By Patrick Belcher Eductor Basics.-1 Pressurised liquid is fed, at normal pipeline velocity, into the motive fluid connection. 1 Eductor Basics.-2 The motive fluid enters the nozzle and is sent into the suction chamber as a high velocity, low pressure jet.
This generates a low pressure area in the chamber.
Eductor Basics.-3 The low pressure area entrains or draws in the suction fluid. Both streams are thoroughly mixed within the turbulent area of the diffuser throat. Eductor Basics.-4 In the outlet cone of the diffuser, the velocity of the mixed stream is converted back to pressure energy This enables the eductor to overcome a discharge head which is higher than the suction head but lower than the motive pressure. Pumping Maximum lift 8mwg Lift affected by specific Gravity Performance is dependent on motive water pressure and flow rate. Vacuum Producing Liquid or gas Used for pump priming Vessel evacuation Fume Extraction Aeration 1
Adds compressed air to water
Small bubbles promote solubility Mixing throat increases intimacy between air & fluid Aeration 2
Uses atmospheric air.
Mixes tank contents Aids flocculation Mixing 1 Standard mixing application. 3:1 mixing No. of nozzles and orientation depending on tank shape. Dilution 1 Can dilute and lift at the same time. Control dilution using suction valve. Risk of backflow if discharge pressure too high. PTFE lined option Dilution 2
Scheme for high dilution ratios.
Around the pump loop. Uses the pressure differential between inlet & outlet of pump. Does not create a permanent pressure loss in the pump discharge line. Can be isolated when not required. Additional mixing created by pump action. Hopper Eductor Used to introduce powders in to liquid stream To make lime solution. Eductor Benefits No moving parts. Available in virtually – Minimal Maintenance all materials – Use in restricted space – Carbon Steel – Suitable for hazardous – Stainless zones /316/304/Duplex Can run with no – PTFE lined pipe suction flow, or with – Poly Propylene entrained solids. – UPVC Self Priming – ABS – Ideal for intermittent use – Hastelloy Design Considerations. High backpressure a problem => Backflow to suction branch. Requires a high pressure drop - Typical discharge pressure < 0.5 Motive pressure. Best designed for single motive operating point. Adjust mixture by suction, not by motive Flow from bottom of tank could be of benefit. Eductor Uses GAC/ Sand/Resin Dissolved air flotation removal. Pumping Dilution – Emptying pits and bunds – Suction of concentrates Tank mixing » Sulphuric Acid » Caustic System priming » Brine » Citric Acid » Orthophosphoric acid » Anti foaming agent » Hypochlorite solution
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