Tech Blog

June 27, 2016

Pump:
Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand – Model 060 Universal 2 Series

Industry:
Dirty water with 5% solids. Solids typically found in the water were organic and compressible (no rocks or metals).

Problem:
The customer needed to meter the dirty waste water. During the process, the originally installed progressive cavity (PC) pumps would often run dry, causing the stator and rotor to fail.

Ammonia Nitrate

June 2, 2016

Pumps In Action, Technical

Pump:
Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand – Universal 1 Series

Industry:
Chemical – Ammonia Nitrate Processing

Application:
Ammonia Nitrate at 80°C, typically between 150,000 and 200,000 cps. Product crystallization occurs at 60°C.

Problem:
Previously installed Progressive Cavity (PC) pumps experienced excessive wear from the crystalized product and required frequent shut-downs for repair.