VPL3600 Slurry Pump Application
Residuum and Heavy Oil Upgrading
Industries:
Oil and Gas
Standards:
API610
Numerous Impeller and Casing Designs allows the hydraulics to be tailored to the service requirements.
Front and Rear Repelling Vanes replace erosion-prone wear rings.
A Sparger System with it’s agitation ring around the pump casing keeps coke particles in suspension to prevent silting-in of the pump. The ring is fed by either water from an outside source or through a filtration system.
Sleeve Bearing Flush System prevents coke fines from entering the column pipe.
Multiple Corrosion- and Abrasion-resistant Materials are available to suit application needs. Hard facing is avaialble on critical shaft areas.
Typical Operating Parameters (custom designs available for limits exceeding those listed)
- Flows to 1500 m3/h (6600 gpm)
- Heads to 150 m (492 ft)
- Speeds to 1800 rpm
