Vertical Turbine Fire Pump

Overview

Ruhrpumpen's vertical turbine fire pumps are available as single pumping units or complete pre-packaged fire systems (with or without enclosure).

CHARACTERISTICS

• Stuffing box machined with bushing to guide shaft
• Discharge head provides support for motor and entire pump
• Column connections can be flanged or threaded with coupling
• Bearings available in a variety of materials
• Line shaft couplings machined from solid steel stock
• Column assembly manufactures in-plant to ensure accurate fit
• Sleeve bearings to provide long life and low friction
• Enclosed impellers designed for long life and high efficiency
• Standard tapered collets to secure impeller to pump shaft
• Suction bowl that provides rigid support of the lower end of the pump shaft
• Strainer to prevent entry of foreign objets into pump suction
• Diesel or electric driven

BENEFITS

• UL listed and FM approved pump for suction lift conditions
• Minimal maintenance
• Can be used where city water is not available and ponds or lakes are the only water supply
• Construction materials for seawater service are available

Ruhrpumpen also designs marine fire pump systems with ABS certification for floating offshore facilities.

DESIGN FEATURES

• NFPA-20 design
• UL-448 listed
• FM-1312 approved

Special designs available on request

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Standard materials:

• Cast iron
• Ductrile iron
• Carbon steel
• Bronze fitted

Metallurgies available for sea/brackish water applications and harsh environments:

• Stainless steel
• Duplex and Super Duplex
• Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze

Special materials available on request

FIRE MARKET APPLICATIONS

• Sprinkler systems
• Hydrant systems
• Water curtains