APPLICATION
Chemical plants — acid unloading & transfer
Concentrated-acid unloading: the concentration band decides the material before the pump type is discussed.
The typical duty
| Fluid | Sulfuric Acid 93–98%, 98% |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 25 °C |
| Flow | 25 m³/h |
| Head | 30 m |
| Viscosity | ≈ 25 cP |
| Conditions | zero-leakage |
What the selector says at this duty
| Primary answer at this duty | Magnetic Drive Centrifugal Pump (Metallic, sealless) — Toxic, flammable, expensive or environmentally sensitive fluids — zero leakage |
|---|---|
| Typical wetted materials | Carbon Steel, Alloy 20 (CN7M), Hastelloy C-276 |
The answer above is the tool's own output at the duty shown — run your actual numbers through it; your duty point may move the answer. The full report adds the alternatives worth quoting in parallel.
What to watch
- 'Sulfuric acid' is three different duties — state the percentage
- Dilution heat on the suction side is a separate duty
Related reading
Your duty differs from the typical one? The selector on the home page maps your fluid, temperature and duty point to a pump type and wetted materials — free. Pick "Chemical plants — acid unloading & transfer" in the Industry dropdown and the typical duty is pre-filled for you to adjust.
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