Variable high-speed motors optimize sealless pumps

Journal Article · Thu Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1990 · Hydrocarbon Processing; (USA)

OSTI ID:7181169

Mabe, W J; Mulholland, R A ^[1]

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1. Sundstrand Fluid Handling, Arvada, CO (US)

Variable speed has long been used in many centrifugal pump and compressor installations to increase operating efficiencies and to provide precise control. High speed has also been exploited through step-up gearing to reduce equipment size and to improve hydraulic performance. The high-speed technology coupled with recent advances in electronic speed control for motors has led to development of integrated pump and motor configurations. When combined with a sealless or canned motor, a totally leak-free installation can be realized. This paper discusses the benefits of this concept.

• OSTI ID: 7181169
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Processing; (USA), Vol. 69:2; ISSN 0018-8190
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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