Ruhrpumpen Group

LS Barge Self-Priming Pump

The LS Barge Pump can efficiently handle a relatively large volume of liquids. It is unique that the pump is arranged with a primary self-priming stage which, when sealed with liquid, operates as a vacuum pump for exhausting air or vapors from the suction line.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Vertical self-contained pump

• Primary self-priming first stage impeller

• Capable of handling air and product for efficient stripping

• Requires minimum amount of space as a vertical unit

• Handles large variety of petroleum distillates and seawater during offloading process

DESIGN FEATURES

• Efficient function under adverse stripping phase

• No need for auxiliary vacuum pump to maintain prime

• Pollution prevention design system to minimize costly product clean up

• Broad range of metallurgies available for special applications