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Vertical Turbine Pumps

Models VIT, VIC & VIS Flexibility by Design: Three Pump Models, One Common Bowl Assembly The three different pump models in the vertical turbine line have one thing in common – the hydraulic design of the pump bowl assembly. Using state-of-the-art techniques in turbine pump design, Goulds vertical turbine line covers a wide range of hydraulic conditions to meet virtually every pumping service in the industry with optimum efficiency. This bulletin is designed to assist the user in selecting the best pump for the conditions required; however, any questions will be answered promptly by calling...

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Goulds Vertical Turbine Pumps Pump Bowl Assembly The bowl assembly is the heart of the vertical turbine pump. The impeller and diffuser type casing are designed to deliver the head and capacity that your system requires in the most efficient way possible. The fact that the vertical turbine pump can be multi-staged allows maximum flexibility both in the initial pump selection and in the event that future system modifications require a change in the pump rating. A variety of material options allows the selection of a pump best suited for even the most severe services. The many bowl assembly...

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Pump Bowl Assembly Options Choice of Semi-Open or Enclosed Impellers Strainers/Vortex Suppressor Available in alloy construction for a wide range of corrosive/abrasive services. Basket strainers are available to provide protection from large solids. First Stage-Low NPSH X Impeller or Double Suction For low NPSHA applications, Strainers either large eye or double suction first stage available to minimize pump length. Hydraulic Balanced Impeller Optional dynamic balance to ISO Grade 1.0 (4 w/n) Dual Wear Rings Hardfacing & Rifle Drilled Shaft Available for enclosed impellers and bowls;...

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Flanged Column Column sections are provided with flanged ends incorporating registered fits for ease of alignment during assembly to ensure concentricity. Our standard bearing retainers are welded into the column section. Open Lineshaft Bearing Enclosed Lineshaft Flanged column / product lubricated lineshaft is recommended for ease of maintenance. Renewable shaft sleeve or hard facing of shaft available for longer life. The lineshaft is protected by water flushing the enclosing tube bearing on corrosive / abrasive services. Oil lubricated lineshaft available on long settings. Alignment is...

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Discharge Heads Discharge Heads The discharge head functions to change the direction of flow from vertical to horizontal and to couple the pump to the system piping in addition to supporting and aligning the driver. Discharge head accommodates all types of driver configurations. Optional sub-base can be supplied. Goulds offers three basic types for maximum flexibility. VIT DISCHARGE HEAD Suitable for all service conditions such as high or low temperature or corrosive services. Various materials available. Segmented elbow available for efficiency improvement. Access ports for easy access to...

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Seals & Couplings Single Seal Packed Box With or Without Sleeve Open Lineshaft Most popular method — used for low to medium pressures. Cartridge style for ease of installation and maintenance. Whenever packing lubrication leakage can be tolerated and the discharge pressure does not exceed 150 psi, a packed box may be used. Optional headshaft sleeve or shaft hardfacing available to protect shaft. Dual Seals Water Flush or Oil Lubricated Enclosed Lineshaft Two seals mounted in-line. Chamber between seals can be filled with a buffer liquid and may be fitted with a pressure sensitive...

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Vertical Industrial Turbine Pump For higher flows refer to high capacity section • Flows to 70,000 GPM (15,900 m3/Hr) • Heads to 3,500 feet (1,060 m) • Pressures to 2,500 psi (76kg/cm2) • Bowl sizes from 6" to 55" (152.4 mm to 1,400 mm) • Temperatures to 500° F (260° C) • Horsepower to 5,000 HP (3,730 KW) Design Advantages • Fabricated discharge head and flanged column • Flanged bowl construction • 416SS shafting • Alloy construction with external flush of critical wear areas available for corrosive/abrasive services • Built-in alignment and simple piping for less costly installation and...

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Cross Sectional VIT (Product Lube) TYPICAL MARKETS SERVED • Power Generation • Oil & Gas • Mining • Municipal • General Industry • Chemical Motor Motor Key (Supplied By Motor Vendor) Hub - Motor Ring - Retaining Capscrew Motor / Support Motor Support Coupling Guard Stud / Nut Capscrew Support / Head Gasket Bearing By-Pass Line Assembly (Tube & Fitting) Mounting Holes By-Pass Return To Sump Plate - Adjusting Hub - Pump Pump Key Gland / Split Packing Stuffing Box Headshaft Head Capscrew - Col / Head Column - Top Capscrew - Col / Col Hex Nut Column - Intermediate Lineshaft Bearing - Lineshaft...

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Cross Sectional VIT (Enclosed Lineshaft) TYPICAL MARKETS SERVED • Mining • Oil & Gas • Municipal • Power Generation • General Industry • Chemical Motor Motor Key (Supplied By Motor Vendor) Hub - Motor Ring - Retaining Capscrew Motor / Support Motor Support Coupling Guard Capscrew Support / Head Tension Plate Oil Lube Water Flush Soc HD Capscrew Plate - Adjusting Hex Nut Hub - Pump Pump Key Pipe Plug Head Tube Nipple Mounting Holes Capscrew Col / HD Headshaft Column - Top Tube - Encl. Bearing - Tube Column - Intermediate Capscrew - Col / Col Hex Nut Lineshaft Column - Bottom Dish Bowl...

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Vertical Industrial Can-Type Pump • Flows to 70,000 GPM (15,900 m3/Hr) • Heads to 3,500 feet (1,060 m) • Pressures to 2,500 psi (76kg/cm2) • Bowl sizes from 6" to 55" (152.4 mm to 1,400 mm) • Temperatures to 500° F (260° C) • Horsepower to 5,000 HP (3,730 KW) Design Advantages • Fabricated discharge head and flanged column • Flanged bowl construction • 416SS shafting • In-Line suction and discharge simplifies installation • Optional suction in can for site piping flexibility • Inherent design features on Model VIC allow efficient operation at any NPSH available • Alloy construction for...

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