by Flow Optimizers | May 1, 2025 | Technical Articles
At Flow Optimizers, we’re committed to helping engineers and plant operators improve system efficiency, reduce energy waste, and extend equipment life. That’s why we’re proud to highlight this valuable article from the Hydraulic Institute, of which we’re a proud...
by Flow Optimizers | Nov 4, 2024 | Engineering, Technical Articles, Updates
In fluid systems, vortices can have significant impacts on performance and longevity. Here’s an expanded breakdown: Vortex Formation Vortices form when fluid moves in a rotational or swirling pattern, often occurring in pump intakes where high-velocity flows meet....
by Flow Optimizers | May 9, 2023 | Engineering, Flow Conditioning Bellmouths, Technical Articles, Updates
Minor Loss Info (Bellmouth vs Square Edge)
by Flow Optimizers | Nov 25, 2020 | Engineering, Technical Articles
This technical paper investigates how the suction-specific speed (Nss) of impellers influences the vibration performance of pumps. It revisits historical studies and integrates modern impeller design techniques and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to explore...
by Flow Optimizers | Aug 17, 2020 | Engineering, Flow Conditioning Basket, Technical Articles
Hydraulic Model Test Dye test used in the model clearly illustrates the presence of a surface vortex 1:8 Scale Model Flow Optimizers Vortex Suppression Basket mounted and ready for test Successful Results Surface vortex was dissipated by adding a Flow Optimizer’s...
by Flow Optimizers | Jul 19, 2020 | Engineering, Flow Conditioning Spool Assemblies, Technical Articles
Upgrades, modifications, and rehabilitation of existing pump stations can be categorized as: In-Kind Pump Replacement Modified Capacity Replacement. In-Kind Pump Replacement An in-kind pump replacement matches the pump type, suction diameter, rotating speed, head and...
