Motor pump, pump unit, and method for balancing motor pump impeller

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a motor pump, a pump unit, and a balance adjustment method for an impeller of the motor pump. The motor pump is provided with an impeller (1), a rotor (2), a stator (3), and a bearing (5). The rotor (2) and the bearing (5) are provided to a suction-side region (Ra) of the impeller (1).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a motor pump, a pump unit, and a method for balancing an impeller of a motor pump. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Pump devices are known that include a motor and a pump connected by a coupling. Such pump devices have a structure in which the driving force of the motor is transmitted to the impeller of the pump via the coupling. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-303986 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in such pump devices, the pump and motor are arranged side by side, which results in a large installation area. On the other hand, in recent years, there has been an increasing demand for compactness (and energy saving), and as a result, there has also been an increasing demand for an integrated pump and motor structure.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a motor pump and a pump unit having a compact structure.

[0006] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a method for balancing an impeller of a motor pump having a compact structure.

[0007] By connecting multiple motor pumps with a compact structure, the pump unit can be operated without increasing the installation area. However, to operate multiple motor pumps stably, it is necessary to monitor the status of these multiple motor pumps and control the operation of the multiple motor pumps according to the operating conditions.

[0008] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a pump unit that is capable of monitoring the states of a plurality of motor pumps and controlling the operation of the plurality of motor pumps. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In one aspect, a motor pump is provided that includes an impeller, a rotor fixed to the impeller, a stator disposed radially outward of the rotor, and a bearing that supports the impeller, wherein the rotor and the bearing are disposed in a suction-side region of the impeller.

[0010] In one embodiment, the motor pump includes a return vane disposed on the rear side of the impeller. In one embodiment, the motor pump includes a thrust load reducing structure provided on the back surface of the impeller. In one embodiment, the thrust load reducing structure includes a plurality of rear vanes attached to a rear surface of the impeller.

[0011] In one aspect, the thrust load reducing structure is a plurality of notch structures extending toward the center of the impeller. In one embodiment, the bearing is a sliding bearing including a rotating-side bearing body attached to the impeller and a fixed-side bearing body arranged on the suction side of the rotating-side bearing body. In one embodiment, at least one of the impeller and the bearing is constructed from a lightweight material.

[0012] In one aspect, the impeller is a centrifugal impeller having a suction portion formed in the central portion and a side plate arranged opposite the main plate, and the side plate has an annular protrusion extending from the outer edge of the side plate toward the suction portion and to which the rotor is fixed. In one aspect, the motor pump includes a suction casing arranged on the suction side of the impeller, and the suction side region is a region between the suction casing and the impeller.

[0013] In one aspect, there is provided a pump unit including the plurality of motor pumps described above and an inverter that controls the operation of each of the plurality of motor pumps.

[0014] In one embodiment, the plurality of motor pumps are arranged in series. In one embodiment, the plurality of motor pumps are arranged in parallel.

[0015] In one aspect, there is provided a method for balancing the impeller of the motor pump, the method comprising the steps of forming a through hole at the center of the impeller, inserting a balancing jig into the through hole and rotating the impeller together with the balancing jig, and determining the position of the center of gravity of the impeller while the impeller is rotating, and adjusting the position of the center of gravity.

[0016] In one aspect, the balance adjustment method includes the step of removing the balance adjustment jig and then inserting a center cap into the through hole.

[0017] In one aspect, there is provided a method for balancing the impeller of the motor pump, the method comprising the steps of inserting a balancing jig into a rotation-side bearing body attached to the impeller and rotating the impeller together with the balancing jig, and determining the position of the center of gravity of the impeller while the impeller is rotating, and adjusting the position of the center of gravity.

[0018] In one aspect, there is provided a method for balancing the impeller of the motor pump, the method including the steps of forming a plurality of weight insertion holes along the circumferential direction of the rotor, determining a position of the center of gravity of the impeller, and inserting a weight into at least one of the plurality of weight insertion holes to adjust the position of the center of gravity.

[0019] In one aspect, there is provided a method for balancing the impeller of the motor pump, the method comprising the steps of determining the position of the center of gravity of the impeller and removing excess weight that causes the position of the center of gravity of the impeller to shift.

[0020] In one aspect, there is provided a pump unit including a plurality of motor pumps and a control device for variable speed operation of the plurality of motor pumps, wherein each of the plurality of motor pumps includes an impeller, a rotor fixed to the impeller, a stator disposed radially outward of the rotor, and a bearing supporting the impeller, the rotor and the bearing being disposed in a suction side region of the impeller.

[0021] In one aspect, the multiple motor pumps are connected in series, and the control device calculates a lower limit current value based on an expected current value expected during normal operation of the motor pump, compares a measured current value during the current operation of the motor pump with the lower limit current value, and if the measured current value is lower than the lower limit current value, determines that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the multiple motor pumps. In one aspect, the measured current value corresponds to a starting current value at the time of starting the motor pump. In one aspect, the measured current value corresponds to an operating current value during steady operation of the motor pump.

[0022] In one embodiment, the control device determines the expected current value based on at least one of a rated current value and an allowable current value of the motor pump. In one aspect, the control device determines the assumed current value based on a flow rate on the discharge side of the motor pump. In one aspect, the control device determines the assumed current value based on the pressure on the discharge side of the motor pump.

[0023] In one aspect, the lower limit current value is determined based on the number of the plurality of motor pumps. In one aspect, the plurality of motor pumps are connected in parallel, and the control device is configured to stagger the start timings of the plurality of motor pumps. In one aspect, the control device starts one motor pump of the plurality of motor pumps, and then starts a motor pump adjacent to the started motor pump.

[0024] In one aspect, there is provided a pump unit including the plurality of motor pumps described above and a plurality of inverters that control operation of the plurality of motor pumps, each of the plurality of inverters controlling operation of the plurality of motor pumps.

[0025] In one aspect, there is provided a motor pump including an impeller, a rotor fixed to the impeller, a stator arranged radially outward of the rotor, and a bearing supporting the impeller, wherein the rotor and the bearing are arranged in a suction-side region of the impeller, the impeller being a centrifugal impeller having a suction portion formed in a central portion and a side plate arranged opposite a main plate, the side plate having an annular protrusion to which the rotor is fixed and arranged radially inward of an outer edge of the side plate.

[0026] In one aspect, the motor pump includes a cover that covers the exposed portion of the stator.

[0027] In one aspect, there is provided a motor pump including an impeller, a rotor fixed to the impeller, a stator disposed radially outward of the rotor, and a bearing supporting the impeller. The rotor and the bearing are disposed in a suction-side region of the impeller, the impeller being a centrifugal impeller having a suction portion formed in a central portion and a side plate disposed opposite a main plate, and the rotor is fixed to the side plate so as to interrupt a flow path of the impeller formed between the main plate and the side plate.

[0028] In one aspect, there is provided a motor pump including a first impeller, a rotor fixed to the first impeller, a stator disposed radially outward of the rotor, a bearing supporting the first impeller, a communication shaft connected to the first impeller, and a second impeller connected to the communication shaft, wherein the rotor and the bearing are disposed in a suction side region of the first impeller.

[0029] In one embodiment, the motor pump includes an intermediate casing disposed between the first impeller and the second impeller. In one embodiment, the motor pump includes a discharge-side bearing that rotatably supports the communication shaft and is disposed on the discharge side of the second impeller. In one embodiment, the motor pump includes a plurality of impellers including at least the first impeller and the second impeller.

[0030] In one aspect, a motor pump is provided, comprising: a plurality of impellers having different sizes; a plurality of rotors fixed to the plurality of impellers and having different lengths; a plurality of stators having lengths corresponding to the lengths of the plurality of rotors; a plurality of stator casings accommodating the plurality of stators and having lengths corresponding to the lengths of the plurality of stators; and a bearing supporting each of the plurality of impellers, wherein each of the plurality of rotors and the bearing is disposed in a suction side region of each of the plurality of impellers.

[0031] In one embodiment, the plurality of impellers includes a plurality of side plates having the same diameter and a plurality of main plates having different diameters.

[0032] In one aspect, there is provided a motor pump including an impeller, a rotor fixed to the impeller, a stator disposed radially outward of the rotor, a bearing supporting the impeller, and a whirl stop disposed on a rear side of the impeller, wherein the rotor and the bearing are disposed in a suction side region of the impeller.

[0033] In one aspect, a motor pump is provided that includes an impeller, a rotor fixed to the impeller, a stator disposed radially outward of the rotor, a bearing supporting the impeller, and a suction casing and a discharge casing disposed adjacent to the impeller, wherein the rotor and the bearing are disposed in a suction-side region of the impeller, and the suction casing and the discharge casing have flat flange shapes.

[0034] In one aspect, the motor pump includes a through bolt that fastens the suction casing and the discharge casing to each other, and at least one of the suction casing and the discharge casing has a bolt receiving portion that receives the head of the through bolt.

