William Forsthoffer

Articles by William Forsthoffer

How centrifugal pumps respond to process requirements

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

November 25th 2019

Dry gas seal types for low and high pressure applications

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

November 23rd 2019

Optimizing seal oil system safety and reliability

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

July 3rd 2019

Tandem seal for dry gas applications

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

June 30th 2019

Is your pre-startup flushing acceptable?

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

September 18th 2017

Open and closed compressor impellers

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

September 15th 2017

The seal housing system

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

September 10th 2017

The limits of the centrifugal pump curve

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

August 26th 2017

Pusher vs. non-pusher

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

August 25th 2017

Accumulators: Definition and operation

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

August 20th 2017

Bearing and mechanical seal application in pumps

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

August 16th 2017

ENSURING CRITICAL MACHINERY EXCELLENCE, PART III

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

November 18th 2016

ENSURING CRITICAL MACHINERY EXCELLENCE, PART TWO

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

October 7th 2016

ENSURING CRITICAL MACHINERY EXCELLENCE

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

October 7th 2016

ENSURING CRITICAL MACHINERY EXCELLENCE, PART TWO

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

August 12th 2016

Liquid vs. gas sealing system

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

May 20th 2015

How to prevent revenue losses in dry gas seal systems

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

March 7th 2015

Venting of seal pot to prevent contamination

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

March 4th 2015

Installation procedures for component and cartridge mechanical seals

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

January 10th 2015

Guidelines for predictive maintenance of mechanical seals

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

January 3rd 2015

How to design and monitor quench systems for seals?

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

December 24th 2014

Possible causes of mechanical seal failures

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

December 10th 2014

Mechanical seals for hot pump services

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

November 12th 2014

Dual unpressurized vs. dual pressurized seals

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

October 28th 2014

Using clean buffer gas in oil seals ensures plant safety

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

October 24th 2014

Protection of steam turbines using reliable solenoid trip valves

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

October 15th 2014

How to avoid turnaround surprises and replacements in auxiliary pumps

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

October 4th 2014

Reliability considerations for auxiliary system control and instrumentation

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

August 26th 2014

Orificed cooler and filter vents ensure proper functioning of transfer valves

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

August 4th 2014

Record keeping of flush operation increases reliability of critical equipment

ByWilliam Forsthoffer

July 31st 2014

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Bearing and mechanical seal application in pumps
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Accumulators: Definition and operation
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William Forsthoffer

Articles by William Forsthoffer

How centrifugal pumps respond to process requirements

Dry gas seal types for low and high pressure applications

Optimizing seal oil system safety and reliability

Tandem seal for dry gas applications

Is your pre-startup flushing acceptable?

Open and closed compressor impellers

The seal housing system

The limits of the centrifugal pump curve

Pusher vs. non-pusher

Accumulators: Definition and operation

Bearing and mechanical seal application in pumps

ENSURING CRITICAL MACHINERY EXCELLENCE, PART III

ENSURING CRITICAL MACHINERY EXCELLENCE, PART TWO

ENSURING CRITICAL MACHINERY EXCELLENCE

ENSURING CRITICAL MACHINERY EXCELLENCE, PART TWO

Liquid vs. gas sealing system

How to prevent revenue losses in dry gas seal systems

Venting of seal pot to prevent contamination

Installation procedures for component and cartridge mechanical seals

Guidelines for predictive maintenance of mechanical seals

How to design and monitor quench systems for seals?

Possible causes of mechanical seal failures

Mechanical seals for hot pump services

Dual unpressurized vs. dual pressurized seals

Using clean buffer gas in oil seals ensures plant safety

Protection of steam turbines using reliable solenoid trip valves

How to avoid turnaround surprises and replacements in auxiliary pumps

Reliability considerations for auxiliary system control and instrumentation

Orificed cooler and filter vents ensure proper functioning of transfer valves

Record keeping of flush operation increases reliability of critical equipment

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