Flow Optimizer Vaned Eccentric Reducers
Optimized Flow and Air-Free Performance: Eccentric Reducers & Vaned Eccentric Reducers for Pumping Systems
Eccentric reducers are used in pump suction & discharge piping systems to connect two pipes of different diameters. Unlike a concentric reducer which resembles a cone, eccentric reducers have a flat, parallel edge creating an asymmetrical flow condition.
Standard engineering practice use horizontal eccentric reducers with the flat side on the top, to prevent the build-up of air bubbles in the system. The gradual accumulation of air in a concentric reducer could result in a large bubble that could eventually cause the pump to lose prime or cause cavitation.
Key Benefits:
Eccentric Reducers
- Ensure air does not accumulate in the pipe.
- Connect pipes of different sizes.
- Facilitate transition from large diameter suction piping to smaller pump suctions.
- Prevent air pockets in high points of the pipes which will cause cavitation and damage to the pump.
Vaned Eccentric Reducers
- All the benefits listed above plus flow conditioning.
- Eliminate flow separation resulting from an upstream elbow.
- Pipe flow becomes distributed evenly to ensure uniform flow distribution entering the eye of the impeller.
- Reduces noise.
- Helps to eliminate unbalanced loads.
Applications:
- To be used on all horizontal pumping systems.
- Recommend mounting the concentric or eccentric reducers at least 5 diameters.
- Length & vane spacing to be Engineered as “custom” for every size, reduction, & application.
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