Whiteboard Sessions with
Steve Larson
What is cavitation? What is its effect on a system components? What are the application factors that cause cavitation? Steve Larson, P.E. and Engineering Manager, describes the impacts of cavitation.
Part II of Steve Larsons explanation on cavitation dives deeper into the impact of cavitation and how to prevent it in the future.
What does cavitation look like in action? Steve Larson, P.E. and Engineering Manager, recaps the causes and effects of cavitation from previous videos and shows what cavitation looks like inside a pump during operation.
Incorrectly sizing a pressure regulating valve could lead to system overpressurization. Steve Larson, P.E. and Engineering Manager, explains how this happens and how to prevent.
Why use a pulsation dampener? How do they work? Where is the best location in a system? Steve Larson, P.E. and Engineering Manager, discusses how to size and locate pulsation dampeners for best results.
Important design and sizing tips for reservoirs (tanks), when used. Steve Larson, P.E. and Engineering Manager points out the benefits of baffles, where to locate return lines and other tank-related topics.
Is there a preferred rotational direct for Cat Pumps positive displacement high-pressure pumps? Steve Larson, P.E. and Engineering Manager, discusses why pump rotation can matter in an application.
Why are thermal valves sometimes necessary? How do they work and where is the best location in a system? Steve Larson, P.E. and Engineering Manager, provides a complete review of thermal valves.
What is a “safe liquid zone”? How does temperature affect the properties of seals and liquids? Steve Larson, P.E. and Engineering Manager, discusses the key considerations of temperature in a system.
Join Steve Larson, P.E. and Engineering Manager as he discusses the affects of nozzle sizing and proper selection on your high pressure system.
Join Steve Larson, P.E. and Engineering Manager as he discusses the the different types of high pressure nozzles available for your high pressure system.
Join Steve Larson, P.E. and Engineering Manager as he discusses proper line sizing for your high-pressure pumping system.
Join Steve Larson, P.E. and Engineering Manager as he discusses the different methods of chemical injection for your high-pressure pumping system.
Join Steve Larson, P.E. and Engineering Manager as he discusses the function and role of an easy start (or quick start) valve as well as troubleshooting information.