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    LPG Pumps

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    Dupont Vespel pump wear rings

    Figure 1: This LPG pump did not use Vespel® CR-6100

    Vespel CR-6100 wear rings

    Figure 2: This LPG pump had Vespel® CR-6100 wear rings and kept running.

    Dupont Vespel CR-6100 LPG pump solutions

    How to Make LPG Pumps More Reliable

    Consider the two photos above. The LPG pump in Figure 1 used metal wear rings and bronze bushings. When it ran dry, the pump seized, the shaft broke, and there was extensive damage throughout the assembly. The LPG pump in Figure 2 used Vespel® CR-6100 wear rings and throttle bushings. When it ran dry, there was essentially no damage. After new seals were installed, the operators were able to put it back into service whereupon it ran at full rate with no loss of efficiency.

    Problem

    • LPG is a very light hydrocarbon, creating a risk of pumps running dry
    • Vertical multi-stage LPG pumps often run dry at start up
    • Dry running damages carbon or bronze shaft bushings
    • Excessive clearance at the wear components causes mechanical seals to fail

    Solution

    • Upgrade stationary wear rings and bushings to Vespel® CR-6100
    • Reduce the wear ring clearance
    • Keep the shaft bushing clearance at the original design value
    • Ensure good rotor concentricity through good pump repair practices

    Results

    • Lower risk of seizure
    • Longer life from the shaft bushings
    • Lower vibration
    • Fewer mechanical seal failures

    LPG Pump Problems? Contact Boulden Company about Vespel® CR-6100

    Hundreds of LPG pumps around the world have been upgraded with Vespel® CR-6100. Contact us to discuss your application today. Want to learn more about Vespel® CR-6100? Join our newsletter!

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