Questions about replacing the water pump medium?
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The original medium for the centrifugal pump is water; if this medium is replaced with gasoline, will the pump experience cavitation or vacuum?
It needs to be recalculated based on your layout to determine it. https://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-1764877-1-1.html
There are specialized pumps for transporting gasoline, such as sliding vane pumps and gear pumps; explosion protection must be taken into account. Additionally, gasoline tends to vaporize, and this vaporization can cause vacuum conditions, so it is not recommended to use these pumps together. Don’t settle for using an old pump just to save money – it poses serious safety risks.
I am conducting a Hazop for the installation; I just don’t know what will happen to the pump in case of a level sensor failure, that’s why I’m seeking advice. Thank you
Cavitation is possible, and it is related to the cavitation of the device. The time required for extraction is related to the amount of medium, not to the pump
It is necessary to verify the actual cavitation head of the device in order to determine it