Wilden Pump and Engineering Co., has introduced two products that add greater efficiency to its Advanced Series of air-operated double-diaphragm pumps (AODDs)

Online Flow Efficiency Calculator

The PX Simulator is a free online tool that allows operators to easily determine the optimal balance of flow rate and efficiency for any application. Using inlet, head and flow parameters of the application plus the pump model, the simulator quickly computes the air inlet pressure and Efficiency Management System (EMS) setting that will yield the greatest efficiency.

The operator simply turns the dial on the pump's Pro-Flo X air distribution system to that setting to achieve the lowest power consumption. The online simulator saves the operator time by eliminating a series of manual calculations previously needed to achieve the best results from the air distribution system.

Recently awarded a US patent, the Pro-Flo X Efficiency Management System (EMS) features an integrated control dial to select the efficiency point and flow rate that best suits the application. In addition to lower operating cost, benefits include longer pump life and lower maintenance requirements. Pro-Flo X is available on new Advanced Series pumps and for retrofit.

Full-stroke PTFE Diaphragm for Higher Displacement

New full-stroke PTFE (Teflon) diaphragms are now available for Wilden Advanced Series air-operated double-diaphragm pumps.

By allowing increased product displacement per stroke, the full-stroke diaphragms produce greater flow rates and higher efficiency than reduced stroke diaphragms. Because they use the same shaft and piston combinations as the company's standard rubber and TPE diaphragms, they can be easily retrofitted to existing pumps with no extra components. The new full-stroke PTFE diaphragms are available for Wilden 1, 1.5, 2 and 3 inch pumps. Applications include: chemical processing; oil and gas; construction; energy; mining; paint and coating; plating and finishing; pulp and paper; food and pharmaceuticals; semiconductors; and water and wastewater, etc.

(Wilden Pump and Engineering Co [www.pumpsg.com] is a world leader in design and manufacturing of air-operated double-diaphragm pumps, and a member of Dover Corporation's Pump Solutions Group (PSG). The company was founded by Jim Wilden, inventor of the air-operated double-diaphragm pump. Contact: Sridhar Acharya. Mobile: 099403-40563. Email: sridhar.acharya@pumpsg.com)