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WORLD PUMPS March 2013Product news6

Automatic liquid transfer saves production time

Solar powered delivery to oil & gas applications

The Jabsco VeraFLEX Pump

Cart from Xylem is aimed at craft

brewers and microbreweries. The

pump can be used to automate the

transfer of beer and other liquids,

re-circulate beer during the fermen-

tation cycle and carry out high-

pressure line and tank cleaning.

Consisting of a Jabsco model

52800-2105 VeraFlex fl exible

impeller pump (FIP) is mounted

on a lightweight powder-coated

steel cart with pneumatic tires. The

pump includes Xylem’s proprietary

FIP technology, which allows

viscous fl uids and soft solids to

Chemical metering pump manu-

facturer, Neptune Chemical Pump

Co., has launched its Solar D Series

chemical injection pump. The Solar

D pump was developed as part of

a joint engineering eff ort with

Ferguson Beauregard, a sister

company of Neptune’s within the

Dover Corporation.

The Solar D is a solar-powered

chemical injection pump that

feeds production chemicals into

remote oil and gas wells where

electrical power is often unavail-

able. The pump’s method of oper-

ation includes maximum chemical

containment, precise and

consistent chemical-injection rates

at pressures up to 1,200 psi (83

bar). The manufacturers say that

dosing rates (from 0 to 45 gallons

per day) translate into increased

production with a corresponding

reduction in chemical expenses.

Additionally, the Solar D features a

seal-less diaphragm technology

that eliminates chemical leaks

while off ering chemical compati-

bility. Intelligent controls are

The VeraFLEX Pump Cart make it a real

brewers’ companion.

pass through the pump without

emulsifying or changing consist-

ency. This ability can save produc-

tion time during spin fermentation

of high-gravity beers, as the speed

of the pump can be turned down

to 250 rpm, enabling beer to be

re-circulated gently and oxygen

injected during the fermentation

cycle. Beer reaches its fi nal gravity

in six days, compared to 12–14

days using conventional methods.

Other uses of the VeraFlex Pump

Cart include transferring beer and

other liquids, a task which is

generally carried out manu-

ally. More viscous ingredients used

in craft-manufactured high-quality

beers, cider and microbrews, such

as honey and molasses, can also

be transferred from place to place

using the pump. As it is capable of

delivering up to 60 GPM, Xylem

claims that it gives higher pressure

clean-in-place (CIP) than centrif-

ugal pumps for both line and tank

cleaning.

www.xylemfl owcontrol.com/fi les/

Verafl ex

The Solar D is a solar-powered chemical

injection pump that feeds production

chemicals into remote oil and gas wells where

electrical power is often unavailable.

designed to give the operator

maximum visibility into the system

and real-time monitoring of the

well site.

The unit is equipped with a

brushless motor; standard

corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel

and PTFE chemical ends; hydrauli-

cally balanced diaphragm designed

for reduced wear; and no dynamic

seals for reduced leak points.

www.neptune1.com

Sanifl o hygienic AODD series at Interphex 2013Air-operated double-diaphragm

manufacturer Wilden will be exhib-

iting at Interphex 2013. Interphex

Wilden’s Sanifl o Hygienic Series AODD pumps incorporate a straight fl ow-through design and the

ability to handle large solids.

brings together companies from

the pharmaceutical and biotech

industries and will be held in at

the Jacob K. Javits Convention

Center in New York, NY, USA, from

April 23-25.

Wilden, which has developed the

Sanifl o hygienic series metal AODD

pump designed for use in the

hygienic/sanitary production of

pharmaceuticals, will be at booth

2463.

The pumps incorporate a straight

fl ow-through design and the

ability to handle large solids.

Sanifl o pumps are available with

specialized air distribution systems,

such as the Pro-Flo X air-distribu-

tion system (ADS), with its Effi -

ciency Management System (EMS).

The EMS allows each pump to be

fi nely tuned by adjusting the air

volume at the pump inlet with a

variable control dial.

Sanifl o pumps are shear-sensitive,

self-priming, and dry-run and

deadhead capable, with various

surface fi nishes. The pumps also

off er either clean-in-place (CIP) or

clean-out-of-place (COP) sanitation.

Wilden Sanifl o pumps currently

meet or exceed the regulatory

standards that have been estab-

lished by the FDA, USDA, 3A,

EHEDG and ATEX. Sanifl o Hygienic

Series Metal pumps are available

in four sizes from 25 mm (1 in) to

76 mm (3 in), and feature fl ow

rates to 918 L/min (243 gpm) and

can handle solids to 76 mm (3 in).

These pumps are off ered in 316 L

stainless steel. A variety of connec-

tion options are available such as

DIN clamp, SMS and Tri-Clamp

style to meet specifi c

requirements.

www.wildenpump.com

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