Pumps & Systems Podcast

Tom Marshall, Northeast Region Municipal Sales Manager for Crane Pumps & Systems, joins the podcast to talk America's changing waste stream. This episode is sponsored by Crane Pumps & Systems. Visit them online at www.cranepumps.com. Topics for discussion include: 1. Biggest problem facing Americas wastewater systems 2. What creates this clogging? Why is worse now? 3. What can you do to prevent? 4. What kind of products exist for solids handing? 5. What are the differences? When to use each? How do they help the problem? 6. What other changes do you see impacting wastewater treatment plants or municipalities/commercial/industrial Applications Visit www.pumpsandsystems.com for more. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has altered the day-to-day lives of Americans, especially those in the pump industry. In this episode, we learn how industry distributors are responding to the pandemic. The featured guest is Chris Campo, VP of sales at Seacoast Supply, Inc., in the New England area. Seacoast Supply is a distributor. Here are topics for discussion: (4:45) - How distributors are helping customers in a world where they may not be able to physically see them (8:34) - Which industries are doing well and which ones are struggling (13:08) - How OEMs can improve the relationship with the customer through the distributor (16:56) - Taking care of employees during a time like this (20:40) - Where does the industry go from here Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Episode 36 features a broad interview with Jerry Reeves of Tosibox. Reeves is an expert in the cybersecurity industry and this is a must-listen for anyone with a system. Topics for discussion include: 1. How does cybersecurity affect pumps and systems? 2. Who needs to be worried? 3. How to secure smart pumps operating in the cloud 4. Testing smart pumps through penetration testing 5. What if equipment is not connected to the cloud, should you be worried? 6. IACS regulations and NIST compliance 7. Who should have a cybersecurity plan? 8. Who should assemble this plan? 9. Levels of cybersecurity 10. What if the cybersecurity plan is too expensive? 11. What does a high-level plan look like? 12. What to do if an employee leaves

Dylan Witte, project manager of Purple Mountain Technology Group, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to discuss the effects of water hammer on a system and how to circumvent it. Topics for discussion include: What is water hammer and where does it show up? Why should you worry about water hammer? What is the Joukowsky equation? How does the type of fluid, pipe and length of the system affect water hammer response? What are potential consequences? How do we fix water hammer? Subscribe to the Pumps & Systems podcast on any podcast platform. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Joe Hammack, a senior applications engineer for Danfoss Drives, joins the podcast to give the basics of condition based monitoring (CBM). Some topics for discussion include: What is Conditioned based monitoring Monitoring motor winding integrity, motor vibration and load envelope monitoring How CBM helps users become proactive and what end users need to be aware of Misconceptions about CBM Contact podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com

Rubber expansion joints may be the least understood and most abused component of a piping system. Eric Blazej of Proco Products joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to give the latest. The presenting sponsor is WorldWide Electric. Visit them at worldwideelectric.net. Topics discussed: What are rubber expansion joints and why are they used? What criteria do you need to select one? What are common issues with rubber expansion joints? When do they need to be replaced, or can they be fixed? How often should they be examined? Subscribe to the Pumps & Systems podcast on all podcast platforms.

Martin Blenkers, general manager at UpTimeWorks, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk lubrication management and how it ties together with condition monitoring. What is lubrication management and how much of an emphasis are users placing on it? How can condition monitoring be tied with lubrication management? What do users need to think about when it comes to storage and handling, selection and quality assurance, oil sampling techniques and more. Subscribe to the Pumps & Systems podcast on all podcast platforms and visit pumpsandsystems.com/podcasts to hear all episodes. Visit UpTimeWorks.com for more information. Our presenting sponsor is SEPCO. For your sealing and bearing protection needs, visit SEPCO.com. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com

