2.1 Pump selection
To obtain expected performance from MOUVEX series
SLP pump, regarding both performance and durability, it
is essential that the type of pump, its rotation speed and
the materials used in its construction are suitably deter-
mined in accordance with the pumped liquid and the ins-
tallation and operating conditions.
OOur technical departments are at your disposal any
time for all necessary informations.
2.2 Pipe diameter
To obtain optimum conditions of use, it is important to check
the following recommendations regarding the sizing of
pipes :
• The pipe diameter will be determined depending on
their length and the flow and viscosity of liquid pumped,
so that pressure losses stay within the admissible limits
for the motor-driven pump unit. It is therefore difficult to
give general and precise instructions. However, it is
never a disadvantage to over-dimension pipe diame-
ters, especially for the section on the inlet side.
• In the case of thin liquids and the piping on the discharge
side,one can generally allow a diameter equal to the
pump ports and a larger diameter for the piping on the
inlet side, if the value for the inlet power of the pump is
negative or especially high.
• For viscous liquids, special attention should be paid to
determining the pipe diameters. Indeed, the variation in
pressure loss is proportional to the viscosity and inver-
sely proportional to the diameter exponent 4. A slight
reduction in the pipe diameter could therefore have
serious consequences on the pump’s operating conditions.
Our Technical Services are always available to provide you
with precise data if you give them accurate information
or, even better, the installation drawings.
2.3 Piping assembly
In order to achieve the best operating conditions, it is
important to take account of the following recommenda-
tions regarding piping assembly :
• The positioning of the pump in the transfer or recycling
circuit should always be chosen so as to reduce the
height and length of the piping as much as possible.
• Wherever possible, siphons and reverse slopes should-
be avoided in the inlet piping.
• Particular care needs to be taken with the sealing on
the inlet side to prevent air entering.
• Pipe elbows must always have a large radius (more
than 3 times the diameter of the pipes) and must not be
mounted too close to the pump flanges (min. recom-
mended distance : 10 times the pipe diameter), on both
the inlet and discharge sides.
• The pipes are supported and aligned with the pump so
as to avoid generating stress on the pump flanges.
Non-compliance with this instruction can lead to defor-
mation of pump parts, misalignment of bearings and
accelerated material wear, even causing parts to break.
• For ease of any adjustments and checks, it is recom-
mended that pressure tapping ports to which pressu-
re/vacuum gauges may be fitted, are provided as close
as possible to the pump’s suction and discharge ports
(preferably at a distance of less than 5 times the pipe
diameter).
• If the suction head is especially high or if you want to
prevent the pipes emptying at shutdown, you can install
a foot valve. This should have a large diameter so as
not to generate additional pressure loss.
• We recommend placing valves as close as possible to
the pump ports to avoid having to drain the entire system
each time maintenance is carried out. These valves
should have the same diameter as the pipes and pre-
ferably be full bore models.
• All steps should be taken to prevent foreign bodies
from entering the pump (the use of a filter at the pump
intake is therefore strongly recommended).
• Before installing new pipes or tanks, check that they
are carefully cleaned to remove waste from welding,
rust, etc. which when carried through by the liquid
could cause deterioration to the pump.
• The pipes should be designed to allow thermal expan-
sion/contraction (the use of flexible couplings or expan-
sion loops is therefore recommended).
• If there is danger of the liquid freezing or solidifying, it
must be possible to drain the piping by installing taps
at the low points and air vents at the high points.
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