The pump has frozen
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This post was last edited by yxmqh on 2009-10-7 at 23:06. Hello everyone, the pump has frozen up – what should I do? Using steam might cause the components to crack due to uneven heating. Are there any other solutions? It’s a liquefied gas pump that uses a dry gas seal.
Steam heating should be a viable solution; low-pressure steam can be used with a controlled flow rate. It’s not necessary to heat only one side – by covering a larger area, uneven heating should be avoided. The greatest advantage of steam is that it does not cause combustion explosions.
Boil the steam together with water, and rinse with warm water – this usually achieves the desired result! :)
If you’re worried that steam may cause uneven heating and cracking, you can use hot water! With steam, are you still worried about not having hot water? :lol
Heated with low-pressure steam, then insulated with a cotton blanket
Water is the best choice; in fact, cold water is preferable. Water has a high specific heat capacity, and the temperature difference between cold water and frozen ice is small, which results in a slow increase in temperature and even heating. This allows for gradual thawing without damaging the pump.
Use water, not steam. It is essential to ensure that the pump body is heated evenly.
The method we commonly use is: we apply a steam strip, use low-pressure steam for heating, and cover it from the outside with seaweed* (for fire prevention); after some time, it melts away. The pump inlet is fully open, and the outlet is slightly open.
We blow it directly with low-pressure steam, and it has never torn
Wrap the pump body with steam and pour warm water on it! In fact, using steam is the most practical method – it’s convenient
Use steam in combination with water. . By the way, is it worth using a dry gas seal for your household liquefied gas pump? Ordinary mechanical seals can definitely achieve this
Install steam tracing lines for the pump and ensure that these tracing lines remain unobstructed. And insulate the pump housing with insulation material.
Change the ambient temperature and ensure proper insulation.
Steam heating is no problem; as for using water, I’m not sure about the weather and temperature in the area where your factory is located, so it’s hard to say anything about using water. Your pump uses dry gas seals – that company must be very wealthy! :P :P
It’s best to use hot water and then keep it at a constant temperature.
Hot water is best; using steam may damage the pump.
Steam and hot water both work! Do you use dry gas seals for your liquefied gas pumps? Mechanical seals are really useful! ! !
Wrap the pump body with steam and pour warm water on it! If possible, soak it in warm water. In fact, using low-pressure steam is the most feasible approach.
Use steam to evenly blow the pump body and pipelines
Increase the temperature gradually using hot water; it is best to disconnect the inlet and outlet first.