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Gabbioneta VBN
Gabbioneta
The VBN, VBN-DS line heavy duty process pumps, available in double - casing or wet pit configurations, are multistage, diffuser type, fully designed according to latest edition of API 610 Std. Pump components geometry, optimised through hydraulic, structural, thermal and dynamic F.E.M. analysis, lead to an high product reliability. Particularly to avoid dangerous resonances, the F.E.M. dynamic analysis is carried out on all manufactured pumps taking into account the proper site operating conditions.

 

Main design features

  • Closed type impeller with front and rear wear rings as well as balancing holes, to minimise the axial thrust.
  • Large eye single suction or double suction 1st. stage impeller to meet low NPSH requirements.
  • Number of stages rangeable from 1 to 14.
  • Pump shaft in one or at the maximum two pieces, fully machined to respect the more restrictive run-out API limits.
  • As a standard, the rotor axial thrust is supported by a duplex oil lubricated ball angular contact type bearings.
  • Renewable bushings are provided at all interstage casings and columns.
  • Deep stuffing boxes, designed in accordance to API 682 Std., suitable to accept any type of mechanical or packing seal.
  • Labyrinths and deflectors at either bearing housing to maximise protection against dirt.

 

Technical data

  • Capacities:  up to 1500 m3/h (6500 gpm)
  • Heads:  up to 2000 m (6500 feet)
  • Temperatures:  from -150°C (-240°F) to 400°C (750°F)
  • Design working pressure:  up to 210 barg (3000 Psig)
  • Rotational speed:  up to 4000 rpm
  • Max hydrotest pressure:  up to 305 barg (4500 Psig)

 

Design variations

In addition, the following pump designs can be provided:

  • Additional rigid coupling to facilitate mechanical seal maintenance activities.
  • Inside drain line.
  • Axial thrust tilting pad bearings for ultra high thrust operating condition.
  • Anti reverse rotation device.
  • Air fan cooling system provided on bearing bracket and /or mechanical seal when required by hot temperature applications.
  • Special bearing isolators at either bearing housing ends.
  • Oil mist lubrication (pure or purge).
  • Temperature and/or vibration detection and monitoring equipment.

 

Applications

  • Brine Injection
  • Cargo Loading and Unloading
  • Circulating Water
  • Circulation
  • Condensate
  • Condensate Extraction
  • Condenser Cooling
  • Cooling Water
  • Crude Oil Loading
  • Flood Protection
  • Gas Production
  • General Purpose
  • Heater Drain
  • Hydrocarbon Booster
  • Hydrocarbon Processing
  • Metal and Steel Industry
  • Municipal
  • Offshore
  • Oil Production
  • Petrochemical Processing
  • Pipeline Booster
  • Power Generation
  • Residual Heat Removal
  • Screen Wash
  • Sewage
  • Sump Service
  • Utility
  • Water
  • Water Cooling
  • Water Treatment
  • Wet Pit