Industrial Pumps

An industrial pump is a pump designed to transfer fluids in demanding industrial applications. Depending on the duty, the pump may handle clean water, chemicals, abrasive slurries, pulp stock, wastewater or other process fluids.

Industrial pump types include slurry pumps, process pumps, split-case pumps, multistage pumps, vertical pumps, chemical pumps, pulp and paper stock pumps, mixed-flow pumps and other application-specific designs.

Start with the required flow rate and total head, then evaluate fluid characteristics, temperature, solids content, viscosity, material compatibility, NPSH and operating conditions. The pump should be selected against the complete duty rather than flow alone.

Slurry applications generally require pumps designed for abrasive solids handling. The appropriate configuration depends on solids concentration, particle size, hardness, flow, head and required wear resistance.

Chemical pumping requires consideration of the chemical composition, concentration, temperature, solids content and operating conditions. Wetted materials and the pump construction should be selected for compatibility with the specific fluid.

Important factors include flow rate, total head, fluid properties, temperature, solids or viscosity, material compatibility, NPSH, suction conditions, operating pattern and installation constraints.

Material selection directly affects resistance to abrasion, corrosion, erosion and temperature. Choosing the appropriate wetted-part metallurgy helps the pump withstand the actual process duty and supports component life.

Typically, the selection requires flow rate, total head or pressure, fluid name and properties, temperature, specific gravity, solids information, suction conditions, operating hours and relevant installation details.

Sam Turbo provides technical support covering pump selection, installation and commissioning requirements. The exact support scope depends on the pump, application and project requirements.

Share your required flow, head, fluid properties, operating temperature and other available duty information with Sam Turbo. The application requirements can then be reviewed to determine the appropriate pump configuration.