Pumps & Systems Podcast
Business & Finance
About
Pumps & Systems is the voice of the international pump and rotating equipment industry. As the leading media brand for pump users worldwide since 1993, it delivers relevant industry news and powerful technical information to a total average monthly audience of 187,173* managers, engineers, operators and other maintenance professionals. Pumps & Systems is the only North American trade publication that covers pumps and related equipment in every issue. We deliver timely information and pump industry news through our e-newsletters—Pump Users Digest and Products for Pump Users. *web traffic + e-news subscribers + print & pass-along, minus known overlap (Sources: Omeda + BPA)Pumps & Systems provides easy-to-read editorial that covers practical solutions, real-world applications and technical information, along with industry news and trends.
Episodes
- Aftermarket & Service Work in the Pumps Industry [Ep 121]
This episode features Michael Rice from SEEPEX discussing aftermarket and service work for progressive cavity pumps. The conversation also addresses the skilled labor shortage and ways to engage young people in careers within the pump indu…
- AI & Digital Twins in the Water Industry [Ep 120]
This episode features Kevin Lysyk, CTO of Aquatic Informatics, discussing the use of AI and digital twins within the water industry. The discussion is part of the Pumps & Systems podcast series.
- Sealing in High-Pressure, High-Temperature Environments [Ep 119]
Episode 119 of the Pumps & Systems Podcast features Jeremy Black from Greene Tweed discussing the topic of sealing in high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) environments.
- Pipeline Rehabilitation Systems [Episode 118]
Chris MacDonald, founder of CPM Pipelines, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to discuss pipeline rehabilitation systems. The conversation covers industry evolution, challenges in adopting new technologies, and future outlooks.
- Real-Time Anazlyers in Wastewater Treatment [Episode 117]
This episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast features Brittany Baker, global product manager at ABB, explaining the function of real-time analyzers in wastewater treatment.
- Global Water Access & Surge for Water [ Episode 116]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're speaking with Shilpa Alva, founder and executive director of Surge for Water, a nonprofit organization that works to improve water access in communities all around the world. She’s goin…
- Carbon Capture & Hydrogen Technologies [Episode 115]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're speaking with Jessi Munsey, business development manager at John Crane, about carbon capture and hydrogen technologies. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of th…
- Energy Recovery Systems for Water Utilities [Episode 114]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Gregg Semler, CEO of InPipe Energy, who’s going to tell us about energy recovery systems for water utilities and in-conduit hydropower. Tune in the first Wednesday of ever…
- Maintenance Technologies for Progressive Cavity Pumps [Episode 113]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Westyn Bennington from SEEPEX, who is going to tell us all about maintenance technologies, specifically as they relate to progressive cavity pumps. Tune in the first Wedne…
- Funding for Water & Wastewater Infrastructure [Episode 112]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Tom Decker from Thomas E. Decker Consulting. He’s going to tell us about funding options for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, and how future projects may be i…
- Aging Water Systems [Episode 111]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with James Perry, executive vice president of ASTERRA. He’s going to be telling us about aging infrastructure, specifically aging water systems, and what role technology plays…
- The Role of Pumps in Carbon Capture & Storage [Episode 110]
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 t…
- Tariff & Policy Uncertainty in the Pumping Industry [Episode 109]
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 var…
- Steam Tunnels & Submersible Pumps [Episode 108]
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…
- Fluid Ends in Frac Pumps [Episode 107]
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 mo…
- Benefits of Pigging (Advanced Liquid Product Recovery) [Episode 106]
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 benef…
- Algae-Based Technologies in the Wastewater Industry [Episode 105]
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…
- Fiberglass-Reinforced Polymer in Water & Wastewater [Episode 104]
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 wa…
- Digital Predictive & Prescriptive Maintenance Programs [Episode 103]
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, che…
- Connected Technology in the Pumping Industry [Episode 102]
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 Indus…
- Bearing Isolators [Pumps & Systems Podcast, Episode 101]
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…
- Fine Grit Removal [Pumps & Systems Podcast, Episode 100]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we're speaking with Liz Haluch, regional sales manager for Hydro International, which was acquired by OldCastle Infrastructure. She is going to be speaking with us about fine grit removal at…
- Mechanical Seals & Condition-Based Maintenance [Episode 99]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we're speaking with Chris Tindell, regional manager at SEPCO, who’s going to tell us all about condition-based maintenance strategies and how they can be used to improve mechanical seal relia…
- Direct Steam Injection [Pumps & Systems Podcast, Episode 98]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Scot Hull, Regional Sales Manager at Hydro-Thermal, who is going to be telling us about direct steam injection in food processing applications. Tune in the first Wednesday…
- Package Systems in Water & Wastewater [Episode 97]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we’re speaking with Micah Audiss from Romtec, who’s going to tell us all about package systems in the water and wastewater industry - basics, benefits, types and a few real-life examples. Tun…
- Eddy Current Drives vs. Variable Frequency Drives [Episode 96]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we’re speaking with Kevin Haggerty, Garry Queen and Adam Dillon from Dynamatic, who are going to be telling us about the differences between eddy current drives (ECDs) and variable frequency…
- Metal-Detectable Polymers [Episode 95]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we’re welcoming back Cody Kaufmann, Business Development Manager at SEPCO. He's going to tell us all about metal-detectable polymers, their history, how they’re being used in the food and bev…
- Pump Industry Outlook 2024 [Episode 94]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we’re speaking to Adam Stolberg, executive director of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA) and David Williams, Director of Engineering at Liberty Pumps and president of SWPA. T…
- Integrity Testing [Episode 93]
In today’s episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we’re speaking to Adam Dupps, general manager of Masterleo, and Bryan Rumrill, director of sales and business development at Rodem. They’re going to be telling us all about integrity testi…
- Rebates for Energy-Efficent Pumps [Episode 92]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're joined by Pete Gaydon from the Hydraulic Institute and Sam Goodman from the Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC). They’ll be discussing the Ext…
- Heat Pumps & Decarbonization [Episode 91]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're joined by Bill DiCroce, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vicinity Energy. He'll be discussing the role heat pumps can play in decarbonization, as well as the efforts cities like…
- Direct In-Line Pumping [Episode 90]
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're joined by Jay Irwin, chief wastewater operator for Sherman, New York, and Brad Hitselberger, business development manager at Industrial Flow Solutions. They’ll be discussing what happen…
- Medium Voltage Drives [Episode 89]
In today's episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, we're talking to Kyle Harrison and Chico Januszkiewicz from Eaton about medium voltage drives, synchronous transfer systems, maintenance and safety, and a variety of other topics. Tune in…
- The Future of Bioplastics [Episode 88]
Welcome to the new Pumps & Systems podcast! In today's episode, we're talking to Cody Kaufmann from SEPCO about the future of bioplastics in both industrial settings and the world as a whole. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for…
- Episode 87: Kristi Hartwell of John Crane Shares Her Industry Journey
Kristi Hartwell of John Crane is being featured as one of five notable pump industry veterans in the July 2023 issue of Pumps & Systems magazine. Here, she shares her engineering journey.
