The Top 4 Pumps Found in the Chemical Industry Chemical processing pumps are critical to the chemical conversion process of manufacturing a finished product. Chemical process pumps are widely used in the chemical process, petroleum, and petrochemical industries for low flow high head applications. There are a variety of chemical processing pumps manufactured for improving the operation and efficiency of process systems that can reduce overall process costs. The main types of pumps used in the chemical industry are:
● Centrifugal pumps: These are the most common types of pumps used in the chemical industry. They are highly efficient pumps, simple in design and operation, and generally less expensive than other types of pumps. ● Positive displacement pumps: These are all types of rotary pumps and include gear, screw, rotary vane, and piston pumps. They are more efficient than centrifugal pumps at moving high viscosity fluids and can deliver high pump pressures. Positive displacement pumps can also move low vapor pressure fluids that flow at lower speed and create more resistance. ● Diaphragm pumps: These pumps are also a type of positive displacement pump and move liquids or liquid-gas mixtures via a reciprocating diaphragm. They have a number of advantages over other types of positive displacement pumps. Diaphragm pumps are available in plastic and metal. Plastic diaphragm pumps are more compatible with certain types of chemicals, whereas metalconstructed pumps are not compatible with certain chemicals. ● Turbine pumps: These pumps have turbine-like impellers with radially oriented teeth to move the liquid. Turbine pumps combine the versatility of a centrifugal pump with the high discharge pressures of positive displacement pumps. However, they are not suitable for the transport of liquids with solid content.
Fluorolined Equipment Pvt. Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of centrifugal chemical Process pumps. Fluorolined is specialized in Fluoropolymers for handling various corrosive liquids. Looking for a suitable pump that matches your industry needs? Then, get in touch to know more!