HIGH-PRESSURE PUMPS FOR BIOMASS POWER PLANTS

IN RESPONSE TO THE TRANSITION in power generation from large power stations fred by coal and gas to smaller power stations incinerating biomass or refuse, the KSB Group has developed a new variant of its HGM high-pressure pump that has been tried and tested for 30 years.

The designers of the new variant, called HGM-S, placed a particular focus on it being highly reliable, service-friendly and economical. Examples are its internal, product-lubricated plain bearings that do not require any external supply systems.

The small spacing of bearings lowers the vibration level of the pump, which markedly reduces wear. The combination of suction stage impeller and axial inlet results in a very low Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) and good suction characteristics. With its axial inlet, the new pump set is very compact and space-saving.

The shaft sealing is provided by a mechanical seal at the drive end that is easy to access from the outside. Given the seal design and smart arrangement in the pump, no external piping is needed for cooling and
lubrication circuits. Spare parts stock and servicing are kept simple that way.

The largest fow rate of the new pumps is 390m3 /hr. The maximum head is 1000m. The electric drive ratings range from 10kW to 1300kW. The materials for the casings are either steel or stainless steel. All impellers
are cast of high-quality stainless steel.