What faults can
centrifugal pumps encounter in the laboratory, and how can these conditions be
eliminated? Let's take a look. Diaphragm pumps
1. During use, the motor often
fails to start, such as when the main power indicator light is on. At this time,
the degree of carbon brush wear should be checked. If the carbon brush wear
exceeds one-third of the total amount, it should be replaced with a new one in a
timely manner. When the main power indicator light is not on, check if the
indicator light fuse and indoor distribution board fuse are blown, and also
check if the power cord is in good contact. If the fuse is broken, replace the
fuse and keep the circuit smooth. The screw pump should also check the vacuum
pump gauge and oil pressure indicator values. If the oil pressure is too high
and the main engine cannot be started, it is necessary to check whether each oil
circuit is blocked, especially whether the throttle hole is smooth. If it is not
smooth, it should be cleaned to make it smooth.
2. If the bearing is damaged
or its rotation is hindered, there is a lack of oil in the bearing or there is a
lot of dirt in the bearing, which causes an increase in friction resistance. If
the motor cannot reach the rated speed, the bearing should be cleaned or
replaced in a timely manner. There is a layer of oxide on the surface of the
commutator, even if it is burnt into unevenness or the brush does not match the
outer edge of the commutator, which can cause a decrease in speed. The
commutator and brush should be cleaned to ensure good contact. If there is a
short circuit or open circuit in the rotor coil of a centrifugal pump, a
multimeter can be used to check and rewind the coil. The rotor can cause rupture
of the centrifuge tube, sample leakage, and rotor damage during use due to metal
fatigue, overspeed, overstress, chemical corrosion, improper selection,
imbalance of the rotating head during use, and temperature runaway. For the
above situations, it is mainly required for the operator to master the operating
procedures proficiently, select appropriate centrifugal pipes and rotors
correctly, pay attention to strictly controlling each step of operation
sequence, minimize unnecessary human damage, and use the rotor within the safety
factor and warranty period. Magnetic pump
3. One of the reasons for the poor
starting and cooling performance of the refrigerator is that the power supply is
not available, and the power supply and fuse should be checked separately. If
the voltage is too low and the safety device malfunctions, it can also prevent
the refrigerator from starting. If the voltage is too low, it may be due to the
low voltage of the power grid; Excessive wiring on the distribution board; The
power cord is too long (ideal length is 3 meters), etc. Insufficient power cord
capacity not only reduces voltage, but also causes accidents. Sewage pump
4.
When the power supply voltage drops to 180-190VJ, the refrigerator cannot start,
affecting the cooling effect. Poor ventilation performance, such as when the
instrument is installed in direct sunlight or poorly ventilated areas, poor
radiator effect, or the radiator cover is covered with dust, can also affect the
cooling effect. The weight of the centrifuge tube is unbalanced and placed
asymmetrically; There are foreign objects in the rotor hole, causing imbalanced
load; Loose fixing nut at the upper end of the shaft, friction or bending of the
shaft; The motor rotor will generate noise if it is not in the center of the
magnetic field; Damage to the rotor itself can cause severe vibration and
abnormal noise in the body. Self priming pump
Many times, it is caused by
incorrect operation. After identifying the cause, correct operation can
eliminate the abnormal phenomenon. During the work process, if any abnormal
phenomena occur, the machine should be immediately shut down and forced
operation is not allowed to avoid unnecessary losses or accidents. Chemical
pumps.
10/08/2023
Common troubleshooting of laboratory centrifugal pumps
9/25/2023
Which media needs to be transported with fluorine lined pumps
Fluorine
lined pump is a special type of pump, its main function is to transport some
special media. These media usually have certain corrosive or high-temperature
and high-pressure characteristics, so it is necessary to use fluorine lined
pumps for transportation. Fluorine lined pumps have been widely used in
industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, and electric power. Let's take a
look at which media need to be transported with fluorine lined pumps.
Which
media needs to be transported with fluorine lined pumps
Firstly, fluorine
lined pumps are suitable for transporting corrosive media. In the chemical
industry, many chemicals have certain corrosiveness, such as acids, alkalis,
salts, etc. If these chemicals are transported using ordinary pumps, they can
easily cause corrosion and damage to the pumps, and even cause serious damage to
production equipment.
