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A non-profit industry (trade) association established in 1917. HI and its members are "dedicated to excellence in the engineering, manufacture, and application of pumping equipment. The Institute has a leading role in the development of pump standards in North America and worldwide."
As described at their web site, "The mission of NGWA is to enhance the skills and credibility of all ground water professionals, develop and exchange industry knowledge and promote the ground water industry and understanding of ground water resources."
Sponsored by Lifewater Canada, a Federally incorporated (Canada) non-profit charitable organization. Lifewater volunteers build pumps in poor communities around the world. Their web site contains information about a variety of low-cost, easy-to-maintain, easy-to-build, human-powered, solar-powered and animal-powered pumps. While most of them fall into one or two broad categories (lift pumps, ram pumps, etc.), YES, they describe some pumps I don't have in this glossary (at least, not yet)! A valuable resource, with links to pump manufacturers and descriptive information for building pumps. They have been operational since 1994.
Flow Control Network -- A powerful source of fluid handling product and application information for engineers. Includes searchable database of more than 1,000 companies and more than 450 product categories. All back issues of Flow Control magazine are available online and keyword searchable! More than 20,000 registered fluid handling professionals utilize the Flow Control Network web site.
Pumpbiz.com is a pump distributor (over 9000 pumps!) and also contains a pump selection program for automated help in choosing a pump.
Sponsored by Pumps & Systems Magazine. Includes additional Internet pump connections and has an enormous amount of pump-related material as well.
KEOHPS-- Knowledge Engineering on Hydraulics and Pneumatic Systems. The project originated out of a work intitled "Artificial Intelligence Applied to Fluid Power Design- An Integrating Approach". This site is available in both English and Portuguese.
PUMP-FLO.com is "the global pump selection portal". PUMP-FLO.com is a FREE service to all users.
Fluid Power Journal is the official publication of the Fluid Power Society. Their web site includes many sources for more information.
Pumps and Processes magazine is "devoted to the needs of the mechanics, operators and engineers who work with pumps". At their web site you can learn about the magazine, view articles from their current issue, apply for a subscription, contact their staff, etc.
A useful vehicle to assist the engineering and maintenance surfer in his navigation of those obnoxious fluid handling applications which require the technical fuel to complete his journey. |
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