- Episode 86: Lantern Rings & Their Role With Pumps
Cody Kauffman of SEPCO joins the podcast to talk about lantern rings and their role with pumps. SEPCO is the presenting sponsor of the podcast. Questions asked include: What are lantern rings and what is their purpose with pumps? What mate…
- Episode 85: Active Front End vs. 18-Pulse Drives
On this episode, listen to a chat with Rob Fenton and Austen Scudder of Eaton as we compare and contrast Active Front End and 18-pulse drives and see which is best for your solution. Questions include: What are the primary applications for…
- Episode 84: Protect Bearings From Electrical Current Damage
In this episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast, learn why bearings can fail and how to mitigate electric current arcing with Schaeffler Sr. Application Engineer Paul McNeill. Schaeffler Group is the presenting sponsor of the podcast. Visit…
- Episode 83: Pump & Motor Industry Insights with Tim Albers of Nidec
Tim Albers of Nidec Motor Corporation joins the podcast. Albers will be featured in the July 2023 issue of Pumps & Systems magazine as one of our Industry Veterans. Albers, a U.S. Navy Veteran, talks about how the movie "Top Gun" shaped hi…
- Episode 82: Air Seals & Their Uses
Zach Nepa of SEPCO joins the podcast to talk about the basics of air seals and where they are commonly used. The presenting sponsor of the podcast is SEPCO. Visit them on the web at www.sepco.com. Nepa discusses what the basics of an air s…
- Episode 81: Inflation Reduction Act's Effect on the Pump Industry
Repeat guest Patrick Hogg of Nidec Motor Corporation joins the podcast to give the latest on how the pump industry is reacting to several pieces of government legislation. Questions include: Last August, congress passed the Inflation Reduc…
- Episode 80: Seal Water Reduction Strategies & Improvements in Water Quality
This episode features a chat with Ram Venkatadri and Bill Pritchett of John Crane on seal water reduction strategies and ways to improve water quality. The presenting sponsor of the podcast is John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johnc…
- Episode 79: Inline Pumping Benefits
This podcast will feature a discussion on inline pumping benefits with Jim Huck of Industrial Flow Solutions. Jim was also selected as one of Pumps & Systems' 10 up and coming pump professionals to watch, and he is featured in the December…
- Episode 78: Sizing a Pump
Abhijeet Jain of Atlas Copco joins the podcast to talk about sizing a pump. This podcast is sponsored by Atlas Copco. Visit them on the web at www.atlascopco.com. On the podcast, Jain answers questions related to: How important is sizing a…
- Episode 77: Electric Pump Motor Basics
Nick Grewal, president and CEO of ePropelled, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk electric motors. Some questions answered include: What are some examples of electric pump motors and where are they commonly used? What is the biggest…
- Episode 76: Advantages of Dry Gas Seals
Mark Slotnick of John Crane joins the podcast to talk about the basics of dry gas seals and where they can be used in various applications. The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com. Topics for disc…
- Episode 75: Growing Applications for Screw Pumps
Randy Bennett and Sven Olson of Leistritz Advanced Technologies join the podcast to talk would like to talk about the benefits of screw pumps in refineries, terminals, marine and oil and gas. The podcast is sponsored by Leistritz. Visit th…
- Episode 74: Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia talk with Greg Gammon, plus August issue preview
Pumps & Systems podcast host Drew Champlin is joined by Greg Gammon, the Director of Global and Corporate Partnerships for the TEES Turbomachinery Laboratory, as he talks about the importance of the Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia. This eve…
- Episode 73: Pump Industry Insights from Bob Domkowski of Xylem
This episode features an interview with Bob Domkowski of Xylem. Now 69 years old, Domkowski takes listeners on a journey through his career, nearly 40 of which have been spent in the water and wastewater field. Domkowski gives some career…
- Episode 72: July Issue Preview, EASA Recap, Industry Veterans Talk
Pumps & Systems managing editor Drew Champlin is joined by the whole crew - editor Amy Hyde and associate editors Evi Arthur and Dillan Wright for this one. Drew recaps the EASA trade show, which was held in late June in St. Louis, Missour…