Larger centrifugal pumps with horsepower over five are a great place to save energy in HVAC and plumbing systems. Historically, these larger pumps were typically …
Smart Variable Speed Centrifugal Pumps: Part 1 (Line Mounted)
This week and next we will talk about centrifugal pumps with the variable speed technology built into them. These pumps are called “Smart pumps.” Why …
Permanent Magnet (PMAC) Motors & Electronically Commutated (ECM) Motors in Hydronic Systems (Part 1)
Hydronic system pumps and other HVAC and plumbing equipment will often have a variety of motor choices to specify. One of the newer additions to …
How to Pick an HVAC Centrifugal Pump Part 8: Motors for HVAC Centrifugal Pumps
When selecting HVAC centrifugal pumps, the RPM or speed of the motor is an important choice engineers and designers make regularly. The default speed is …