Pumptec High Performance Upgrade Kits for Plunger Pumps - Manual (Page 5)

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Pumptec Operating Instructions and Parts Manual UPGRADE KITS
through the lengths of hose. For example, a 3 GPM system will
require (lose) 50 PSI per 50 ft. of 3/8” ID hose. A pump with
only 60-70 PSI may not provide the desired performance at the
end of the hose. See reference charts to assist in system design.
MISTINg
It is critical to size the pump correctly in a misting application. If
insufficient flow is chosen, then proper atomization and droplet
size will not result. If excessive flow is chosen, then unnecessary
wear and wasted energy will occur in this very demanding
application. Refer to the Nozzle Performance Chart for your
chosen nozzles to determine the required total flow at desired
pressure. For example, if 1000 PSI is desired from 20 pieces of
‘08 misting nozzles, then a minimum flow rate of 0.4 GPM is
required. Allowances need to be made for losses from tubing
lengths and fittings, too. It would be unwise in this situation to
choose a 0.75 or 1.0 GPM pumping system.
Another consideration for misting concerns the routing of the
bypass fluid. DO NOT return bypass fluid from regulating valve
directly back to inlet of pump. The returned fluid will contain
large amounts of air bubbles that will cause cavitation and
damage in the pump head. Also, the small amount of returned
fluid can heat up rapidly and lead to further cavitation and
component damage. It is recommended to route bypass back
to inlet of filter to allow air bubbles to dissolve and water to
cool prior to entering pump.
The pumps are shipped assembled to a custom-made
motor based upon your specifications. It is not necessary to
order a motor separately. Communicate your specification
requirements and the supplier will assist with pump options.
Please use the following charts as a guide to understand the
basic system requirements.
NOTE: Nozzle sizes in the performance chart are additive. For
example, 2 pieces of ’02 nozzle equals the performance of 1
piece of ’04.
Nozzles create restriction (pressure) in the system. If unsure
of the nozzle size needed for desired performance, refer to
Nozzle Performance Chart. If you are sure of your nozzle
size, but unsure of which pump set to choose, then use the
Nozzle Performance Chart along with the Horsepower Chart to
determine your required pump specification.
An example of how to use these charts together: when you
have 2 pieces of an ’02 nozzle and you want 500 PSI, the Nozzle
Chart will tell you that 2 pieces of an ’02 nozzle has a flow equal
to 1 piece of an ’04 nozzle. At 500 PSI, an ’04 nozzle has a flow
of 1.4 GPM. The performance specification is 1.4 GPM at 500
PSI.
The Horsepower Chart indicates that 1.4 GPM at 500 PSI
requires .408 HP. You will need to select a pump set that can
perform at this level. Refer to page 6.
noZZLE PErFormanCE CHart
FLow ratE vS. PrESSurE
gPm (gaLLonS PEr minutE) @ PSi (PounDS PEr SquarE inCH)
PSI
SS tIP # 60 80 100 200 300 400 500
60 80 100 200 300 400 600
2 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.45 0.55 0.64 0.71
3 0.37 0.42 0.47 0.67 0.82 0.96 1.10
4 0.49 0.57 0.63 0.89 1.10 1.26 1.40
6 0.73 0.85 0.95 1.34 1.64 1.90 2.10
8 0.98 1.13 1.26 1.79 2.20 2.52 2.80
10 1.22 1.41 1.58 2.24 2.74 3.16 3.50
12 1.47 1.70 1.90 2.68 3.29 3.79 4.24
15 1.84 2.12 2.37 3.35 4.11 4.74 5.30
20 2.45 2.83 3.16 4.47 5.48 6.32 7.07
30 3.67 4.24 4.74 6.71 8.22 9.49 10.61