Electric-operated double Diaphragm (EODD) Pumps for Mining and Industrial Applications
A Revolutionary Energyefficient, Low-maintenance, Low Emissions Pump QUANTM stands as the pioneer and sole holder of a patent for an electrically-driven double diaphragm (EODD) pump featuring FLUXCORE technology – a transverse flux motor. This innovation empowers the QUANTM EODD pump to emulate the functional capabilities of air-operated diaphragm pumps (AODD). Notably, these advanced EODD pumps substantially curtail maintenance and energy expenditures associated with alternative positive displacement technologies, achieving remarkable reductions of up to 80%. The groundbreaking QUANTM pump is now accessible to potential clients within the mining and industrial sectors in Africa, facilitated by the expansive distribution network of Axflow AQS Liquid Transfer.
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n the modern landscape of mining and industrial pumping, the focal points are centred around low maintenance, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Yet, the challenge lies in navigating the myriad positive displacement pump technologies, evaluating their pros and cons, and making judicious decisions that factor in initial unit costs, operational downtime losses, and the entire lifecycle expenses of the pump. Among these considerations, energy consumption emerges as a pivotal factor, an aspect in which the QUANTM EODD pump is profoundly advantageous. The Quandary of Selection William Human, the QUANTM Product Manager, offers insights when it comes to the advice sought by those in the mining and industrial
domains. He emphasises that inherent selfpreservation features, such as dry running capability, automatic self-priming, direct or remote flow control (adjustable from 0 to 50Hz), and a superior spares-to-unit cost ratio, serve as critical criteria for contemplating QUANTM for both current upgrades and future expansions within the realm of positive displacement pump systems. The Evolution of EODD Pumps While EODD pumps have been present in a basic form for some time, the design of the QUANTM pump presents a clear revolutionary departure. Tailored to meet the growing demand for clean energy and sustainable technology, the QUANTM pump stands out due to its distinctive design.
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Human underscores the advantages that render QUANTM the most compelling option, citing simplified installation, reduced maintenance demands, and lower energy costs in comparison to other pump designs, including centrifugal, lobe, gear, progressive cavity, peristaltic, and piston/plunger technologies. Key Attributes The defining characteristics of QUANTM pumps centre around the self-priming diaphragm pump design and the Flux Core technology, both of which magnify the benefits of the innovation. Self-Priming Diaphragm Pump Design QUANTM’s self-priming diaphragm pump design incorporates a seal-less pumping chamber.
