Pumps & Systems Podcast

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 Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com 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 Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com 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/ Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com 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 Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com 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 Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com 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 Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com 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! Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com 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! Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com 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/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski #pumps #systems #podcast #bearingisolators #sepco

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 wastewater treatment plants and why it's so important to plant operations. Thanks to OldCastle for sponsoring this episode! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fDWlacqzEFk Learn more about Hydro International at http://hydro-int.com Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

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 reliability. Learn more about SEPCO at http://sepco.com/ Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yF4p9lmh1w8 Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

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 of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y7Acnv1yPvQ?si=b2sRTCD2pN6Fm67H Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

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. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/snzuKIpVhmA?si=zUUX7LR-a1a3WYU5 Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps and Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

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 drives (VFDs) in pumping applications. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Pumps and Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcast/ Pumps and Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski #pumps #podcast #drives #VFDs #ECDs

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 beverage industry today and what might be in store for that technology in the future. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for a new episode of the podcast! This episode is brought to you by SEPCO: http://www.sepco.com Pumps & Systems YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PumpsandSystemsMag/ Pumps & Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/pumps-systems-podcast Pumps & Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Ad background music: Fridaze - Lauren Duski Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

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. They're going to discuss the outlook for the pumps industry in 2024, including trends, the impact of Build America, Buy America, supply chain issues, and more. They'll also be telling us a little about the SWPA training being held in Chicago this April. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Pumps & Systems YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PumpsandSystemsMag To learn more about SWPA or register for the 2024 SWPA Pumping Systems and Controls Training Seminar taking place April 16-17 in Chicago, visit https://www.swpa.org/. Pumps and Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/pumps... Pumps and Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski #pumps #integritytesting #heatexchangers #podcast

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 testing: what it is, its benefits and much more. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z1TOi186Erw For more on integrity testing, be sure to check out this article from Pumps & Systems Magazine's February 2024 issue: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/integrity-testing-proactive-approach-maintaining-heat-exchanger-safety-reliability Pumps and Systems Podcast homepage: www.pumpsandsystems.com/pumps-systems-podcast Pumps and Systems Magazine: www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski #pumps #integritytesting #heatexchangers #podcast

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 Extended Product Systems Rebate Program the Department of Energy is currently running, which is a program that grants rebates for the installation of more energy efficient pumps. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for a new episode of the podcast! Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B2xfezdQt3Y?si=7bXqlBDkX0OKd0Qi More information on the Extended Product System Rebate Program: https://www.energy.gov/mesc/extended-product-system-rebates Pumps and Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/pumps-systems-podcast Pumps and Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski #pumps #rebate #energyefficiency #podcast

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 Boston are currently making to strive for sustainability and an eventual goal of net zero carbon emissions. To watch the podcast, head over to our YouTube page at youtube.com/@PumpsandSystemsMag Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for a new episode of the podcast! Pumps and Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/podcasts/ Pumps and Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski #pumps #podcast #heatpumps #decarbonisation #decarbonization

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 happened when the village of Sherman, plagued by sewer overflow, clogging, and maintenance and safety concerns, decided to eliminate their wet well and switch over to a direct in-line pumping system. This episode is sponsored by Industrial Flow Solutions: http://www.flowsolutions.com Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for a new episode of the podcast! Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lKY-_XEdT8k?si=BNcRT3dHQPZ_0wxm Pumps and Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/pumps-systems-podcast Pumps and Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

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 first Wednesday of every month for a new episode of the podcast! To view the video version of this podcast, head over to the Pumps & Systems YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@PumpsandSystemsMag Pumps and Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/pumps-systems-podcast Pumps and Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

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 a new episode of the podcast! To watch the video of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@PumpsandSystemsMag! This episode is brought to you by SEPCO: http://www.sepco.com Pumps and Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/pumps-systems-podcast Pumps and Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Ad background music: Fridaze - Lauren Duski Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski

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.

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 materials are ideal for lantern rings? What are PTFE & PEEK strengths and weaknesses How Is a lantern ring installed? What could go wrong with lantern rings? Why should lantern rings not be overlooked?

