Advantages and features of liquid ring pumps
In various industries, it is very common to use equipment and processes that require reduced air pressure. It was for these purposes that special equipment was created - water ring pumps. They are designed in such a way that they can be used for very different environments. For example, for gas, water vapor, their mixtures.
Features of pumping equipment
It is worth noting that water ring pumps are a very good solution for many areas of industry. They have a high efficiency compared to other pumping equipment, but at the same time do not require large energy costs. Their construction is simple. They consist of a drum and a rotor with blades.
There are holes on the body that have a seal. They serve to supply and exhaust gas. The working fluid of the pump is water. The position of the rotating shaft is non-standard. It is eccentric according to the axis. The performance of liquid ring pumps ranges from 4.4 to 30,000 m³ per hour.
The advantages of using liquid ring pumps are represented by the following factors:
- simple design, but at the same time high reliability and stable operation even under heavy workload;
- high efficiency and productivity;
- The main working fluid is water, which is beneficial and economical;
- long service life;
- mobility, so if necessary, you can move the equipment to the right place;
- wide range of applications (pumps can even work with contaminated and flammable gases);
- minimum noise level during operation;
- the parts are very reliable and resistant to wear (this is due to the fact that they do not come into contact with each other during operation);
- The ability to work continuously for a very long time.
Reasons for the popularity of liquid ring pumps
The devices are absolutely safe for the environment and human health. Repair of liquid ring pumps is extremely rare, and if necessary, does not require large expenditures. Parts are inexpensive. The price of liquid ring pumps is very affordable and relatively low compared to other options.
Water ring pumps, as you can see, have a lot of advantages and installation advantages. The scope is wide. The devices are used in the production of pulp and paper products and biofuels, for filtration, evaporation and vacuum distillation. With the help of liquid ring pumps, methane is extracted in the oil and mining industries.
In the energy sector, they are used to pump air out of condensers. They have found their application in the nuclear industry.