Design criteria of metering pumps – Pump Solutions Group Neptune Series 500 Specs Municipal User Manual
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(Note to Specification Writer: Statement regarding replacement valves is very
important. The most frequent maintenance operation performed on any chemical
metering pump is valve cleaning and inspection.)
E.
Materials of construction –Pumps shall be of corrosion resistant
material suitable for the intended service conditions.
III. Spare Parts
A. Provide a routine preventative maintenance kit for each pump
containing a diaphragm, a complete set of o-rings and check valves.
IV. Accessories
A. Calibration Cylinder – Provide a calibration cylinder for mounting in
each pump suction line. Each calibration cylinder shall be sized for a
30 second minimum test, graduated in milliliters and labeled to allow
easy conversion to gallons per hour. Construction shall be clear, PVC
(except for Concentrated Sulfuric Acid, which will be shielded glass)
and shall include a vent connection.
Equipment
Chemical
Feed Range
Design
Type of Drive
Power
No.
Solution
GPH
Pressure
Constant Speed
Available
Min./Max
Variable Speed
AC or DC
Example #1
15%Sodium
5-22 gph
100 psi
Constant Speed
115V-1PH
Hypochlorite
Example #2
Concentrated
2-12 gph
100 psi
DC Variable
115V-1PH
Sulfuric Acid
Speed
Example #3
50%Sodium
3-17 gph
100 psi
AC Variable
460V-3PH
Hydroxide
Speed
Design Criteria of Metering Pumps