Beseem Solutions Private Limited

A Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP), also known as an helical rotor pump, is a type of positive displacement pump used to transfer fluids that may contain solids, slurries, or viscous materials. The PCP operates by using a helical rotor that rotates inside a stator (a rubber-like sleeve), creating cavities or pockets that progressively move the fluid along the pump.

Key Components:

1. Rotor: A helical-shaped shaft, typically made from steel, that rotates to move the fluid.
2. Stator: A rubber or elastomeric sleeve that surrounds the rotor. It forms sealed cavities with the rotor to move the fluid along the pump.
3. Suction and Discharge Ports: The inlets and outlets where the fluid enters and exits the pump.

Working Principle:

• As the rotor turns inside the stator, the fluid gets trapped in the cavities between the rotor and stator.
• The cavities progress from the suction side to the discharge side, pushing the fluid in a continuous flow, with minimal pulsation.
• This movement is "progressive" because the cavity size decreases from the suction side toward the discharge side, pushing the fluid forward.

Advantages of Progressive Cavity Pumps:

1. Gentle Handling of Fluids: PCPs are suitable for shear-sensitive fluids and those that require a steady flow.
2. Ability to Handle Viscous Fluids: They work well with thick, viscous liquids, like sludge, oils, or pastes.
3. Solid Handling: Because of the design, PCPs can handle fluids with suspended solids, making them ideal for waste treatment and mining applications.
4. Low Pulsation: The pump provides a smooth, continuous flow of liquid with very little pulsation, which is often desirable in many industrial processes.
5. Adjustable Flow Rates: Flow can be adjusted by controlling the rotor speed, offering flexibility.

Applications:

1. Wastewater Treatment: Used to pump sludge, raw sewage, and other viscous fluids.
2. Food Processing: Handles food products such as oils, syrups, and pastes.
3. Oil and Gas: Used for pumping crude oil, chemicals, and even in applications like Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR).
4. Mining and Minerals: Transfers slurries and other mining-related fluids.
5. Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries: Transfers chemicals, resins, and other complex fluids.

Limitations:

• Wear and Tear: The rubbing between the rotor and stator can lead to wear over time, particularly if pumping abrasive materials.
• Maintenance: Regular maintenance is needed to replace worn stators and rotors.
• Not Self-Priming: PCPs generally need to be primed before starting.

Overall, progressive cavity pumps are versatile, reliable, and efficient for handling a wide range of challenging fluids, making them valuable in various industrial processes.

Additional Information:

• Production Capacity: 10 M3/hr
• Delivery Time: 2-4 weeks