Key Blackmer Pump Technologies that Aid Energy Efficiency
Cavitation Suppression Liner
Cavitation is a physical barrier to efficiency that can severely impact a pump’s performance as the liquid changes to a vapor inside the pump chamber. This effect decreases flow through the pump and can cause substantial damage to the pump as the vapor bubbles collapse back to the liquid state. Cracking and popping noises indicate cavitation, which can lead to expensive repairs if left uncorrected.
According to the Department of Energy Industrial Technologies Program’s Sourcebook for Industry, the effects of cavitation include:
- Increased maintenance costs
- Slip and capacity loss
- Poor system performance
Centrifugal pumps are susceptible to these factors as well as “internal recirculation,” a performance-degrading effect that occurs at low flow rates, which can damage the impeller and rotor.
Unique to vane technology, a Cavitation Suppression Liner minimizes the pump’s wear effects associated with cavitation. This patented solution helps to reduce the potential for slip and capacity loss, ensuring the highest level of efficiency and energy savings.
How does cavitation effect energy efficiency?
Relief Valve
Blackmer relief valves are designed to protect your pump in a high pressure build-up situation. Ideal for variable flow and pressure conditions, the relief valve offers:
- Superior ability over other PD pumps to hold pressure under variable flow/pressure conditions
- Maintains motor horsepower requirement to help control energy consumption
- Highly engineered to provide better control over set points and operating conditions
- Lowers heat generation
blackOPS® - Blackmer Optimum Pump Solutions Allows users to select pump data and pump curves so they can select the proper positive displacement or centrifugal pumps for their application.
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Plant Manager
Peter Cremer, North America, LP
USA