Understanding the critical role of Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) is paramount for engineers and technicians working with industrial pumps, compressors, blowers, and vacuums. At Pye-Barker Engineered Solutions, we delve into the intricacies of NPSH to empower professionals in preventing cavitation and ensuring optimal pump performance.
In the realm of industrial machinery, NPSH is a make-or-break factor. The pump manufacturer specifies NPSHr, the Net Positive Suction Head required, to safeguard against cavitation. Engineers must ensure that NPSHa, the Net Positive Suction Head available, surpasses the pump's requirements.
A fundamental grasp of NPSH involves considering absolute pressure in feet. To compute NPSHa, one must account for atmospheric pressure variations based on site elevation. In our comprehensive guide at Pye-Barker, we focus on sea-level scenarios, specifically when pumping water.
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Decoding Pump Pressure: PSI vs. TDH in Industrial Machinery
Understanding the intricacies of pump pressure is pivotal for engineers and technicians in the industrial realm. At Pye-Barker Engineered Solutions, we delve into the two fundamental measures: PSI (Pounds per Square Inch) and TDH (Total Dynamic Head), demystifying their roles in optimizing the performance of industrial pumps, compressors, blowers, and vacuums.
Differentiating PSI and TDH in Industrial Pump Systems
When it comes to pump pressure, PSI, commonly associated with positive displacement pumps, and TDH, typically linked to centrifugal pumps, play key roles. Explore how these terms are interchangeable and influence the efficiency of various industrial machineries.
PSI in Detail: Gauge Pressure and Beyond
Discover the significance of PSI, often expressed as PSIG (Pounds per Square Inch Gauge), and how it correlates with positive displacement pumps. Uncover the nuances of gauge pressure and delve into its variations, including negative pressure measured in inches of mercury vacuum (HgV).
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In the dynamic landscape of industrial operations, the strategic placement of support equipment plays a pivotal role. While the importance of location is well-recognized in retail, it is equally, if not more, critical for support equipment such as pumps, blowers, and air compressors.
In today's era of advanced machinery, the conventional practice of replacing equipment in the same location may not always be optimal. Various factors demand a meticulous consideration of placement to enhance operational efficiency.
Explore the detailed insights on compressor placement and its impact on industrial performance here.
Discover how PYE-BARKER engineered solutions revolutionize the industrial landscape by offering top-notch parts and services for crucial machinery like pumps, compressors, blowers, and vacuums.
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Viking Pump is proud to announce the availability of the XPD 676 Series and the Universal 682 Series.
Engineered to API 676 Design Standards, the XPD 676 is the Industry’s first fully API 676 Compliant Internal Gear Pump.
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3 Types of Filters for Your Compressed Air SystemQuality of air is a pressing issue and there have been many instances where people have ordered filters not knowing what it is they actually need. As cars need different types of tires for different types of terrain, a car driving in snow will have a tire with more grip than the same car driving on a paved pathway, so do compressor systems require different filters for the different uses. The following is each type of filter and what it is used for:
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Gardner-Denver Certified TechniciansWe recently received a call from a customer who has several 300 horsepower Gardner-Denver ElectraSaver air compressors that are all approximately 5 years old.
The call was in regards to a problem with the machine kicking out on start up. They had pulled the motor and sent it to a motor shop to be checked out and determined that was not the problem.
The customer then had a compressor repair company that does not have certified technicians come in to check out the problem. They said that they thought the airend was bad.
Because of the cost of replacing the airend and because it was still under warranty the customer called our service manager. He responded that that he thought the airend was OK but the problem might be caused by something else. It was determined that a visit was necessary.
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Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps for Dosing and MeteringMany of my customers in north Georgia who produce coatings, printing inks and light weight chemicals and typically use air operated diaphragm pumps are always asking me what we can offer for metering, dosing or being able to remote operate their dispensing operations.
Most of these customers also use positive displacement gear pumps and after learning the initial purchase prices of a variable speed positive displacement with their limited capital budgets are looking for options.
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Hydrocarbon Engineering Magazine Raves About Viking's New XPD 676 PumpRefineries, petrochemical plants and their EPCs have had limited choices for positive displacement (PD) pumps that comply with API 676 design standards until recently. While many pumps claim to ‘meet the intent’ of the standard, or ‘comply, with exceptions’, Viking Pump has developed a new series of steel internal gear pumps that are engineered and manufactured to comply fully with all requirements of this critical standard. The XPD 676 Series offers capacities to 1600 GPM (360 m3/hr) on viscosities from 28 to 2 million SSU, with differential pressures to 200 psi (14 bar).
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Using an ARO Diaphragm Pump for PowdersWe have a customer who does custom chemical mixing for pesticide and herbicide manufacturers. The additives used to produce these products come in both powder and liquid form. Usually the ingredients are mixed with water in large mixing tanks. The product is then moved to a smaller tank that is used as a day tank in filling the customer’s containers. They are usually one gallon and five gallon plastic bottles.
The particular product that was causing problems being mixed had a component that was very light and fluffy. They had tried different methods of moving the ingredient to the mix tank but had problems with dusting and the product would actually foam or bubble out of the top of the mix tank. This was especially true with gravity feed.
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How it Get In & How We Get it OutCompressed air is a simple tool but with complex issues. Air can be compressed and used to make jobs easier by moving product such as sugar, applying paint, or in tools for a shop. The complexity is the process which air goes through before it is used.
Air is normally spread out with minimum pressure and temperature while having a large volume. When air goes through a compressor the pressure is increased and the volume drops drastically. Temperature is increased greatly through kinetic friction between the molecules being pressed into a small volume. To explain take a gander at the ideal gas law.
The gas constant, R will remain the same since air is the only substance being examined. Newton’s Third Law states that for every reaction there is an equal and opposite reaction.
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