Why Viscous Fluids Shouldn’t Go Near Centrifugal Pumps
Viscosity in pumped fluids can cause issues with all kinds of pumps, not least a centrifugal pump. Plant Services calls it the “great bugaboo of the industry”. One thing all centrifugal pump suppliers in Canada can all agree on is this type of pump isn’t a great choice for viscosities above 100 centipoise (cP), let alone 300. This calls for a positive displacement pump, usually one that is self-priming. To put this into perspective, the viscosity of honey at 25 degrees is 2,000 cP. According to Pumps and Systems , viscosity measures the resistance of the fluid to flow at a given temperature. Think of it as fluid friction – or the fluid’s resistance to being pumped. Read Original Post Here... Contact Us Vissers Sales Corp Address - 20-220 Industrial Parkway South Aurora, ON L4G 3V6 Phone - 905-841-4073 Email - sales@vissers.on.ca