[0035] In one aspect, there is provided a pump unit including a plurality of the motor pumps described above, wherein the plurality of motor pumps are connected in series, and the suction casing and the discharge casing arranged adjacent to each other are in surface contact with each other. [Effects of the Invention]

[0036] The rotor and bearings are arranged in the suction side area of ​​the impeller, so that the motor pump can effectively utilize dead space and, as a result, can have a compact structure. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0037] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a motor pump. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the flow of the liquid to be treated passing through the gap between the rotating-side bearing body and the fixed-side bearing body. [Figure 3] 10A and 10B are views showing an embodiment of a plurality of grooves formed in a flange portion of a fixed-side bearing body. [Figure 4A] FIG. 4A is a diagram showing one embodiment of a plurality of grooves formed in the cylindrical portion of the fixed-side bearing body. [Figure 4B] FIG. 4B is a diagram showing another embodiment of the groove formed in the cylindrical portion of the fixed-side bearing body. [Figure 4C] FIG. 4C is a diagram showing another embodiment of the groove formed in the cylindrical portion of the fixed-side bearing body. [Figure 5A] FIG. 5A is a diagram showing an embodiment of a thrust load reducing structure provided on the back surface of the impeller. [Figure 5B] FIG. 5B is a view of FIG. 5A as seen from the arrow A. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating another embodiment of the thrust load reducing structure. [Figure 7A] FIG. 7A shows the rotor staggered relative to the stator. [Figure 7B] FIG. 7B shows the rotor offset relative to the stator. [Figure 8] 1A and 1B show an embodiment of a bearing having a tapered configuration. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing another embodiment of a bearing having a tapered structure. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a pump unit including a plurality of motor pumps. [Figure 11] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing another embodiment of the pump unit. [Figure 12] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing another embodiment of the pump unit. [Figure 13A] FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a motor pump as a comparative example. [Figure 13B] FIG. 13B shows another embodiment of the motor pump. [Figure 13C] FIG. 13C shows another embodiment of the motor pump. [Figure 14] FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a balance adjustment method. [Figure 15] FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a balance adjustment method. [Figure 16] FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a balance adjustment method. [Figure 17] FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a balance adjustment method. [Figure 18] FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a balance adjustment method. [Figure 19] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing another embodiment of the balance adjustment jig; [Figure 20] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating another embodiment of a balance adjustment method. [Figure 21A] FIG. 21A is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the pump unit. [Figure 21B] FIG. 21B is a plan view of the pump unit shown in FIG. 21A. [Figure 22] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a control flow of the motor pump by the control device. [Figure 23] FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of the impeller. [Figure 24] FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of the impeller. [Figure 25] FIG. 10 is a view showing a sealing member disposed between the cover and the side plate. [Figure 26] FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of the impeller. [Figure 27] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the motor pump. [Figure 28] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the motor pump. [Figure 29] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the motor pump. [Figure 30] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a motor pump in which various components can be selected depending on the operating conditions. [Figure 31A] FIG. 31A is a cross-sectional view of a motor pump according to another embodiment. [Figure 31B] FIG. 31B is a view of the motor pump shown in FIG. 31A as viewed from the axial direction. [Figure 32A] FIG. 32A is a cross-sectional view of a motor pump according to another embodiment. [Figure 32B] FIG. 32B is a front view of the suction casing of the motor pump shown in FIG. 32A. [Figure 33] FIG. 1 shows a pump unit with motor pumps connected in series. [Figure 34] FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of the impeller. [Figure 35] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the motor pump. [Figure 36] FIG. 4 is a view showing a side plate provided in the motor pump according to the embodiment described above. [Figure 37] 10 is another embodiment of the side plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0038] Hereinafter, embodiments of the motor pump will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, the same or corresponding components are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0039] Fig. 1 is a diagram showing one embodiment of a motor pump. As shown in Fig. 1, the motor pump MP includes an impeller 1, an annular rotor 2 fixed to the impeller 1, a stator 3 arranged radially outward of the rotor 2, and a bearing 5 that supports the impeller 1.

[0040] In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 , the motor pump MP is a rotary machine equipped with a permanent magnet motor, but the type of motor pump MP is not limited to this embodiment. In one embodiment, the motor pump MP may be equipped with an induction motor or a reluctance motor. When the motor pump MP is equipped with a permanent magnet motor, the rotor 2 is a permanent magnet. When the motor pump MP is equipped with an induction motor, the rotor 2 is a squirrel-cage rotor.

[0041] In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the impeller 1 is a centrifugal impeller. More specifically, the impeller 1 includes a disk-shaped main plate 10, a side plate 11 disposed opposite the main plate 10, and a plurality of blades 12 disposed between the main plate 10 and the side plate 11. A motor pump MP including the impeller 1 as a centrifugal impeller has superior lift characteristics and can generate high pressure compared to pumps such as axial flow pumps and mixed flow pumps. Furthermore, the motor pump MP in this embodiment can contribute to the rotational stability of the impeller 1 by utilizing the pressure difference generated therein.

[0042] The side plate 11 has a suction section 15 formed in its central portion and a main body section 16 connected to the suction section 15. The suction section 15 extends in the direction of the center line CL of the motor pump MP, and the main body section 16 extends in a direction inclined relative to the center line CL (more specifically, vertically). The center line CL is parallel to the flow direction of the liquid (the liquid being handled) that flows when the motor pump MP is operating.

[0043] 1, the side plate 11 has an annular protrusion 17 extending from the outer edge 11a of the side plate 11 (more specifically, the end of the main body 16) toward the suction portion 15. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the main body 16 and the protrusion 17 are integrally configured, but the protrusion 17 may be a separate member from the main body 16.

[0044] The rotor 2 has an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the protrusion 17, and is fixed to the outer peripheral surface 17a of the protrusion 17. The stator 3 is disposed so as to surround the rotor 2, and is housed in a stator casing 20. The stator casing 20 is disposed radially outward of the impeller 1.

[0045] The motor pump MP includes a suction casing 21 and a discharge casing 22 arranged on either side of a stator casing 20. The suction casing 21 is arranged on the suction side of the impeller 1, and the discharge casing 22 is arranged on the discharge side of the impeller 1. The impeller 1, the rotor 2, and the bearing 5 are arranged radially inside the stator casing 20, and are arranged between the suction casing 21 and the discharge casing 22.

[0046] The suction casing 21 has a suction port 21a in its central portion. The discharge casing 22 has a discharge port 22a in its central portion. The suction port 21a and the discharge port 22a are arranged in a straight line along the center line CL. Therefore, the liquid sucked in through the suction port 21a and discharged from the discharge port 22a flows in a straight line.

[0047] 1, with stator casing 20 sandwiched between suction casing 21 and discharge casing 22, an operator inserts through bolts 25 into suction casing 21 and discharge casing 22 and tightens through bolts 25. In this manner, the motor pump MP is assembled.

[0048] When the motor pump MP is operated, the liquid to be handled is sucked in through the suction port 21a of the suction casing 21 (see the black arrow in Figure 1). The impeller 1 increases the pressure of the liquid to be handled by its rotation, and the liquid to be handled flows inside the impeller 1 in a direction perpendicular to the center line CL (i.e., the centrifugal direction). The liquid to be handled that is discharged to the outside of the impeller 1 collides with the inner circumferential surface 20a of the stator casing 20, and the direction of the liquid to be handled is changed. The liquid to be handled then passes through the gap between the back surface of the impeller 1 (more specifically, the main plate 10) and the discharge casing 22, and is discharged from the discharge port 22a.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 1, the motor pump MP is provided with return vanes 30 arranged on the back side of the impeller 1. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of return vanes 30 extending spirally are provided. These plurality of return vanes 30 are fixed to the discharge casing 22 and face the main plate 10 of the impeller 1. By providing the return vanes 30, the handled liquid discharged from the impeller 1 is smoothly guided to the discharge port 22a. The return vanes 30 contribute to converting the velocity energy of the handled liquid discharged from the impeller 1 into pressure energy.

[0050] In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, the motor pump MP is divided into a suction-side region Ra, a discharge-side region Rb, and an intermediate region Rc between the suction-side region Ra and the discharge-side region Rb. The suction-side region Ra is the region between the suction casing 21 (more specifically, the suction port 21a of the suction casing 21) and the impeller 1 (more specifically, the side plate 11 of the impeller 1). The discharge-side region Rb is the region between the discharge casing 22 (more specifically, the discharge port 22a of the discharge casing 22) and the impeller 1 (more specifically, the main plate 10 of the impeller 1). A plurality of blades 12 are arranged in the intermediate region Rc.

[0051] The rotor 2 and bearing 5 are disposed in the suction side region Ra of the impeller 1. In this embodiment, the impeller 1 is provided with a side plate 11 having a tapered shape that widens from the suction side region Ra toward the discharge side region Rb. Therefore, a space (dead space) is formed in the suction side region Ra of the impeller 1. According to this embodiment, by disposing the rotor 2 and bearing 5 in the suction side region Ra, the motor pump MP can have a structure that effectively utilizes the dead space, and as a result, can have a compact structure.

[0052] The bearing 5 comprises a rotating-side bearing 6 attached to the protrusion 17 of the side plate 11, and a fixed-side bearing 7 attached to the suction casing 21. The fixed-side bearing 7 is disposed on the suction side of the rotating-side bearing 6. The rotating-side bearing 6 is a rotating member that rotates together with the rotation of the impeller 1, and the fixed-side bearing 7 is a stationary member that does not rotate even when the impeller 1 rotates.

[0053] The rotating-side bearing body 6 has a cylindrical portion 6a with an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the protrusion 17, and a flange portion 6b that protrudes outward from the cylindrical portion 6a. Therefore, the cross section of the rotating-side bearing body 6 is L-shaped. A seal member (e.g., an O-ring) 31 is arranged between the inner peripheral surface 17b of the protrusion 17 and the cylindrical portion 6a.

[0054] The rotating-side bearing body 6 is attached to the protrusion 17 of the impeller 1 with a seal member 31 attached to its cylindrical portion 6a. By attaching the rotating-side bearing body 6, the rotor 2 is positioned adjacent to the flange portion 6b of the rotating-side bearing body 6.

[0055] The fixed-side bearing 7 has a cylindrical portion 7a disposed opposite the cylindrical portion 6a of the rotating-side bearing 6, and a flange portion 7b disposed opposite the flange portion 6b of the rotating-side bearing 6. The cross section of the fixed-side bearing 7 has an L-shape, similar to the cross section of the rotating-side bearing 6. Seal members 32 and 33 are disposed between the cylindrical portion 7a of the fixed-side bearing 7 and the suction casing 21. In this embodiment, two seal members 32 and 33 are disposed, but the number of seal members is not limited to this embodiment.

[0056] Figure 2 shows the flow of the liquid to be treated passing through the gap between the rotating-side bearing body and the fixed-side bearing body. The pressure of the liquid to be treated is increased by the rotation of the impeller 1, so the pressure of the liquid to be treated in the discharge-side region Rb is greater than the pressure of the liquid to be treated in the suction-side region Ra. Therefore, a portion of the liquid to be treated discharged from the impeller 1 flows back into the suction-side region Ra (see the black arrow in Figure 2).

[0057] More specifically, a portion of the handled liquid passes through the gap between the stator casing 20 and the rotor 2 and flows into the gap between the flange portion 6b of the rotating side bearing body 6 and the flange portion 7b of the fixed side bearing body 7.

