The most problematic occurrence that
manufacturers deal with on pump failures
is the misapplication of a pump or one
that is not sized correctly for the system
that it is trying to operate.
Scott O'Brien
in "Knowing the Basics", page 25
PUNCH LIST
The April issue of Water Well Journal
focuses on water quality and treatment
and features multiple stories on the subject,
including a Q&A on decommissioning
wells contaminated by PFAS.
waterwelljournal.com 76 n March 2023 WWJ
The latest innovations across VFD platforms
are giving owners and operators more reason
to choose this technology for both new
and existing pumping systems.
Terry Smith and Adam Brouwer
in "Emerging Trends in Variable Frequency Drives",
page 21
Most modern motor circuits generally use circuit
breakers for their compactness, flexibility,
adjustability, accessible disconnecting means,
and reuse and reset capability.
Ed Butts, PE, CPI
in "Electrical Motor Circuit Protection", page 50
Remote monitoring of pump
systems and storage tanks is
becoming a hot topic. Cellular
devices are becoming available
that can monitor and notify where
no power or Wi-Fi is available.
Russ Hackmann
in "WWJ Closeup",
page 10
We all find ourselves looking for
a labor force . . . to lessen the
ongoing skills shortage that our
industry faces today. To reduce
this scarcity of manpower,
I encourage women to get more
involved in the drilling industry.
Jaclyn O'Connor Giop
in "Encourage Women to Join the
Labor Force", page 8
A good rule to remember is any machine or
power tool part, function, or process that may
cause an injury must always be safeguarded.
Alexandra Walsh
in "Machine Guarding and Power Tool Safety",
page 56
