Pumps Solutions Australasia Provides a Basic Guide on Centrifugal Pumps
Announcement posted by Pump Solutions Australasia 16 Jan 2015
Company that distributes quality pumps in Australia reveals how centrifugal pumps operate and when they are most commonly used in industry.
Australia, 16 January 2015 - Pumps are incredibly versatile machines that come in a variety of shapes, sizes and functions. They are so useful that they are an integral part of many different industries, including construction and mining. One of the most commonly used is the centrifugal pump.
Centrifugal pumps operate on a simple, but very effective premise of utilising a motorised impeller coupled with the kinetic energy generated by spinning vanes to push water and other fairly viscous fluids through pipelines. Although this type of pump has various sub-types, each uses this method of, as the name implies, centrifugal force to propel the fluid that is being transported.
To provide more information about the specific operations and variety of centrifugal pumps, Mike Hurlbatt, owner of Pump Solutions Australasia, one of the largest suppliers of pumps of all kinds in the country, offers his insight based on years of experience in this field.
“In the world of pumps and their industrial applications, centrifugal pumps are among the most useful because they are both simple and easy to operate and effective at transporting water and other liquids at fast flow rates. By using centrifugal force in addition to a running impeller, they are able to create enough pressure to propel the liquids at fast rates, while normally not creating too much pressure that it becomes a problem. This factor makes them effective in transporting fluids quickly.”
Hurlbatt goes on to explain the different types of centrifugal pumps, which are primarily based on the shape of their internal components.
“Centrifugal pumps come in three major different kinds: single vane, curved vane and volute. The first design is the most basic and contains a solid shape with flat blades that rotate around to create the necessary force and pressure. The curved vane models work in a similar fashion, but they are bent to focus most of the spinning at the centre. This is a useful design because the shape of the casing is also curved, allowing the entire unit to fit into areas that a normal design might not be able to. The final kind, the volute design, is shaped like a spiral in terms of the casing with a flat-plane blade shape. This forces the fluid to be expelled after going through increasingly wider intervals. Like the curved model, it is able to fit into more locations, making it the most versatile.”
He continues by stating when centrifugal pumps are most commonly used.
“Many different industries use centrifugal pumps, but the construction business is one of the most common because many major sites need to transport water, which these pumps can do very efficiently. The mining industry also tends to use centrifugal pumps a lot because not only can it transport water, but also oil and natural gas. Sewage is commonly pumped this way as well, so a centrifugal pump is essential in this field, too.”
Hurlbatt concludes by revealing his company’s role in providing top-quality centrifugal pumps.
“We at Pump Solutions Australasia believe in providing only the best in pumps of all kinds and offer a wide selection of customisable options for centrifugal pumps to fit any relevant need.”
Pump Solutions Australasia is a Perth-based supplier and distributor of various products, from centrifugal to water pumps, to domestic and industrial settings. To learn more about them and how to order quality units, call them on 1300 922 973 or visit their website: http://www.psa-pumps.com.au/.
Centrifugal pumps operate on a simple, but very effective premise of utilising a motorised impeller coupled with the kinetic energy generated by spinning vanes to push water and other fairly viscous fluids through pipelines. Although this type of pump has various sub-types, each uses this method of, as the name implies, centrifugal force to propel the fluid that is being transported.
To provide more information about the specific operations and variety of centrifugal pumps, Mike Hurlbatt, owner of Pump Solutions Australasia, one of the largest suppliers of pumps of all kinds in the country, offers his insight based on years of experience in this field.
“In the world of pumps and their industrial applications, centrifugal pumps are among the most useful because they are both simple and easy to operate and effective at transporting water and other liquids at fast flow rates. By using centrifugal force in addition to a running impeller, they are able to create enough pressure to propel the liquids at fast rates, while normally not creating too much pressure that it becomes a problem. This factor makes them effective in transporting fluids quickly.”
Hurlbatt goes on to explain the different types of centrifugal pumps, which are primarily based on the shape of their internal components.
“Centrifugal pumps come in three major different kinds: single vane, curved vane and volute. The first design is the most basic and contains a solid shape with flat blades that rotate around to create the necessary force and pressure. The curved vane models work in a similar fashion, but they are bent to focus most of the spinning at the centre. This is a useful design because the shape of the casing is also curved, allowing the entire unit to fit into areas that a normal design might not be able to. The final kind, the volute design, is shaped like a spiral in terms of the casing with a flat-plane blade shape. This forces the fluid to be expelled after going through increasingly wider intervals. Like the curved model, it is able to fit into more locations, making it the most versatile.”
He continues by stating when centrifugal pumps are most commonly used.
“Many different industries use centrifugal pumps, but the construction business is one of the most common because many major sites need to transport water, which these pumps can do very efficiently. The mining industry also tends to use centrifugal pumps a lot because not only can it transport water, but also oil and natural gas. Sewage is commonly pumped this way as well, so a centrifugal pump is essential in this field, too.”
Hurlbatt concludes by revealing his company’s role in providing top-quality centrifugal pumps.
“We at Pump Solutions Australasia believe in providing only the best in pumps of all kinds and offer a wide selection of customisable options for centrifugal pumps to fit any relevant need.”
Pump Solutions Australasia is a Perth-based supplier and distributor of various products, from centrifugal to water pumps, to domestic and industrial settings. To learn more about them and how to order quality units, call them on 1300 922 973 or visit their website: http://www.psa-pumps.com.au/.