Submersible Articles & SWPA News
Insights and Innovations
SWPA and their Industry Expert Members author a column every other month in Pumps & Systems titled Submersible Solutions. Copies of those articles are below.
Common Electrical Terms
Examining the applications of common electric terms as well as their safety consideration. Open-Loop Control. This type of control can…
Unclogging the Modern Wastewater Stream
The modern wastewater stream presents significant challenges for utilities and operators of wastewater systems. Ragging and stringy…
Jobsite Safety Measures to Keep in Mind
This month, Jeremy Drinkwine of SJE Rhombus, a SWPA (Submersible Wastewater Pumping Association) member, spoke with Pumps…
Motor Pairings for Submersible Pumps
Submersible pumps are pumps that are meant to operate when submerged, either partially or completely, in the liquid they are…
Virtual Education for Submersible Pump Operators
With much of the world continuing to work from home whenever possible, the idea of in-person training events has gone out the window…
Safety Considerations for Wastewater Lift Stations
In almost all aspects of life, safety ranks as one of the more important things to think about. When it comes to wastewater lift stations and…
COVID 19s Effect on the Wastewater Industry
Today, we introduce a new department to Pumps & Systems. Submersible Solutions will—much like Sealing Sense and HI Pump FAQs…
Safety Considerations for Wastewater Lift Stations
In almost all aspects of life, safety ranks as one of the more important things to think about. When it comes to wastewater lift stations and…
Factors to Consider when Selecting and Installing a Submersible Motor
A submersible pumping system consists of a multistage centrifugal pump…
Wastewater at a glance
In everyday life, homeowners perform many tasks involving water, such as flushing the toilet or doing laundry, but where does all the waste…
The Basics of Submersible Pumps
A submersible pump is a device that has a hermetically sealed motor close-coupled to the pump body with the whole assembly submerged…
What is the Systems Approach
Lift stations are typically constructed by the lowest bidder. Often, drawings are not to scale, and the contractor must be an expert in…
Repair or Replace? The debate rages On
If you have an aging submersible pumping system, you may wonder: Is it time to replace it? Has it served its useful life? If the system seems…
SWPA 2025 Pumping Systems and Controls Training Article in Pumps & Systems
The Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA) recently held its annual Systems and Control Training…