The fluorine lined pump has good corrosion resistance,
which can effectively avoid the occurrence of these problems and ensure the
safety and stability of production. Secondly, fluorine lined pumps are suitable
for conveying high-temperature media. In some high-temperature production
environments, ordinary pumps are difficult to withstand the impact of high
temperatures, and are prone to problems such as pump body deformation and seal
failure. The fluorine lined pump is made of special materials, which can
withstand the influence of high temperature and ensure the stability and safety
of the conveying medium. In addition, fluorine lined pumps are also suitable for
conveying high viscosity media.
In some pharmaceutical, food and other
industries, some media have high viscosity and it is difficult to transport them
out using ordinary pumps. The fluorine lined pump adopts a special design and
structure, which can effectively solve this problem and ensure smooth and stable
transportation.
In short, fluorine lined pumps are a special type of pump
suitable for conveying some special media. It has good corrosion resistance,
high temperature resistance, and adaptability to high viscosity media, which can
ensure the safety and stability of production. In industries such as chemical,
pharmaceutical, and power, fluorine lined pumps have been widely used and have
become indispensable and important equipment in the production process.
low-temperature environments in using vacuum pumps for precautions
9/14/2023
Precautions for centrifugal pump testing
After the installation of various
centrifugal pump products newly purchased and installed, it is necessary to
conduct centrifugal pump testing work in advance. When conducting centrifugal
pump testing work, the following methods and precautions for centrifugal pump
testing should be followed
1. Before starting the centrifugal pump, it is
prohibited to conduct idle and no-load testing. Liquid testing should be carried
out according to the operating procedures specified in the centrifugal pump
operating instructions. For the forced lubrication system, the temperature rise
of the centrifugal pump bearing oil should not exceed 28 degrees, and the
temperature of the bearing metal should be less than 93 ℃.
2. For centrifugal
pumps with oil ring lubrication or splash lubrication systems, the temperature
of the lubricating oil should not exceed 39 degrees, and the temperature of the
bearing components should be less than 82 degrees.
3. When testing the
centrifugal pump, the vibration value of the centrifugal pump bearing should
also be checked. The vibration standard of the centrifugal pump bearing can
refer to the relevant vibration standards of petrochemical rotating
machinery.
4. During the testing process of the centrifugal pump, the
operation of the centrifugal pump should be very balanced and noise free. The
coolant and lubricating oil system should be normal, and there should be no
leakage in the centrifugal pump and its auxiliary pipelines.
5. During the
process of testing the centrifugal pump, attention should be paid to whether the
current of the centrifugal pump motor is operating within the specified range.
If the current exceeds the specified range, it indicates that the actual
operating head is lower than the pump head. In this case, it is recommended to
turn down the outlet valve to control the flow of the centrifugal pump and use
it within the rated current range.
6. The leakage of various seals and media
in centrifugal pumps shall not exceed the following standard
requirements:
(1) Clean water centrifugal pump with mechanical seal: 10
drops/min for light oil and 5 drops/min for heavy oil
(2) Multi stage
centrifugal pump products sealed with packing: 20 drops/min for light oil and 10
drops/min for heavy oil
(3) For magnetic drive pumps conveying toxic,
harmful, flammable, and explosive media, no obvious visible leakage is
allowed.
Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump in Chemical Production of Application
8/23/2023
The generation of cavitation and impeller cutting in centrifugal pumps
Centrifugal pumps are prone to cavitation, which is related to many
factors. What is the purpose of cutting the pump impeller and what role does it
play?
1、 Cutting of Centrifugal Pump Impeller
1. Purpose of cutting:
A
centrifugal pump has only one performance curve at a certain speed. To expand
the working range of the pump, the method of cutting the outer diameter of the
impeller is often used to change its working range from a line to a surface.
When the cutting amount is small, it can be considered that the outlet angle and
flow area of the blades before and after cutting remain basically unchanged, and
the pump efficiency is approximately equal.
2. The expression for the cutting
law:
Q '/Q=D2'/D2
H '/H=(D2'/D2) 2
N '/N=(D2'/D2) 3
In the formula,
Q, H, N represent the rated flow rate, head, and shaft power of the
pump
Corner marks' represent the corresponding parameters of the impeller
after cutting
D2 represents the outer diameter of the impeller
2、
Cavitation and suction characteristics of centrifugal pumps
1. Cavitation
phenomenon
According to the working principle of a centrifugal pump, the
liquid flow enters the impeller under the pressure difference (Pa Pk) formed
between the suction tank pressure Pa and the low pressure Pk at the impeller
inlet. The lower the pressure Pk at the impeller inlet, the greater the suction
capacity. But if Pk decreases to a certain limit value (currently, the
saturation steam pressure Pt of the liquid at the conveying temperature is often
used as the critical value for liquid vaporization pressure), cavitation
phenomenon will occur.
