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Screw pump specifications, design and performance

Here’s a general screw pump specification guide covering key technical parameters, materials, and performance criteria for selection:


1. General Specifications

  • Type: Single-screw (progressive cavity), Twin-screw, or Triple-screw

  • Flow Rate (Q): ___ m³/h or GPM (e.g., 5–500 m³/h)

  • Pressure (P): ___ bar or psi (e.g., up to 100 bar for high-pressure models)

  • Speed (RPM): ___ (e.g., 500–3,600 RPM)

  • Viscosity Range: ___ cP (e.g., 1–100,000 cP)

  • Temperature Range: ___ °C/°F (e.g., -20°C to +200°C)


2. Design & Materials

Wetted Parts (Contact with Fluid)

  • Screw Rotor: Stainless steel (SS 316), hardened steel, or coated alloys.

  • Stator (for single-screw): Elastomers (NBR, EPDM, Viton) for abrasion resistance.

  • Casing: Cast iron, SS 304/316, or duplex steel.

  • Shaft Seal: Mechanical seal, lip seal, or packed gland.

Non-Wetted Parts

  • Drive Shaft: Carbon steel or stainless steel.

  • Bearings: Oil-lubricated or grease-packed.


3. Performance & Efficiency

  • Self-Priming: Yes/No (typically 5–8 meters suction lift).

  • Efficiency: 70–90% (depends on viscosity and clearances).

  • Pulsation: Minimal (<1% for twin/triple-screw).

  • Allowable Solids Size: ___ mm (e.g., up to 10 mm for wastewater pumps).


4. Power & Drive

  • Motor Power (kW/HP): ___ (e.g., 0.5–500 kW).

  • Drive Type: Direct coupling, belt drive, or gearbox.

  • Voltage/Frequency: 220V/380V, 50/60 Hz (or as required).


5. Certifications & Compliance

  • Industry Standards: API 676 (rotary pumps), ISO 5199, ATEX (explosion-proof).

  • Sanitary Standards: 3-A, EHEDG, FDA (for food/pharma).


6. Typical Applications

  • Oil/Gas: Fuel transfer, crude oil, lubrication.

  • Marine: Cargo pumping, bilge, ballast.

  • Food: Chocolate, syrups, pastes.

  • Chemicals: Polymers, solvents, adhesives.

  • Wastewater: Sludge, sewage, abrasive fluids.


7. Optional Features

  • Heating/Cooling Jackets: For temperature-sensitive fluids.

  • Variable Speed Drive (VSD): For flow control.

  • Explosion-Proof Motor: For hazardous areas.


Example Specification Sheet (Twin-Screw Pump)

ParameterValue
ModelXYZ-200 Twin-Screw
Flow Rate50 m³/h (220 GPM)
Max Pressure15 bar (217 psi)
Speed1,450 RPM
Viscosity Range10–10,000 cP
MaterialSS 316 rotors, CI casing
Motor Power22 kW (30 HP)
SealsDouble mechanical seal

How to Use This Specification?

  1. Define Requirements: Flow, pressure, fluid type (e.g., diesel, syrup, sludge).

  2. Material Compatibility: Check chemical resistance (e.g., Viton for acids).

  3. Consult Manufacturers: Provide specs to suppliers like Colfax, NETZSCH, or Alfa Laval.

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