[0058] FIG. 3 illustrates one embodiment of multiple grooves formed in the flange portion of the fixed-side bearing body. As shown in FIG. 3, the fixed-side bearing body 7 has multiple grooves 40 formed in the flange portion 7b. These multiple grooves 40 are formed on the surface of the flange portion 7b facing the flange portion 6b of the rotating-side bearing body 6. The multiple grooves 40 are formed to generate dynamic pressure of the handled liquid in the gap between the flange portions 7b and 6b. In this embodiment, the multiple grooves 40 are spiral grooves that extend spirally. In another embodiment, the multiple grooves 40 may be radial grooves that extend radially. By forming the multiple grooves 40, the bearing 5 can support the thrust load of the impeller 1 without contact.

[0059] 3, the plurality of grooves 40 are formed in the flange portion 7b, but in one embodiment, the plurality of grooves 40 may be formed in the flange portion 6b of the rotating-side bearing body 6. Even with such a formation, the bearing 5 can support the thrust load of the impeller 1 in a non-contact manner.

[0060] Fig. 4A is a diagram showing one embodiment of multiple grooves formed in the cylindrical portion of the fixed-side bearing body. Fig. 4A shows multiple grooves 41 as viewed from the direction of the center line CL. The fixed-side bearing body 7 may have multiple grooves 41 formed in the cylindrical portion 7a along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical portion 7a. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 4A, the multiple grooves 41 are arranged at equal intervals, but they may also be arranged at unequal intervals.

[0061] These grooves 41 are formed on the surface of the cylindrical portion 7a that faces the cylindrical portion 6a of the rotating-side bearing body 6, and extend parallel to the cylindrical portion 7a (i.e., in the direction of the center line CL). In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4A, each of the grooves 41 has an arc-shaped recessed shape when viewed from the center line CL. The shape of the grooves 41 is not limited to this embodiment. In one embodiment, each of the grooves 41 may have a concave recessed shape when viewed from the center line CL.

[0062] 4B and 4C are diagrams showing another embodiment of a groove formed in the cylindrical portion of the fixed-side bearing body. As shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, the fixed-side bearing body 7 has an annular groove 42 formed in the cylindrical portion 7a along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical portion 7a. The groove 42 is formed in a part of the cylindrical portion 7a and has a concave shape when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the center line CL (see FIGS. 4B and 4C). Cylindrical portions 7a are present at both ends 42a, 42a of the groove 42 in the center line CL direction. With this structure, even if a radial load acts on the impeller 1, the fixed-side bearing body 7 (more specifically, the cylindrical portion 7a) can reliably support the impeller 1 via the rotating-side bearing body 6. Note that the length of the groove 42 in the center line CL direction is not particularly limited. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, the fixed-side bearing body 7 has a single groove 42. However, in one embodiment, the fixed-side bearing body 7 may have multiple grooves 42 arranged along the center line CL direction.

[0063] The liquid that passes through the gap between the flange portions 6b and 7b flows into the gap between the cylindrical portions 6a and 7a. When the rotating-side bearing body 6 rotates together with the impeller 1, viscous resistance is generated in the liquid that flows through this gap. This viscous resistance may adversely affect the operating efficiency of the motor pump MP.

[0064] As shown in the above-described embodiment, by forming a plurality of grooves 41 (or grooves 42), the size of the narrow region formed in the gap between the cylindrical portion 6a and the cylindrical portion 7a is reduced. Therefore, the viscous resistance generated in the handled liquid can be reduced. Furthermore, by forming a plurality of grooves 41 (or grooves 42), dynamic pressure is generated in the handled liquid, and the bearing 5 can support the radial load of the impeller 1 without contact. The effect of reducing the viscous resistance by reducing the size of the narrow region formed between the flange portion 6b and the flange portion 7b can also be achieved by providing a plurality of grooves 40 (see FIG. 3).

[0065] 4A to 4C, the grooves 41 and 42 are formed in the cylindrical portion 7a, but in one embodiment, the grooves 41 and 42 may be formed in the cylindrical portion 6a of the rotating-side bearing body 6. Even with such a formation, the bearing 5 can support the radial load of the impeller 1 in a non-contact manner.

[0066] As shown in Figure 2, the treated liquid that passes through the gap between the cylindrical portion 6a of the rotating-side bearing body 6 and the cylindrical portion 7a of the fixed-side bearing body 7 passes through the gap between the side plate 11 of the impeller 1 and the suction casing 21, and is returned to the suction side of the motor pump MP. In this embodiment, the bearing 5 is disposed in the path of the leakage flow of the treated liquid. With this configuration, a portion of the treated liquid flows into the minute gap between the rotating-side bearing body 6 and the fixed-side bearing body 7, and as a result, the motor pump MP can suppress leakage of the treated liquid.

[0067] As described above, the pressure of the liquid in the discharge-side region Rb is greater than the pressure of the liquid in the suction-side region Ra. Therefore, a thrust load acts on the impeller 1 from the discharge port 22a of the discharge casing 22 toward the suction port 21a of the suction casing 21 (see the white arrow in FIG. 1). The motor pump MP according to this embodiment has a structure that reduces the thrust load.

[0068] FIG. 5A is a diagram showing one embodiment of a thrust load reduction structure provided on the rear surface of the impeller. FIG. 5B is a view of FIG. 5A as seen from the arrow A. As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the motor pump MP includes a thrust load reduction structure 45 provided on the rear surface of the impeller 1 (more specifically, the main plate 10). In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the thrust load reduction structure 45 is a plurality of rear blades 46 attached to the main plate 10 and extending spirally. These rear blades 46 can generate a load in the opposite direction to the thrust load due to rotation of the impeller 1. As a result, the thrust load reduction structure 45 can reduce the thrust load generated in the motor pump MP.

[0069] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the thrust load reduction structure. As shown in FIG. 6, the thrust load reduction structure 45 may be a structure having a plurality of notches formed along the circumferential direction of the impeller 1 (more specifically, the main plate 10) and extending toward the center of the impeller 1. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of notches 47 are formed in the main plate 10 of the impeller 1. By forming the plurality of notches 47, the contact area of ​​the treated liquid with the main plate 10 is reduced. As a result, the thrust load reduction structure 45 can reduce the thrust load generated in the motor pump MP. Although not shown, the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 and the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 may be combined.

[0070] In this embodiment, the impeller 1 is always subjected to a thrust load from the discharge side toward the suction side. Furthermore, the bearing 5 supports the impeller 1, which generates a rotational force. Therefore, the parallelism of the impeller 1 itself is maintained, and wobbling of the impeller 1 can be suppressed. As a result, the motor pump MP can continue to operate stably with a structure in which only a single bearing 5 is disposed in the suction side region Ra (i.e., a single bearing structure).

[0071] In one embodiment, at least one of the impeller 1 and the bearing 5 may be made of a lightweight material. Examples of lightweight materials include resins and metals with low specific gravity (e.g., aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys, titanium alloys, etc.). Such a structure can reduce the weight of the motor pump MP itself and further reduce the size of the bearing 5 (and impeller 1). Note that the materials of the members that come into contact with the liquid (i.e., liquid-contacting members), such as the impeller 1 and bearing 5, are not particularly limited and can be changed to any suitable material depending on the liquid quality.

[0072] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the multiple return vanes 30 (see FIG. 1) can reduce the radial load generated on the impeller 1. The multiple return vanes 30 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the discharge port 22a. With this arrangement, the radial load is distributed evenly, and as a result, the radial load generated on the impeller 1 is reduced.

[0073] In this embodiment, the motor pump MP is equipped with a permanent magnet motor. Therefore, when the motor pump MP starts, a certain load acts on the bearing 5 to convert the repulsive force caused by the magnetic force into a rotational force. This load is a force generated in the rotor 2, and the bearing 5 supports this load.

[0074] 7A and 7B are diagrams showing a rotor that is offset relative to the stator. When the rotor 2 is offset toward the discharge side relative to the stator 3 as shown in Fig. 7A, the impeller 1 receives a force that acts in a direction that moves the rotating-side bearing 6 toward the fixed-side bearing 7 due to the influence of the magnetic force generated between the rotor 2 and the stator 3 (see the arrow in Fig. 7A). With this arrangement, it is possible to adjust (increase) the thrust load of the rotating-side bearing 6 that acts on the fixed-side bearing 7.

[0075] As shown in Figure 7B, when the rotor 2 is positioned shifted toward the suction side with respect to the stator 3, the impeller 1 receives a force acting in a direction that moves the rotating-side bearing 6 away from the fixed-side bearing 7 due to the influence of the magnetic force generated between the rotor 2 and the stator 3 (see Figure 7B). With this arrangement, it is possible to adjust (reduce) the thrust load of the rotating-side bearing 6 acting on the fixed-side bearing 7.

[0076] Fig. 8 is a diagram showing one embodiment of a bearing having a tapered structure. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 8, the bearing 5 has a tapered structure in which the gap between the rotating-side bearing body 6 and the fixed-side bearing body 7 extends from the suction side toward the discharge side, in a direction approaching the center line CL (i.e., the center portion of the impeller 1). As shown in Fig. 8, the rotating-side bearing body 6 and the fixed-side bearing body 7 have inclined surfaces 50 and 51 facing each other, respectively. With this configuration, the bearing 5 can concentrate the radial load and thrust load acting on the rotating-side bearing body 6 and the fixed-side bearing body 7 on the inclined surfaces 50 and 51, and the bearing 5 can have a simple structure.

[0077] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing another embodiment of a bearing having a tapered structure. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 9, bearing 5 has a tapered structure in which the gap between rotating-side bearing body 6 and fixed-side bearing body 7 extends in a direction away from center line CL (i.e., the center portion of impeller 1) from the suction side toward the discharge side. As shown in Fig. 9, rotating-side bearing body 6 and fixed-side bearing body 7 each have inclined surfaces 53, 54 facing each other.

[0078] Fig. 10 is a diagram showing a pump unit including a plurality of motor pumps. As shown in Fig. 10, the pump unit PU may include a plurality of motor pumps MP arranged in series and an inverter 60 that controls the operation of each of the plurality of motor pumps MP. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 10, each of the plurality of motor pumps MP has the same structure as the structure shown in the above-described embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description of the motor pumps MP will be omitted.

