Quality high capacity pumps and pump systems are the heart of any water environment. Industrial water pumps pressurize and deliver water regularly. Their primary goal is to move liquids through a system. Most water pumps contain some basic components, consisting of an aluminum or cast iron outer shell which encases the pump, the impeller which spins and distributes liquids, the bearing assembly which is the mechanical support that provides regular rotation of the impeller, and the hub which is the connecting source of impellers power.
Industrial Water Pump Styles
Different types of industrial water pumps include:
- Axial Flow Pumps – also known as “propeller” pumps, axial flow pumps use an impeller with vanes that properly direct the flow axially. They create less head pressure and are capable of producing higher flow rates.
- Mixed Flow Pumps – this is a type of pump which mixes radial flow and axial flow pumps. Radial flow pumps operate on a horizontal level in the flow direction of the water. Axial flow pumps work on a vertical plane. Mixed flow pumps also involve a function where the impeller sits within the, but the turning parts are diagonal, using centrifugal force to push the water flow, as it accelerates with help of the axial direction of the impeller. This creates great force to generate high rates of water flow.
- Floating Pumps – there are different industrial floating pumps used to work in mines, pits, ponds, and lagoon irrigation. Pumps which handle solids work great for sewage, manure, paper mill waste, industrial water, organic water, and sludge from water; an agitator slurry floating pump system works in the same environment that solid handing pumps work in, as well as sand, gravel, mud, fly ash, bottom ash, and mine operations.
There are other custom or specialty water pumps, which include high capacity engine-driven mobile pumps, horizontal In-line pumps, submersible electric-drive pumps, portable high flow pumps, elbow pumps and combination-drive lineshaft pumps. A quality pump manufacturing company provides the latest technology into their pump designs, especially with eco-friendly pumps containing no oil or grease.
Industrial Water Pumps as Relief Devices
Industrial water pumps have helped in a few of our more recent disasters, such as Superstorm Sandy, the New Orleans levee disaster, and the U.S. Gulf oil spill disaster. The use of water pumps in these harsh environments shows how sturdy and efficient they are manufactured. In each of these situations, and in many others around the globe, they must work for nearly 24 hours a day until the work is completed.
Water Pump Star in Hollywood Florida
Morrison Pump Company is a leader in the design and manufacturing of high capacity water pumps; including custom designed pumps. They have a quality management system which is designed in accordance with ISO, ASME, ANSI/Hydraulic Institute requirements, as well as the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers. Morrison Pump Company provides a range of pumps and pumping systems, which can serve the municipal, industrial, agricultural and aquacultural markets in the United States, Canada, and in Latin America.
