Flow Conditioning Products for Liquid and Air Systems
Hydraulic Solutions • Engineering Design Services • Manufacturing Excellence
Flow Optimizers specializes in producing inlet flow conditioning products, including flow conditioners and flow straighteners such as baskets, bellmouths, vaned tees, vaned crosses, suction cones, and spool assemblies. These products are designed for flow meter systems, process applications, and pump systems.
Solving Your Pump Suction Problems
90% of all pump problems are suction related
Finally! A company designing, testing, and manufacturing inlet flow conditioning accessories.
Flow Optimizers® engineers and manufactures Flow Optimizer® products designed to solve difficult pump inlet and suction problems. Our flow optimization solutions condition incoming flow, suppress damaging vortices, and create more optimized hydraulic conditions before fluid enters the pump.
From custom Vortex Suppressors to complete Flow Optimizing solutions, our products help optimize pump performance, reduce turbulence, and improve system reliability.
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!
Go With the Flow
Flow Optimizing Vortex Suppressor Solutions
for Power, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Water & Wastewater, Chemical Processing,
Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Pulp & Paper, and more.
Every pumping system presents different hydraulic challenges. Flow Optimizers develops application-specific products to condition, straighten and optimize incoming flow—from Flow Optimizer® Baskets and Floor Cones to Wall Vanes, Bellmouths, Splitter Cones and other vortex suppressor solutions.
FLOW CONDITIONING INSERTS
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 Grated Insert
Flow Optimizer Grated 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 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.
Flow Optimizer Pump Suction Extension Tube
Pump Suction Extension Tubes improve wet well flow stability, reduce vortex activity, and enhance pump efficiency by lowering inlet levels for optimal hydraulic performance.
INTAKE & BASIN OPTIMIZATION
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 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 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 Wall Vanes
Flow Optimizer Wall Vanes serve as an effective solution for managing turbulent flows, particularly in confined inlets.
Flow Optimizer Elevated Corner Fillet
Elevated Corner Fillets eliminate eddies in rectangular or square pump stations by redirecting flow away from corners, improving hydraulic efficiency and reducing turbulence.
MAINTENANCE & ACCESS
Flow Optimizer Handhole Clean-out
Custom made pipe spool with a handhole clean-out to allow you to lock-out/tag-out the pump, easily open the clamp, remove our contoured plug giving access to the suction of the clogged pump.
WHAT IS FLOW CONDITIONING?
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.
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