[0079] 10, the pump unit PU includes three motor pumps MP, but the number of motor pumps MP is not limited to this embodiment. As described above, the suction port 21a and the discharge port 22a of the pump unit PU are arranged in a straight line along the center line CL. Therefore, multiple motor pumps MP can be arranged consecutively in a straight line, and the pump unit PU can easily have a multi-stage motor pump structure.

[0080] As shown in Figure 10, two intermediate casings 61 are arranged between suction casing 21 arranged adjacent to first-stage impeller 1A and discharge casing 22 arranged adjacent to third-stage impeller 1C. Second-stage impeller 1B is arranged between these intermediate casings 61. Each of the intermediate casings 61 has a common (i.e., similar) structure to suction casing 21. With the intermediate casings 61 sandwiched between suction casing 21 and discharge casing 22, an operator can assemble the pump unit by inserting and tightening through bolts 25 into suction casing 21, intermediate casings 61, and discharge casing 22.

[0081] As shown in Figure 10, one inverter 60 is connected to the stators 3 of multiple motor pumps MP. The inverter 60 can independently control each of the multiple motor pumps MP. Therefore, the operator can operate at least one motor pump MP at any timing depending on the operating conditions of the pump unit.

[0082] 11 and 12 are views showing another embodiment of the pump unit. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the pump unit PU includes a plurality of motor pumps MP arranged in parallel. Although FIG. 11 shows a simplified illustration, each of the plurality of motor pumps MP is installed inside a pipe 65. In FIG. 11, four motor pumps MP are provided, but the number of motor pumps MP is not limited to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 12, three motor pumps MP may be provided.

[0083] Fig. 13A is a diagram showing a motor pump as a comparative example. Figs. 13B and 13C are diagrams showing other embodiments of the motor pump. As shown in Fig. 13A, the motor pump as the comparative example has a rotating shaft RS, but the motor pump MP according to this embodiment does not have a rotating shaft RS. Instead, the impeller 1 has a rounded protrusion 70 located in its central portion.

[0084] In the embodiment shown in Figure 13B, the impeller 1 has a protruding portion 70A having a first radius of curvature, and in the embodiment shown in Figure 13C, the impeller 1 has a protruding portion 70B having a second radius of curvature different from the first radius of curvature. Hereinafter, the protruding portions 70A and 70B may be referred to simply as protruding portion 70 without distinction.

[0085] The protrusion 70 is disposed in the center portion of the main plate 10 and is configured integrally with the main plate 10. In one embodiment, the protrusion 70 may be a member different from the main plate 10. In this case, the protrusion 70 may be replaced with one having a different radius of curvature depending on the operating conditions of the motor pump.

[0086] The tip 71 of the convex portion 70 has a smooth convex shape, and the liquid to be handled that flows into the impeller 1 comes into contact with the tip 71 of the convex portion 70. By providing the convex portion 70, the flow of the liquid to be handled is not obstructed and is guided smoothly and efficiently to the blades 12. On the other hand, in the motor pump serving as the comparative example, the rotating shaft RS is fixed to the impeller by the nut Nt, and therefore there is a risk that the flow of the liquid to be handled will be obstructed by the nut Nt (and the rotating shaft RS).

[0087] The convex portion 70A shown in FIG. 13B has a larger radius of curvature than the convex portion 70B shown in FIG. 13C. Increasing the radius of curvature of the convex portion 70 reduces the distance between the convex portion 70 and the side plate 11. Conversely, decreasing the radius of curvature of the convex portion 70 increases the distance between the convex portion 70 and the side plate 11. In this way, by changing the radius of curvature of the convex portion 70, it is possible to adjust the size of the flow path of the impeller 1 for the treated liquid. The flow path of the impeller 1 shown in FIG. 13C is larger than the flow path of the impeller 1 shown in FIG. 13B.

[0088] According to this embodiment, the motor pump MP does not have a rotating shaft, so the number of parts can be reduced and the size of the flow path can be adjusted. Furthermore, since there is no need to provide a rotating shaft, the impeller 1 can have a compact size. As a result, the entire motor pump MP can have a compact size.

[0089] When the motor pump is in operation, it rotates the impeller 1 at high speed. If the center of gravity of the impeller 1 is misaligned, the impeller 1 will rotate at high speed in an eccentric state. As a result, noise may be generated, and in the worst case, the motor pump may break down.

[0090] Therefore, the worker performs a balance (dynamic balance) adjustment method to determine the desired position of the center of gravity of the impeller 1. As shown in FIG. 13A, if the impeller has a rotating shaft RS attached, it is necessary to attach the rotating shaft RS to a testing machine and rotate the impeller together with the rotating shaft RS. In this embodiment, the impeller 1 does not have a rotating shaft RS attached, so the worker can perform the balance adjustment method described below.

[0091] 14 to 18 are diagrams showing one embodiment of a balance adjustment method. As shown in Fig. 14, first, an operator performs a step of forming a through hole 10a in the center of the impeller 1 (more specifically, in the main plate 10). Then, as shown in Fig. 15, the operator inserts a shaft 76 of a balance adjustment jig 75 into the through hole 10a. The shaft 76 of the balance adjustment jig 75 corresponds to the rotation axis.

[0092] 16, the worker places a fixture 77 on the back side of the impeller 1 and fastens the shaft 76 to the fixture 77. In this state, the worker rotates the impeller 1 together with the balancing jig 75, determines the position of the center of gravity of the impeller 1, and then performs the process of adjusting the position of the center of gravity. In this way, the balancing jig 75 has a structure that supports the center of the impeller 1. Therefore, the balancing jig 75 may also be called a center support adjusting jig.

[0093] After determining the desired position of the center of gravity of the impeller 1, the worker pulls out the shaft 76 of the balancing jig 75 and then inserts the center cap 80 into the through hole 10a to close the through hole 10a (see FIGS. 17 and 18). The center cap 80 has a rounded shape, similar to the protrusion 70 according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C. Therefore, the liquid to be treated is guided to the blades 12 smoothly and efficiently without being obstructed in its flow.

[0094] Fig. 19 is a diagram showing another embodiment of a balance adjustment jig. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 18, balance adjustment jig 75 has a structure that supports the center of impeller 1. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 19, balance adjustment jig 85 includes a supporter 86 that supports rotating-side bearing body 6 of bearing 5, and a shaft portion 87 fixed to supporter 86. In this way, balance adjustment jig 85 has a structure that supports the end of impeller 1. Therefore, balance adjustment jig 85 may also be called an edge support adjustment jig.

[0095] The supporter 86 has an annular shape with an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the rotation-side bearing 6, and by inserting the supporter 86 into the rotation-side bearing 6, the balance adjustment jig 85 supports the impeller 1 via the rotation-side bearing 6. In this state, the worker performs a process of rotating the impeller 1 together with the balance adjustment jig 85. Thereafter, with the impeller 1 rotating, the worker determines the position of the center of gravity of the impeller 1 and performs a process of adjusting the position of the center of gravity.

[0096] According to the embodiment shown in Fig. 19, the worker does not need to form the through-hole 10a. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 19, the impeller 1 may also have a protrusion 70 formed at its center (see Figs. 13A and 13B).

[0097] Fig. 20 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the balance adjustment method. As shown in Fig. 20, the rotor 2 includes an annular iron core 2a and a plurality of magnets 2b embedded in the iron core 2a. The plurality of magnets 2b are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the rotor 2 (more specifically, the iron core 2a). An operator performs a step of forming a plurality of weight insertion holes 90 along the circumferential direction of the rotor 2. This step of forming the weight insertion holes 90 is performed during the manufacture of the iron core 2a.

[0098] The weight insertion holes 90 are formed between adjacent magnets 2b. The worker performs a step of determining the position of the center of gravity of the impeller 1, and determines the current position of the center of gravity of the impeller 1. If the position of the center of gravity of the impeller 1 is misaligned, the worker performs a step of inserting a weight 91 into at least one of the multiple weight insertion holes 90 to adjust the position of the center of gravity.

[0099] In one embodiment, if the center of gravity of the impeller 1 is misaligned, instead of inserting the weight 91 into the weight insertion hole 90, the operator may remove the excess weight that is causing the center of gravity of the impeller 1 to be misaligned.

[0100] Figure 21A is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the pump unit. Figure 21B is a plan view of the pump unit shown in Figure 21A. As shown in Figures 21A and 21B, the pump unit PU includes a plurality of motor pumps MP (three in this embodiment), a control device 100 that operates the plurality of motor pumps MP at variable speeds, and a current sensor 101 that is electrically connected to the control device 100 and detects the current supplied to the plurality of motor pumps MP.

[0101] In this embodiment, two current sensors 101 are provided, but it is also possible to provide at least one current sensor 101. Examples of the current sensor 101 include a Hall element and a CT (current transformer).

[0102] The pump unit PU includes power lines 105 and signal lines 106 extending from a plurality of motor pumps MP, and a protective cover 107 that protects the current sensor 101, the power lines 105, and the signal lines 106. The power lines 105 and the signal lines 106 are electrically connected to the inverter 60.

[0103] U-phase, V-phase, and W-phase copper bars (in other words, current-carrying plates, copper plates) 108 are hung between the multiple motor pumps MP, and the current sensor 101 is connected to one of these copper bars 108. Each motor pump MP is equipped with a terminal block 102, and the copper bar 108 is connected to the terminal block 102.

[0104] The control device 100 is electrically connected to the inverter 60 and is configured to control the operation of the motor pump MP via the inverter 60. The control device 100 may be disposed external to the inverter 60 or may be disposed internally of the inverter 60.

[0105] The control device 100 includes a signal receiving unit 100a that receives a signal from the current sensor 101 via a signal line 106, a memory unit 100b that stores information regarding the operation of the motor pump MP and an operating program, and a control unit 100c that controls the operation of the motor pump MP based on the data received by the signal receiving unit and the data stored in the memory unit.

[0106] In this embodiment, the pump unit PU includes one inverter 60 for the multiple motor pumps MP, but the pump unit PU may include inverters 60 the number of which corresponds to the number of motor pumps MP. When multiple motor pumps MP are provided, each of the multiple inverters 60 controls the operation of each of the multiple motor pumps MP via the control device 100.

[0107] As described above, the motor pump MP has a compact structure that makes effective use of dead space. Therefore, by connecting multiple motor pumps MP in series, the pump unit PU can operate at a high head without increasing its installation area.

