In industries where heavy-duty material handling is crucial, GN Separation’s Solids Vacuum Pump (also known as the sludge vacuum pump) provides a reliable and efficient solution. This robust and versatile vacuum-loading solids transfer pump is designed to handle a wide range of challenging applications, including the transfer of solids, powders, slurries, and sludge. Powered entirely by compressed air, the GN Solids Vacuum Pump eliminates the need for electrical power, ensuring safe operation in explosive environments such as the oil and gas and coal industries.
GN Solids Vacuum Pump Features
The GN Solids Vacuum Pump is a compact, efficient, and highly durable machine that excels in demanding environments. It works by creating a high vacuum inside the pump using compressed air, allowing it to easily suction and transport materials across long distances. Capable of operating with a vacuum degree of 25” Hg (85 kPa), this pump offers an impressive capacity, with the ability to load materials through distances of up to 500 meters (or even 1,000 meters for larger units).
GN Solids Vacuum Pumps are available in three models:
- GNSP-10B – 10 m³/h
- GNSP-20B – 20 m³/h
- GNSP-40B – 40 m³/h
Each model is designed with high solids content capability (up to 80%) and can handle particles as large as 75 mm for the GNSP-40B model, making it ideal for tough applications. The pump requires only compressed air, with varying air demand based on the model size:
- GNSP-10B: 4.3 m³/min (150 CFM)
- GNSP-20B: 8 m³/min (280 CFM)
- GNSP-40B: 17 m³/min (600 CFM)
With a variety of configuration options, GN also offers the flexibility to design and manufacture Group Pump Units, combining two or more pumps in a single skid for higher flow rates.
Wide-Ranging Applications
GN Solids Vacuum Pumps are versatile and widely used in many industries. Here are some of the key applications:
- Mining: Effective for transferring coal and other mining slurries, longwall slurry control, and drilling mud and cuttings.
- Oil & Gas: Ideal for OBM transfer, pit cleaning, and oil spill capture and recovery.
- Construction: Used for thickener de-sludge cleaning, sump and shaft cleaning, and tunneling applications.
- Waste Management: Perfect for hazardous waste recovery, effluent and processing waste transfer, and rapid spillage recovery.
- Agriculture: Transports agricultural products and waste, such as sand, bentonite, and cement powders.
- Marine and Petrochemical: Used for barge and ballast tank cleaning, ship cleaning, and petrochemical tank cleaning.
Other uses include pulp and paper mill waste removal, tailings dewatering, power station ash pond cleaning, and even industrial cleaning in high-volume bulk transfer operations.
GN Solids Vacuum Pump Working Principle
The GN Solids Vacuum Pump operates on a simple but effective working principle. Compressed air is fed into the pump, creating a high vacuum inside the tank. The suction line draws the material into the pump. After a few seconds, the valve switches the airflow direction, generating positive pressure inside the pump tank. This pressure pushes the material out of the pump and through the discharge line.
The larger model, GNSP-40A, can operate in both manual and automatic modes, while the smaller models (GNSP-10A and GNSP-20A) are designed for automatic operation only. Since the pump runs on compressed air, it is safe for use in industries where electrical equipment may pose a hazard, such as the oil, gas, and coal industries.
GN Mini Vacuum Cleaner for Industrial Waste
In addition to the large-scale Solids Vacuum Pumps, GN also offers the GN Mini Vacuum Cleaner, a more compact and mobile solution designed for industrial cleaning tasks. The Mini Vacuum Cleaner is air-operated and features both suction and positive pressure functions, allowing it to handle tough cleanup jobs effectively. The portable and lightweight design makes it easy for operators to move around, while adjustable suction and discharge times enable automatic operation, making it perfect for continuous cleaning tasks in challenging industrial environments.
Conclusion
GN Separation’s Solids Vacuum Pumps provide an essential solution for a variety of industrial and mining applications where efficient, high-capacity material transfer is necessary. Their ability to handle high solids content, long-distance delivery, and diverse applications makes them a reliable choice for industries worldwide. With the flexibility to customize the pump size and configuration, GN Solids Vacuum Pumps offer an ideal solution for tackling even the most demanding material transfer tasks.
For more information on GN Solids Vacuum Pumps and other industrial equipment, please don’t hesitate to contact us. GN Separation looks forward to working with you to provide the most effective solutions for your business needs.