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Ruhrpumpen Vertical Self-Priming Pumps
Ruhrpumpen Vertical Self-Priming Pumps are engineered for reliable and efficient handling of liquids where automatic priming is required. Their vertical configuration saves space and allows easy maintenance, while the self-priming design enables quick start-up without the need for external priming equipment. Built for durability and versatility, these pumps are ideal for industrial, municipal, and process applications involving wastewater, stormwater, and other challenging fluids.
Features
- Capacity 182 to 1,136 m³/h (800 to 5,000 gpm)
- Head 12 to 107 m (40 to 350 ft)
- Temperature up to 74 °C (164 °F)
- Efficient function under adverse stripping phase
- No need for auxiliary vacuum pump to maintain prime
- Pollution prevention design system to minimize costly product clean up
- Broad range of metallurgies available for special applications
Applications
- Barge Stripping/Dewatering
- Ballast Operation
- Gasoline
- Fuel Oils
- Light lubricants
- Heavy Oils
How the LS Barge Self-Priming Pump Works
The LS Barge Pump is a high-capacity vertical, self-contained pumping unit designed to efficiently transfer large volumes of liquids such as gasoline, fuel, oil, and seawater during barge unloading and transfer operations. It incorporates a self-priming first-stage impeller and a pollution-prevention design, making it suitable for handling a wide variety of liquids used across modern industries.
Features
- Temperature: Max 150 °C
- Maximum pressure: 100 psi.
- Viscosity: 2000 cts
- Rotation: CW facing pump shaft
- Fits most common size deepwell (24-inch diameter or larger) on inland and ATB barges.
- Utilize standard deepwell head and columns.
- Eliminate the need to heat product to acceptable centrifugal pump viscosities.
- High suction lift capability for total stripping of tank.
- Versatility in product handling from light #2 oil to Asphalt.
- Increased reliability and longer service life due to hydraulically balanced design
Applications
- Barge & Marine Transfer
- Inland & ATB
- Petroleum & Fuel Handling
- Heavy Product Transfer
- Chemical & Industrial
- Dockside & Bulk Storage
How the LSS Self-Priming Pump Works
The LSS vertically mounted positive displacement pump combines design expertise, operating efficiency, and proven reliability to deliver consistent performance across varying cargo characteristics and dockside piping configurations. It is designed to fit standard deepwell sizes of 24 inches in diameter or larger on inland and ATB barges and utilizes standard deepwell heads and columns. The LSS eliminates the need to heat products to achieve centrifugal pump viscosities, offers high suction lift capability for complete tank stripping, and provides versatility in handling a wide range of products—from light #2 oil to asphalt. Its hydraulically balanced design enhances reliability and extends service life, ensuring efficient and dependable operation.