[0108] The motor pump MP is a rotating machine equipped with a permanent magnet motor. Such a motor rotates uncontrolled when a voltage is forcibly applied at startup. Control of the rotational speed of the motor pump MP by the inverter 60 immediately begins, and then the motor pump MP begins steady-state operation.

[0109] In this embodiment, the pump unit PU includes a plurality of motor pumps MP. Therefore, there is no problem if the rotational speed difference between the plurality of motor pumps MP is eliminated before control of the rotational speed of the motor pumps MP is started. However, if the rotational speed difference is not eliminated, there is a risk of a start-up failure of the motor pumps MP.

[0110] Generally, the greater the number of magnetic poles in the rotor 2, the smoother the motor pump MP rotates, and the easier it is to eliminate differences in rotational speed between multiple motor pumps MP. The motor pump MP in this embodiment has a structure that forms a flow path inside the rotor 2, and the rotor 2 is designed to have a large outer diameter.

[0111] When the outer diameter of the rotor 2 is large, the size of the rotor 2 in the circumferential direction becomes large, making it easy to arrange multiple magnets and increase the number of magnetic poles. With this configuration, the pump unit PU can eliminate the difference in rotational speed between multiple motor pumps MP. Furthermore, in this embodiment, by using inexpensive flat magnets, the rotor 2 can be made less expensive than a general motor that uses curved magnets.

[0112] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the motor pump MP has a canned motor structure in which the stator 3 is housed in the stator casing 20, and the distance between the rotor 2 and the stator 3 is greater than in a typical motor. Therefore, the motor pump MP can reduce torque ripple, which means the range of torque fluctuation, and as a result, the pump unit PU can eliminate differences in rotational speed between the multiple motor pumps MP.

[0113] In this way, the pump unit PU can eliminate the difference in rotational speed, but it is desirable to operate the motor pump MP more stably when the motor pump MP is started and / or during steady operation.

[0114] Therefore, a method for controlling the motor pumps MP will be described below. In this embodiment, multiple motor pumps MP are connected in series. In this case, if the liquid being handled contains foreign matter, the foreign matter may become entangled in the motor pumps MP (especially the first motor pump MP), which may result in the operation of the pump unit PU being hindered. Furthermore, there is a risk that the difference in rotational speed between the multiple motor pumps MP may not be resolved for some reason.

[0115] Fig. 22 is a diagram showing a control flow of the motor pump by the control device. As shown in step S101 of Fig. 22, the control device 100, which is electrically connected to the inverter 60, measures the current values ​​of the multiple motor pumps MP (more specifically, the sum of the current values ​​of the motor pumps MP) during the current operation of the motor pumps MP based on the output current of the inverter 60.

[0116] Thereafter, the control device 100 calculates a lower limit current value based on the expected current value that is expected during normal operation of the motor pump MP (more specifically, during startup and steady operation), and compares the sum of the measured current values ​​(measured current value Amax) with a predetermined lower limit current value (see step S102). In one embodiment, the memory unit 100b of the control device 100 stores the expected current value of each motor pump MP and the expected current values ​​of multiple motor pumps MP. The memory unit 100b may calculate the expected current values ​​of the multiple motor pumps MP from the expected current value of each motor pump MP.

[0117] The control device 100 may determine the "expected current value expected during normal operation" based on at least one of the rated current value and allowable current value of each motor pump MP, or may determine the "expected current value expected during normal operation" based on the current value when multiple motor pumps MP are operating.

[0118] In one embodiment, the control device 100 determines the lower limit current value based on the number of motor pumps MP. For example, the lower limit current value is calculated using the following formula. Lower limit current value = Estimated current value of multiple motor pumps MP × (1-1 / number of motor pumps n) In this embodiment, since three motor pumps MP are provided, the lower limit current value is ⅔ of the assumed current value.

[0119] After step S102, the control device 100 compares the calculated lower limit current value with the measured current value (see step S103). More specifically, the control device 100 determines whether the measured current value is lower than the lower limit current value (measured current value Amax>lower limit current value).

[0120] If the measured current value is lower than the lower limit current value (see "YES" in step S103), in this embodiment, if the measured current value is lower than 2 / 3 of the expected current value (i.e., the lower limit current value), the control device 100 determines that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the multiple motor pumps MP (see step S104). If the measured current value has not fallen below the lower limit current value (see "NO" in step S103), the control device 100 repeats steps S102 and S103.

[0121] When the control device 100 determines that an abnormality has occurred, the control device 100 may issue an alarm while continuing to operate the motor pump MP, or may stop operation of the motor pump MP and issue an alarm.

[0122] Such a control flow may be performed when the motor pump MP is started up, or may be performed during steady operation of the motor pump MP. When the control flow is performed when the motor pump MP is started up, the measured current value corresponds to the starting current value at the start of the multiple motor pumps MP, and the expected current value is the current value expected at the normal start of the multiple motor pumps MP.

[0123] When the control flow is performed during steady-state operation of the motor pump MP, the measured current value corresponds to the operating current value during steady-state operation of the multiple motor pumps MP, and the expected current value is the current value expected during normal steady-state operation of the multiple motor pumps MP.

[0124] The starting current value and the operating current value may be the same or different. Similarly, the expected current value expected during normal startup and the expected current value expected during normal steady operation may be the same or different.

[0125] In one embodiment, the control device 100 may determine the expected current value based on the flow rates on the discharge sides of the multiple motor pumps MP. In this case, the pump unit PU includes a flow rate sensor (not shown) that detects the flow rate of the handled liquid, and the flow rate sensor is electrically connected to the control device 100.

[0126] The memory unit 100b of the control device 100 stores data indicating the correlation between the flow rate of the treated liquid during normal operation and the current supplied to the multiple motor pumps MP during normal operation. The control device 100 determines an expected current value based on this data, and calculates a lower limit current value based on the determined expected current value. The above calculation formula can be used as an example of a formula for calculating the lower limit current value.

[0127] The control device 100 compares the measured current value during steady-state operation of multiple motor pumps MP with the lower limit current value, and if the measured current value is lower than the lower limit current value, it determines that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the multiple motor pumps MP.

[0128] In one embodiment, the control device 100 may determine the expected current value based on the pressures on the discharge sides of the multiple motor pumps MP. In this case, the pump unit PU includes a pressure sensor (not shown) that detects the pressure of the liquid being pumped, and the pressure sensor is electrically connected to the control device 100.

[0129] The memory unit 100b of the control device 100 stores data showing the correlation between the pressure of the handled liquid and the current supplied to the multiple motor pumps MP during normal operation. The control device 100 determines an expected current value based on this data, and calculates a lower limit current value based on the determined expected current value. The above calculation formula can be used as an example of a formula for calculating the lower limit current value.

[0130] The control device 100 compares the measured current value during steady-state operation of multiple motor pumps MP with the lower limit current value, and if the measured current value is lower than the lower limit current value, it determines that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the multiple motor pumps MP.

[0131] In the embodiment shown in Figures 21A and 21B, the pump unit PU is equipped with a current sensor 101 (first current sensor 101) arranged between the first motor pump MP (first motor pump MP) and the second motor pump MP (second motor pump MP), and a current sensor 101 (second current sensor 101) arranged between the second motor pump MP and the third motor pump MP (third motor pump MP).

[0132] Therefore, the control device 100 can measure the current value of the first motor pump MP (i.e., the measured current value Aa1) based on the signal sent from the first current sensor 101, and can measure the sum of the measured current value Aa1 of the first motor pump MP and the measured current value Aa2 of the second motor pump MP (i.e., the measured current value Ab (= Aa1 + Aa2)) based on the signal sent from the second current sensor 101.

[0133] The control device 100 compares the measured current value Aa1 with the expected current value expected during normal operation of each motor pump MP (at start-up, during steady operation), and if the measured current value Aa1 is lower than the expected current value (Aa1 < expected current value), it determines that an abnormality has occurred in the first motor pump MP.

[0134] The control device 100 compares the measured current value Aa1 with the expected current value expected during normal operation (startup, steady operation) of each motor pump MP, and if the measured current value Aa1 is greater than the expected current value (Aa1 > expected current value) and the value obtained by subtracting the measured current value Aa1 from the measured current value Ab (i.e., Ab - Aa1) is less than the expected current value ((Ab - Aa1) < expected current value), it determines that an abnormality has occurred in the second motor pump MP. The value obtained by subtracting the measured current value Aa1 from the measured current value Ab corresponds to the measured current value Aa2.

[0135] If the control device 100 determines that the measured current value Amax is lower than the lower limit current value and determines that no abnormality has occurred in the first motor pump MP or the second motor pump MP, it determines that an abnormality has occurred in the third motor pump MP.

[0136] When the pump unit PU has four motor pumps MP connected in series, the pump unit PU has a current sensor 101 (third current sensor 101) arranged between the third motor pump MP and the fourth motor pump MP (fourth motor pump MP).

[0137] The control device 100 can measure the sum (i.e., the measured current value Ac) of the measured current value Aa1 of the first motor pump MP, the measured current value Aa2 of the second motor pump MP, and the measured current value Aa3 of the third motor pump MP based on the signal sent from the third current sensor 101.

[0138] The control device 100 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the third motor pump MP if the measured current value Aa1 is greater than the expected current value (Aa1 > expected current value), the value obtained by subtracting the measured current value Aa1 from the measured current value Ab (i.e., Ab - Aa1) is greater than the expected current value ((Ab - Aa1) > expected current value), and the value obtained by subtracting the measured current value Ab from the measured current value Ac (i.e., Ac - Ab, where Ab = Aa1 + Aa2) is lower than the expected current value. The value obtained by subtracting the measured current value Ab from the measured current value Ac corresponds to the expected current value Aa3.

[0139] If the control device 100 determines that the measured current value Amax is lower than the lower limit current value and that no abnormalities have occurred in the first motor pump MP, second motor pump MP, and third motor pump MP, it determines that an abnormality has occurred in the fourth motor pump MP. Note that even if the pump unit PU is equipped with five or more motor pumps MP connected in series, the control device 100 can determine whether an abnormality has occurred in each motor pump MP using a method similar to that described above.

[0140] In the above-described embodiment, a method for controlling multiple motor pumps MP connected in series has been described, but the pump unit PU may also control multiple motor pumps MP connected in parallel. When controlling multiple motor pumps MP connected in parallel (see FIGS. 11 and 12), the control device 100 may be configured to stagger the start timings of the multiple motor pumps MP.

