摘要:
A valve assembly connected in series between a source of vacuum pressure and the intake port of a centrifugal pump. The valve assembly includes a float chamber and float therein for monitoring the passage of fluid through the pump. When the pump ceases to operate upon fluid and requires priming, the float in the float chamber causes communication between the inlet port of the pump and the source of vacuum pressure thereby effecting priming. The present invention further includes an inlet hole in the float chamber which is selectably opened to terminate vacuum in said chamber and allowing air to enter, causing any fluid buildup to be removed by centrifugal pump vacuum, restoring the chamber to ready-prime position automatically. Further, redundant check valve means are provided for insuring the prevention of fluid flow from the float chamber to the vacuum source.
摘要:
A debris trap for capturing debris flowing in a stream of liquid, the debris trap includes a housing, a fluid inlet channel in connection with a space in the housing, a fluid outlet channel in connection with the space, the fluid outlet channel comprising a fluid outlet port, a float member, a guide element configured to guide movement of the float member when a liquid level in the space changes when in use, a stopper in connection with the fluid outlet port configured to stop the movement of the float member when the liquid level in the space raises, the fluid outlet port which, when the float member is against the stopper, remains partially open and the float member, when brought against the stopper, form a fluid communication path with a reduced area, which restricts the size of the debris capable of flowing through the outlet port.
摘要:
Arrangement for facilitating the start-up of not self-priming centrifugal mps for the pumping of radioactive liquids in a nuclear fuel reprocessing plant wherein radioactive liquid is pumped from a first to a second container through the container's top by means of transfer piping which includes a centrifugal pump having its suction side in communication with one container and its discharge side connected to a supply pipe leading to the other container. The supply pipe includes a pressurized air operated jet pump adapted to lift, during start-up, liquid from the container into the centrifugal pump which is then operated to pump the liquid from the one container to the other through the jet pump.