A vortex pump (also called a vortex impeller) is based on the principle of creating a vortex flow with a recessed impeller that is positioned away from the path of the liquid. The pump creates a circular churning motion around an axis to create suction. The fluid flows into the volute and out through discharge. When a solid enters the pump’s inlet, it becomes entangled in the product flow and is sucked into the vortex; much like a hurricane sucks up objects. The solid exits the vortex via the discharge passage, bypassing the impeller.
Applications for Vortex Pumps
- Chemical Industries – abrasive raw material applications
- Power generation industry – fly ash, coal handling and dewatering
- Sewage and dirty water transportation
- Paper & Forestry – wood chip, pulp and bark
- Construction Industry – dirty water transportation
- Mining Industry – Coal, gold, platinum, diamond mining, solids and slurry handling
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