[0141] By staggering the start-up timing, the pump unit PU can form a swirling flow in the pipe 65. By forming a swirling flow, foreign matter and air adhering to the pipe 65 can be removed, and further, stagnation of the handled liquid can be prevented.

[0142] To form a swirl flow, the control device 100 may start one of the multiple motor pumps MP (first motor pump MP) and then start the motor pump MP (second motor pump MP) adjacent to the started motor pump MP (i.e., first motor pump MP). By successively starting adjacent motor pumps MP in this way, the pump unit PU can form a swirl flow that swirls in the order in which the motor pumps MP are started.

[0143] For example, if three motor pumps MP are arranged, the control device 100 may start the first motor pump MP and then start the second motor pump MP, or may start the third motor pump MP and then start the first motor pump MP adjacent to the third motor pump MP.

[0144] Figure 23 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the impeller. In this embodiment, the bearing 5 is not shown. In the above-described embodiment, the impeller 1 is provided with an annular protrusion 17 extending from the outer edge 11a of the side plate 11 toward the suction portion 15 (see Figure 1). In the embodiment shown in Figure 23, the side plate 11 of the impeller 1 has an annular protrusion 117 arranged radially inward of the outer edge 11a of the side plate 11.

[0145] The rotor 2 is disposed in an annular step formed between the outer edge 11a of the side plate 11 and the protrusion 117, and the exposed portion of the rotor 2 is covered by a cover 110. The cover 110 is one of the components of the motor pump MP. Examples of the cover 110 include a corrosion-resistant can, a resin coating, or a Ni-plated coating.

[0146] In one embodiment, the iron core 2a of the rotor 2 is joined to the protrusion 117 by means of adhesive, press fitting, shrink fitting, welding, etc. Similarly, the cover 110 is joined to the impeller 1 by means of adhesive, press fitting, shrink fitting, welding, etc.

[0147] Figure 24 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the impeller. In this embodiment, the bearing 5 is not shown. As shown in Figure 24, the impeller 1 may include an annular mounting portion 118 arranged radially outward of the protrusion 117. By inserting the rotor 2 into the annular space between the mounting portion 118 and the protrusion 117, the rotor 2 can be more reliably fixed to the side plate 11. In this embodiment as well, the exposed portion of the rotor 2 is covered with the cover 110.

[0148] 25 is a diagram showing a sealing member disposed between the cover and the side plate. In this embodiment, the bearing 5 is not shown. As shown in FIG. 25, by disposing sealing members (e.g., O-rings) 120, 121 between the cover 110 and the side plate 11 (more specifically, the outer edge portion 11a and the protrusion 117 of the side plate 11), it is possible to reliably prevent liquid from coming into contact with the rotor 2.

[0149] The impeller 1 according to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 25 is manufactured by means of, for example, casting, stainless steel press molding, resin molding, etc. Similarly, the impeller 1 according to the embodiment shown in Figures 26 to 34 described below may also be manufactured by means of casting, stainless steel press molding, resin molding, etc.

[0150] Fig. 26 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the impeller. In this embodiment, the bearings 5 ​​are not shown. As shown in Fig. 26, the rotor 2 is fixed to the outer edge portion 11a of the side plate 11 so as to block the flow path (i.e., the outlet flow path) of the impeller 1 formed between the main plate 10 and the side plate 11. In this embodiment as well, the rotor 2 is arranged in the suction side region Ra.

[0151] 26, the rotor 2 is not covered with the cover 110, and is made of a corrosion-resistant material. In the above-described embodiments, the rotor 2 does not necessarily have to be covered with the cover 110, and may be made of a corrosion-resistant material. In one embodiment, the rotor 2 may be covered with the cover 110.

[0152] With this configuration, the liquid to be treated passing through the outlet flow path collides with the inner peripheral surface of the rotor 2, changing the direction of the liquid to be treated. The liquid to be treated then passes through the gap between the main plate 10 and the discharge casing 22 and is discharged from the discharge port 22a.

[0153] In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 23 to 26, the rotor 2 and the bearing 5 are also disposed in the suction side region Ra of the impeller 1, so that the motor pump MP has a compact structure.

[0154] Figure 27 is a diagram showing another embodiment of a motor pump. As shown in Figure 27, the motor pump MP includes a first impeller 1A arranged on the suction port 21a side, a second impeller 1B arranged on the discharge port 22a side, and a communicating shaft 126 connected to the first impeller 1A and the second impeller 1B. The rotor 2 is fixed to the first impeller 1A, and the stator 3 is arranged radially outward of the rotor 2. A bearing 5 supports the first impeller 1A, and the second impeller 1B is supported by the bearing 5 via the communicating shaft 126.

[0155] 27, the motor pump MP includes an intermediate casing 125 disposed between the first impeller 1A and the second impeller 1B. The intermediate casing 125 is an annular partition wall that separates the discharge side of the first impeller 1A from the suction side of the second impeller 1B. In this embodiment, the intermediate casing 125 is fixed to the stator casing 20.

[0156] 27, the motor pump MP has two impellers 1, but the number of impellers 1 is not limited to this embodiment. The motor pump MP may have multiple intermediate casings 125 depending on the number of impellers 1. In other words, the motor pump MP may have multiple impellers 1, including at least a first impeller 1A and a second impeller 1B.

[0157] Figure 28 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the motor pump. As shown in Figure 28, the motor pump MP further includes a discharge-side bearing 128 that rotatably supports the communication shaft 126 and is arranged on the discharge side of the second impeller 1B. The discharge-side bearing 128 is attached to the discharge casing 22, and seal members (e.g., O-rings) 127A and 127B are arranged in the gap between the discharge-side bearing 128 and the discharge casing 22. Note that in the embodiment shown in Figure 28, the motor pump MP also includes two impellers 1, but the number of impellers 1 is not limited to this embodiment. The motor pump MP may include multiple impellers 1, including at least a first impeller 1A and a second impeller 1B.

[0158] 28, the discharge casing 22 has a flow path 129 that communicates with the discharge port 22a. The flow path 129 is disposed radially outward of the communication shaft 126. The treated liquid discharged from the second impeller 1B is discharged to the outside through the flow path 129 and the discharge port 22a.

[0159] In the embodiment shown in Figure 28, the first impeller 1A and the second impeller 1B are supported not only by the bearing 5 but also by a discharge-side bearing 128. The discharge-side bearing 128 is a radial bearing. With this structure, the motor pump MP can suppress radial displacement of the first impeller 1A and the second impeller 1B.

[0160] Fig. 29 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the motor pump. As shown in Fig. 29, the motor pump MP may include a communication shaft 126 to which one impeller 1 is fixed, and a discharge-side bearing 128 that rotatably supports the communication shaft 126.

[0161] Figure 30 is a diagram showing a motor pump for which various components can be selected depending on the operating conditions. In Figure 30, the horizontal axis represents the flow rate, and the vertical axis represents the head. As shown in Figure 30, the motor pump MP is configured so that the optimum components can be selected depending on the various operating conditions (i.e., the magnitude of the flow rate and the magnitude of the head).

[0162] In the embodiment shown in Figure 30, the motor pump MP can be selected from a plurality of different configurations (four in this embodiment) depending on the magnitude of head and flow rate (see MPA to MPD in Figure 30). In this embodiment, the motor pump MP includes a plurality of impellers 1 having different sizes, a plurality of rotors 2 fixed to the plurality of impellers 1 and having different lengths, a plurality of stators 3 having lengths corresponding to the lengths of the plurality of rotors 2, and a plurality of stator casings 20 that house the plurality of stators 3 and have lengths corresponding to the lengths of the plurality of stators 3.

[0163] The motor capacity of the motor pump MP depends on the length Lg of the stator 3. The head of the motor pump MP depends on the diameter D1 of the impeller 1. The flow rate of the motor pump MP depends on the size of the outlet flow path B2 of the impeller 1.

[0164] The impellers 1 each include a plurality of side plates 11 having the same diameter and a plurality of main plates 10 having different diameters. In this specification, the diameter D1 of the impeller 1 corresponds to the diameter of the main plate 10.

[0165] The relationship between motor pump MPA and motor pump MPB will now be described. As shown in Figure 30, motor pump MPA and motor pump MPB have the same motor capacity (i.e., LgA = LgB). Motor pump MPA has a higher head capacity than motor pump MPB (i.e., D1A > D1B). Motor pump MPB has a higher flow capacity than motor pump MPA (i.e., B2B > B2A).

[0166] The relationship between the motor pump MPA and the motor pump MPC will be explained below. The motor pump MPC has a larger motor capacity than the motor pump MPA (i.e., LgC>LgA). The motor pump MPC has the same head capacity as the motor pump MPA (i.e., D1A=D1C). The motor pump MPC has a higher flow capacity than the motor pump MPA (i.e., B2C>B2A).

[0167] The relationship between the motor pump MPB and the motor pump MPC will now be explained. The motor pump MPC has a larger motor capacity than the motor pump MPB (i.e., LgC > LgB). The motor pump MPC has a higher head capacity than the motor pump MPB (i.e., D1C > D1B). The outlet flow path B2B of the impeller 1 of the motor pump MPB is the same size as or larger than the outlet flow path B2C of the impeller 1 of the motor pump MPC (i.e., B2B ≥ B2C).

[0168] The relationship between the motor pump MPC and the motor pump MPD will be explained below. The motor pump MPC has the same motor capacity as the motor pump MPD (i.e., LgC = LgD). The motor pump MPC has a higher head capacity than the motor pump MPD (i.e., D1C > D1D). The motor pump MPD has a higher flow capacity than the motor pump MPC (i.e., B2D > B2C).

[0169] The relationship between motor pump MPB and motor pump MPD will be explained below. Motor pump MPD has a larger motor displacement than motor pump MPB (i.e., LgD>LgB). Motor pump MPD has a higher flow capacity than motor pump MPB (i.e., B2D>B2B). Motor pump MPB has the same head capacity as motor pump MPD (i.e., D1B=D1D).

