Industrial pumping: A guide to systems and applications
Industrial pumping is an essential process in many industrial sectors, including the oil, chemical and food industries. It involves transferring liquids of varying viscosity from one place to another. There are various types of pump specially designed for industrial environments.
What is industrial pumping?
Industrial pumping refers to all the techniques and systems used to move fluids or liquids (as opposed toindustrial suction, which is dedicated to solids) in industrial installations. The notion of fluids is fairly broad, since it can include water (in the broadest sense of the term), chemicals, oil, petroleum, food liquids... In short, it concerns any fluid present in the industrial environment.
How does an industrial pumping system work?
An industrial pump is a piece of equipment designed to move fluids. Its operation is based on the conversion of mechanical energy into kinetic energy. A pump is coupled to a motor, and then integrated with suction and discharge systems, as well as piping to convey liquids or products. The operation of an industrial pump may vary according to the type of pump used. In general, the mechanism breaks down as follows:
Suction: the liquid generally comes from a tank or pipe. The pump is connected to this reservoir to draw in the water or fluid.
Filling the pump: The pump starts up. Its mechanical action allows the liquid to pass through the pump.
Discharge: once the fluid has passed through the pump, it is discharged into a pipe or reservoir corresponding to its final destination.
Depending on the pressure and the type of material, liquid transfer will be more or less easy.
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Pump trucks: a solution tailored to the challenges of the industrial sector
Industrial pump trucks are specialized vehicles that play a crucial role in the efficient transfer of liquids. Their importance is paramount in a wide range of industrial sectors.
Pump truck operation
Industrial pumping trucks operate by efficiently transferring viscous liquids from one site to another. They can move volumes of 5 to 8M², pumping tanks ranging from 10 to 100M³ storage capacity. They mainly handle the following materials:
Oils
Food and non-food substances
Material mixtures due to pollution
ADR materials (goods are considered dangerous under ADR if they present a risk to man and/or the environment)
...
Pumping and material transfer area
Unlike industrial suction, industrial pumping is carried out exclusively at 0 or negative levels. Pumping zones can be located in :
tarpaulins
tanks
ponds
retention bins
wagons
...
In the vast majority of cases, these materials leave storage sites and are then transported to specialized centers, where they undergo suitable processes such as recycling or destruction.
If your site contains ADR materials, it's imperative to call on a certified company to clean up and transport these hazardous substances. Our industrial cleaning company already assists many players in meeting their on-site pumping needs, ensuring a specialized and secure intervention for the management of these delicate materials.
Other types of industrial pumps
The centrifugal pump
Centrifugal pumps are commonly used in industrial applications. It operates by using centrifugal force to move the fluid. To do this, the pump motor turns a rotor made up of blades. This rapid movement inside the pump creates a suction effect.
Their design enables them to pump a wide range of fluids, as long as their viscosity remains close to that of water.
The positive-displacement pump
The positive-displacement pump is the second type of pump frequently found in industrial environments. Its operation is based on the expansion/contraction of chambers, which causes the liquid to move thanks to pressure differences.
The positive displacement pump is used in demanding environments, requiring high pressures, constant and precise flow rates or the handling of liquids with high viscosities.
The criticality of the pumping process demands specialized expertise. Our business offers the flexibility required to meet the specific needs of our customers. Our customers can choose between first-level maintenance, plant cleaning, or both. Don't hesitate to contact us to find out more about our solutions for your industrial applications.
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