Technical Foundations of Cornell Refrigeration Pumps
Cornell Pump Company’s refrigeration pumps are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of industrial refrigeration systems. Beyond durability and efficiency, they are designed around precise fluid dynamics and thermodynamic principles that maximize system performance and protect against operational pitfalls.
Top Maintenance Practices for Long-Term Life of Municipal Pumps
Municipal pumps are critical infrastructure that keep water flowing for communities, support wastewater treatment, and ensure reliable service around the clock. Given their constant workload, extending pump life is not just about saving money. It is about protecting public health, avoiding costly downtime, and maximizing efficiency. With the right maintenance practices, municipalities can greatly improve pump longevity and performance.
Tuesday Tip: Understanding Mounting Options
Choosing a mounting style isn’t cosmetic—it determines footprint, ease of maintenance, alignment, and total installed cost. Cornell offers multiple configurations (close-coupled, frame-mounted, vertical variants, engine-mounted, and Redi-Prime packages), each optimized for different site constraints and duty points. This Tuesday Tip gives you a quick, plain-English rundown so you can match your application to the right build the first time—whether you need compact simplicity, heavy-duty serviceability, a vertical footprint, mobile power, or automatic priming. Keep this quick, practical guide to Cornell’s frame/mounting configurations and when to use each one handy.
Troubleshooting Agricultural Centrifugal Pumps
Cornell Pump started as an agricultural company, and a good portion of pumps manufactured every year still go into the Agricultural market, for applications in irrigation, dewatering, and manure transfer. As many of the farms and ranches are at their halfway point in production for this season (or beyond) we offer this article as a quick reminder of things to check and ways to troubleshoot an agricultural pump.
Tuesday Tip: Foundations and Piping Support — Do’s and Don’ts for Reliable Pump Installation
When installing a pump, a solid foundation and proper piping support are essential. Neglecting either can lead to misalignment, vibration, leaks, and premature failure. Below are key practices to follow—and avoid—during installation.
Tuesday Tip: Understanding Minimum Submergence for Reliable Pump Operation
When setting up a pumping system, minimum submergence is a critical factor you can’t afford to overlook. Proper submergence ensures efficient operation, protects your equipment, and prevents costly issues like cavitation and vortexing.
Importance of Using a Bell Strainer in Agricultural Pumping Applications
When drawing water from rivers, canals, or surface reservoirs, agricultural pumps are exposed to a wide variety of debris and organic material. A bell strainer—also known as a suction bell or foot strainer—is an essential piece of equipment designed to protect both the pump and the overall irrigation system.
Importance of Using Parts Kits for Pump Maintenance and Repair
When it comes to pump maintenance, speed, accuracy, and reliability are essential. That’s why Cornell Pump offers Loaded Shaft with Mechanical Seal Kits and other parts kits—to provide a complete, high-quality solution that keeps your equipment running efficiently and your downtime to a minimum. One of the smartest decisions you can make for maintenance, repair, and long-term reliability.
Cutters vs. Choppers: Choosing the Right Impeller for Modern Wastewater Challenges
As wastewater compositions evolve—with flushable wipes, fibrous materials, and grease-laden solids now common—traditional non-clog pumps are increasingly unable to cope. Municipalities and industrial users face a critical choice: should they specify a cutter or chopper impeller for their toughest pumping applications?
Solving the Most Common Refrigeration Pump Issues: A Cornell Troubleshooting Guide
Practical Solutions for Liquid Overfeed and Transfer Pump Applications