[0170] 30, the inner diameter D2 and outer diameter D3 of the stator casing 20 are the same for all motor pumps MP. Therefore, an operator can prepare components of different sizes according to the head capacity and flow capacity, and select the optimum component from the plurality of components based on the operating conditions of the motor pump MP.

[0171] By making the inner diameter D2 and outer diameter D3 of the stator casing 20 the same, the performance of the pump unit PU can be easily changed without changing the size of components that do not depend on the head capacity or flow capacity (e.g., bearings 5, suction casing 21, and discharge casing 22).

[0172] Fig. 31A is a cross-sectional view of a motor pump according to another embodiment, and Fig. 31B is a view of the motor pump shown in Fig. 31A as seen from the axial direction. As shown in Fig. 31A and Fig. 31B, the motor pump MP may include a rotation stopper (in other words, a fall stopper) 130 arranged on the rear side of the impeller 1.

[0173] 31B, one swivel stopper 130 is provided, but at least one swivel stopper 130 may be provided. The swivel stopper 130 is fixed to the discharge casing 22 and faces the main plate 10 of the impeller 1. The swivel stopper 130 can prevent the treated liquid discharged from the impeller 1 from swirling between the impeller 1 and the discharge casing 22.

[0174] Fig. 32A is a cross-sectional view of a motor pump according to another embodiment, and Fig. 32B is a front view of the suction casing of the motor pump shown in Fig. 32A. As shown in Fig. 32A and Fig. 32B, the motor pump MP includes a suction casing 141 and a discharge casing 142 each having a flat flange shape.

[0175] In the above-described embodiment, suction port 21a of suction casing 21 protrudes from the outer surface of suction casing 21, and similarly, discharge port 22a of discharge casing 22 protrudes from the outer surface of discharge casing 22. In this embodiment, suction casing 141 has a flat flange shape, so suction port 141a is formed on the same plane as the outer surface of suction casing 141. Similarly, discharge casing 142 has a flat flange shape, so discharge port 142a is formed on the same plane as the outer surface of discharge casing 142.

[0176] With this structure, the connecting pipe 140 connected to the motor pump MP can be directly connected to the suction casing 141. Although not shown, the connecting pipe 140 may also be directly connected to the discharge casing 142 having a flat flange shape.

[0177] With this configuration, there is no need to provide a member (connecting member) that connects the connecting pipe 140 and the suction casing 141, and the number of parts required to connect the piping (not shown) to the motor pump MP can be reduced.

[0178] Since the connecting member is a member that is expected to leak liquid, eliminating the connecting member can reliably prevent liquid leakage. In this embodiment, although not shown, a sealing member (e.g., an O-ring or a gasket) is arranged between the connecting pipe 140 and the suction casing 141.

[0179] An insertion hole 141b is formed radially outward of the suction port 141a of the suction casing 141, into which a fastener 150 is inserted to fasten the connecting pipe 140 and the suction casing 141. The connecting pipe 140 has a through hole 140a that communicates with the insertion hole 141b. An operator can fasten the connecting pipe 140 and the suction casing 141 together by inserting the fastener 150 into the through hole 140a and the insertion hole 141b.

[0180] A bolt accommodating portion 142b that accommodates head portion 25a of through-bolt 25 is formed radially outward of discharge port 142a of discharge casing 142. By accommodating head portion 25a of through-bolt 25 in bolt accommodating portion 142b, head portion 25a can be prevented from protruding from discharge casing 22.

[0181] In one embodiment, suction casing 141 may have a bolt receiving portion corresponding to bolt receiving portion 142b. That is, at least one of suction casing 141 and discharge casing 142 has a bolt receiving portion that receives head 25a of through-bolt 25.

[0182] Fig. 33 is a diagram showing a pump unit having motor pumps connected in series. As shown in Fig. 33, the motor pump MP shown in Fig. 32A and Fig. 32B has suction casing 141 and discharge casing 142 with flat flange shapes, so that the suction casing 141 and discharge casing 142 arranged adjacent to each other can be in surface contact with each other. The suction casing 141 and discharge casing 142 that are in surface contact with each other correspond to intermediate casings.

[0183] Although not shown, a seal member (for example, an O-ring or a gasket) is arranged between the suction casing 141 and the discharge casing 142, which are in surface contact with each other.

[0184] According to this embodiment, there is no need to place an intermediate casing 61 (see Figure 10), and a pump unit PU equipped with multiple motor pumps MP can be constructed by the simple task of directly connecting multiple motor pumps MP having the same structure in series.

[0185] The motor pump MP according to this embodiment has simple main components (i.e., impeller 1, rotor 2, stator 3, and bearings 5), and is small and lightweight. Therefore, by using through bolts 25, multiple motor pumps MP arranged in series can be easily fastened together as a single unit.

[0186] Furthermore, by bringing the suction casing 141 and the discharge casing 142 into surface contact with each other, the thermal conductivity of the pump unit PU can be improved, and temperature equilibrium can be achieved among the multiple motor pumps MP. As a result, the pump unit PU can operate stably.

[0187] Figure 34 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the impeller. In the above-described embodiment, the impeller 1 is a centrifugal impeller. More specifically, the impeller 1 has a main plate 10 extending perpendicular to the center line CL, and the liquid pressurized by the impeller 1 is discharged perpendicular to the center line CL. In the embodiment shown in Figure 34, the impeller 1 is a mixed flow impeller. More specifically, the impeller 1 has a main plate 160 inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the center line CL. The main plate 160 is inclined from the suction side toward the discharge side, and the liquid pressurized by the impeller 1 is discharged outward in a direction oblique to the center line CL.

[0188] Figure 35 shows another embodiment of the motor pump. In the embodiment shown in Figure 35, the motor pump MP is equipped with a discharge casing 22 having a discharge port 322 extending in a vertical direction perpendicular to the center line CL of the motor pump MP. The discharge port 322 has a discharge opening 322a that opens facing upward, and the suction opening 21a and the discharge opening 322a are perpendicular to each other.

[0189] In the embodiment shown in FIG. 35, the motor pump MP is a so-called end-top type motor pump in which the suction port 21a and the discharge port 322a are perpendicular to each other. This type of motor pump MP has a compact structure. For example, depending on the installation environment of the motor pump MP, it may not be possible to install a motor pump MP having a structure in which the suction port 21a and the discharge port 22a are aligned in a straight line. Even in such cases, an end-top type motor pump MP can be installed. In this way, in this embodiment, the motor pump MP can be installed in any installation environment.

[0190] 35, the motor pump MP may further include a side plate 300 that restricts the outflow of the liquid (handled liquid) pressurized by the impeller 1 to the discharge port 322. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 35, the side plate 300 has a disk shape and is fixed to the return vanes 30.

[0191] The side plate 300 is disposed between the main plate 10 and the return blade 30 of the impeller 1. A portion of the liquid pressurized by the impeller 1 flows through the gap between the side plate 300 and the discharge casing 22 via the return blade 30, into the discharge port 322, and is discharged from the discharge opening 322a. The other portion of the liquid pressurized by the impeller 1 flows into the gap between the side plate 300 and the main plate 10 of the impeller 1.

[0192] When the impeller 1 rotates, the force of the liquid (i.e., fluid force) acts on the impeller 1, pushing the impeller 1 towards the discharge casing 22. The flow of liquid that has flowed into the gap between the side plate 300 and the main plate 10 is restricted by the side plate 300, so the pressurized liquid remains in the gap between the side plate 300 and the main plate 10. The liquid remaining in the gap between the side plate 300 and the main plate 10 receives the fluid force acting on the impeller 1, so movement of the impeller 1 towards the discharge casing 22 is restricted.

[0193] When the motor pump MP is operated steadily, a thrust force acts on the impeller 1 from the discharge casing 22 side to the suction casing 21 side. Therefore, even if a fluid force acts on the impeller 1, the impeller 1 is stably held by the bearing 5.

[0194] Fig. 36 is a diagram showing a side plate provided in the motor pump according to the embodiment described above. As shown in Fig. 36, the side plate 300 is applicable not only to the end-top type motor pump but also to the motor pump MP according to the embodiment described above.

[0195] Fig. 37 shows another embodiment of the side plate. As shown in Fig. 37, the side plate 300 may have an opening 300a formed in the center thereof. As described above, liquid that has flowed into the gap between the side plate 300 and the main plate 10 may remain in the gap between the side plate 300 and the main plate 10.

[0196] In this case, the rotation of the impeller 1 causes the stagnant liquid to swirl and eventually generate heat. By forming the opening 300a in the side plate 300, a circulating flow of liquid is created between the gap between the side plate 300 and the discharge casing 22 and the gap between the side plate 300 and the impeller 1. Therefore, the liquid present between the side plate 300 and the impeller 1 flows into the discharge casing 22, preventing the liquid from generating heat and maintaining a constant temperature of the liquid. Furthermore, the opening 300a can serve to discharge air contained in the stagnant liquid toward the discharge casing 22.

[0197] 37, the opening 300a of the side plate 300 is a single opening formed on the center line CL, but the number of openings 300a is not limited to this embodiment. The side plate 300 may have multiple openings 300a as long as the movement of the impeller 1 toward the discharge casing 22 is restricted.

[0198] Furthermore, the opening 300a does not necessarily have to be formed on the center line CL as long as it can form a circulating flow of liquid. For example, the side plate 300 may have at least one opening 300a arranged concentrically around the center line CL.

[0199] The shape of opening 300a is not particularly limited, and may be circular or polygonal (e.g., triangular or rectangular). The size (i.e., area) of opening 300a is also not particularly limited, as long as it limits the movement of side plate 300 toward discharge casing 22.