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 18-Pulse drives? What's the difference between 18-Pulse and AFE from a technology standpoint? Where are AFE drives most used? What are some of the tradeoffs between the technologies? What are misconceptions about the AFE drives? What are some of the misconceptions about 18-Pulse drives? What's the future for 18-Pulse and AFE?

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 them on the web at www.schaeffler.com. Questions asked include: What are ways that bearings could deteriorate in a pump system? How does a VFD system work, especially as it relates to anything creating parasitic voltages across the bearings? How do bearings resist this voltage? What are some examples of current passing through the bearing as well as the resulting damage? What are some common approaches to minimizing risks for bearing damage? Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

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 his career, among other things. Albers gives some career insights and shares what the industry means to him. Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

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 seal are as well as what separates air seals from other seals. He also hits on where air seals can be used, such as applications including pulp and paper and chocolate. Other questions hit on maintenance, what happens if an air seal fails and how to make sure they don't fail. E-mail host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

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 Reduction Act – what are the key components to this? How will this impact motor and pump efficiency? What water/ pump provisions will this bill have? How does this new IRA relate to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)? The IIJA's effect on industry as it relates to potable water Updates on Build America/Buy America Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

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.johncrane.com. Questions/discussion points include: History and trends in sealing technology What is seal water? What is the primary factor driving the need to reduce seal water consumption? What steps can be taken to reduce seal water consumption in the short term? What applications generally consume the most water in a facility? What role does water quality play in reducing overall water consumption? What role does clean water play in cost reduction? What future trends do you see in water savings? What trends are you seeing in industry around water reduction and reuse? How does savings water help reduce costs? Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

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 2022 issue. This podcast is sponsored by Industrial Flow Solutions. Visit them on the web at www.flowsolutions.com. Huck will answer questions about the basics of inline pumping, what causes pumps to clog, wet wells, maintenance and more. Huck also talks about his career path in the pump industry and gives advice for newcomers in the industry. Lastly, Huck discusses his basketball court encounter with NBA star LeBron James. Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

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 pump? What can go wrong if it's not sized correctly? What calculations are needed to determine the size of the pump you need for lift and distance? How important are performance curves and how do turns in your pump line effects your flow" How does wear and tear on internal systems and seals affect sizing of a pump? How can connected equipment be a benefit to determining what size pump you need for the job? How do electrification and sustainability relate to sizing a pump? That and more on the latest episode of the Pumps & Systems podcast. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

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 difference between motors today and 30 years ago? What are ways for pump motors to have improved energy efficiency? How can pump motors get some reduced noise? (edit that part out at the end) What is smaller form factor? How can pump motors achieve/benefit from that? What do we need to know about regulations going into 2023? Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com

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 appilcations. The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at www.johncrane.com. Topics for discussion include: Difference between dry and wet seals Where are the dry gas seals most commonly used? Big benefits of dry gas seals Most challenging aspects as it pertains to dry gas seals What users need to know regarding maintenance of dry gas seals and how they relate to API 692 What misconceptions are there about dry gas seals? Personal experiences with dry gas seals Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

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 them on the web at https://leistritzcorp.com/ The two also discuss some greener technologies like mag drives, flare knockouts, etc., and their benefits in the industry. Hear about the basics of screw pumps, what they do and where they are generally used. Olson hits on what we need to know about screw pumps in their uses in refineries, terminals and marine applications? The two also speak on challenges with screw pumps. Search and subscribe to the Pumps & Systems podcast on all platforms. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

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 event will be held in Houston, Texas from Sept. 12-15. If you are new to the industry or considering attending, Gammon explains why this is for you. Greg also plays a big role in the Asia TPS, and he explains the challenges for hosting this year's event, which took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and how the challenges were overcome to hold the event as scheduled. Visit https://tps.tamu.edu/ for more information on the TPS show, and email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com. The August 2022 issue of Pumps & Systems will be available on Aug. 1. Read it online at http://digital.pumpsandsystems.com/

