Issues related to the installation of pump pipelines?
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When the pump outlet pipe is larger than 250 mm, the height of the valve installed becomes over 2 meters, and in some cases even higher. Is there any effective way to solve this problem?
This is a practical operation issue; generally, design considerations are taken into account, but there are exceptions – in practice, a 90-degree elbow can be used to orient the valve on a horizontal pipe section.
Is the pump of the original poster a bit large? It is recommended to create an operation platform near the pump, dedicated to switching valves. From your description, it seems the pump is a bit large; installing it horizontally with a 90-degree turn at the pump outlet is not feasible, or the valve will still be at a relatively high installation height.
Often, it is necessary to create an operation platform in such situations.
If transporting materials is feasible, can a space-saving butterfly valve be chosen?
We adopt the following methods in our projects to address this issue: 1. Use electric valves whenever possible, 2. Provide a platform under the handwheel
The installation method of the pipeline or pump can be changed
A 90-degree elbow can be installed at an appropriate height at the pump outlet, followed by a section of horizontal pipe.
Judging from the diameter of the pump’s outlet pipe as mentioned by the poster, the pump should be relatively large, right? It is recommended to create an operation platform near the pump, dedicated to switching valves. Alternatively, an electric valve can be used. If the pump is relatively large, installing it horizontally at a 90-degree angle from the pump outlet will not solve the problem of the high installation height of the valve.
It should be possible to keep it lower or to create an operating platform
For operating the inlet and outlet valves of this type of pump, a platform is usually required
Our company manufactured steel operating platforms to solve this problem.
Pumps with an outlet diameter of DN250 are relatively large, and operation platforms are generally required at both the inlet and outlet valves, as the height resulting from the foundation level + the pump body’s height + the outlet coupling + the height of the valve handle must reach 2 meters
Choose an electric valve or build a platform. Generally, to keep costs down, companies mainly focus on developing platforms. . And if elbows are added or horizontal pipes are included, other new problems will arise