Centrifugal pump for slurries
US8535000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05C2203/0826
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A centrifugal pump is provided having a volute casing having a discharge conduit, an impeller provided in the volute casing, and a suction sideliner enclosing the impeller in the volute casing, the suction sideliner being at least partially covered with sintered tungsten carbide tiles. In one embodiment, the impellor has a central hub, a plurality of vanes spacedly attached to the hub, and at least one side plate attached to the vanes, whereby each vane is individually wear protected prior to attaching each vane to the hub.
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