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The Efficiency Point

The Efficiency Point

Modern Pumping Today

The Efficiency Point, a podcast from Modern Pumping Today magazine, delivers relevant content for professionals in water/wastewater, chemical processing, oil & gas, and more, wherever you are, on demand. Whether your background is in treatment or processing, an OEM or a distributor, extraction or repurposing, the Efficiency Point podcast brings together experts and end-users to discuss the issues of note in an ever-growing and increasingly vital sector of the global infrastructure economy. Hosted by MPT Editor J. Campbell, each episode of the Efficiency Point covers the wide breadth of the worldwide pumping industry with breaking news, insightful interviews, and sneak peeks at emerging technology. Bolstered by the editorial resources of MPT magazine and supported by leading companies across the pump sector, the Efficiency Point is your go-to source for what’s new in the landscape of industrial pumps and rotary equipment.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Efficiency Point episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Efficiency Point for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Efficiency Point episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Efficiency Point - Episode 23: Pollution Abatement Comes of Age
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07/28/22 • 22 min

On today's show, we speak with Anoosheh Oskouian, president and chief executive officer of Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc., to discuss how her company provides reliable, innovative, and efficient technologies that reduce, and even eliminate, pollution emissions. Plus, we take a look through the latest issue of MPT.
MPT magazine: www.mptmag.com

MPT on Twitter: @modpumpmag

Learn more about Ship & Shore Environmental: www.shipandshore.com

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The Efficiency Point - Episode 22: Reliability Is on the Rise
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08/17/21 • 21 min

This episode of the Efficiency Point is sponsored by the Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group. To find out more, visit www.wmftg.com. On today's show, we speak with Jeff Krimmel of reliability analytics company Pinnacle to discuss their recently released Global Economics of Reliability Report. We also preview the August issue of MPT as well as our selections for featured exhibitors at the upcoming WEFTEC show in Chicago.

LINKS:

MPT magazine: www.mptmag.com

MPT on Twitter: @modpumpmag

Learn more about the Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group: www.wmftg.com

See Pinnacle's take on reliability: www.pinnaclereliability.com

Plus, download their Global Economics of Reliability Report here: https://pinnaclereliability.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-Economics-of-Reliability-Interim-Report-Global-Refining.pdf

Get ready for WEFTEC: https://www.weftec.org/

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The Efficiency Point - Episode 21: Meet the Water Tower
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06/04/21 • 22 min

This episode of the Efficiency Point is sponsored by the Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group. To find out more, visit www.wmftg.com. On today's show, we speak with Kristan VandenHeuvel of The Water Tower, a Georgia-based water innovation hub with the goal of protecting the Lake Lanier Watershed. We also take a preview the June issue of MPT and congratulate the future leaders of the water industry.
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LINKS:

MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

MPT on Twitter: modpumpmag

Learn more about the Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group: http://www.wmftg.com

The Water Tower: https://theh2otower.org/

Apply for the 2022 AWWA scholarships: https://www.awwa.org/

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The Efficiency Point - Episode 20: Nidec's New Approach to Motor Inspection
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04/29/21 • 21 min

On this episode of the Efficiency Point, we speak with Nidec Motor Corporation's Dave Lyle, who explains the value of affordable and reliable on-site motor inspection. We look inside MPT's annual Products & Services Guide, and MPT editor J. Campbell accidentally inspires the crime of the century.

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MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

MPT on Twitter:

modpumpmag

Download the CircorSmart app: https://www.circor.com/circorsmart-app

Learn more about Nidec: http://usmotors.com

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The Efficiency Point - Episode 19: Data-driven Operations for the Water Industry
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02/24/21 • 30 min

On this episode of the Efficiency Point, we speak with OSIsoft’s Jim O’Rourke and Gary Wong to discuss some of the exciting changes in the water industry and how plant professionals can take advantage of them. We also check in on the latest issue of MPT.

