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The article focuses on the intelligent pump systems which increase energy efficiencies for industrial cooling systems, a benefit which cannot be provided by fixed-speed models and control valves. Topics discussed include variable-frequency drive (VFD) which delivers smart solution, energy consumption can be saved through the pump system, based on the U.S. Department of Energy and Hydraulic Institute, and flow control in cooling towers.

The article discusses the trend toward low-speed technologies in the U.S. pool pump industry to increase efficiency and reduce noise. A December 2007 article from the "Scientific American" reports that about two thirds of the electricity used drives motors that run pumps and other devices in factories nationwide. Swimming pool pumps are said to be one of the highest energy consuming domestic appliances. It mentions Australia's D curve energy efficiency testing criteria which will rate all pool pumps with energy stars and levels from 2011.

The article provides insights in reducing electricity used in the swimming pool in the U.S. According to Jeff Farlow, program manager of energy initiatives at Pentair Water Pool and Spa in Sanford, North Carolina, homeowners can save electric consumption by using a variable-speed pool pump. He says that a 1.5 horsepower pump can handle 2,200 watts for 6-8 hours daily operation. He also says that the variable-speed pool pump could reduce the wattage consumption by 200-300-watt range. Meanwhile, Alexander Culjak of Alexander Pools and Spas Inc. in Florida, agrees that variable-speed pool pump is the way for pool owners to save money and power.

The article discusses the author's experience in repairing an electric pump during a dinner at Hysteria Hall in the United States. The hot water was feeding into the coal bin instead of a storage tank of the pump. He cleaned the pump thoroughly and opened the windows of the basement to drain the water.

The article presents several pump options appropriate for the drilling industry in the U.S. Among the pump options featured were various rod pumps including the piston pump, hand pump and the solid steel rod. It compares these rod pumps with their advantages and disadvantages based on the materials used and the power source such as windmill or engine source. It also highlights the problems involved in using rods and cylinders which are worn leathers, broken rods, and stuck check valves.

The article offers news briefs related to developments in the consulting engineering industry in the U.S. There is an increasing workforce availability of scientists and engineers, according to three newly published reports from the National Science Foundation. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association published the "ICS 14 Application Guide for Electric Fire Pump Controllers," a guide on information related to the installation of electric fire pump controllers.

The article evaluates the electric Sub-Prime submersible pumps manufactured by Godwin Pumps company in the construction equipment industry in the U.S.

Presents an update on the devices and equipment for the U.S. farm industry as of March 1, 2004. Functions of the electric pump drive introduced by Micro-Trak; Result of the trial of an alert system for bioterrorism attacks organized by Forrest Nutter, a plant disease epidemiologist from Iowa State University; Information on the NK Brand agrometer, a system for monitoring the growing degree units of farms.