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What models of Blackmer pumps are available
for biodiesel applications?
Why are Blackmer sliding vane pumps more
energy-efficient than other pumping technologies?
What benefits do sliding
vane pumps provide that other types of pumps don’t?
What materials of construction do the
pumps come in?
Which Blackmer pumps are best for the
transesterification process?
What types of Blackmer pumps would be
recommended for blending at the terminal?
Which Blackmer pumps handle alcohol recovery?
Which Blackmer pumps perform best in
caustic transfer?
Which Blackmer pumps handle glycerin?
Does Blackmer offer small energy-efficient
pumps?
What smaller footprint pumps do you have
for applications where space is limited?
Are the elastomers and mechanical seals
on Blackmer pumps compatible with biodiesel?
Does Blackmer make seal-less pumps?
What models of Blackmer pumps
are available for biodiesel applications?
Blackmer has developed
multiple lines of pumps that are effective in biodiesel transfer
and process flow applications, including ProVane® Motor
Speed Vane Pumps, System One® Centrifugal Pumps, ML/HXL
Series Sliding Vane Pumps, GX/X Series Sliding Vane Pumps,
NP/SNP Series Sliding Vane Pumps and TX(S)D Series Sliding
Vane Pumps.
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Why are Blackmer sliding vane pumps more energy-efficient
than other pumping technologies?
The unique design of Blackmer’s
sliding vane pumps offer a high level of energy savings thanks
to their volumetric efficiency, consistent performance over
time and high mechanical efficiency. In fact, sliding vane
pumps are up to 24% more efficient than gear pumps on thin
to moderately viscous fluids.
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What benefits do sliding
vane pumps provide that other types of pumps don’t?
All Blackmer
sliding vane pump lines are designed to conquer the most problematic
challenges in the transfer of liquids of various viscosities.
The unique self-adjusting vanes eliminate efficiency-robbing “slip,” helping
the pump to maintain near-original volumetric output and consistency
even after significant service. Other design benefits include
seals and bearings designed for maximum life; a wide range
of flow capacities; superior priming and suction capabilities
that make them ideal for line stripping, complete evacuation
of heels and superior lift; and easy maintenance that allows
vanes to be replaced without removing the pump from the piping
system. In addition, their exceptional suction/lift capabilities
make sliding vane pumps ideal for top unloading of vessels.
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What
materials of construction do the pumps come in?
ProVane® Motor
Speed Vane Pumps are available in ductile iron and stainless
steel; System One® Centrifugal Pumps are available in ductile
iron, stainless steel, alloy 20 and hastalloys; ML/HXL Series
pumps are available in ductile iron; GX/X Series pumps are
available in cast iron and ductile iron; NP/SNP sliding vane
pumps are available in cast iron and stainless steel; and TX(S)D
Series pumps are available in cast iron.
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Which Blackmer pumps
are best for the transesterification process? Transesterification
is at the heart of the biodiesel production process and
for this critical stage, Blackmer’s GX/X and ML/HXL Series
sliding vane pumps, and ProVane® Motor Speed Vane Pumps
fill the bill due to their self-priming and high-suction capabilities,
and volumetric consistency designed to ensure batch quality
compliance.
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What types of Blackmer pumps would be recommended
for blending at the terminal?
Their excellent volumetric efficiencies
make Blackmer’s GX, ML/HXL, Provane® Motor Speed
and TX(S)D Series sliding vane pumps ideal for blending operations.
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Which
Blackmer pumps handle alcohol recovery?
Blackmer XL Series
sliding vane pumps and ProVane® Motor Speed Vane Pumps
are ideal for alcohol recovery. Their ability to perform under
a vacuum and against high suction, as well as their ability
to be maintained very quickly without being taken out of service
makes them the standard for use in one of the most difficult
aspects of biodiesel production.
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Which Blackmer pumps perform
best in caustic transfer?
Due to their stainless-steel construction,
metallized carbon sleeve bearings and non-metallic vanes, Blackmer
SNP Series sliding vane pumps work best in handling caustic
fluids. They also have a non-galling feature that reduces maintenance
costs and operational difficulties. The Blackmer ProVane® Motor
Speed Vane Pump and System One® Centrifugal pumps are also
preferred for these difficult applications.
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Which Blackmer
pumps handle glycerin?
Many Blackmer pumps, including the sliding
vane, C-Series eccentric disc and System One® centrifugal
pumps are suitable for glycerin applications. Please consult
your local representative or Blackmer applications engineer
with the requirements of your specific application.
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Does Blackmer
offer small energy-efficient pumps?
Blackmer’s highly
efficient ProVane® Motor Speed Pump Series has been designed
with four port sizes ranging from 3/4 to 2 inches and flow
rates from 2 to 100 GPM.
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What smaller footprint pumps do you
have for applications where space is limited?
The small footprint
of the ProVane® Motor Speed Pump Series make it ideal for
limited-space applications.
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Are the elastomers and mechanical
seals on Blackmer pumps compatible with biodiesel?
Blackmer
pumps have been configured with elastomers and mechanical seals,
compatible with the handling of biodiesel. Blackmer worked
closely with leading elastomer suppliers to develop specialized
materials to handle fluids with high alcohol content while
also being chemically and mechanically compatible with other
fluids commonly found within biodiesel production plants.
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Does
Blackmer make seal-less pumps?
Blackmer makes several series
of seal-less pumps, including SMVP, C-Series and Abaque peristaltic
(hose) pumps.
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