Category: <span>Process Equipment</span>

Category: Process Equipment

Understanding Centrifugal & Positive Displacement Pump Curves

Pumps are an essential component of various industrial and commercial processes, such as water supply systems, chemical processing, and oil refining. Two commonly used types of pumps are centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps. Understanding the performance characteristics of these pumps is crucial for selecting the right pump for a …

Selecting the Right Sanitary Pump for Your Application

Selecting the right sanitary pump for high-purity pharmaceutical applications as well as food processing, and biotechnology applications require a high level of design where the stakes are higher than in some other applications. Sanitary pumps must efficiently transfer products and also meet strict cleanability and design requirements mandated by various …

What Causes AODD Pump Failures?

Air operated double diaphragm pumps (AODD) operate with compressed air instead of an electric motor. This makes them much safer for many types of applications, particularly those that require pumping flammable liquids. AODD Proper Pump Installation is Important AODD pumps must be installed properly with correct mounting on a rigid …

Powder Conveying Considerations

There are many factors to consider when pumping powders with air operated diaphragm (AODD) pumps. While it takes a pump and process equipment specialist and experience in pumping processes to facilitate a smooth pump powder transfer, some view this application as an art rather than a science. Industrial Processes Utilize …