[0200] The above-described embodiments have been described for the purpose of enabling a person of ordinary skill in the art to practice the present invention. Various modifications of the above-described embodiments would naturally be possible for a person skilled in the art, and the technical concept of the present invention may also be applied to other embodiments. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, but is to be interpreted in the broadest scope in accordance with the technical concept defined by the claims. [Industrial Applicability]

[0201] The present invention can be used in a motor pump, a pump unit, and a method for balancing an impeller of a motor pump. [Explanation of symbols]

[0202] 1, 1A, 1B, 1C impeller 2 rotors 2a Iron core 2b Magnet 3 Stator 5. Bearings 6 Rotating side bearing body 6a Cylindrical part 6b Flange part 7 Fixed side bearing body 7a Cylindrical part 7b Flange 10 Main plate 10a through hole 11 Side panel 11a outer edge 12 wings 15 Intake section 16 Main body 17 Protrusion 17a Outer surface 17b Inner surface 20 Stator casing 20a Inner surface 21 Suction casing 21a Intake port 22 Discharge casing 22a Discharge port 25 through bolt 25a head 30 Return blade 31 Sealing material 32, 33 Sealing member 40,41,42 groove 41a both ends 45 Load reduction structure 46 Back feather 47 Notch 50,51 Slope 53,54 Slope 60 inverter 61 Intermediate casing 65 Piping 70, 70A, 70B convex part 71 Tip 75 Balance adjustment jig (center support adjustment jig) 76 Shaft 77 Fixed body 80 Center Cap 85 Balance adjustment jig (edge ​​support adjustment jig) 86 Supporters 87 Shaft 90 Weight insertion hole 91 Weight 100 control device 100a Signal receiving unit 100b storage section 100c Control unit 101 Current Sensor 102 Terminal block 105 Power Lines 106 Signal Line 107 Protective Cover 108 Copper Bar 110 Cover 117 Protrusion 118 Mounting part 120 sealing material 121 Sealing material 125 Intermediate casing 126 Communication shaft 127A Sealing material 127B Sealing material 128 Discharge side bearing 129 Channel 130 Swing stopper 140 Connecting Pipe 141 Suction casing 141a Intake port 141b Insertion hole 142 Discharge casing 142a Discharge port 142b Bolt housing 150 Fasteners 160 Main plate 300 Side Plate 300a aperture 322 discharge port 322a Discharge port MP motor pump PU pump unit CL center line Ra suction side area Rb discharge side area Rc intermediate area RS Rotating Axis Nt nut

Claims

1. A motor pump, A suction casing; an impeller that draws the treated liquid taken in from the suction casing into its interior and discharges it to the exterior; a rotor fixed to the impeller; a stator disposed radially outside the rotor; a bearing that supports the impeller and is disposed outside the flow path of the impeller; the rotor and the bearing are disposed in a suction side region between a suction port of the suction casing and the impeller, A motor pump configured so that a portion of the pumped fluid discharged to the outside of the impeller flows back into the suction side region via the bearing.

2. 2. The motor pump according to claim 1, further comprising a return vane disposed on a rear side of the impeller.

3. 3. The motor pump according to claim 1, further comprising a thrust load reducing structure provided on a rear surface of the impeller.

4. The motor pump according to claim 3 , wherein the thrust load reducing structure comprises a plurality of rear vanes attached to a rear surface of the impeller.

5. 5. The motor pump according to claim 3, wherein the thrust load reducing structure is a plurality of notched structures extending toward a center of the impeller.

6. The bearing is a rotating-side bearing body attached to the impeller; The motor pump according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the motor pump is a sliding bearing including a fixed-side bearing body arranged on the suction side of the rotating-side bearing body.

7. The motor pump according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein at least one of the impeller and the bearing is made of a lightweight material.

8. the impeller is a centrifugal impeller having a suction portion formed in a central portion and including a side plate disposed opposite to a main plate, The motor pump according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the side plate has an annular protrusion extending from an outer edge of the side plate toward the suction portion and to which the rotor is fixed.

9. the motor pump includes a suction casing disposed on the suction side of the impeller, The motor pump according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the suction-side region is a region between the suction casing and the impeller.

10. A plurality of motor pumps according to any one of claims 1 to 9; an inverter that controls the operation of each of the plurality of motor pumps.

11. The pump unit according to claim 10, wherein the plurality of motor pumps are arranged in series.

12. The pump unit according to claim 10, wherein the plurality of motor pumps are arranged in parallel.

13. A method for adjusting the balance of an impeller of a motor pump according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising: The balance adjustment method includes: forming a through hole in the center of the impeller; inserting a balance adjustment jig into the through hole and rotating the impeller together with the balance adjustment jig; determining a center of gravity position of the impeller while rotating the impeller, and adjusting the center of gravity position.

14. The balance adjustment method according to claim 13, further comprising the steps of: withdrawing the balance adjustment jig; and then inserting a center cap into the through-hole.

15. A method for adjusting the balance of an impeller of a motor pump according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising: The balance adjustment method includes: a step of inserting a balance adjustment jig into a rotation-side bearing body attached to the impeller and rotating the impeller together with the balance adjustment jig; determining a center of gravity position of the impeller while rotating the impeller, and adjusting the center of gravity position.

16. A method for adjusting the balance of an impeller of a motor pump according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising: The balance adjustment method includes: forming a plurality of weight insertion holes along a circumferential direction of the rotor; determining a center of gravity position of the impeller; and inserting a weight into at least one of the plurality of weight insertion holes to adjust the position of the center of gravity.

17. A method for adjusting the balance of an impeller of a motor pump according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising: The balance adjustment method includes: determining a center of gravity position of the impeller; and removing excess weight that causes a shift in the center of gravity of the impeller.

18. A pump unit, A plurality of motor pumps; a control device that operates the plurality of motor pumps at variable speeds, Each of the plurality of motor pumps A suction casing; An impeller and a rotor fixed to the impeller; a stator disposed radially outside the rotor; a bearing that supports the impeller and is disposed outside the flow path of the impeller; the rotor and the bearing are disposed in a suction side region between a suction port of the suction casing and the impeller, The pump unit is configured so that a portion of the pumped fluid discharged to the outside of the impeller flows back into the suction side region via the bearing.

19. A plurality of motor pumps according to any one of claims 1 to 18; a plurality of inverters that control the operation of the plurality of motor pumps; A pump unit, wherein each of the plurality of inverters controls the operation of each of the plurality of motor pumps.

20. A motor pump, A suction casing; an impeller that draws the treated liquid taken in from the suction casing into its interior and discharges it to the exterior; a rotor fixed to the impeller; a stator disposed radially outside the rotor; a bearing that supports the impeller and is disposed outside the flow path of the impeller; the rotor and the bearing are disposed in a suction side region between a suction port of the suction casing and the impeller, the impeller is a centrifugal impeller having a suction portion formed in a central portion and including a side plate disposed opposite to a main plate, the side plate has an annular protrusion to which the rotor is fixed and which is disposed radially inward of an outer edge of the side plate; A motor pump configured so that a portion of the pumped fluid discharged to the outside of the impeller flows back into the suction side region via the bearing.

21. 21. The motor pump of claim 20, wherein the motor pump includes a cover that covers the exposed portion of the rotor.

22. A motor pump, A suction casing; an impeller that draws the treated liquid taken in from the suction casing into its interior and discharges it to the exterior; a rotor fixed to the impeller; a stator disposed radially outside the rotor; a bearing that supports the impeller and is disposed outside the flow path of the impeller; the rotor and the bearing are disposed in a suction side region between a suction port of the suction casing and the impeller, the impeller is a centrifugal impeller having a suction portion formed in a central portion and including a side plate disposed opposite to a main plate, The rotor is fixed to the side plate so as to block a flow path of the impeller formed between the main plate and the side plate, A motor pump configured so that a portion of the pumped fluid discharged to the outside of the impeller flows back into the suction side region via the bearing.

23. A motor pump, A suction casing; A first impeller; a rotor fixed to the first impeller; a stator disposed radially outside the rotor; a bearing that supports the first impeller and is disposed outside a flow path of the first impeller; a communication shaft connected to the first impeller; a second impeller connected to the communication shaft, the rotor and the bearing are disposed in a suction side region between a suction port of the suction casing and the first impeller, A motor pump configured so that a portion of the pumped liquid discharged to the outside of the first impeller flows back into the suction side region via the bearing.

24. 24. The motor pump of claim 23, wherein the motor pump comprises an intermediate casing disposed between the first impeller and the second impeller.

25. 25. The motor pump according to claim 23 or 24, further comprising a discharge-side bearing that rotatably supports the communication shaft and is disposed on the discharge side of the second impeller.

26. The motor pump according to any one of claims 23 to 25, wherein the motor pump is provided with a plurality of impellers including at least the first impeller and the second impeller.

27. ​​A motor pump, A suction casing; an impeller that draws the treated liquid taken in from the suction casing into its interior and discharges it to the exterior; a rotor fixed to the impeller; a stator disposed radially outside the rotor; a bearing supporting the impeller and positioned outside the flow path of the impeller; a rotation stopper disposed on the rear side of the impeller, the rotor and the bearing are disposed in a suction side region between a suction port of the suction casing and the impeller, A motor pump configured so that a portion of the pumped fluid discharged to the outside of the impeller flows back into the suction side region via the bearing.

28. A motor pump, A suction casing; an impeller that draws the treated liquid taken in from the suction casing into its interior and discharges it to the exterior; a rotor fixed to the impeller; a stator disposed radially outside the rotor; a bearing supporting the impeller and positioned outside the flow path of the impeller; a suction casing and a discharge casing disposed adjacent to the impeller; the rotor and the bearing are disposed in a suction side region between a suction port of the suction casing and the impeller, The suction casing and the discharge casing have a flat flange shape, A motor pump configured so that a portion of the pumped fluid discharged to the outside of the impeller flows back into the suction side region via the bearing.

29. the motor pump includes a through bolt that fastens the suction casing and the discharge casing together; 29. The motor pump of claim 28, wherein at least one of the suction casing and the discharge casing has a bolt receiving portion that receives a head of the through bolt.

30. a plurality of motor pumps according to claim 28 or 29; the plurality of motor pumps are connected in series, The suction casing and the discharge casing, which are arranged adjacent to each other, are in surface contact with each other.

31. A motor pump described in any one of claims 1 to 9 or claims 20 to 29, wherein the bearing includes a fixed side bearing body provided in the suction casing and a rotating side bearing body provided in the impeller.

32. A motor pump as described in Claim 31, wherein a portion of the handled liquid discharged outside the impeller flows through between the flange portion of the rotating side bearing body and the flange portion of the fixed side bearing body and flows back into the suction side area.

33. The cross-sectional shapes of the fixed side bearing body and the rotating side bearing body are L-shaped, 32. The motor pump according to claim 31, wherein a portion of the pumped fluid flows through a gap between the fixed-side bearing body and the rotating-side bearing body, each having an L-shape, and flows back into the suction-side region.

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