The Efficiency Point

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  • Episode 14: Trade Shows in the Pandemic Era

    On this episode of the Efficiency Point, we speak with Jose Garcia-Pineyro, executive director of the Water Expo, on connecting the U.S. and Latin American water industries. We also update the latest pandemic effects on the pump industry and preview topics covered in MPT's July issue. Plus, Modern WorkTruck Solutions editor Jade Brasher calls shotgun to sit in on the fun.

    LINKS:

    MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

    MPT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modpumpmag

    Modern WorkTruck Solutions magazine: http://mwsmag.com

    MPT's Covid-19 updates: https://modernpumpingtoday.com/covid-19-news/

    UPDATE--TPS goes virtual: https://tps.tamu.edu/

    Learn more about the Water Expo: https://www.thewaterexpo.com/

    35 min
  • Episode 13: AWWA Wants H2O 2B A-OK

    On this episode of the Efficiency Point, we speak with Chris Moody from the American Water Works Association to get an update on the organization’s current efforts advocating for clean and potable water throughout the country. We also dip our toes into the waters of the June issue of MPT and share pandemic updates on two of our industry's largest annual events.

    LINKS:

    MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

    MPT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modpumpmag

    MPT's Covid-19 updates: https://modernpumpingtoday.com/covid-19-news/

    TPS postpones annual meeting in Houston: https://tps.tamu.edu/

    WEFTEC20 goes virtual: https://www.weftec.org/weftec-2020-coronavirus-update/

    Are you interested in joining AWWA: https://www.awwa.org/Membership-Volunteering/Join

    AWWA's PFAS resource page: awwa.org/pfas

    20 min
  • Episode 12: Proper Pump Selection with Ben Keiser

    On this episode of the Efficiency Point, we speak with Ben Keiser from Applied Flow Technology on the critical importance of proper pump selection. We also preview SWPA's Submersible Wastewater Pump Buyers Guide from the June issue of MPT and highlight responses to the COVID-19 pandemic from different corners of the industrial pump world.

    LINKS:

    MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

    MPT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modpumpmag

    MPT's Covid-19 updates: https://modernpumpingtoday.com/covid-19-news/

    Find out more about Applied Flow Technology: https://www.aft.com/

    Request a copy of the Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Intelligent Industrial Pump report: https://www.marketresearchhub.com/enquiry.php?type=S&repid=2656040&source=atm

    Request a copt of the COVID-19 Outlook and Impact- Industrial Pump Rental Market 2020-2024 report: https://www.technavio.com/report/industrial-pump-rental-market-industry-analysis

    Register for HI’s Pump Systems Optimization Live Virtual Course: https://estore.pumps.org/Pump-Systems-Optimization-PSO-Live-Virtual-Course-July-15-2020-P3224.aspx

    24 min
  • Episode 11: Yaskawa's GA500 Industrial Microdrive

    On this episode of the Efficiency Point, we speak with Edward Tom from Yaskawa America about his company’s recently released GA500 Industrial Microdrive. We also take a look ahead into the May issue of MPT magazine, and a look back at an important day in industrial pump history.

    LINKS:

    MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

    MPT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modpumpmag

    MPT's Covid-19 updates: https://modernpumpingtoday.com/covid-19-news/

    Xylem Watermark relief efforts: https://www.xylem.com/en-us/covid-19-response/global-coronavirus-actions/

    Learn more about the GA500: https://www.yaskawa.com/products/drives/industrial-ac-drives/microdrives/ga500-drive

    24 min
  • Episode 10: I, for one, welcome our new robotic overlords

    On this episode of the Efficiency Point, we speak with Mark Anderson of Comau robotics on the increasing role of wearable robotics and exoskeletons in the workforce. We also take a look inside the April issue of MPT and update the impact of coronavirus around the pump industry.

    LINKS:

    Register for JWC Environmental's free webinar: https://modernpumpingtoday.com/webinar/jwc

    MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

    MPT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modpumpmag

    MPT's Covid-19 updates: https://modernpumpingtoday.com/covid-19-news/

    Learn more about Comau: https://www.comau.com/en

    HI’s Energy Rating Program: http://pumps.org/EnergyEfficiency

    Turbomachinery Laboratory (Texas A&M University): https://turbolab.tamu.edu/

    21 min
  • Episode 9: A Conversation with SWPA's President and Executive Director

    On this episode of the Efficiency Point, we speak with Lisa Riles and Adam Stolberg of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association and its ongoing role in educating the current and next generation of pump professionals. We also check on the continuing effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the pump industry and look ahead to MPT’s annual products and services guide.

