How to Select AODD Pump? Parameters to consider
Factors to be considered while selecting the AODD pump are as follows: 1.Fluid – The most important factor to be considered is the Type, Composition and Nature of the fluid in order to avoid the corrosion of the wetted parts and...
IMPACT OF ACCELERATION HEAD LOSS ON PUMP PERFORMANCE
CASE STUDY For a petrochemical plant, customer ordered an Air Operated Double Diaphragm pump to lift water from an underground pit for intermittent application. The pit was 5 meter deep and customer had to mount the pump on the ground level....
HOW TO SELECT DIAPHRAGMS FOR AN AODD PUMP?
Diaphragms separate air and liquid chambers of an AODD (Air Operated Double Diaphragm) Pump. Failure of diaphragm will not only stop the pump operation but also result in leakage of the process fluid (with related spillage issues). It is imperative right...
Why mechanical seals fail in the pump?
Indisputably, mechanical seal failure is the most common cause of pump downtime. Operators and engineers in plants of all sizes and industries will vouch for it. In this blog, we will talk about most common causes of seal failure and how...
