Jim's Articles

Week of 16 Aug 10: 40 Years of Appeasement equals 40 Years Wasted

Aug 12, 2010 at 07:54 am by admin

In the mid 1970's, I was on a business trip to California. The purpose was to inspect some machinery my employer was having built in a shop outside Modesto. Privately own.... Read More

Week of 9 Aug: Pumps and People in Four Parts: Part 4

Aug 05, 2010 at 11:03 am by admin

We have looked at how pumps are made, installed, maintained and the fluids they pump, or at least the implications to your mill of the fluids they pump. We have one more ar.... Read More

Week of 2 Aug: Pumps and People in Four Parts: Part 3

Jul 29, 2010 at 11:02 am by admin

Have you ever considered that pumps are the focal point of all the liquid environmental issues in your mill? It is safe to say that every liquid passing through your pumps.... Read More

Week of 26 Jul: Pumps and People in Four Parts: Part 2

Jul 22, 2010 at 11:06 am by admin

Last week, we talked about your new pump prior to its arrival on your site. This week we'll consider matters pertinent when it takes up residency in your mill. Volumes e.... Read More

Week of 19 Jul: Pumps and People in Four Parts: Part 1

Jul 15, 2010 at 11:01 am by admin

Your mill, even if small and simple, contains over one hundred pumps of various types and sizes. If large, and with integrated production of pulp and paper on the same site.... Read More