Hydraulic Institute releases ANSI/HI pump standards

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has announced the release of ANSI/HI Pump Standards Version 2.1 on CD-ROM. The new and comprehensive CD-ROM is comprised of the complete set of 28 ANSI/HI Standards, five of which have been extensively updated since the release of Version 2.0 in 2005. Additionally, the CD-ROM includes the first edition of the Controlled Volume Metering Pumps for Nomenclature, Definitions Application and Operation (ANSI/HI 7.1-7.5).



Development of the Controlled Volume Metering Pumps Standard was a collaborative effort between American Lewa Inc., Grundfos Pump Corporation, Iwaki America Inc., McFarland-Tritan, LLC, Milton Roy Americas, Siemens US Filter/Wallace & Tiernan and the Hydraulic Institute.



This new standard is for reciprocating positive displacement pumps that are typically used for the injection of chemical additives, proportional blending of multiple components, or metered transfer of a single liquid. These types of metering pumps are used in applications that require highly accurate, repeatable, and adjustable rate of flow. Controlled-volume metering (CVM) pumps are characterized by their ability to meet specific performance requirements regarding steady state accuracy, repeatability, and linearity. Topics in this standard include the types and nomenclature pertinent to CVM pumps, an explanation of the definitions used in describing the performance and characteristics of CVM pumps, a discussion of how CVM pumps are selected and where they are applied, and a section on the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of CVM pumps that will ensure trouble-free operation.



Updated Standards in Version 2.1 include:

· ANSI/HI 1.3 Rotodynamic (Centrifugal) Design and Application - 2009

· ANSI/HI 2.1 - 2.2 Rotodynamic (Vertical) Nomenclature - 2008

· ANSI/HI 2.3 Rotodynamic (Vertical) Design and Application - 2008

· ANSI/HI 2.4 Rotodynamic (Vertical) Installation, Operation, & Maintenance - 2008

· ANSI/HI 3.1-3.5 Rotary Pump Standard - 2008



The comprehensive Master Index of ANSI/HI Pump Standards Version 2.1 leads users to the desired standard, where they will find invaluable navigation links that make it easy to locate specific information quickly.



“Now with nearly 1600 pages of content and 28 Standards in a single-user CD-ROM format, this product is a must have for anyone involved with pumps or pumping systems," remarked Gregg Romanyshyn, technical director for HI. “Purchasing the Standards available on CD-ROM is the easiest, most cost-efficient way for users to own and maintain the complete set of Pump Standards.”



All current users who own an authorized copy of ANSI/HI Pump Standards on CD can purchase the upgrade Version 2.1 CD-ROM for only $100 (HI Order Code CD-ROM 2.1U). Purchasers who do not have a licensed copy of Version 2.0 will not be able to install the upgraded Version 2.1.

The complete set of ANSI/HI Pump Standards CD-ROM Version 2.1 (HI Order Code CD-ROM 2.1) is available to purchase for $850.



For more information or to order your upgrade or complete set, visit the HI e-Store at http://estore.Pumps.org, call 973-267-9700 x 118 or e-mail Publications@Pumps.org.
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Research and Markets: Chinese Hydraulic Components Markets

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e7bb4c/chinese_hydraulic) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Chinese Hydraulic Components Markets" to their offering.

Construction Sector Does Some Heavy Lifting in the Chinese Hydraulic Components Market

The global economic downturn has had far-reaching effects across regions and markets but the Chinese hydraulic components market has managed to stay buoyant because of the demand from construction and industrial machinery sectors. The active real estate market and construction boom will help sustain this trend, especially with the 2010 World Exposition expected to stimulate greater construction activities. Moreover, relief work in the aftermath of natural disasters necessitate numerous excavators, loaders, bulldozers, cranes, and many other heavy construction machinery in which hydraulic components are key parts. Apart from construction, hydraulics components will find application in agricultural and farming machinery. Increased defense budgets due to the need for advancements in aircraft and fighter planes are also aiding the growth of the hydraulics component market. Additionally, the escalating investments in marine and processing industries bode well for market vendors.

The market will be gladdened by the increasing migration of manufacturing to China, since the relative low labor and material costs in the country are huge attractions for manufacturers. However, only the lower-end hydraulic components production is shifting to China, reducing the quantum of benefit. The country is a hot destination for manufacturers from other industries as well and they are not fighting shy of making heavy investments. "Due to the expanding hydraulic components market and the appreciation of Renminbi (RMB) to the U.S. dollar, many foreign investors will further increase their investment in China by setting up more sales offices and enhancing R&D budget," says the analyst of this research. "Foreign participants are expected to overwhelm the Chinese market and maintain their growth trend to increase the revenues and to raise the overall technology expertise of the Chinese hydraulic components manufacturers."

