split case centrifugal pump is available in a horizontal and vertical design and is capable of achieving high flow rates up to 6000m³/hr at low to medium pressures. It is designed to pump low viscosity clean or slightly contaminated fluids without the presence of solid or fibrous solids. Common fluids pumped include fresh water, sea water and fuels (diesel, petrol and kerosene) and common applications include fuel transfer, chemical, energy plants, mining, fire fighting, irrigation, water supply, water treatment, pressurisation, dewatering, marine and cooling/heating conditioning (HVAC).
This split case centrifugal pump has many benefits
The high flow rate is made possible by the double suction impeller design. The casing is split into two chambers, this increases the suction performance and also balances the hydraulic axial forces which in turn increases the bearing life and improves reliability.
The long coupled design makes the pump very easy to maintain as it is possible to access the pump head without removing the motor. The split case pump is also more robust and designed for continuous use as additional bearings are installed in the pump head, these take a large deal of strain away from the motor during operation.
The split casing design allows the easy disassembly of the rotor group without distorting the pump alignment or the suction and discharge pipework, this in turn allows time saving while the pump is serviced/maintained.
The centrifugal pump and motor have independent shafts, this means that only the pump shaft will need to be replaced in the event of it breaking.