Flow Optimizer Bellmouth

A Bellmouth, when installed on the suction side of a rotodynamic pump, offers several key advantages. It helps to straighten the inlet flow distribution, significantly reduces the entrance friction loss coefficient from K = 0.5 to K = 0.05, and enhances the pump’s ability to lower the wet-well level. This improvement aids in reducing the buildup of fats, oils, grease, and other floating debris.

Key Features and Benefits of the Flow Optimizer Bellmouth

• Large Inlet Radius: Guides flow smoothly into the pump, ensuring balanced, uniform flow for smoother pump operation.
• Reduced Friction Loss: The radius design eliminates sharp edges, lowering the friction-loss “K-Factor” to less than 0.7, allowing the pump to draw down lower levels without the risk of air intake or cavitation.
• Longer Pump Cycles: Extended cycles result in fewer starts per hour, reducing wear and tear on the pump.
• Sedimentation Reduction: Helps minimize sediment buildup on the floor of the lift station, keeping it cleaner and reducing maintenance needs.
• Cost Savings: Reduces the need for a Vac-Truck, potentially saving up to $3,000.
• Minimized Grease Formation: Decreases the buildup of floatables and grease on the walls, lessening odors and lowering the risk of the lift station going septic.