Merging fluid routing systems with the engine casing wall minimizes nacelle size, reducing aerodynamic drag while lowering overall engine weight.
Curved centrifugal pump impeller passages redirect radial velocity into tangential motion to enhance fluid flow rates.
Grouped circumferential wall connections minimize bending moments, preventing deformation of brittle wear-resistant materials under high pressure.
Physical vapor deposition creates dense TiAlN and CrN layers that resist erosion and impact while keeping blade weight low.
A multiple pump vessel houses separate cryogenic pumps to dispense liquefied natural gas and compressed natural gas at distinct pressures.
Cooling channels in the impeller disc reduce fouling buildup on heat-sensitive fluid foodstuffs, extending run time between cleanings.
Intake guide vanes direct fluid flow through varying exit angles to align particulate matter for shockless entry onto impeller surfaces.
A centrifugal pump uses a stator return line to discharge separated particles back into the suction channel for continuous flow management.
A rotating separation disk on the pump rotor shaft extracts lubricating fluid using centrifugal force.
A remotely actuable valve system controls lubricant flow between a pressure equalizer and motor, preventing over-filling from hydrostatic pressure.
A double-cone pumping device accelerates liquid along rotating external cone surfaces to generate flow.
Annular anodes with matching inner diameters protect fluid systems without disrupting flow or requiring shutdowns.
Movable cutting plate adjusts clearance without altering impeller position, reducing assembly complexity.
Segmented pump casing design reduces residual stress in PFA liners through separate injection molding of suction and volute components.
A magnetic coupling balances axial thrust loads by eliminating mechanical contact, which reduces equipment complexity and failure rates.
A molten metal pump uses a divergent outlet passage to expand flow area and reduce impact stress on the pump base.
A centrifugal impeller creates a vortex within a vertical tube to lift molten metal efficiently.
Refractory sleeves and post fastening members eliminate cement, allowing rapid post replacement without damaging the molten metal pump base.
Segmented bonding prevents impeller distortion while the scraper removes deposits, maintaining operational reliability in solid-forming media.
A rotary machine mechanical seal uses a combined heat exchange system with direct and jacketed cooling paths.
Differential thermal expansion in bimetallic spline seals deforms the structure to close gaps, preventing hot gas leakage during turbine operation.
Acute angle turns in feed lines route liquid oxygen to turbine blades, eliminating vane passages that increase manufacturing complexity.
Nested shaft chambers pre-fill with barrier fluid to dilute aggressive process fluid, preventing mechanical seal damage during supply disruptions.
Arc-swept impeller vanes reduce shearing forces on sensitive fluids while maintaining high head generation and efficiency.
Axial force compensation disc with radial fins generates pressure differentials to balance thrust loads in rocket engine pumps.
Segmented long, medium, and short splitter blades reduce inlet cavitation and energy loss while increasing lift range.
Integrating axial passageways into a hollow shaft returns balance piston leakage, eliminating complex external plumbing.
Segmented clamp supports pump superstructure on graphite posts, eliminating time-consuming machining that cracks soft material.
Cantilever axial member fixation eliminates shaft fitting parts, reducing pressure loss and noise from fluid collision.
An encapsulated stator pump motor shields internal components from harsh environments.
Screen tabs span gaps between stationary cutter bars and frame members, eliminating accumulation points for rag-like materials in wastewater comminutors.
A waste pump uses stored pressure in a chamber to eject waste, reducing noise and preventing insect passage.
Auxiliary fan activates only when needed, reducing energy losses from continuous cooling during cold weather operations.
Rotating cutter disks break up solids to prevent jamming between rotor and stator, maintaining continuous pump operation.
Buoyant ceramic foam filters replace cemented units, eliminating breakage and maintenance delays.
A centrifugal pump rotor magnet clearance absorbs movement to prevent contact between the impeller and magnet.
A regulator valve monitors pressure signals to disengage the regenerative start stage, preventing over-pressurization during high-speed operation.
A pump control method manages motor torque to clear clogs through directional flushing.
A magnetically buoyant rotor employs a parylene polymer coating between a metallic layer and a fluoropolymer sheath.
A suction wheel drives a shaft with an axially adjustable cutting blade that cooperates with a stationary blade to process non-homogeneous fluids.
Uniform cross-sectional areas across inlet, outlet, and flow channels eliminate turbulence and energy loss while maintaining high working capacity.
Ring injection nozzles cool steamed water-boric acid mixtures to prevent pressure buildup in nuclear reactor heat removal systems.