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Flow Systems

@FlowSystemsNet

Where the people who make flow equipment meet the people who rely on it.

 Tuscaloosa, AL
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Joined June 2011
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Big news! Gulf Energy Information has acquired Empowering Pumps & Equipment, and together we're launching Flow Systems. Same commitment to connecting industry. A bigger vision for the entire flow system. Read founder Charli Matthews Carruth's letter: empoweringpumps.com/a-new-ch…
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Tank design, solids concentration, and maintenance access all influence mixing performance. Explore the advantages of hydraulic mixing systems for industrial and wastewater applications. empoweringpumps.com/hayward-… #Engineering #Wastewater
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Modernizing legacy turbomachinery doesn't always mean starting from scratch. See how CFturbo turns existing component geometries into parametric models for redesign and optimization. empoweringpumps.com/cfturbo-… #Turbomachinery #ReverseEngineering @CFturboInc
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An asphalt transport retrofit at Gallagher Asphalt is generating approximately $1,500 in annual electrical savings using Yaskawa's U1000 Industrial Matrix Drive. Read the case study in our latest Digital Magazine. empoweringpumps.mydigitalpub… #EnergyEfficiency #Manufacturing @YASKAWA
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“No one's ever said to me I should have gone faster.” — Brett Baughman Sometimes the best business advice is to slow down. 🎧 Explore the full episode. youtu.be/mY8pmSuA6Vg #Entrepreneurship #Leadership @CharliKMatthews
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Friday Featured Product: SEPCO 500 graphite sheet. 98% pure graphite on a 0.002" 316 SS insert, no binders to cook out, rated to 932°F. Bolt it up in a star pattern, passes at 30/60/100%, then circular passes at 100% until no nut turns. bit.ly/4stSVJN #Gaskets
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Plan 52 or Plan 53? If no process leakage can be allowed to reach atmosphere, you need pressurized barrier fluid. And watch the Plan 52 reservoir level: a rising level means the inboard seal is leaking. Our field guide to API 682 flush plans: bit.ly/4zcqNNS
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Proper circulator sizing, piping, and controls can make a difference in DHWR system efficiency and performance. Explore installation and best practices for residential hot water recirculation here: pulse.ly/ketroesc91
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Expeller isolator or magnetic face seal? Oil level, lubrication method, surface speed, housing pressure, and what happens at standstill decide which one lasts. How each design works, how each one fails, and what to measure before you order: bit.ly/4yI31sc
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Rapid #torque changes during #motor startups, load transitions, and reversals can occur in milliseconds, making transient measurement an important part of dynamic testing. Are your torque measurements capturing what matters? Consider bandwidth, stiffness, and filtering.
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API doesn’t certify packing. API 622 is a type test: 1,510 strokes, five heat cycles to 500°F, 600 psig methane, 100 ppmv max, no retorque. Ask for the report: edition, every leak reading, ring count, stem size, gland load. bit.ly/4Bw6tbO #API622 #LDAR
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An EXP installed with the expulsion port at 12 o’clock can’t drain what it collects. Mark the port before you press the stator in. It goes at 6. Our retrofit guide covers the measurements, prep, and first-run checks: bit.ly/4yUV82x #BearingProtection
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🏆 Congratulations to Jackie Herrera of ChasmBridge, our 2026 Mentor of the Year! Recognizing the power of mentorship, meaningful connections, and helping others grow. empoweringindustry.com/advis… #EmpoweringIndustryAwards #PVIC2026 #MentorshipMatters
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As data centers shift to liquid cooling, butterfly valve selection matters. Mueller examines glycol compatibility, seat materials, and the demands of continuous operation in hydronic cooling systems. empoweringpumps.com/mueller-… #DataCenters #Valves #Engineering @MuellerWaterPro
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🏆 Congratulations to Victor C. Machie of Evonik, our 2026 Engineer of the Year! Recognizing his contributions to engineering and industrial reliability. Get to know Victor: empoweringpumps.com/industry… #PVIC2026
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🏆 Congratulations to Nadine Tribur, Senior Director at FTI Consulting, our 2026 Operator of the Year! Celebrating the people and leadership behind reliable industrial operations. empoweringindustry.com/advis… #EmpoweringIndustryAwards #PVIC2026
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🏆 Congratulations to Abubakar Rashid of Flowserve Corporation, our 2026 Emerging Leader of the Year! Celebrating his passion for engineering innovation and mentoring future engineers. Get to know Abubakar: empoweringpumps.com/industry… @Flowserve
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Lower combustion emissions don't mean methane leaks are harmless. Teadit examines six common sealing myths and the facts behind them, exploring the impact on emissions, reliability, and compliance. empoweringpumps.com/teadit-m… #MethaneEmissions #SealingTechnology @TeaditNA
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Which Pumps Need Electrical Monitoring First? Start with criticality. Discover how @GoAssetWatch uses motor current data to help identify developing faults, prioritize monitoring, and prevent unexpected downtime. Read the cover story: empoweringpumps.mydigitalpub… #PumpReliability
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S. Himmelstein and Company introduces new ultra-precise bearingless mechanical power meters with simultaneous torque, speed, and power outputs, 1 kHz bandwidth, and simplified installation. empoweringpumps.com/s-himmel… #TorqueMeasurement #Manufacturing @Torque1960
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📖 The November Digital Magazine is LIVE! Explore smarter pump monitoring with AssetWatch, temporary filtration, methane sealing myths, and the 2026 PVIC Industry Awards. Plus, exciting news about Flow Systems! 🔗 empoweringpumps.mydigitalpub… #EmpoweringPumps #FlowSystems
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