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SKWY Horizontal Oil Pump
Built for petroleum products rather than water: gasoline, kerosene and diesel, with a published viscosity limit of 750 cSt.
Overview
What This Pump Does
The SKWY is the oil duty version of the horizontal platform. It handles petroleum products such as gasoline, kerosene and diesel oil, with the seal arrangement and materials chosen for hydrocarbon service.
Flow covers 1.5 to 1200 m3/h with a maximum head of 80 m, maximum viscosity 750 cSt and fluid temperature to 120 degrees Celsius, with drives to 160 kW.
| Working Principle | Centrifugal |
|---|---|
| Main applications | gasoline, kerosene and diesel oil |
| Driver | Electric motor |
| Power Specs | 380/415 V 220v , 3phase ; 50hz / 60hz |
| Max. permissible fluid temperature | 120°C |
| Type of connection | Flange |
Key Benefits
Why An Oil Duty Build Is Different
Viscosity Rating Published
A stated maximum viscosity of 750 cSt, so the selection is made against the oil rather than against a water curve.
Hydrocarbon Seal Arrangement
Mechanical seal with hard alloy faces or packing gland, with elastomers chosen for petroleum service.
Material Choice
Cast iron or stainless steel casing with cast iron, stainless or bronze impeller for the product being moved.
Large Flow Capability
Up to 1200 m3/h, which covers depot and terminal transfer as well as plant duty.
Application Scenarios
Where It Is Installed
Fuel Transfer
Moving gasoline, kerosene and diesel between storage and dispensing or process.
Depot And Terminal Duty
Higher flow transfer where head requirements are moderate and volume is large.
Plant Oil Circulation
Circulating oil inside a plant at temperatures up to 120 degrees.
Who It Is For
- Fuel depots and terminals
- Power plants and industrial fuel systems
- Petrochemical operations moving refined products
- Contractors building fuel transfer installations
Problems It Solves
Water pumps used on oil duty
Viscosity changes the curve and the power demand. A pump selected on a water curve will not deliver on oil.
Seal compatibility with hydrocarbons
Seal faces and elastomers are chosen for petroleum service rather than adopted from a water pump build.
Uncertainty about limits
Maximum viscosity, temperature and head are published, so the selection can be checked rather than assumed.
Technical Features
How It Is Built
- Maximum viscosity 750 cSt
- Maximum permissible fluid temperature 120 degrees Celsius
- Maximum head 80 m, flow to 1200 m3/h
- Mechanical seal with hard alloy faces or packing gland
- Flanged connections to 500 mm caliber
- Cast iron or stainless steel casing options
Specifications
Technical Data
Published SKWY data. Viscosity at the pumping temperature, not at ambient, is what governs the selection.
| Working Principle | Centrifugal |
|---|---|
| Main applications | gasoline, kerosene and diesel oil |
| Driver | Electric motor |
| Power Specs | 380/415 V 220v , 3phase ; 50hz / 60hz |
| Max. permissible fluid temperature | 120°C |
| Type of connection | Flange |
| Installation position | Horizontal |
| Casing/Impeller material | Cast iron, Stainless Steel/Cast iron, Stainless steel, Bronze |
| Shaft seal type | Mechanical seal; Packing gland |
| Free passage | 0.2 mm |
| Maximum Viscosity | 750 cst |
| Maximum drive rating | 160kW ( 215hp ) |
| Maximum caliber | 20 inch( 500mm ) |
| Maximum head | 80m |
| Flow rate range | 1.5-1200 m3 /h ( 25-25000 l /m) |
Materials And Process
What Goes Into Every Unit
Materials
- Cast iron or stainless steel casing
- Cast iron, stainless steel or bronze impeller
- Hard alloy seal faces
- Elastomers for hydrocarbon service
Manufacturing And Assembly
- Casting and machining at the works
- Impeller balancing
- Assembly and hydraulic test
- Packing and documentation for export
Quality Control
- Seal arrangement verified for hydrocarbon duty
- Hydraulic test before dispatch
- Factory acceptance test record with the order
Customization Options
- Material selection for the product handled
- Seal type and elastomer
- Motor rating, including higher power for viscous duty
- Flange standard and drilling
Compared With Other Options
| K2CY gear pump | A gear pump gives steady flow against pressure on thicker oils. The SKWY moves far larger volumes at lower viscosity. |
|---|---|
| SKGY vertical oil pump | Same oil duty in a vertical inline body where floor area is the constraint. |
Use Guide
Handling Petroleum Products Safely
Check Viscosity Hot And Cold
Cold start viscosity can be several times the working figure, which sets the motor rating.
Bond And Earth
Follow the site procedure for static control on hydrocarbon transfer installations.
Prime Before Start
Ensure the casing is full. Dry running is as damaging on oil as on water.
Inspect The Seal Regularly
On fuel duty any seal weep is a safety matter, not a maintenance note.
Answers
SKWY Horizontal Oil Pump FAQ
Which products can it handle?
Petroleum products such as gasoline, kerosene and diesel oil, within the published viscosity and temperature limits.
What is the maximum viscosity?
750 cSt as published. Above that, a positive displacement pump such as the gear or progressing cavity line is the right choice.
What is the maximum head?
80 m on this model, with flow to 1200 m3/h.
Is an explosion protected motor available?
Motor specification follows the area classification of the installation. State the zone and the standard with the enquiry.
What temperature is allowed?
Up to 120 degrees Celsius on this data sheet.
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Industries Guides And Solutions
Need SKWY Horizontal Oil Pump Sized For Your Duty Point
Send the product, its viscosity at pumping temperature and the flow, and the selection can be checked against the published limits.