System design and installation for Bonve lobe pump
When a Bonve lobe pump is to be incorporated in a system, it is considered good practice to, as far as possible, minimize the length of the pipes and the number of pipe fittings. When designing the suction lines, particular care should be taken. The pump shall be installed below the storage tank and keep the inlet pipe as short and straight as possible. Always consider the following when designing a system: 1. Ensure there is space enough around the pump to allow for: A) Routine check and maintenance of the complete pump unit, drive motor, etc. B) Good ventilation for the drive to avoid overheating. 2. Both the suction and the discharge ports shall be provided with valves. During check-up procedures or maintenance work, the pump must be isolated from the system 3. The system design, pipes and other equipment shall have independent supports to avoid heavy loads on the pump. In the case of pipe work or other equipment relying o...