Flow Conditioning Products for Pump Systems
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Flow Optimizers specializes in producing inlet flow conditioning products, such as flow conditioners and flow straighteners including baskets, bellmouths, vaned tees, vaned crosses, suction cones, and spool assemblies. These products are designed for use in flow meter systems, various process applications, and pump systems.
Solutions for Optimal Flow
Standard Inlet Flow Conditioning Solutions
for Municipal Water and Wastewater Pumping
Flow Optimizer Basket
Flow Conditioning Baskets enhance vertical, axial, and mixed flow pumps. Floor-mounted to eliminate vortices and optimize fluid flow, they boost efficiency and reliability in pump systems.
Flow Optimizer Vaned Spool
Inline Flow Conditioning Spools, designed for Double Suction Split Case Pumps, feature an internal grid that straightens and separates flow, enhancing pump performance and fluid dynamics for optimal efficiency.
Flow Optimizer Floor Cone
Vortex Suppression Floor Cones, engineered for pump station wet-wells, mount beneath pump suction bells to redirect fluid flow seamlessly into the pump. These devices optimize performance by eliminating submerged vortices.
Flow Optimizer Vaned Tee
Flow Optimizer Inserts reduce turbulence and ensure a consistent, uniform flow profile, enhancing the accuracy of ultrasonic, turbine, and differential pressure flow meters. Perfect for precise flow measurement.
Flow Optimizer Bellmouth
Flow Optimizer Bellmouths enhance rotodynamic pump efficiency by straightening inlet flow and reducing entrance friction loss. They lower wet-well levels, minimize fats, oils, and solids build-up, and decrease hydrogen sulfide odors.
Flow Optimizer Handhole Clean-out
Flow Optimizer Vaned Reducing Elbow
Flow Optimizer Vaned Elbows and Spools enhance fluid handling system dynamics and efficiency. Address excessive noise and wear with designs compliant with ANSI/HI 9.6.6 and integrated flow conditioners.
Flow Optimizer Vaned Eccentric Reducers
Flow Optimizer Vaned Eccentric Reducers connect pipes of different sizes, prevent air buildup, and protect pumps from cavitation. Vaned Eccentric Reducers add flow conditioning for smoother, quieter operation.
What is the purpose of flow conditioning in pump systems?
Flow conditioning is essential for enhancing the efficiency and performance of pump systems by creating a predictable and optimal flow pattern within the piping. This process is especially valuable in new or existing systems where the natural flow would otherwise be turbulent or uneven, leading to improved system reliability and effectiveness.
When is it necessary to implement flow conditioning in pump systems?
Flow conditioning becomes necessary in pump systems when faced with challenges such as inadequate piping geometry, changes in pipe size, or alterations in flow direction. These issues can lead to instability, turbulence, and inconsistent flow profiles. Implementing flow conditioning helps stabilize these variations, ensuring a more reliable and efficient system operation.
What is a flow conditioner and how does it function in pump systems?
A flow conditioner is a specialized device designed to enhance flow profiles in challenging upstream situations within pump systems. It employs straightening vanes, grids, or grates to address issues caused by less than ideal configurations such as elbows, tees, pipe reducers or expanders, or insufficient upstream pipe lengths. By using a flow conditioner, you can significantly reduce or eliminate swirl, leading to a more stable and efficient flow.
Solving Your Pump Suction Problems
90% of all pump problems are suction related
Finally! A company designing, testing, and manufacturing Inlet Flow Conditioning accessories.
Solutions to retrofit onto existing pump installations at municipal water utilities & wastewater treatment plants to solve typical water flow problems:
- Free-Surface Vortices
- Subsurface Vortices
- Steady vs. Transient
- Multi-Phase Flow
- Air Entrainment
- Swirl Angle
- Velocity Profile
Benefits to working with Flow Optimizers:
- Recognized by National Hydraulics Testing Laboratory based in North America
- Certified “Approval” drawing provided to be signed by engineer before manufacturing
- AIS Compliant & we use 316L “NSF61” materials
- Fully insured for Professional & Liability Insurance
- Can provide a Professional Engineer’s “PE” Stamp for small price adder
- Woman-Owned Business
- Manufactured in Macon, Georgia – Proudly Made in America!
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