The APKD is an excellent choice for essential services with limited NPSHa since it has been field tested in some of the most demanding applications on the planet. The design has been optimised, resulting in remarkable performance characteristics and highly reliable operation, both of which are the result of modern engineering methods and technology. The APKD is intended to meet the application needs of clients while lowering the overall cost of pump ownership by providing four impeller hydraulics that enable for finely tailored hydraulic selection.
APKD Double-Case, Double Suction Vertical Pump Typical Applications
- Condensate
- Heater drain
- Booster for pipeline
- Stable hydraulic performance and low operating costs.
Benefits of Double-Suction First-Stage Impeller
- Reduces NPSHr and minimizes cavitation risk.
- Meets Hydraulic Institute standards for suction-specific speed.
- Minimizes radial loads, extending bearing life.
- Heavy-Duty Discharge Head maintains motor alignment and supports liquid end and column.
- Keyed Intermediate-Stage Impellers secure with lock collars for easy maintenance.
- Versatile Seal Chamber accommodates various seal types.
- Suction Can ensures acceptable flow conditions.
- Keyed and Flanged Lineshaft Couplings ensure torque transmission.
- Open Lineshaft Construction lubricates lineshaft bearings.
Performance benefits include stable hydraulic performance across a wide operating range, low energy consumption, low first-stage impeller peripheral velocity, low axial thrust for extended thrust bearing life, twin-volute design with low radial loads, compact suction can design and low vibration levels.
Complementary Pump Designs
- VTP vertical turbine and wet pit pump.
- QLC and QLQC vertical pumps have double-case, double-suction capabilities.
- VPC general service and ISO 13709/API 610 (VS6) for double-case turbine pumps.
- WUC ISO 13709/API 610 (VS6) vertical, multistage, double-case process pump.
- WUJ ISO 13709/API 610 (VS1) vertical line shaft, multistage process pump.
- VTP QLCVPC features nuclear core and containment cooling, as well as desalination capabilities.
Operating Parameters
- Flows to 4600 m3/h (20 200 gpm)
- Heads to 500 m (1640 ft)
- Pressures to 50 bar (725 psi)
- Temperatures from -18°C (-0°F) to 200°C (400°F)
- Speeds to 1800 rpm
APKD Pump Bulletin
APKD Pump Poster
APKD Instruction Manual
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