Gaso
- December 30, 2025
The Pump Efficiency Playbook
Performance matters when it comes to owning and operating a water system, and every component plays a part in delivering efficient, reliable operation. The key to maximizing performance is minimizing waste, sizing a system correctly and selecting components that make the most sense for the application.
Enter what is known as water-to-wire efficiency. With it, engineers can measure the efficiency of a pump and motor together, as well as the pipe, controls and wire necessary to complete the operation. In any business decision, oversizing leads to waste, and the same is true with a pumping system. By using water-to-wire efficiency measurements, engineers ensure they are picking the right size for every component in a system. The goal is to reduce the horsepower
- October 22, 2025
Proper Lubrication for GASO Pumps: What You Need to Know
Lubrication is one of the most critical factors in ensuring the reliability and long service life of your GASO pump. Without the right oil, in the right quantity, and with the right maintenance schedule, your equipment is at risk of premature wear, costly downtime, or even failure. This guide covers everything you need to know about crankcase lubrication for GASO pumps.
How Lubrication Works in the Power End
In GASO pumps, all parts in the power end are lubricated by splash from oil inside the crankcase. This simple but effective system relies on maintaining the correct oil level and using a lubricant that meets strict performance standards.
Important Note: Pumps are drained of oil after factory
- September 17, 2025
Mastering the Nuances of Flow Variances in Pump Design
Testing metering pumps and their potential for waste
Testing metering pumps not only quantifies their performance but also evaluates the extent of excess chemical usage beyond the calculated set point, ensuring precision and efficiency in chemical dosing applications.
The primary goal of this test is to evaluate the performance of individual metering pumps while exploring metering pump technology through statistical methods. Fluctuations in flow rates often prompt operators to increase the feed rates of these pumps. This adjustment is crucial to minimizing the risk of inadvertently collecting process data that falls short of true regulatory standards.
Analyzing the mean flow rate and standard deviation provides insights into pump performance and allows users to quantify the excess chemicals needed beyond the calculated set point due to design variances. This comprehensive approach aids in quantifying
- August 06, 2025
Meeting the Demands of Oil & Gas: Safety, Security, and Compliance in Extreme Environments
The oil and gas sector faces some of the toughest operational challenges of any industry – working in remote, high-risk environments where safety, security, and uptime are non-negotiable.
Operators must protect valuable infrastructure, ensure worker safety, and maintain compliance with stringent regulations, all while minimizing downtime and managing costs. In this environment, visibility is critical – and the right surveillance technologies can make all the difference.
Video surveillance plays a key role in helping oil and gas operators monitor remote assets, detect potential hazards, and streamline
- June 10, 2025
The Right Way to Replace Pump Bearings: A Step-by-Step Guide for Reliable Operation
Longevity and performance often come down to the smallest components - like the bearings inside your connecting rods and crankshaft. Over time, even these high-precision parts experience wear. And when they do, knowing exactly how to replace and adjust them is key to keeping your pump running smoothly and minimizing costly downtime.
Whether you're maintaining a Wheatley Gaso pump or another high-pressure system, this guide walks through best practices for replacing and adjusting crosshead and crankshaft bearings, with key tolerances and expert tips to get the job done right.
Replacing Crosshead-End Connecting Rod Bearings
If you're working with Gaso pump models 1550, 1563, 2017, 2050, 2063, 1654, 1755, 1743, 1753, 2651, 2652, or 1931, here's what you
- February 24, 2025
10 Key Facts About Reciprocating Pumps
Because centrifugal pumps are widely used, pump and rotating equipment engineers are generally familiar with this equipment's operating principles, performance curves and selection criteria.
While centrifugal pumps are the subject of much training, the dwindling population of reciprocating pumps has led to a loss of understanding of this pump type's unique system design requirements. Centrifugal pump specifications are now commonly and incorrectly applied to reciprocating pumps, which can lead to significant reliability problems. End users should consider these 10 key facts about reciprocating pumps that can influence reliability and operation.
1. Pressure Pulsations
Unlike centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps have a stronger interaction with the overall system as a result of the pressure pulsations they generate. Because of the linear reciprocating motion of a plunger/piston, the plunger/piston
- February 10, 2025
Gas Charged Dampener: SFU 3000 Series
Sudden pressure changes within a fluid system can lead to pulsations or cavitations, resulting in excessive vibrations, noise, and even significant damage or system failure. To safeguard your equipment, installing pulsation dampeners—such as suction stabilizers at the pump inlet and discharge stabilizers at the outlet—can help maintain system integrity.
These stabilizers utilize nitrogen-filled cartridges to absorb pressure fluctuations caused by rapid fluid acceleration and deceleration. Common causes of pulsation include leaking valves, improper spring rates, restrictive piping designs, worn packing, and an excessive number of pumps on a single header. Understanding and addressing these factors can enhance system performance and longevity.
Features and Benefits of the SFU 3000 Series:
- Increased pre-charge - Now at 500 psig
- 100 cubic inch with new higher 3000 psig rating
- Top Repairable - reduces system
- January 30, 2025
General Precautions Before Starting Your Wheatley GASO Piston Pump
Ensuring that your pump is properly prepared before operation is critical to its performance, longevity, and safety. Taking a few precautionary steps can prevent unnecessary wear, mechanical failures, and costly downtime. Below is a detailed guide on what to check before starting your pump.
1. Ensure the Pump is Level
A properly leveled pump allows for even lubrication during operation. If the pump is not level, lubricant distribution may be uneven, which can result in increased wear on components. Use a leveling tool to make any necessary adjustments.
2. Verify Lubricant Levels in the Crankcase
Check that the pump crankcase is filled with the correct type and amount of lubricant. Operating the pump with inadequate or incorrect lubrication can lead to overheating and accelerated component wear. Always refer to the manufacturer’s specifications for guidance.
3. Inspect and Tighten
- January 16, 2025
Why Does Your Positive Displacement Pump Come with a Pressure Relief Valve?
Positive displacement pumps are engineered to deliver a constant volume of fluid with every revolution of the shaft, regardless of system pressure. This characteristic makes them highly reliable in applications requiring steady flow. However, this same trait also creates the potential for overpressure when discharge flow is restricted or blocked, which is why pressure relief valves are essential.
Understanding the Role of Pressure Relief Valves
Unlike centrifugal pumps, which have a performance curve where flow decreases as pressure increases, positive displacement pumps maintain a nearly constant flow rate regardless of pressure changes. This performance can lead to excessive pressure if the system isn’t designed to handle such conditions.
A pressure relief valve provides a crucial safety mechanism by preventing overpressurization. When pressure in the system exceeds
- January 03, 2025
Understanding and Maintaining Gears for the Wheatley GASO Piston Pump
The efficient operation of the Wheatley GASO piston pump relies on two principal types of gears: herringbone gears and worm gears. These components play a critical role in ensuring smooth functionality and proper lubrication for the pump’s moving parts.
Herringbone Gears: Design and Operation
Herringbone gears in Wheatley GASO piston pumps utilize the continuous tooth Sykes design, ensuring maximum durability and efficiency. Key components include:
- The pinion gear: made of alloy steel, this gear is keyed securely to the pinion shaft.
- The main gear: crafted from high-grade semi-steel or ductile iron, it features an internal flange for bolting to the crankshaft using cap screws.
The meshing of the herringbone gears provides the principal method of lubrication for the pinion and crankshaft bearings. Therefore, the pinion must be turning in the direction specified on the