Appendix A
Pump Resources
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) is one of the 140,000 associations that exist today. It has been serving the pump industry for the past 84 years. The Institute’s mission is “serving member companies and pump users by providing product standards and a forum for the exchange of industry information.” The technical and managerial leadership that the Institute enjoys is world-class. Currently, companies that manufacture pumps in North America, or suppliers to the industry in six product areas, are eligible to join. Today, more than 200 individuals employed by member companies are actively involved on HI committees that are developing new standards, statistics and meetings for the industry. Nearly 200 pump users, contractors, and other interested parties are actively involved in reviewing and approving HI standards.
Launched in April 2000, the HI Web site was a significant milestone in the history of the association. It provides free downloadable executive summaries of the LCC Guide, the Master Index to HI Standards, more than 100 pump diagrams and software useful for evaluating pumping systems and selecting motors, and a Supplier Finder with seven ways to identify suppliers (including by product, market served, and trade name). The site also has a new Energy Section offering useful information and supporting HI’s role as an Allied Partner of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Table A-1 lists some valuable links for those interested in contacting related associations and organizations on the national, international, and industry levels
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