What is an Ogden pump?
The Spirax Ogden Automatic Pump delivers a known quantity of water at each stroke. Therefore by counting the strokes over a given period the pump can be used as a simple steam or condensate meter.
How do you size a condensate pump?
Condensate pumps are typically sized at three times (3x) normal condensing or evaporation rate. These guidelines are based upon design and operating experience. However, upon proper application, units can be sized at two times (2x) the condensing or evaporation rate.
What is a duplex condensate pump?
Spirax Sarco Series G Duplex Condensate and Boiler Feed Pump are packaged units completely assembled, wired and tested at the factory. They are used in low pressure steam heating systems to collect and quickly return condensate to the boiler or boiler feed unit.
How does a steam powered condensate pump work?
The goal is to pump hot condensate from low points in the building back to the boiler system as quickly as possible. The condensate flows by gravity from the steam traps down into the condensate receiver and the water/condensate level in the receiver rises. There is a float or mechanical alternator in the receiver.
Can you lift steam condensate?
Lifting condensate from a steam main It is sometimes necessary to lift condensate from a steam trap to a higher level condensate return line (Figure 14.5. 1). The condensate will rise up the lifting pipework when the steam pressure upstream of the trap is higher than the pressure downstream of the trap.
What is Pappu pump?
Product Description. Pressure Powered Pumping Packaged Unit is a positive displacement pump unit operated by steam, compressed air or pressurized gas. The unit is specifically designed to pump hot liquids of specific gravity 1.0 down to 0.9.
How do I know what condensate pump to buy?
Select a pump with a maximum lift rating that is suitable for your application. Check your equipment service manual to determine the condensate output and choose a pump with sufficient capacity. As a general rule, the output flow of the pump should be at least double the input rate from the appliance.
How far will a condensate pump push water?
You can run the 3/8″ pvc tubing from the pump all the way to anywhere on your property where you can conveniently get rid of the water. A run of 150 feet is no problem, provided that no point in the tubing run is more than sixteen feet higher than the pump.
How does a condensate receiver work?
A condensate receiver captures all of the excess steam and condensation produced by the boiler. Once this moisture gathers within the condensate tank, it returns to the boiler so it can be reused.
What is a condensate return unit?
Condensate Return Units. Weinman Condensate Return Units are designed for the automatic return of hot water condensation from radiators and heating coils and the delivery of those fluids to low and high pressure boilers.
Where does the water go from a condensate pump?
In newer homes, excess water from condensation goes right into a nearby floor drain. But many older homes don’t have a floor drain next to the furnace. So furnace installers mount a condensate pump right on the furnace and route the drain line to a far-off sink or floor drain.
What happens when a condensate pump fails?
What Happens If a Condensate Pump Fails? The biggest indicator of an issue with your condensate pump is that your air conditioner won’t turn on. The AC shuts off to prevent the pump’s water reservoir from overflowing. If your condensate pump is malfunctioning, it may need to be repaired, cleaned or replaced.
Why choose a mechanical fluid pump from Sarco?
Spirax Sarco offers a complete range of mechanical fluid pumps specifically designed to remove and recover condensate under all operating conditions, optimizing plant efficiency and product quality throughout your plant.
What is an automatic condensate recovery pump?
Automatic pumps specifically designed to remove and recover condensate. Self-contained units using steam or other pressurised gas as their motive power. No electric motors or level switches, simplifying installation and making ideal for hazardous areas. One pump design covers all applications.
What is a condensate recovery unit?
Our condensate recovery units are designed to handle hot condensate, which is commonly returned for use as boiler feedwater. Automatic pumps specifically designed to remove and recover condensate.