Positive displacement pump that uses a reciprocating membrane

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The basic working principle of an air-operated double diaphragm pump. Cross-section sketch of diaphragm fuel pump Air-operated double diaphragm pump

A diaphragm pump (also known as a Membrane pump) is a positive displacement pump that uses a combination of the reciprocating action of a rubber, thermoplastic or teflon diaphragm and suitable valves on either side of the diaphragm (check valve, butterfly valves, flap valves, or any other form of shut-off valves) to pump a fluid.

There are three main types of diaphragm pumps:

• Those in which the diaphragm is sealed with one side in the fluid to be pumped, and the other in air or hydraulic fluid. The diaphragm is flexed, causing the volume of the pump chamber to increase and decrease. A pair of non-return check valves prevent reverse flow of the fluid.

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• Those employing volumetric positive displacement where the prime mover of the diaphragm is electro-mechanical, working through a crank or geared motor drive, or purely mechanical, such as with a lever or handle. This method flexes the diaphragm through simple mechanical action, and one side of the diaphragm is open to air.

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• Those employing one or more unsealed diaphragms with the fluid to be pumped on both sides. The diaphragm(s) again are flexed, causing the volume to change.

When the volume of a chamber of either type of pump is increased (the diaphragm moving up), the pressure decreases, and fluid is drawn into the chamber.[3] When the chamber pressure later increases from decreased volume (the diaphragm moving down), the fluid previously drawn in is forced out.[4] Finally, the diaphragm moving up once again draws fluid into the chamber, completing the cycle. This action is similar to that of the cylinder in an internal combustion engine. Diaphragm Pumps deliver a hermetic seal between the drive mechanism and the compression chamber, allowing the pump to transfer, compress, and evacuate the medium without a lubricant.

An elastomeric diaphragm can be used as a versatile dynamic seal that removes many of the limitations found with other sealing methods. They do not leak, offer little friction, and can be constructed for low pressure sensitivity. With the right material consideration, diaphragms can seal over a wide range of pressures and temperatures without needing lubrication or maintenance.

Characteristics

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Diaphragm pump characteristics:

• are self priming and have good suction lift characteristics.
• can be designed to handle abrasive sludges and slurries with a relatively high amount of grit and solid content.

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• have good dry running characteristics.
• pump design separates pump fluids from potentially sensitive internal pump parts.

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• a multitude of different diaphragm elastomers can be selected, allowing compatibility with very corrosive solutions.

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• can handle highly viscous liquids.

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  A viscosity correction chart can be used as a tool to help prevent under-sizing AOD pumps.
• can be effectively driven by compressed air. Air driven versions typically achieve the safety requirements to operate in flammable or explosive atmospheres.
• hydraulically driven versions are suitable for discharge pressure up to 1,200 bar.
• internal pump parts can be suspended and isolated within oil, to promote pump longevity.
• can be up to 97% efficient.

• CFD animation of a diaphragm pump

• Double acting membrane pump on oil tanker deck

• Membrane pump animation

Air compressors

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Small mechanically activated diaphragm pumps are also used as air compressors and as a source of low-grade vacuum. Compared to other designs, diaphragm compressors are quiet, cheap, and have no moving parts in the air stream. This allows them to be used without added lubrication in contact with the air, so the compressed air produced can be guaranteed clean. An example is a typical aquarium air pump.

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Trash Pump Buyer's Guide

How to Pick the Perfect Trash Pump

Water pumps are meant to pump clear water. But when you introduce debris and other solids to the mix, things can get clogged or damage your pump. That's where trash pumps come in.

They're capable of passing water that other pumps just can't handle. There are many types of water pumps you'll need to choose from, depending on your situation.

In this article, you'll learn about the different types of trash pumps and which applications work best for each.

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Electric Submersible Trash Pumps

If you simply need to pump small amounts of greywater around the home with solids in it (like in flooded window wells with sand and leaves), then an electric submersible trash pump may be right for you.

They are as easy to use as attaching the hose and dropping it wherever compact areas you may need it. Just keep in mind that the function of these pumps are extremely limited, so if you need to move large amounts of dirty water with solids involved, we definitely recommend a semi-trash pump or better.

 

Semi-Trash Pumps

Semi-trash pumps get their name from the fact they can pass small debris, but not much more than that. The pump housing just isn't large enough to pass larger items.

Semi-trash pumps are typically used to pump clean or slightly muddy and sandy water.

The largest items any of our semi-trash pumps can pass is about 5/8 of an inch. You'll want to use a hose with a strainer so the hose doesn't get clogged with any items too big to pass through. The strainer just sifts the debris that the pump can handle and leaves out the stuff that's too big.

 

 

Traditional Trash Pumps

Trash pumps are made to handle debris and solids such as leaves, pebbles, and twigs. With larger impeller veins and pump housing, trash pumps can pass solids like those mentioned above.

The pump does not grind these up as they enter the impeller, but leaves them intact and sends them on their way. You'll want to use a hose with a strainer for trash pumps too. In the event the pump does get clogged though, there are easy cleanouts, which you can open up by hand and remove any items too big.

 

 

Diaphragm Pumps

Diaphragm pumps work entirely differently than other trash pumps. Instead of using centrifugal force, the pump has a diaphragm that is pushed up and down, creating a vacuum effect.

When the diaphragm goes up, it creates a vacuum, sucking in water. When the diaphragm is pushed down, it ejects the water that was just suctioned into the pump. It essentially acts like a piston in a combustion engine, alternately drawing in and then ejecting out.

Diaphragm pumps are most commonly used to pump sludge and extremely abrasive liquids. A common example would be draining a pond because it can handle the muck and mud on the bottom, as well as the water, leaves, and weeds.

 

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PTO Trash Pumps

PTO trash pumps are beloved by farmers and workers in the agricultural industry because they attach to a tractor's power take-off driveshaft and are powered by the tractor's massive gas engine. They attach quickly, prime in seconds, and are virtually maintenance-free because they don't have an engine of their own.

 

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Industrial Trailer-Mounted Trash Pumps

Sometimes you need the power of ten industrial trash pumps in places you can't really carry it to. The natural solution is an industrial-grade, trailer-mounted trash pump. You no longer have to imagine a pump that boasts a 6" inlet size, can pump up to 2,750 GPM (gallons per minute) and can lift that water 150 feet high with these behemoths.

Armed with a venturi dry prime centrifugal pump and a water-cooled, turbo-charged diesel engine, the possibilities are virtually endless with industrial, top-tier trash pumps like these. Don't let the price tag fool you, they're worth every penny for the toughest water pumping applications on construction sites, mining operations, sewer bypass projects, and much more.

 

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By Jim O.

Water Pump Expert

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