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

Fiberglass-Reinforced Polymer in Water & Wastewater [Episode 104]

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

Algae-Based Technologies in the Wastewater Industry [Episode 105]

This year instead of our annual Ramblemas Special, we bring you the inaugural Regular Features Rambuary Spectacular. 

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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

Benefits of Pigging (Advanced Liquid Product Recovery) [Episode 106]

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


Fluid Ends in Frac Pumps [Episode 107]

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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

Steam Tunnels & Submersible Pumps [Episode 108]

4/27/25. Unnecessary Inventions -- Reebok Pumps and Thinking We Can Manufacture Miracles (Pr. Harry)

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

Tariff & Policy Uncertainty in the Pumping Industry [Episode 109]

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


The Role of Pumps in Carbon Capture & Storage [Episode 110]

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 in identifying problems to make a safer and more sustainable world. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for a new episode of the podcast!

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N_FBT7X0IqA?si=HrYjR7uAW4wfyRTv

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

Aging Water Systems [Episode 111]

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 impacted by legislation, immigration policies, tariffs and more. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/UZLfoFnN3-g

(Note: This episode was recorded on May 28, 2025.)

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


Funding for Water & Wastewater Infrastructure [Episode 112]

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 Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! 

(Note: This episode was recorded in March of 2025.)

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FfaiXz6TxiA?si=4KTQUGqjeumqiPjN

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

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Maintenance Technologies for Progressive Cavity Pumps [Episode 113]

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 every month for new episodes of the podcast.

Thank you to Informed Water Choices for sponsoring this episode! For more information, visit http://informedwaterchoices.com.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3ZbNlTUCvfo?si=0UW_OT-FhyV4-Gzq

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

Energy Recovery Systems for Water Utilities [Episode 114]

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 the podcast.

Thank you to Informed Water Choices for sponsoring this episode! For more information, visit http://informedwaterchoices.com.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HMKYljbuTvI

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

Carbon Capture & Hydrogen Technologies [Episode 115]

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 going to be telling us about global water access, the technology that enables it and what you can do to help change communities and people’s lives for the better. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yHU38DHaXPI

Find out more about Surge for Water at: http://www.surgeforwater.org

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

Global Water Access & Surge for Water [ Episode 116]

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