In an effort to improve the accuracy of pump standards’ nomenclature, the Hydraulic Institute published new national standards combining its 1-series and 2-series standards into a single 14-series standards. Historically, HI standards have been divided into “1-series” standards — covering centrifugal pumps — and “2-series” standards — covering vertical pumps.

Because pumping systems account for more than 40 percent of industrial energy usage, the Hydraulic Institute developed the pumps systems assessment professionals (PSAP) certification program to provide pump end-users and other stakeholders with a way to assess complicated systems with highly qualified, certified pump system assessors.

Pump systems assessments (PSA) are vital to reducing energy consumption and increasing overall reliability.

Guess who's turning 100? The Hydraulic Institute (HI) will celebrate its centennial in 2017, and — as part of an initiative to position it for the next 100 years of service to the pump industry — redesigned its logo.

In the manufacturing sector, says the Hydraulic Institute, pumps represent 27 percent of the electricity used by industrial systems. 

Two programs to assess the credentials of individuals who perform pump systems assessments will help ensure those that are performing evaluations are effective.

The Hydraulic Institute announced the planned retirement of its executive director.

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