Manufacturers are hoping to pique end-user curiosity by launching many hydraulic-related projects. The flip side of building up such interest is that end users begin to have greater requirements, which tests medium- and small-sized manufacturers. Meanwhile, cost control is fast becoming a challenge due to the intensifying price wars between domestic and foreign manufacturers. "Nevertheless, with new materials and better hydraulic fluids being adopted in production, cost cutting and extended life cycle seem possible," notes the analyst. "Owing to the advanced technology, hydraulic components can better fit into the working environment and reduce the cost of installation and maintenance." The cylinder segment is the most affected by the improved technology and lower costs of domestic products. Greater demand for localization has had large companies expand their product range and indulge in mergers and acquisitions. They have also been establishing more direct trade offices in China to widen their coverage and offer better after-sales service.

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Chinese Hydraulic Components Markets provides total market size, market and technology trend, and market segment revenue breakdown. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: cylinders, valves, pumps, motors, and others.

Key Topics Covered:

-Chapter 2 Total Hydraulic Components Market: Impact of the Primary Challenges (China), 2007-2014

-Chapter 3 Total Hydraulic Cylinders Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (China), 2007-2014

-Chapter 4 Total Hydraulic Valves Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (China), 2007-2014

-Chapter 5 Total Hydraulic Pumps and Motors Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (China), 2007-2014

-Chapter 6 Total Other Hydraulic Components Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (China), 2007-2014

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Parker to show hydraulic filtration solutions

Parker Hannifin, a provider of motion and control technologies, will show three hydraulic filtration products at Hannover Messe 2009 on 20-24 April.

According to the company, the products, which have been developed considering environmental matters, simplify the filtration process and integrate filtration solutions into hydraulic system assemblies.

At 414bar maximum working pressure and flow options up to 700 litres per minute, the World Pressure Filter (WPF) series incorporates eco-intelligent performance media that are intended to reduce disposal waste and cost by more than 50 per cent.

Parker Filtration offers hydraulic system designers the possibility to integrate various system functions into single components.

This can result in cost reductions for the application in manufacturing and end-user maintenance and can realise more compact solutions and lower environmental impact by reducing leak points, for example.

Integrating high-pressure filters such as the WPF with quality media and patented elements is intended to guarantee the quality of filter performance and to maximise system component protection.

The filtration media has been designed in a patent-protected element range, whose element design is claimed to reduce time to change and eliminate oil spillage during changeover as the element remains in the bowl when removed from the filter head.

The bowl of the WPF filter can be quickly removed as no tools are necessary and the integral element requires the minimum of space for removal, allowing the filter envelope to be kept to a minimum.

The WDPF high-pressure duplex filters include a solution to allow remote switching.

Instead of the manual operation of the main duplex valve and equalising line, Parker's hydraulic solenoid valve technology makes a safe and remote operation possible with the WDPF filter.

This process can be fully automated; when one filter element gets contaminated, the filter condition indicator provides a signal to the duplex valve unit for direct switching to the other filter with a new element.

At the same time, a warning signal is provided to the local overall system controller that one filter element requires replacement.

In general, before switching the duplex valve, an equalising line needs to be activated to avoid excessive pressure peaks when putting the unused filter element into operation.

This solution overcomes the risk of the traditional manual process where correct usage of the equalising line is not guaranteed, according to the company.

Excessive pressure peaks can result in the damage of system components and seals, causing unexpected standstill and maintenance to process equipment.

By using Parker's patented filter elements, the quality of filtration is also safeguarded.

Another solution that will be on show is the company's Icount Mini-Lab, which eliminates the need for laboratory sample testing.

The Icount Mini-Lab has been developed to remove the engineer's reliance on external laboratory services for accurate solid particle contamination analysis of liquids.

Consisting of an Icount bottler sampler (IBS), a laptop computer containing the Parker analysis software with a printer and all the necessary cables mounted in a transportable trolley, the Icount Mini-Lab provides similar accuracy to the sampling carried out in a professional laboratory.

Each device is supplied with 30 Parker oil sample bottles and provides a way for both original equipment manufacturers and end users to monitor contamination in their fluid systems on site.

Testing is carried out in three steps: a hydraulic fluid sample is obtained from the system to be tested; the fluid is sampled for three minutes in the IBS; and the analysis report is printed out immediately.

A three-minute test is normally enough to confirm how contaminated the sample of hydraulic oil is.

The IBS provides onboard, laser-based, particle-counting technology, a three-minute maximum test and an oil contamination report programme in one system.

It features an interactive touch screen, a pressurised bottle chamber via an internal compressor pump, a bottle cavity aperture design, a sample tube cleaning sleeve minimising contamination crossover and an internal printer.

The Icount Mini-Lab is an onsite contamination monitoring solution for engineers and maintenance personnel and provides reproducible results performance to ISO4409:1999 and NAS1638 particle count distributions.

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