Goulds 3500XD Medium Consistency Pumping Technology
Product Description
Medium Consistency Pump Systems
Specifications
Complete system of pump, valves, standpipe and controls
Pulp consistency to 16% bone dry.
Capacity to 2200 tons per day
Direct drive design
Patented air separation system
All stainless steel construction
Improved efficiency
X-Ducer Performance Advantage:
Improved Pumping Efficiencies
An increase of up to 8 efficiency points
Performance which exceeds or rivals all competitors
Expanded Coverage
Higher TDH generation for existing sizes
New, larger size to handle production rates to 2200 ADStpd (2000 ADMtpd) and heads to 650 feet (198 m)
Dramatic Degas System Improvements
Allows for operation up to 10-11% consistency without a vacuum pump
Lower Suction Head Requirements
Allows for lower standpipe elevations and higher operating temperatures
Existing Units Readily Converted to the X-Ducer Design
Standpipe Arrangement
Stock from washers and thickeners fall into special Goulds standpipes that are reverse tapered to prevent stock bridging. Systems include controls for vacuum, dilution, level and flow.