    LINKS:

    Register for JWC Environmental's free webinar: https://modernpumpingtoday.com/webinar/jwc

    MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

    MPT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modpumpmag

    MPT's Covid-19 updates: https://modernpumpingtoday.com/covid-19-news/

    SWPA: https://www.swpa.org/

    WEF's Access Water resource: https://www.accesswater.org/

    17 min
  • Episode 8: Eco-Reuse and the Future of Preventative Maintenance

    On this episode, we speak with Gilad Cohen, chief executive officer for IDE Americas, to discuss IDE’s Eco-Reuse process, which incorporates a safe, preventive maintenance approach that increases system efficiency and minimizes environmental impact. We also discuss the impact coronavirus is having on the 2020 trade show season and MPT's spring tradition: the annual Products & Services Guide.

    LINKS:

    Want your company to appear in the MPT 2020 Products & Services Guide? Email [email protected] or [email protected]

    MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

    MPT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modpumpmag

    IDE Americas: https://www.ide-tech.com/en/

    Upcoming Trade Show Coronavirus Info:

    American Chemical Society: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/meetings/national-meeting/registration/attendees/coronavirus-faq.html

    AWWA ACE20: https://www.awwa.org/ace/General-Information/FAQ#10129810-covid-19-notice

    Compressor Day 2020: https://www.neuman-esser.de/en/compressors/hydrogen-compressors/compressor-day-2020/

    EASA: https://easa.com/convention/coronavirus

    National Fire Protection Association: https://www.nfpa.org/conference/

    OTC: http://www.otcnet.org/press-releases/2020-offshore-technology-conference-in-houston-postponed?_ga=2.53087457.854513378.1584710311-114309068.1584710311

    Southern Gas Association:
    https://www.southerngas.org/communications-center/sga-blog/2020/03/11/coronavirus-update-events-and-training-3112020/

    25 min
  • Episode 7: Wash Your Hands!

    On this episode, we highlight one California water district's response to the coronavirus. Then, we speak with Frank Steemers, an economist at The Conference Board and expert in the analysis of the U.S. labor market. Also, we preview the March issue of MPT and you’ll want to stick around to the end for a special announcement.

    LINKS:

    MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

    MPT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modpumpmag

    Blue-collar Labor Shortages report: https://www.conference-board.org/topics/labor-shortages

    Helix Water District’s resource page: https://hwd.com/concerned-about-coronavirus/

    CDC COVID-19 prevention guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html

    7th International Supercritical CO2 Power Cycles Symposium: https://netl.doe.gov/events/20PCS

    19 min
  • Episode 6: Going Green, Living Blue

    We apologize about the buzzing noise. We experienced an issue with our equipment and it has been corrected! Thank you.

    On this episode of The Efficiency Point from Modern Pumping Today magazine, we speak with Enviro Tech’s Jacquelyn Wilson, whose company has introduced an innovative line of Peragreen products, which use peracetic acid, a greener alternative than traditional chlorine wastewater disinfection. We also have a sneak peek at a new documentary on sustainable water solutions

    LINKS:

    MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

    MPT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modpumpmag

    Enviro Tech: https://envirotech.com/

    USC's wastewater report: https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2020/02/some-wastewater-reuse-processes-can-lead-to-undesired-byproducts/

    North American wastewater market forecast: https://www.marketdataforecast.com/market-reports/north-america-waste-water-treatment-service-market

    See the Brave Blue World: https://www.braveblue.world/

    18 min
  • Episode 5: Keys to Proper Valve Sizing

    In this episode of The Efficiency Point from Modern Pumping Today magazine, we speak with Brian Strait, Check-All Valve’s Business Development and Marketing Manager, about the value of proper valve sizing and how to stave off the damage of water hammer. We also look through the latest issue of MPT and dip into the archive for a connection to the Super Bo--,uh, the "Big Game."

    LINKS:

    MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

    MPT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modpumpmag

    Check-All Valves: https://www.checkall.com/

    Call for BECC abstracts: https://beccconference.org/

    Global Industrial Valve Market Report: https://www.fiormarkets.com/report/industrial-valve-market-by-valve-type-ball-butterfly-407150.html

    MPT's up-close look at Levi's Stadium’s recycled-water pressure booster system:
    https://modernpumpingtoday.com/game-levis-stadium/

    23 min

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