LINKS:

MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

MPT on Twitter: modpumpmag

Buy a copy of Digital Transformation for the Process Industries: A Roadmap via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Transformation-Process-Industries-Roadmap/dp/036722237X

Learn more about OSIsoft: https://www.osisoft.com/

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The Efficiency Point - Episode 18: At Least One Good Thing Came of 2020
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12/29/20 • 17 min

On this episode of the Efficiency Point, we speak with Tsurumi America's Glenn Wieczorek, whose company is bringing its new line of explosion-proof pumps, the AVANTTM Series, to North America for the first time. We also check in on the December issue of MPT and look back at the Top Products of 2020.

LINKS:

MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

MPT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modpumpmag

Learn more about the the AVANTTM Series: https://www.tsurumipump.com/

Info on joining NEMA: https://www.nema.org/

MPT's Top Products of 2020: https://modernpumpingtoday.com/2020-top-products/

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The Efficiency Point - Episode 17: Can Sewage Scans Stop the Spread of COVID-19?
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10/29/20 • 17 min

On this episode of the Efficiency Point, we speak with Mahesh Lunani, CEO and Founder of Aquasight, whose company has launched a pilot program of Sewage Surveillance for Infectious Diseases Like COVID-19. We also look inside the October issue of MPT and preview MPT’s annual Buyers Guide, which is just around the corner.

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MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

MPT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modpumpmag

Learn more about Aquasite: https://www.aquasight.io/

Be part of the 2021 MPT Buyers Guide: https://modernpumpingtoday.com/advertising/

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The Efficiency Point - Episode 16: Visit the MPT Virtual Expo
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09/14/20 • 18 min

On this episode of the Efficiency Point, we speak with Bill Moore, CEO and Founder of Xona, which provides remote access and operational technology solutions for power generation and distribution customers worldwide. We also look inside the September issue of MPT and preview MPT’s first online trade show: the MPT Virtual Expo.
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LINKS:

MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

MPT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modpumpmag

MPT Virtual Expo 2020: https://modernpumpingtoday.com/go/mpt-expo/

Learn more about Xona: https://www.xonasystems.com/

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The Efficiency Point - Episode 15: The Future of Energy Management
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07/20/20 • 28 min

On this episode of the Efficiency Point, we speak with Edward Armstrong, the Executive Director of the Energy Management Association, to discuss some of EMA’s online training opportunities on digital twin technology and the organization’s approach to energy management planning during a pandemic. We also look inside the July issue for a success story on COVID-19 disinfection and a call for greater worker safety.

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MPT magazine: http://mptmag.com

MPT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modpumpmag

MPT's Covid-19 updates: https://modernpumpingtoday.com/covid-19-news/

Report on Submersible Pump Growth: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/submersible-pump-market

Learn more about the AWWA: https://www.awwa.org/

See Blockmaster's new selection tool: https://blockmaster.com/

Sign up for the Energy Management Association learning opportunities: http://www.energymgmt.org/

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The Efficiency Point - Episode 24: Chemical metering challenges demand innovation
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11/08/22 • 20 min

This episode of the Efficiency Point is sponsored by the Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions. To find out more, visit www.wmfts.com. On today's show, we speak with Watson-Marlow’s Rick Balek on the past, present, and future of peristaltic pumping technology. Also, check out the latest MPT for one of the final pieces of writing from pump expert and our friend, Heinz Bloch.

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MPT magazine: www.mptmag.com

MPT on Twitter: @modpumpmag

Learn more about Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions: www.wmfts.com

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Efficiency Point have?

The Efficiency Point currently has 25 episodes available.

What topics does The Efficiency Point cover?

The podcast is about Infrastructure, News, Marketing, Oil And Gas, Business News, Podcasts, Water and Business.

What is the most popular episode on The Efficiency Point?

The episode title 'Episode 23: Pollution Abatement Comes of Age' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Efficiency Point?

The average episode length on The Efficiency Point is 21 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Efficiency Point released?

Episodes of The Efficiency Point are typically released every 20 days, 5 hours.

When was the first episode of The Efficiency Point?

The first episode of The Efficiency Point was released on Oct 15, 2019.

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