Vikoma Vortex Sludge Pump
The Vikoma Vortex Sludge Pump is designed to pump viscous and aggressive hydrocarbons and liquids from a variety of different applications, such as waste oil pits, sludge pits and drill cutting pits. The Vortex pump unit is free floating and can be easily deployed into the pit/tank. The unit can be manufactured and certified to operate in hazardous and aggressive areas.
- Fully floating pump unit that can easily be fitted into open pits and tanks
- Can be certified for use in hazardous areas, e.g ATEX Zone 1
- Fitted with a steam cage to heat the oil/sludge around the pump to reduce viscosity and allow pumping
- Pump floats can be easily dismounted and reassembled on site to allow for easy transportation and storage
- Pump fitted with dry running, over pressure and motor temperature protection
- Certified single point lift allowing easy and safe deployment and recovery
- Can be supplied with an electric winch system to allow the pump to be manouvred around the pit/tank
- The pump can be adjusted so that it can be used to pump different levels within the pit/tank
- The pump can be manufactured out of a range of materials to suit the liquid in the pit/tank
- Progressive cavity displacement pump
- Can pump liquids up to 1,000,000 cSt
- Pumping capacity up to 12m3/hr
- Solids handling up to 40mm diameter
- For use in hazardous areas
- 5 bar discharge pressure
- 0 to +35oC operating range
- 3 phase electric supply required