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 advice, shares the best and most challenging parts of job in the pump industry and more. Read a profile on Domkowski in the July 2022 issue here: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/industry-veterans-bob-domkowski

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, Missouri. The podcast has a brief interview with EASA president and CEO Linda Raynes and pump and vibration specialist Gene Vogel. This issue profiled five industry veterans. You'll hear from one of them - Franklin Electric's Susan Wilson - on her industry thoughts. The July issue also hits on Corporate Capabilities. Find out why there are so many profiles of companies in this issue and how they can be beneficial. Read the July issue at digital.pumpsandsystems.com and subscribe to the Pumps & Systems print or digitial issue at pumpsandsystem.com/subscribe. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

EASA's Gene Vogel joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk about his article in the June 2022 issue, which focuses on a new ANSI/ASA standard that was adopted over the last few years. First, Vogel gives an update on the upcoming EASA convention, set for June 25-28 in St. Louis, Missouri. For more information, visit www.easa.com/convention. Vogel talks about the standard, who helped put it together, why it was needed, and hits on some tolerances and alignment principles with the standard. Drew also hits on what's going to be in the June issue of Pumps & Systems. The episode was released before the June issue came out, but on June 1, check out digital.pumpsandsystems.com for that issue if you are not a subscriber. Listen to the Pumps & Systems podcast on any podcast platform. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Managing editor and host Drew Champlin is joined by Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King and associate editor Evi Arthur as the three discuss the May 2022 issue of Pumps & Systems. Read that issue at digital.pumpsandsystems.com. Some key points for discussion include articles related to infrastructure and PFAS, access to drinking water and more. Hear about other articles in the magazine including ones on instrumentation, controls and monitoring as we welcome back columnist William (Bill) Livoti to the magazine and see what Jim Elsey is up to. Another columnist, Lev Nelik, has a book out. Get the latest on that and hear about Atlas Copco's sustainability initiative. Also, we pay tribute to an author of three recent magazine articles who passed away in February. Subscribe to the Pumps & Systems podcast on all platforms. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Cody Bann, director of engineering at WIN-911, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to discuss ways to safeguard water and wastewater cyberattacks. This podcast is sponsored by WIN-911. Visit them on the web at www.win911.com. Some questions answered include: What are the ways that the technology behind water infrastructures and utilities has become more interconnected? How and why can water and wastewater systems become infiltrated with cyberattacks/cyber issues? What happens when you are not failing to address cybersecurity risk in a proactive way? What happens to a community if A cyberattack causes an interruption? What are steps to take to improve cybersecurity at a wastewater/water plant? Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King and production manager Amy Hyde join managing editor Drew Champlin on the latest episode. The trio discuss what's in the April 2022 issue of Pumps & Systems (go to that issue here - http://digital.pumpsandsystems.com/), mostly by taking a look at what's going on in the oil and gas industry. Jennifer remembers George Harris, Hydro's president and co-founder, who died in December. The group also discuss other articles in the issue, hitting on topics such as seals and bearings, vacuum pumps and more. Subscribe to the Pumps & Systems podcast on all platforms.