2. Serious consequences caused by cavitation:
(1)
Generate vibration and noise.
(2) It has an impact on the working performance
of the pump: when cavitation develops to a certain extent, a large number of
bubbles are generated, which will block the flow channel, causing a significant
decrease in the pump's flow rate, head, efficiency, etc.
(3) The material of
the flow channel will be damaged, mainly due to fatigue erosion of the metal
near the blade inlet.
3. Suction characteristics of centrifugal pumps:
1)
The basic condition for pump cavitation is that the low liquid flow pressure Pk
at the blade inlet is ≤ the saturated vapor pressure Pt of the liquid at that
temperature.
2) Effective cavitation margin: The excess energy head that is
higher than the vaporization pressure after the liquid flows from the suction
tank and reaches the pump suction port through the suction pipeline. use Δ Ha
represents.
3) The necessary cavitation margin of the pump: the total energy
loss of the liquid flow from the pump inlet to the low pressure point K in the
impeller, calculated using Δ Hr represents.
4)· Δ HR and Δ Differences and
connections between ha:
Δ Ha> Δ No cavitation of the hr pump
Δ Ha= Δ Hr
pump begins to cavitate
Δ Ha< Δ Severe cavitation of the hr pump
5. For
a pump, in order to ensure its safe operation without cavitation, a safety
margin should be added to the necessary cavitation margin of the pump, usually
0.5 meters of liquid column. Therefore, the allowable NPSH of the pump is:[ Δ
Hr]= Δ Hr+0.5.
The expression for the allowable geometric installation height
of the pump is: [Hg1]=(Pa Pt)/r-hA-S-[ Δ Hr].
Pa - suction tank
pressure
Pt - Saturated vapor pressure of liquid at delivery temperature
R
- Liquid gravity
HA-S - Flow loss in the suction pipe
[ Δ Hr] - allowable
cavitation margin
7. The methods to improve the anti cavitation performance
of centrifugal pumps include:
A. Improve the pump structure and reduce Δ HR
is a design issue with the pump.
B. The main commonly used method to increase
the effective NPSH inside the device is to use a filling head suction
device
In addition, efforts should be made to minimize the resistance loss of
the suction pipeline and reduce the saturated vapor pressure of the liquid. When
designing the suction pipeline, measures such as selecting larger pipe
diameters, shorter lengths, fewer elbows and valves, and minimizing the
temperature of the liquid being transported can all improve the effective
cavitation margin of the device.
8. Balance device for axial force
①
Causes of axial force generation
a. The axial force A1 caused by the
different distribution of fluid pressure on the front and rear sides of the
impeller (low pressure on the wheel cover side and high pressure on the wheel
disc) is directed from the back side of the impeller towards the inlet of the
impeller.
b. The dynamic reaction force A2 generated by the different
directions and velocities of fluid entering and exiting the impeller is opposite
to A1, so the total axial force A=A1-A2, and the direction is generally the same
as A1 (generally A2 is smaller).
② Balance of axial force
a. Adopting a
double suction impeller: the impeller is symmetrical on both sides, and the
fluid is sucked in from both ends. The axial force is automatically counteracted
to achieve balance.
b. Opening balance holes or installing balance pipes: A:
Open several balance holes on the impeller disc relative to the suction port. B:
To avoid increasing hydraulic loss due to disturbance of the main flow after
opening the balance hole, a balance pipe can be installed instead of the balance
hole, which uses a small pipe to introduce pressure to the back side of the
wheel disc.
c: Using balanced blades: Several radial ribs are cast on the
back of the impeller disc, which drive the fluid in the clearance on the back of
the impeller to accelerate rotation, increase centrifugal force, and
significantly reduce the pressure on the back of the impeller.
d: Use thrust
bearings to withstand axial force. Generally, small single suction pumps can
withstand all axial force and prevent pump shaft movement by stopping the thrust
bearing.
③ Balance of axial force in multi-stage centrifugal pumps:
a.
Same method as single stage centrifugal pump
b. Symmetrically arranged
impeller
c. Using a balance drum to partially balance axial force
d.
Adopting an automatic balancing disc, all axial forces are automatically
balanced.
8/16/2023
Precautions for inspection after assembly of fluorine lined centrifugal pump
When conducting maintenance and testing on fluorine lined centrifugal
pumps after assembly, in addition to following normal maintenance procedures and
standards, the following points should also be noted:
1. The concentricity of
the pump rotor and volute. The degree of concentricity between the pump rotor
and the volute is completely determined by the machining accuracy of the parts.
