Episode 1: Non-clog vs. Chopper Pumps (vs. Baseball Bats), Brain-eating Amoeba, and Official Pizza Opinions

On the debut episode of The Efficiency Point from Modern Pumping Today magazine, we review the EPA’s proposed Water Reuse Action plan, look into the sewage pump market’s future, and recap MPT’s recent trip to WEFTEC. MPT editor J. Campbell interviews Chris Skintges of Crane Pumps & Systems on which pumps best handle modern wastewater streams (and baseball bats!), and we preview the tricks and treats in our October issue. This episode is sponsored by Sithe Chopper Pumps: sithechopper.cranepumps.com.

LINKS:

MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

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

EPA Water Reuse Action plan: https://www.epa.gov/waterreuse/water-reuse-action-plan

Sewage Pump Market report: https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/sewage-pumps-market.html

WEFTEC: https://weftec.org/

Crane Pumps: https://www.cranepumps.com/

Yes, a pump chewing up a baseball bat: https://youtu.be/egI-abGhF_I

Episode 1: Non-clog vs. Chopper Pumps

This is the Efficiency Point, a new podcast from Modern Pumping Today magazine. 
 
I'm MPT Editor J. Campbell, and you can listen to our first episode online now on any of your preferred podcast apps and on our website, mptmag.com.
 
In each episode of the Efficiency Point, we look through the latest news and speak with leading professionals in the industrial pump and rotary equipment markets. 
 
Whether your focus is in water and wastewater, chemical processing, oil and gas, food and beverage--whatever--our industry is always on the move and seeking ways to make the most out of our resources. 
 
That’s the efficiency point! We hope you listen.

About The Efficiency Point

On this episode of The Efficiency Point from Modern Pumping Today magazine, we get updates on the California wildfires and what they could mean for water availability in the years ahead. Incoming Water Environment Federation president, Dr. Lynn Broaddus, shares her insights on building a sustainable water future. Plus, J. and Richard talk turkey (and ham) before Thanksgiving.

LINKS:

MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

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

Dr. Lynn Broaddus: https://twitter.com/lynnbroaddus

Broadview Collaborative: https://broadviewcollaborative.com

Water Environment Federation: https://wef.org

TPS2019 Post-event Profile: http://tps.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/10/FINAL-TPS-2019-Post-Event-Infographic-61988_web.pdf

Wildfires and water supplies: https://www.epa.gov/sciencematters/wildfires-how-do-they-affect-our-water-supplies

For inquiries regarding the PSAP Prep Course and pricing, contact the Hydraulic Institute’s Peter Gaydon at pgaydon@pumps.org or call 862-242-5679.

Episode 2: WEF President-elect Lynn Broaddus on the future of water sustainability

On this episode of The Efficiency Point from Modern Pumping Today magazine, we look at market forecasts for rental pumps as well as VFDs. Jeff Bergman, ABB’s Director of Sales and Marketing for water and wastewater drives, joins us to discuss how smart technology and predictive maintenance are revolutionizing water treatment. Also, MPT's November case study leads J. and Richard into an ontological discussion over potato chips.

LINKS:

MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

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

Technavio's rental pump market report: https://www.technavio.com/talk-to-us?report=IRTNTR40018&type=sample&rfs=epd&src=report

Fortune Business Insight's VFD market report: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/enquiry/request-sample-pdf/variable-frequency-drive-market-100876

ABB's Water & Wastewater Drives division: https://new.abb.com/drives/segments/water-and-wastewater

Richard's favorite "potato" chip: https://www.doritos.com/

Episode 3: ABB's Jeff Bergman on predictive maintenance

On a festive episode of The Efficiency Point from Modern Pumping Today magazine, we're joined by Ron Crosier, president and founder of Greasezilla, who's offering a new solution for fat, oil, and grease (FOG) removal. We also give a shout out to MPT's Top Products of 2019, look forward to a couple of industry events, and Richard provides a frightening movie endorsement.

LINKS:

MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

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

Greasezilla: http://greasezilla.com/

Register for ACE20: https://www.awwa.org/ace/

FOG Removal Equipment Market Report: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/market-research/fog-removal-equipment-market.asp

Learn more about SWPA: https://www.swpa.org/

Episode 4: Greasezilla vs. the F.O.G. Monster!

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/

Episode 5: Keys to Proper Valve Sizing

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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/

Episode 6: Going Green, Living Blue

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

Episode 7: Wash Your Hands!

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 tonya@mptmag.com or jeff@mptmag.com

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/

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

The Efficiency Point, a podcast from Modern Pumping Today magazine, delivers relevant content for professionals in water/wastewater, chemical processing, oil & gas, and more, wherever you are, on demand. Whether your background is in treatment or processing, an OEM or a distributor, extraction or repurposing, the Efficiency Point podcast brings together experts and end-users to discuss the issues of note in an ever-growing and increasingly vital sector of the global infrastructure economy. Hosted by MPT Editor J. Campbell, each episode of the Efficiency Point covers the wide breadth of the worldwide pumping industry with breaking news, insightful interviews, and sneak peeks at emerging technology. 

Bolstered by the editorial resources of MPT magazine and supported by leading companies across the pump sector, the Efficiency Point is your go-to source for what’s new in the landscape of industrial pumps and rotary equipment.