This document provides information on configuring pumps to maximize performance for different applications. It discusses pump configurations like suction, gravity, and immersion that are suited to low and high viscosity fluids. Key factors that impact pump configuration include material properties, duty cycle, flow rate and viscosity. Examples are given of recommended cycle rates for different pumps and materials based on duty cycle. Charts show expected pressure losses based on hose diameter and length for a given flow rate and viscosity. Resources are also shared for looking up chemical compatibility and selecting the appropriate pump model.

1. Configuration

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Cristiano Giancola
Product Training Supervisor

3. Learn how to configure a pump to maximize the performance of your system.
Positioning Cycle Rates Pressure Drops Tools

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5. Suction
o Low Viscosity fluids
o Light Density fluids
o Easy Drum Replacement
o Classic configuration
o Saves workspace

6. Gravity
o High Viscosity Fluids
o Heavy Density Fluids
o Less cavitation
o Better priming
o Continues running systems

7. Immerge
o Evacuation of large vessels
o Muffler out of the fluid
o Body compatible with the fluid
o Marine / Mining

8. Recap

9. Depends on
oMaterial of the diaphragm
oSoft or Stiff
oType of ball
oBall or Spring valve
oWeight of the ball
oDuty cycle
oContinuous duty or Intermittent duty
Example
oGeolast, Santoprene, Buna-N Can handle higher cycle rates
oPTFE Needs decreased cycle rates

10. Example
Husky 1050
o640cc/cycle
o Recommended cycle rate for continuous use  93 - 140
cpm
o Recommended cycle rate for circulation systems  20 cpm

11. Example
Husky 1050
o640cc/cycle
o PTFE & High duty cycle  20-25 cpm = 13-15 lpm
o Viton & High duty cycle  40-50 cpm = 25–32 lpm
o PTFE & Low duty cycle  40-50 cpm = 25-32 lpm
o Viton & Low duty cycle  80-140 cpm = 51-90 lpm

12. o Flow Rate
o Viscosity
o Length of the hose
o Inner diameter of hose!

13. o Flow Rate = 15 lpm
o Viscosity = 100 cP
o Length of the hose = 30 m
o Inner diameter of hose!
o 1”  0,7 bar pressure loss
o ¾”  2 bar pressure loss
o ½”  12 bar pressure loss
o 3/8”  37 bar pressure loss
o ¼”  188 bar pressure loss

14. Chemical compatibility guide
http://www.graco.com/us/en/products/ad/chemical-compatibility.html
Pump selector tool
http://www.graco.com/gb/en/products/ad/husky-pumps/husky-selector-tool.html

15. o Fluid: Acetone
o Viscosity: 1 cP
o Flow: 5 lpm
o Discharge distance: 15 m
o 1050  640 cc/cycle
o Aluminum Body
o PTFE inner parts
o 8 cpm
o ¼” only 0,3 bar pressure loss

16. o Fluid: Ceramic Putty
o Viscosity: 8000 cP
o Flow: 5 lpm
o Discharge distance:15 m
o 1050  640 cc/cycle
o Aluminum Body
o Geolast inner parts
o SST ball  Viscous fluid
o 8 cpm
o 2” only 0,6 bar pressure loss
o 1” hose will generate 10 bar loss

18. Cristiano Giancola
Product Training Supervisor
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cristiano.giancola@graco.com
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