It is required that the fluorine lined centrifugal pump rotor and the volute be
concentric, in order to avoid friction between the dynamic and static components
during operation;
2. Deviation between the centerline of the pump impeller
flow passage and the centerline of the volute flow passage. The lower the
deviation between the centerline of the impeller flow passage and the centerline
of the pump casing flow passage, the higher the efficiency of the pump. The
alignment deviation between the two flow channels should generally not exceed
0.5mm.
3. Is the tightening force of each bolt appropriate.
Fluorine lined
centrifugal pump
4. Whether the internal clearances of the pump exceed the
standard, and the data requirements of various pumps.
5. Whether the
compression amount of the mechanical seal meets the requirements.
6. If
necessary, conduct a hydraulic test on the casing of the high-pressure
pump.
7/17/2023
Can pipeline centrifugal pumps transport high-temperature hot water above 80 ℃?
Pipeline centrifugal pump is a type of centrifugal water pump suitable for
industrial and urban water supply and drainage, pressurized water supply in
high-rise buildings, garden sprinkler irrigation, fire pressurization,
long-distance transportation, HVAC refrigeration circulation, bathroom and other
cold and warm water circulation pressurization and equipment matching. The
liquid that can be transported is also water below 80 ℃ or other liquids with
physical and chemical properties similar to water.
Is it possible that
pipeline centrifugal pumps cannot transport high-temperature liquids above 80
℃?
No. Conventional pipeline centrifugal pumps cannot transport
high-temperature liquids above 80 ℃. The improved IRG vertical hot water
pipeline centrifugal pump and high-temperature pipeline centrifugal pump from
Pump Manufacturing Co., Ltd. can achieve the transportation of high-temperature
liquids. The IRG type hot water pipeline centrifugal pump produced by Pump
Manufacturing Co., Ltd. can transport liquids with a temperature range of less
than 120 degrees Celsius, while the high-temperature pipeline centrifugal pump
can be used with a temperature range of less than 240 degrees Celsius.
If you
are the procurement manager of an enterprise or public institution and want to
purchase water pumps that deliver high-temperature hot water, you can contact
our online customer service on the official website of Pump Manufacturing Co.,
Ltd. They will provide you with accurate pump selection and quotation
services!
7/13/2023
What are the working characteristics of a horizontal chemical pump for concentrated sulfuric acid?
At present, many enterprises have started to use
concentrated sulfuric acid horizontal chemical pumps for the transportation of
various materials. In actual use, this high-quality product has won high praise
from many enterprise users. However, although many users often use this product,
they still have no knowledge of its features. So let's take a look at the main
working characteristics of an excellent concentrated sulfuric acid horizontal
chemical pump?
1. Characteristics of good passability
The easy-to-use
concentrated sulfuric acid horizontal chemical pump is very quiet during
operation, and unlike other water pump products, it cannot achieve transmission
through internal rotating components. Therefore, this product has good
passability when conveying materials, and it can reach nearly one centimeter in
diameter through the material. At the same time, it has minimal wear and tear
during operation, and will not cause damage to the conveyed materials. It is
particularly suitable for conveying viscous sludge and has a short service
life.
2. Strong self absorption
Due to the strong suction force required
by many users when using concentrated sulfuric acid horizontal chemical pumps,
manufacturers have particularly strengthened the product's self suction ability
when producing this product. This product has strong self priming ability, and
even long-term dry suction will not damage the pump body. Once the pump body
exceeds the load, it automatically stops working and has good self-protection
function.
3. High security features
In recent years, the high-quality
concentrated sulfuric acid horizontal chemical pump has been sincerely welcomed
by many users because its pipeline is very spacious and suitable for conveying
high viscosity products containing particulate matter. At the same time, the
concentrated sulfuric acid horizontal chemical pump has high sealing
performance, and will not pollute the environment when transporting volatile and
Corrosive substance, and has high safety.
The advantages of this product can
be seen from the working characteristics of the concentrated sulfuric acid
horizontal chemical pump, which is also an important reason why many customers
are willing to choose this product. The concentrated sulfuric acid horizontal
chemical pump not only has good passability, but also improves the self suction
ability of the product to meet customer needs. In addition, this product also
has an important working feature, Shanghai Hongdong Pump Industry claims that it
will not cause pollution and has high safety.