Tech Talk

R.F. MacDonald Co.’s offering of boiler and pump products and services are constantly evolving and becoming increasingly complex to integrate fully with facility and process systems, meet environmental demands, and achieve higher efficiencies. We strive, along with the manufacturers we represent, to provide our customers with technical information to maximize equipment utilization, efficiency and reliability. We believe that knowledge is powerful and can help you and your staff stay informed about new ideas, trends, concepts and market conditions that may effect your operation.

Boiler Topics

		BOILER PRODUCT - TECH TALK 2012 FALL CBEX Elite Offers an Integrated Solution for Citrus Processor
		BOILER TIPS - TECH TALK 2012 FALL Regular Maintenance Helps Optimize Boiler Efficiency
		BOILER CASE STUDY - TECH TALK 2012 FALL Teasdale Foods Opts for 70,000 pph, 5 ppm, BPS Steam Plant

Important ASME CODE Changes | READ THIS ARTICLE
On January 1, 1999 ASME, Section I Power Boiler Code began requiring documentation and hydrostatic testing of all external piping.

Do You Maintain A Boiler Log? | READ THIS ARTICLE
A boiler log provides a written record of the boiler operating conditions on a given day and at a given time. Download or print a free copy.

Energy Saving Tip | READ THIS ARTICLE
Monitor your boiler stack temperature to ensure optimum efficiency and reduce fuel costs. Cleaver Brooks Service & Maintenance Library Archive Protecting your boiler room investment means expert service and maintenance.

Cleaver Brooks Knowledge Library | VISIT THIS WEBSITE
Protecting your boiler room investment means expert service and maintenance.

Preventive Maintenance Steps For Your Boiler | READ THIS ARTICLE
Five preventive maintenance steps to keep your boiler room operating at peak efficiency —eliminating avoidable emergencies that can lead to costly downtime and increase your boiler's lifetime.

Pump Topics

		PUMP CASE STUDY - TECH TALK 2012 FALL Gallo Winery MUST Pumps Add Substantial Efficiency
		SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - TECH TALK 2012 FALL New Pump Products and Accessories Brochure
		ANNOUNCEMENTS - TECH TALK 2012 FALL Viking Pump Authorized Service Center Approved

Pump Fundamentals Content Index | VISIT THIS WEBSITE
This is a reference from Goulds for pump fundamentals and applications, mechanical and motor data, hydraulic data, properties of liquids, and conversion factors.

Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals | VISIT THIS WEBSITE
Introduces basic information on head, capacities, speeds, Affinity Laws, Pump and System Curves

Pump Application Guide | VISIT THIS WEBSITE
Information on material selection, piping design, field testing, vibration analysis, Vertical and Self-priming pump guidelines

Water Data | VISIT THIS WEBSITE
Water properties, resistance coefficients and steam data

Properties of Liquid | VISIT THIS WEBSITE
Viscosity, solids and slurries and vapor pressure

Paper Stock | VISIT THIS WEBSITE
Covers the special considerations involved in handling paper stock and other fibrous suspensions

Mechanical Data | VISIT THIS WEBSITE
Various dimensions, weights, capacities and comparisons

Motor Data | VISIT THIS WEBSITE
Enclosures, speeds, frame data, currents, terms and conversion factors

Conversion Factors and
Engineering Data Description | VISIT THIS WEBSITE

Pump Operation and Maintenance Description | VISIT THIS WEBSITE

Misc. Pump Information | VISIT THIS WEBSITE
   Safe Operation of Mag Drive Pumps
   Plain Bearings made with Silicon Carbide
   Centrifugal Pump Operation without NPSH Problems
   Fluoropolymers in Chemical Plant Construction.

Calculate Total Dynamic Head &
Net Positive Suction Head | READ THIS ARTICLE
The two most critical values that must be calculated for a pump system are Total Dynamic Head (TDH) and Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH). A simple guide to these calculations is provided.

Properly Setting Pump Foundation & Baseplates | READ THIS ARTICLE
Horizontal End Suction ANSI Pumps, Foundation and Baseplate Issues
A summary of the issues surrounding the importance and criteria for properly setting and installing pump baseplates and foundations is presented.

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