Frank Ma of John Crane joins the podcast to speak on how compressors and pumps enable the hydrogen and CCUS (Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage) ecosystem. The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Visit them on the web at johncrane.com. Some topics for discussion include: Basics of CCUS What are the biggest challenges in how hydrogen and CCUS can help industry and country meet their ambitions? How can pumps play a role in helping solve these challenges? What are the unique challenges with CO2 and hydrogen when it comes to transport and how can those challenges be solved? Hydrogen sealing – what is it and how can it help end users? What types of industry advancements are out there to handle more stringent applications around higher speeds, higher loading that hydrogen compression can require? How can these problems be solved with integration of digital solutions? Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Pumps & Systems managing editor Drew Champlin and editor Jennifer King discuss the March 2022 issue, including the key focus on aftermarket for the pump industry along with chemical processing. Drew is joined by Layla Wilhelm and Connor Alexander of Crane Pumps & Systems as they discuss their article on upgrade cores and their importance in the marketplace. Hear from Jennifer on what Jim Elsey and Lev Nelik wrote about, and an update on upcoming pump webinars. Visit digital.pumpsandsystems.com to read the March issue. Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Ares Panagoulias of Hydro joins the Pumps & Systems podcast to talk a variety of subjects, most notably industrial internet of things (IIoT)'s impact in the pump industry and what the future holds. The podcast is sponsored by Hydro. Visit them on the web at www.hydroinc.com. Other topics discussed: Number of companies are springing up with a solution What it could mean for the industry Who is going to “win” and why Old and new: The pump industry is transforming Do you have to be a vibration analyst to host Condition Monitoring at your plant? Benefits of condition monitoring in a COVID-world How will condition monitoring impact future predicative maintenance strategies? Progression of IIoT and what the future holds. Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com

Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King and associate editor Evi Arthur join the Pumps & Systems podcast and discuss the February 2022 issue with managing editor Drew Champlin. Topics discussed include groundwater, stormwater, irrigation, valves and dewatering. Also, the podcast features an interview with National Groundwater Association President Brian Snelten, where he gives an update on the groundwater industry and NGWA's plans for the next year.

Adam Slade of John Crane joins the podcast to give the lowdown on NSF 61. The podcast is sponsored by John Crane. Give them a visit at www.johncrane.com. Slade gives the basics of NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, what goes into testing for NSF 61 and more. Other questions answered include: What is the purpose of the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standard? Who subscribes to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61? Why use NSF/ANSI/CAN 61-approved products? How does NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 impact mechanical seals? What types of mechanical seals is NSF-61 applied to" What problems and issues can arise because of NSF61 and how can they be rectified? Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com

Hilary Johnson is a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering at MIT and fellow at J-WAFS. Hilary is working on an integral and underappreciated part of our daily lives – centrifugal pumps. Centrifugal pumps are an affordable and common way many municipal systems distribute clean water, but the pumps are far from efficient and consume the same amount of energy 56 Hoover Dams could produce in a year. As the pressure of climate change pushes for more reliable and efficient systems to deliver clean water, Hilary has designed a new pump that fluctuates with water flow drastically improving the current systems. Hilary's broader research includes building a suite of design tools to improve the energy efficiency of pump systems. Hilary joined the podcast to talk about the pump she designed and how it came about. She addresses what problem is it solving for the user and In what ways will it make a user's job easier. Hilary also addresses the question about if will appeal to users in the U.S. and abroad – if so, will applications be different from one country to another for any reason? Other topics discussed: Why is there newly focused attention on centrifugal pumps and a need for improvement? Growth of the centrifugal pump market Other considerations engineers should be thinking of in regards to the energy efficiency and reliability of centrifugal pumps to distribute clean water? Email podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Pumps & Systems editor Jennifer King joins managing editor Drew Champlin to discuss the important issues in the January 2022 issue of Pumps & Systems. Among that is a section on food and beverage, but also the State of the Industry. This issue has leaders from several pump companies opining on what they think is coming in 2022 and what keeps them up at night. The episode also features an interview with Patrick Hogg of Nidec Motor Corporation. Hogg is also heavily involved with the Hydraulic Institute. Hogg hits on why there are supply chain issues, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Buy American requirements and more. Email host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.

Charles Graves of Hydro Parts Solutions in Tomball, Texas, joins the Pumps & Systems podcast for some aftermarket talk. This podcast is sponsored by Hydro. Visit them on the web at www.hydroinc.com. What is a legacy pump and what are the big challenges of upgrading one? At what point is it better to replace than repair the original part? What are the considerations there? What challenges are there when a part comes in from somewhere? How are supply chain issues affecting replacement parts? What is reverse engineering and what can be accomplished with this? After reverse engineering a product, what do you guys do next? What is 3-D printing and how does 3-D printing work? Message podcast host Drew Champlin at dchamplin@cahabamedia.com.