There are many factors
to consider when deciding
which pump best meets
your facility’s needs.

Choosing the right pump

It is essential to determine the chemical composition of the media to be pumped in order to avoid corrosion and premature wear of your pump. A thorough knowledge of the physical properties of the treated fluid will allow you to choose the ideal technology for your needs.

• Flow: this influences the size and dimensions of your pump.
• Suction head: height between the inlet of the suction pipe and the pumpand generally shouldn’t exceed 10 meters. Beyond this, consider using a submersible pump.
• Discharge Head: height between the pump and the discharge pipe outlet.
• Length of Discharge Circuit
• Head Losses: linked to obstacles on the pumping circuit (valves, bends, etc.)
• Discharge Tank: a discharge tank could change the head. The temperature thus depends on the choice of pump casing.

These values allow you to calculate the NPSHa (Net Positive Suction Head available) of the setup which will allow you to choose the most suitable pump.

FAQs about Pumps in Brooklyn

In the process industries, pumps are ubiquitous. Think wastewater, oil and gas, food and beverage, chemical processing, mining, building services, pulp and paper. The pumps used in these industries vary widely and each requires expert handling. That’s why it’s so important to consult a professional to advise on selecting the right pump for the application, as well as on testing and troubleshooting, installation and maintenance.

All pumps consume energy to perform mechanical work that moves the fluid. Pumps can be driven by manual operation, wind power, electricity, engines or sustainable energy sources such as wind power.

These energy sources can come from a variety of equipment of varying sizes, such as medical microscopes, large industrial pumps for water supply systems, machine tool coolant transmission equipment, and so on.

The quality of the pump, as well as the accuracy with which it is installed will directly affect the output quality and ease of operation of the pump. As technology continues to advance, commercial pumps, as an integral part of many mechanical processes, will continue to play an important role in homes and buildings everywhere.

Submersible pumps are most often used in the home for pumping water out of a basement. They are also efficient for pumping out septic tanks, where case fluid is transferred into hoses to storage tanks and taken to a treatment facility. Obviously, submersible pumps can only operate effectively in bodies of water that are deep enough for them to be submerged.

Choosing between a submersible pump and a surface mounted pump depends on the overall suction head. If the depth is more than 7 meters, you’ll need to use a submersible pump - a surface mounted pump would not be able to extract a fluid at this depth.

On the other hand, if the suction head allows for the use of both types of pump, the choice should be made according to the application, environmental conditions and frequency of use.

Surface mounted pumps allow easy access and so are easier to maintain, but installation conditions may influence its performance. It is therefore necessary to provide protection against bad weather and other external agents.

These handy devices are commonly used for a variety of purposes:

• Irrigation

  If you own land and want to ensure that it is thoroughly irrigated and healthy, a submersible pump would be a great solution. Whether you own a mid-sized garden or several acres of farmland, you can use submersible pumps to supply your land with water from a reservoir, lake or other source. Due to the low cost or running submersible pumps, you should be able to run your pump-based irrigation system whenever necessary without breaking the bank.

• Pumping from wells and boreholes

  Do you have a deep well or borehole that you want to use to supplement your water supply? Submersible pumps are ideal for transferring water from the well or borehole into storage tanks. They are efficient enough to pump water up from great depths without using too much power or becoming overstrained.

• Draining unwanted bodies of water

  Do you need to get rid of a pond or similar body of water that’s taking up space on your land? Submersible pumps can help drain the water quickly and efficiently. They can also be used to pump water out of basements and other areas that could become flooded.

HVAC SYSTEMS

An HVAC system is simply an assembly of different types of equipment that are installed together to provide heating and cooling in commercial facilities. HVAC pumps transfer fluids within the HVAC system and support the operation of boilers, chillers, and commercial water towers.

• Base mounted end suction pump

  A sturdy and reliable pump.

• Close-coupled end suction pump

  Here the pump and motor share a shaft so it takes up less space but is not as easy to service.

• Close-coupled inline pumps

  These are installed directly into the piping.

• Double suction pump

  This pump draws water through the sides making it more efficient than single suction pumps. A sturdier, more costly pump, usually used when flow rates are high.

• Vertical pumps

  In HVAC usually just the pump portion is submerged. Used when NPSH (net positive suction head) is low.