Operating a Centrifugal Pump at Minimum Flow — Hidden Risks Many Plants Overlook
Operating a Centrifugal Pump at Minimum Flow — Hidden Risks Many Plants Overlook Centrifugal pumps are widely used in water supply, chemical processing, cooling circulation, and industrial fluid transfer systems. However, in many facilities, pumps are operated for long periods under minimum or low-flow conditions simply by throttling the discharge valve. Although the pump may appear to run normally, this operating method can gradually damage internal components and significantly reduce service life. In practical engineering applications, manufacturers such as Shanghai Shangcheng Pump & Valve often find that premature pump failures are caused not by product quality, but by long-term operation away from the designed flow range. 👉 Learn more about centrifugal pump solutions: https://www.scpv.cn/lixinbeng/ 1. Excess Heat Build-Up Inside the Pump A centrifugal pump relies on flowing liquid to remove heat generated during operation. When operating below minimum flow: Liquid continu...