Flow Systems

Where the people who make flow equipment meet the people who rely on it.

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Big news! Gulf Energy Information has acquired Empowering Pumps & Equipment, and together we're launching Flow Systems.

Same commitment to connecting industry. A bigger vision for the entire flow system.

Read founder Charli Matthews Carruth's letter:
https://t.co/yiyJLKjR0C

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Five consecutive pump failures threatened production at a Pennsylvania steel mill.

See how @HydroInc used forensic analysis, engineered upgrades, and laser deposit welding to address recurring failures and improve reliability.
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#PumpIndustry #Manufacturing

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Every organization has a bottleneck. How do you overcome it?

At #PVIC2026, Hina Butt of ABB is exploring the Theory of Constraints and practical ways to remove workflow barriers, improve efficiency, and boost team performance.

#OperationalExcellence
@ABBMotorDriveUS

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Repair, retrofit, or upgrade? Choosing the right actuator matters!

Chad Laird of Rotork Controls is leading a breakout session at #PVIC2026 focused on actuator selection and reliable equipment performance.

#ValveActuation #EquipmentReliability

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Success doesn't always follow a straight path!

At #PVIC2026, Renee Murphy, Senior Environmental Scientist at Ensolum, LLC, is leading “Rethinking Success: Lessons from an Unexpected Journey in the Petroleum Industry.”

Exploring career growth, adaptability, and lessons learned.

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Getting hands-on with valve basics at #PVIC2026!

Andrew Lewis of Bray International is exploring plug, ball, and butterfly valves in VMA's Valve Basics session, including a hands-on “Valve Petting Zoo” where participants can examine components up close.

#Valve #HandsOnLearning

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#DataCenters growth brings new challenges for cooling, efficiency, and infrastructure.

At #PVIC2026, Drew Donahue, VP of Mission Critical Infrastructure at @TacoComfort, is leading a fireside chat on the realities of data center expansion and what industry must do next.

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Getting back to the fundamentals of mechanical seals!

Rainer Krause, Head of @EagleBurgmann Academy, is leading a 90-minute hands-on training session at #PVIC2026 covering sealing principles, design concepts, terminology, and materials.

#MechanicalSeals #RotatingEquipment

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From cannonball molds and pencils to batteries and industrial sealing, graphite has a fascinating history.

See why its unique properties make it valuable for demanding valve sealing applications.

https://t.co/HXSgcmzAII

#Graphite #FluidSealing #Manufacturing @EGCEnterprises

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🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Empowering Industry Award winners, announced at #PVIC2026!
Industry Person: Nick Mallas
Operator: Nadine Tribur
Engineer: Victor C. Machie
Emerging Leader: Abubakar Rashid
Mentor: Jackie Herrera
Celebrating the people moving industry forward!

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Higher solids content shouldn’t mean sacrificing efficiency.

HOMA’s new AMS hydraulics feature closed single-vane impellers, large solids passages, and hydraulic efficiencies up to 81%.

Explore the product: https://t.co/OBcgoOgj43
#Wastewater #PumpIndustry #PumpEfficiency

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Better data connections. More reliable operations.
Nadine Tribur, FTI Consulting, is leading “Breaking Down Data Silos: The Foundation for Reliable Operations” at #PVIC2026.
Exploring how connected information supports better decisions and operational reliability.

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How is intelligent actuation transforming asset management?

Jon Cox, Business Development Manager at Rotork, is leading a breakout session at #PVIC2026 exploring smarter equipment monitoring, reliability, and operational efficiency.

#IntelligentActuation #AssetManagement

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Reliable equipment starts with effective sealing!

Thom Jessup, Sales Manager – #FluidSealing at @EGCEnterprises, is leading “Flexible Graphite Packing and Best Practices” at #PVIC2026.

Sharing practical knowledge to improve sealing performance and equipment reliability.

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Low-emission vs. non-detectable emissions technologies—what's the difference?
Bronson Pate of MagDrive Technologies is leading a breakout session at #PVIC2026 exploring technologies that support emissions reduction and equipment reliability.
#EmissionsReduction #Innovation

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The future of industry starts with the leaders we develop today!

Partha Chinnasamy, PE, at Bray International, is leading “Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders” at #PVIC2026.

Building connections, sharing knowledge, and developing future leaders.

#Mentorship

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Better pump performance starts with understanding the entire system!

Matt Derner, Senior Manager at the Hydraulic Institute, is leading a breakout session at #PVIC2026 focused on improving pump system reliability and energy efficiency.

#PumpSystems #EnergyEfficiency @HIpumps

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Choosing the right API flush plan is critical to mechanical seal reliability.

@SEPCO explains how API 682 flush plans manage temperature, pressure, and fluid conditions to help prevent premature seal failure.

https://t.co/XmWp3MFvNR
#MechanicalSeals #PumpIndustry #Manufacturing

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Real experience. Valuable lessons. Meaningful conversations.

At #PVIC2026, Charli Matthews Carruth moderates “Lessons Learned From the Field” with Margaret Misera (Venture Global LNG), Jaclyn Herrera (ChasmBridge), and Kathy Geck (Energy Transfer).

#IndustryLeadership

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Hands-on innovation at #PVIC2026!

The @CranePumps demo truck is showcasing the Barnes Sithe Chopper Pump, demonstrating how the Envie3 dry-pit pump chops and transports solids found in wastewater systems.

Real equipment. Real-world applications.

#Wastewater #PumpTechnology

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From prototype to pump room!

Fabian Alefeld, at @EOS3DPrinting, is delivering the keynote “From Prototype to Pump Room: The State of AM” at #PVIC2026.

Exploring how additive manufacturing is shaping the future of industrial equipment.

#AdditiveManufacturing