Can the outlet of a metering pump be divided into several branches to go to different locations? Valves are installed at all sections
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Can the outlet of a metering pump be divided into several branches to go to different locations? Valves are installed at various points; are there any things to keep in mind?
Sure, it’s best to add a circulation line to prevent the pump from being damaged due to all the outlet valves being closed.
It is not possible to measure individual tubing lines when more than two tubing lines are being used for infusion at the same time
It is necessary to add additional lines. Using a metering pump allows for a more precise control of the flow rate, as the amount of fluid delivered is precisely regulated. However, when one pump supplies fluid to multiple users, any adjustment made to one line will inevitably affect the other lines as well. If flow rate regulation is automatic, fluctuations may occur over time and it may be difficult to achieve stability; therefore, it is recommended to use one pump per user.
Some metering pumps have one motor driving two pump heads; it is best to place each pump head in a separate location to prevent uneven pressure distribution or the flow of fluid from the side with higher pressure to the side with lower pressure. We have metering pumps for adding retarders; there is one addition point at each inlet of the three compressors, and another addition point on the main outlet pipe. Since the pressures are different, it’s not possible to use just one pump for adding them. We have 4 dosing points, using 4 pump heads and 2 motors.