KSB Pumps and Valves has introduced its new MagnoProtect system for the local petrochemical, chemical and general Industry markets to enhance the safety and performance of its magnetic drive pumps.
KSB’s MagnoChem range of magnetic drive pumps is essential to industries that handle hazardous and valuable liquids. Traditionally these pumps employ mechanical seals, which while effective are complex and costly. Fridah Magoro, KSB’s Market Area Manager for Petro-/Chemicals and Energy in Sub-Saharan Africa, explains that “the contamination of valuable fluids due to seal leaks can result in additional costs.” The MagnoProtect system by KSB eliminates the need for traditional mechanical seals while enhancing the safety and reliability of magnetic drive pumps.
KSB MagnoChem pump
“Our MagnoProtect system is an upgrade to the existing MagnoChem pumps which are designed with the magnetic drive to avoid the leakage issues associated with mechanical seals. The new MagnoProtect system incorporates a dual shell or “can-design,” which provides yet another layer of security against leaks.”
“To do this it features an inner and outer shell, with the space between these shells filled with a monitoring liquid and maintained in a vacuum. This design ensures that any breach in the inner shell results in a detectable change in pressure in the space, providing early leak detection. The vacuum between the dual shells is continuously monitored. Atmospheric pressure within this space indicates an outer shell breach, while an increase in pressure signals an inner shell breach. This dual monitoring system allows for early detection and preventive maintenance, minimising the risk of hazardous leaks,” Fridah explains. The new design also features grooves that help reduce eddy current losses by up to 20% compared to previous models. This improvement not only enhances pump efficiency but also reduces operational costs because of energy savings. This efficiency also extends to maintenance. The modular assembly can be quickly replaced which further minimises downtime and ensures that the pump can return to operation swiftly.Some of the advantages of the MagnoProtect over traditional mechanical seal systems:
- By removing the need for buffer or barrier fluids, the MagnoProtect system eliminates the risk of fluid contamination. This is particularly crucial for handling valuable or hazardous fluids where purity is essential.
- The reduced need for additional sealing systems and the lower risk of leaks translate to significant cost savings in both operational and maintenance expenses.
- The dual-shell design with vacuum monitoring provides a fail-safe mechanism, ensuring that any leaks are detected early, thus preventing hazardous fluid release, and ensuring a safer working environment.
- An important aspect of the MagnoProtect system is its retrofit capability. Existing MagnoChem pumps can be upgraded with the MagnoProtect system, providing users with the latest safety and efficiency enhancements without the need for a complete pump replacement. This retrofit involves installing the new dual-shell and integrating the vacuum monitoring system, making it a cost-effective upgrade for existing installations.
- Cost-effectiveness when compared to Pumps with Double Mech. Seals and Systems
The MagnoProtect system enhances the reliability and safety of magnetic drive pumps
