Why is the pump mounted so high?
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Dear bosses: I accidentally saw a picture of a port oil depot. Does anyone know why the pump should be installed so high? Very curious.
This post was last edited by mfjxg on 2021-8-30 20:04. The original poster only gave a photo from one angle. The specific situation of this pump is unclear and it is difficult to draw conclusions. Usually the layout of the pump mainly considers several aspects: 1. Meet process requirements ； 2. Comply with standard specifications ； 3. In harmony with the layout of the entire device, the inlet and outlet pipes are short and close to the power distribution room, control room, etc. ； 4. Fully consider the layout of auxiliary equipment (such as oil stations, sealed water stations, etc.) ； 5. Convenient for operation, maintenance and inspection.
It may be exactly the height of an elbow, and the pipe may be larger.
It is rare to raise it so high due to foundation problems. Usually, most of the concrete foundations of centrifugal pumps are underground.
If this is the case, then there is a problem with the selection. If the inlet and outlet diameter of the centrifugal pump is too large, try to avoid downward inlet or outlet when selecting the pump. :D
I have seen that the foundation of high-pressure water pumps is this high, but I didn't pay attention to why it is so high?
Why are you so sure it's a Taiwan pump? Maybe a compressor.
Another possibility is to consider the economical type of foundation. The foundation should be so large that it should be buried underground or built on the ground. The depth and structural requirements of the underground part must be met, so the protruding platforms should be built on the ground as much as possible. If they are all buried underground, this type of foundation with a relatively large amount of earthwork will be uneconomical. It requires excavation and backfilling, which adds a lot of engineering work.
explain: The information I have collected so far is that this pump is built in a port and is used in long-distance pipelines. The pipe diameter is DN700 and the lift is 200m. The operating temperature is not sure, but the general operating temperature of crude oil is 60°C. Do you guys have any new opinions?
The oil station is located on the ground. In order to flow freely, the pump can only be raised.