TTMC Vertical Multistage Can Pump HPI-Application

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APPLICATION FOR TTMC VERTICAL PUMPS

TTMC Vertical Can Pumps are primarily designed for plants handling liquids with low suction heads. These low NPSH values normally preclude the use of horizontal pumps. TTMC pumps are therefore designed for pumping clean or slightly polluted, hot or cold, chemically neutral or aggressive liquids in refineries in chemical and petrochemical plants in power plants in cryogenic applications in pipelines in the offshore industry Various design options are available for special applications. TTMC pumps fitted with a can are mainly used where there is low NPSHA. Where the TTMC is used without a can (type TMC) the pump is installed at floor level and the suction pipe connected direct to the pump inlet. Where space is at a premium the TTMC compact may be used. A pump of minimum length (minimum number of stages) is mounted in a support frame. Connections are being made directly to suction and discharge The in-line design allows simple pipe connection and requires minimum space. Vertical pumps are especially suitable for cryogenic applications pumping liquefied gases. The TTMCM is the first pump in the world to have a magnetic axial thrust bearing to support the rotor. The pump requires no auxiliary systems thus minimising maintenance and promoting automatic field operation. The can is mounted in the ground, its length providing the additional NPSH value required to prevent cavitation at the suction impeller. nozzles. Another variant is the TTMCM, this magnetically coupled design is suitable for hydrocarbons, liquefied gases and toxic fluids where an expensive mechanical seal system is the only alternative to the safer sealless design.

TTMC PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

TTMC pumps are multi-stage, radially split, vertical can pumps with stage casings. Single suction radial impellers are used, the suction impeller always being the first stage. Inducers may also be fitted. The shaft is sealed by single or tandem Several hydraulic sets for each pump size are available most of which are also used in our horizontal multistage ring section and barrel pumps. Pump design ensures that the can is only subject to suction pressure, installation depth and length of the can depend on NPSH conditions. Axial thrust is compensated for by a balance piston, the residual axial thrust is absorbed by double angular contact ball bearings. The bearings are installed in the motor support lantern and are oil lubricated by a rotation independent automatic lubrication device which produces positive oil circulation. Flanges are supplied according to ANSI or DIN specifications. The pump is driven by a vertical flange motor via a flexible coupling. Direction of the flow rotation is anti-clockwise seen from the driven end. mechanical seals complying with API 682 together with any necessary auxiliary systems that may be needed. Suction and discharge nozzles are arranged in-line above the mounting flange. Alternative nozzle positions are available if required. A hydrodynamic radial plain bearing is installed in the second stage of the pump. Depending on the can length an intermediate product lubricated support bearing may also be fitted.

SECTION DRAWING
Thrust Bearing 0 Oil lubricated anti-friction bearings 0 Safe rotation independent lubrication with oil circulation 0 Bearings rated for long life Bearing Housing 0 Simple removal for changing the mechanical seal Bearing Instrumentation 0 Adjustable constant level oiler 0 Oil level indicator 0 Thermometer Shaft Seal 0 Seal housing allows installation of all API 682 standard combinations 0 Simple removal of mechanical seals Large Nozzles 0 Low velocities 0 High forces and moments can be absorbed 0 Relative position on the casing may Balance Piston 0 Reliable balance of axial thrust 0 Also acts as an additional intermediate radial bearing 0 Shaft seal only subject to suction pressure Intermediate Bearing 0 For longer shaft lengths 0 Internal flush Large Column Pipes 0 Low friction losses 0 High rigidity 0 Ensures low vibration Stiff Shaft 0 Critical speed greater than operating speed 0 Bearing spacing and shaft diameter in accordance with API 610 Several Hydraulics for Each Pump Size 0 High efficiency over the capacity range 0 Low energy input 0 Full interchangeability with Sulzer MB, MC and GSG ranges Hydrodynamical Radial Plain Bearing 0 Vibration free running 0 Low bearing wear 0 Placement on second stage ensures permanent lubrication (no flashing in the bearing) be altered Rigid Coupling 0 Excellent alignment 0 Shrink fitted (oil pressure) 0 Not sensitive to rotation

BEARINGS, INTERMEDIATE COUPLING

Thrust Bearing Lubrication The thrust bearing consists of two angular contact ball bearings loaded such that their life exceeds the minimum requirements of API 610. Safe Oil Lubrication The bearing sleeve is equipped at its lower end with a rotation independent pumping device, oil is pumped to a level above the bearing where it is allowed to flow through the bearing returning to the sump. without risk of foam entrapment. This arrangement ensures a constant supply of clean oil to the bearing

Adjustable constant level Labyrinth seal according API 610 Thermometer Vent of bearing housing Oil level indicator oiler

Oil pumping device

Intermediate Coupling for Separate Shafts Depending on the can length, operating speed and pump size two shafts may be required. Where this is the case a rigid SKF OK type coupling is used. Working Principle of the Coupling The coupling consists of a thin internal sleeve which is slightly tapered and fits within a larger external sleeve whose bore is also slightly tapered. Injecting oil between the two sleeves by means of a small hand pump forces the outer sleeve over the internal sleeve resulting in the tapers locking together.

Rigid coupling

Driver shaft

Intermediate bearing

Pump shaft

PERFORMANCE RANGE
Head H (m)

1000

800

60Hz

600

400

50Hz

50
200

10

100 3 Capacity Q (m /h)

500

ADVANTAGES
h Lowered suction impeller allows operation even under extreme surface conditions. h Only one shaft seal. h Compact space requirement through vertical design. h No static seals under discharge pressure to atmosphere. h Shaft seal operates at suction pressure. h Balance piston also acts as a hydrodynamic radial bearing. h Oil lubricated anti-friction bearings. h Rotation independent internal oil circulation. h Hydrodynamic radial bearing located at the pumps second stage. h Precisely aligned shaft due to hydraulically shrunk coupling.

TECHNICAL DATA
OPERATING DATA
Pump sizes Capacities Heads DN Q H 40 1,5 up up up up up up 0 -65 C 0 -85 F to 200mm to 8inch to 800m3/h to 3500gpm to 800m to 2620ft to 100bar to 1450psi 0 to +180 C 0 to +356 F

PUMP PARTS
Pressure casings (outside) Pressure casings (inside) Impeller, diffusor Wear ring casing Wear ring impeller Shaft

MATERIAL CLASSES API 610 S-1 S-6 A-8

Steel welded Steel welded Cast iron Cast iron Cast steel Chrome steel
Austenitic Austenitic Austenitic

Operating press. p Operating temp. t

Cast iron Chrome steel Chrome steel Chrome steel Steel Chrome steel

Austenitic Coated Duplex

DESIGN OPTIONS
TTMC Standard design with can The length of the can will be calculated in such a way to produce sufficient suction pressure for the impeller first stage, thus preventing cavitation. Special design without can For vertical installation with small space consumption in an existing pipework. TMC

TTMC compact Compact design with can An overfloor installation is only possible, if there is enough NPSHA at the suction side. Sealless version

TTMCM

Magnetically driven pump. The outer magnetic rotor is fixed direct on the motor shaft. The pump rotor will be held suspended in a strong magnetic field created by a permanent magnetic axial thrust bearing.

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