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From ethanolproducer.com
Numerous pumps are used to meter or transfer aggressive chemicals or abrasive slurries throughout the ethanol production process. When faced with the challenge of installing a mechanical pump in the heart of the process, engineers juggle three complex problems. The first problem is finding a pump that can run reliably while withstanding abrasive and aggressive chemicals. The second is finding a pump that meters accurately, optimizing chemical usage and product yield. The third issue is finding a pump that is quick and simple to maintain and operate. More process engineers are turning to peristaltic pumps to solve all three problems, reducing life-cycle costs and driving gains in process efficiency. Products & Services
Peristaltic pumps use rotating rollers pressed against special flexible tubing to create a pressurized flow.
Triplex pumps are positive displacement, reciprocating pumps that are configured with three plungers. Triplex pumps are the most commonly used pump configuration for drilling and well service operations.
Metering pumps are precision pumps, which dispense an exact amount of material. They are used in a variety of chemical dosing and metering applications.
Positive displacement pumps use a mechanical force such as gears, bladders, pistons, plungers or diaphragms to push liquid through and out of the pump.
Explosion-proof pumps prevent internal or external explosions by enclosing parts that could ignite either the transfer media or the surrounding atmosphere.
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