Dan Carnovale, manager of the power systems experience center in Warrenton, Pennsylvania for Eaton, joins the podcast to talk about the skills gap, a real problem that engineering professionals are facing. Analysts estimate the current skills gap created by a steadily retiring workforce may leave an estimated 2.4 million industrial positions unfilled through 2028. Many companies have begun initiatives to attack the skills gap. Carnovale speaks to how Eaton is doing their part to solve the conundrum. He also explains issues as it pertains to the skills gap today, what worries him most as an industry veteran and advice he has for young people entering the industry. WorldWide Electric is the sponsor for this podcast. Visit them on the web at worldwideelectric.net. For more information regarding Pumps & Systems podcasts, email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

End users specify a target flow and pressure for the service they require. When they specify a tolerance they are sharing how accurate the pump created for the service needs to be, it can be a general indicator of how important the pumped service is to the process. David Cowan of ITT Goulds Pumps joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk about the importance of tolerances. This podcast is sponsored by WorldWide Electric. Visit them at https://www.worldwideelectric.net/. On the podcast: Why do we need tolerances? What does it mean to the end user and manufacturer? How do tolerances affect how performance curves are drawn? How do tolerances impact the product received? How can users avoid higher life cycle costs from oversized products that provide more power than needed? That and more on this episode of the podcast. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com for questions or suggestions.

Pete Gaydon, technical director of the Hydraulic Institute, joins the podcast with tips on how to improve your pump system. This podcast is sponsored by WorldWide Electric. Visit them at https://www.worldwideelectric.net/ Main topics include: Energy usage of pump systems Pump energy regulations Labeling Pump system optimization How the Hydraulic Institute can help people improve their pump systems. Visit pumps.org for more information on HI. Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com

Todd Loudin of Flowrox makes another visit to the Pumps & Systems podcast as we prepare for Chem Show 2019, which will be held in New York City from Oct. 22-24. For more information, visit chemshow.com. Loudin, a longtime supporter of the show, discusses why the show is important and gives insight on a seminar where he'll be speaking. We move into chemical processing and break down the basics, and talk about how internet of things (IoT) is changing as it relates to chemical processing, including new trends. Loudin breaks down how users benefit from IoT and how his company has adjusted, with some case studies. He also hits on where chemical processing companies are today in terms of digitalization and how a company or plant can ensure safety from a cybersecurity standpoint and physical safety aspect. Search and subscribe to the Pumps & Systems podcast on all podcast platforms and email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

UpKeep Technologies CEO Ryan Chan joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk improving the efficiency of the wastewater plant by reducing downtime. Topics for discussion: Key parts of a wastewater plant to maintain Which parts need the most maintenance? What could go wrong and why would it go wrong? Are bearings the most common failure point? How are facilities adopting IoT? What are key ways to improve efficiency of a wastewater plant? Connect with Ryan at www.onupkeep.com Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

The 2019 Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium in Houston, Texas has started and Pumps & Systems is visiting with three important people who make it happen. Dr. Eric Petersen, Texas A&M Turbo Lab Director, gives an update on his tenure, what to expect at this year's TPS show, why it is important and on the Turbo Lab's research efforts. Communications Director Brooke Conrad updates new events for TPS 2019, including a luncheon for women in the industry. Greg Gammon, Director of Operations, gives the latest on the Turbo Lab overseas efforts leading into 2020 Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium. Petersen also updates a change in date for the 2021 show. Visit the Pumps & Systems booth 1200 from 12-7 on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 12-6:30 on Wednesday, Sept. 11 and 9:30-12 on Thursday, Sept. 12.

Ryan Ossmann, repair operations manager at Jenkins Electric in Charlotte, N.C., joins the podcast to talk bearings. Topics include: What types of bearings are commonly seen in pump applications? What causes bearing failure? What should be done to maintain bearings for optimal life? Real-world experiences and lessons learned from maintaining bearings. Subscribe to the Pumps & Systems podcast on platforms such as Apple, Google, Stitcher, CastBox and more. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com

Mike Rowe recently spoke at the ABB Customer World event in Houston, Texas, and spoke with Pumps & Systems for a written article, which appeared in the July 2019 issue. This is the audio interview. Some questions include: What got you interested in helping solve the skills gap? What mindset should young workers have to gain critical skills to become and remain successful? What are the biggest obstacles you see these days with young workers as they enter the field? What gives you hope?