Pulp & Paper • Black Liquor • Process Liquors

Progressive Cavity Pumps for Black Liquor & Process Liquors

Positive-displacement transfer for viscous pulp-and-paper process liquors where concentration, temperature and materials compatibility are critical.

Mill Process Liquors

Controlled transfer across changing concentration and viscosity

Black liquor and other mill process liquors can change substantially in viscosity as solids concentration and temperature vary. Progressive cavity pumps can provide controlled positive-displacement flow for selected transfer and process duties when the pump is sized around the full operating envelope.

ConcentrationActual process-liquor solids level
TemperatureStartup and operating range
ViscosityAcross concentration changes
Controlled flowVariable-speed positive displacement
Selection Framework

Chemistry and temperature govern materials selection

Rotor metallurgy, stator elastomer, seals and other wetted components should be reviewed against actual liquor chemistry, concentration and temperature. High viscosity can also increase inlet losses, making suction-line design and pump speed important.

ChemistryComplete process composition
MaterialsRotor, stator, seal and metallurgy
SuctionAvailable inlet head and line losses
SpeedCavity filling at highest viscosity
PressureActual differential requirement
CleaningFlush chemistry and temperature

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