In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Frank Ma, president of JFMA Consulting, about carbon capture and storage, or CCS. He’s going to tell us about the role pumps manufacturers can play in the growth of this technology and related decarbonization efforts. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!

(*Note: This episode was recorded on March 18, 2025.)

For more on this topic, read Frank's recent article for Pumps & Systems magazine: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/market-outlook-centrifugal-pumps-carbon-capture-storage

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Kpt6VRlHpY?si=hhcxjdtG-CkrHQxs

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios

Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're speaking with Patrick Hogg from Nidec about the various uncertainties facing the pump industry today, including tariffs, economic policy and more. He'll also be speaking on the role variable speed drives could have in the future of the industry. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for a new episode of the podcast!

Watch thie episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/91YkzJl9OhY

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios

Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Arjun Shanmugam and Andrew Peccerillo from Industrial Flow Solutions about pumps operating in extreme conditions. They’re going to tell us all about steam tunnels and the submersible pumps that operate inside them. Thank you to Industrial Flow Solutions for sponsoring this episode! Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast.

Watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VsKsntnDoxI?si=sc94KOzD1CXF8fRW

Learn more about Industrial Flow Solutions at: http://www.flowsolutions.com/

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios

Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Connor Docherty, Strategy Manager at SPM Oil & Gas. He’s going to be telling us about fluid ends in frac pumps, and how companies can mitigate issues for a smoother and more cost-effective pumping experience. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!

Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/GWPdIdbU46I?si=qR7Fgr5MpzzsDJaK

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios

Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Peter Elgar, director of HPS Product Recovery Solutions. He’s going to be talking with us about advanced liquid product recovery, also known as pigging, and its many benefits and uses. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!

Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KUjqdcLtjHU?si=ZOxUpKWwS0MdYcxW

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios

Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're speaking with Dr. Martin Gross, CEO and founder of Gross-Wen Technologies. He's going to be telling us about algae-based technologies and their role in the wastewater industry. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kvzWLSdbWrI?si=BuWDNqUyU2oORFZ2

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios

Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Tom Wright, business development director at Bedford Reinforced Plastics. He'll be telling us about fiberglass-reinforced polymer, or FRP, and its uses in the water and wastewater industry. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!

Watch it on YouTube:https://youtu.be/m5tgH3SEYYA

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we're speaking with Preston Johnson from Cutsforth, who is going to tell us all about digital predictive & prescriptive maintenance programs in the pumps industry. For more on this topic, check on Preston's article in the November issue of Pumps & Systems magazine (also available on the Pumps & Systems website): https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/implementing-predictive-prescriptive-digital-pump-maintenance-technologies

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/32TdXesV3sw?si=Boodt0J8sUieGLdF

Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios

Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we're speaking with Graham McIvor and Jordan Boone from Industrial Flow Solutions, who are going to tell us about connected technology and its role in the pumping industry. Thank you to Industrial Flow Solutions for sponsoring this episode!

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U1kceOzofA0?si=qyXS60dMPuWB4ffc

Learn more about Industrial Flow Solutions: http://www.flowsolutions.com/

Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios

Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we're speaking with Zach Nepa from SEPCO, who's going to be telling us all about bearing isolators and their importance in keeping various kinds of equipment running smoothly. Thanks to SEPCO for sponsoring this episode!

Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PumpsandSystemsMag

Learn more about SEPCO at: http://sepco.com

Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast!

Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/

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Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios

Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

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