounded motor or a tripped breaker, the root cause frequently lies in the failure of the mechanical seal system. Industry reliability data suggests that mechanical seal issues […]

Double suction pumps are a unique type of centrifugal pump designed to handle high flow rates with balanced hydraulic forces. These pumps feature two impellers mounted back-to-back on a single shaft, allowing fluid to enter from both sides. This design reduces the axial thrust on the pump bearings and shaft, leading to improved efficiency and […]