Key Parameters Often Overlooked When Selecting a Screw Pump: Viscosity, Temperature, Differential Pressure & Shear Sensitivity
Key Parameters Often Overlooked When Selecting a Screw Pump: Viscosity, Temperature, Differential Pressure & Shear Sensitivity Screw pumps are widely regarded as reliable, low-pulsation positive displacement pumps, making them a go-to choice for viscous fluids and demanding industrial services. However, many premature failures or performance problems occur not because of the pump itself, but because four critical selection parameters are overlooked during the design phase: 👉 viscosity, temperature, differential pressure, and allowable shear limits. For more technical insights and real-world considerations, see: 🔗 https://www.scpv.cn/news/387.html 1. Viscosity: Not Just a Number on Paper Viscosity is often treated as a secondary concern, yet it is one of the most important factors influencing screw pump performance. A fluid’s viscosity directly affects: Actual flow rate (high viscosity reduces effective pumping volume) Required torque (higher viscosity demands higher torque f...