Author: Scott Carlson
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Not Just Regen Turbines…
At MTH Pumps, we’ve built a reputation on regenerative turbine pumps, but every so often, a unique challenge takes us beyond our usual scope. One such project? Designing a fully submersible axial thrust pump that dangles from a helicopter to rapidly fill aerial firefighting tanks. Capable of moving hundreds of gallons in seconds, this pump…
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MTH Pumps Takes home the “Made In Kendall” Award for Industrial Product
MTH Pumps takes home the “Made In Kendall” Award for Industrial Product.
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Pressure vs. Head: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters for Pump Selection
Selecting the right pump means understanding the critical relationship between pressure and head—two terms often used interchangeably but with distinct impacts on pump performance. In this post, we break down the difference between pressure and head, why it matters, and how these factors influence pump efficiency, especially in regenerative turbine pumps. Whether you’re an engineer,…
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Week 7 – The Little or No Cavitation Effects of Regenerative Turbine Pumps: A Solution for Cavitation-Free Performance
Welcome to Week 7 of our series, where we explore the advantages of regenerative turbine pumps in various applications. This week, we focus on a key benefit that sets regenerative turbine pumps apart from other designs: their ability to mitigate or eliminate cavitation effects, especially in low NPSH applications. What is Cavitation and Why Does…
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Week 6 – Good NPSH Characteristics of Regenerative Turbine Pumps: Ensuring Cavitation Resistance and Performance
Week 6 explores the significance of Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) in pump operation, focusing on the benefits of regenerative turbine pumps in low NPSH applications. These pumps prevent cavitation, ensuring efficient handling of hot fluids in various industries, from steam systems to power generation, with models capable of operating under minimal suction head conditions.
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Week 5 – Free Floating Balanced Impellers of Regenerative Turbine Pumps: Enhancing Durability and Performance
Welcome to Week 5 of our ongoing series on regenerative turbine pumps. This week, we dive into one of the most innovative and performance-enhancing features of these pumps: the free-floating balanced impeller design. This unique aspect of MTH Pumps’ regenerative turbine pumps offers significant advantages in terms of durability, reliability, and overall performance. Common Challenges…
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Week 4 – The Pulsation-Free Flow of Regenerative Turbine Pumps: Ensuring Smooth and Steady Operation
Welcome to Week 4 of our series on regenerative turbine pumps. This week, we’re focusing on one of the most distinctive benefits of these pumps: their ability to deliver a smooth, pulsation-free flow. In applications where maintaining steady pressure and flow is critical, regenerative turbine pumps provide a significant advantage over many other high-pressure pump…
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Why Regenerative Turbine Pumps? Week 3 of 8
Week 3 – The Simple Construction & Low Maintenance of Regenerative Turbine Pumps: Efficiency in Design In this third part of our series, we explore one of the most attractive features of regenerative turbine pumps: their simple construction and low maintenance requirements. For many industries, reducing downtime, simplifying repairs, and minimizing maintenance costs are top…
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Why Regenerative Turbine Pumps? Week 2 of 8
This is the second part of an 8-week series. We are taking an in-depth look at the unique characteristics that make regenerative turbine pumps ideal for many applications. Week 2 – The Compact Design of Regenerative Turbine Pumps: Maximizing Performance in Minimal Space In this second installment of our series on regenerative turbine pumps, we’re…