Husky has several models of pneumatic diaphragm and electrically driven pumps, able to meet the diverse needs of industries in all segments. But like this bomba Can you handle high viscosity fluids?
Viscosity is a very relevant issue for companies, and it is necessary to choose the right pump for your applications to ensure safe and efficient operation. For this reason, it is very important to determine whether your pump can handle this type of fluid before making your choice.
The density of the fluid to be pumped is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a pneumatic diaphragm pump. These pumps feature ball control that rises and falls as the pressure inside the fluid chambers changes. These spheres, which can be made from elastomer or metal, behave according to the density of the fluid being pumped, and for this reason, viscosity is an essential factor in ensuring the efficiency of this pump.
When the pump deals with low viscosity fluids, the behavior of this sphere does not usually have much critical importance, since the viscosity of this fluid does not present restrictions during the movement process of this structure.
However, when dealing with more viscous materials, it is necessary to have a sphere that has the greatest weight so that it can move through this type of fluid and settle as expected. When the ball in the pump is too light, it cannot enter the fluid and settle down. Considering these factors, the more viscosity the fluid has, the heavier the ball in your pump must be.
Your pump’s piping system should also be considered when it comes to viscosity. It is important to ensure that the pump can extract fluid that is not expected with the suction line that is implemented.
In this regard, it is important to check the dry lifting capacity of Your pump and whether it exceeds the loss in the suction line. To do this, it is possible to calculate the loss in parallel with the intended flow volume.
The fluid from your pump will only be able to be transferred if the inlet pressure is higher than the system's TDH. To calculate this value it is necessary to determine the friction loss in the line and the total static height. When this value is not satisfactory, it may be necessary to guarantee a larger diameter in the discharge line to reduce losses.
