Dewatering is a hazardous task that puts workers on mining, quarrying, and tunnel sites at risk of injury. Dewatering pumps also need frequent attention as they often need to be moved to avoid damage. This leads to frequent maintenance which again puts personnel at risk.
Safe, reliable, and efficient dewatering
While dangerous dewatering is necessary and to aid in making dewatering a safer process Xylem has developed a pump that tackles these specific dewatering challenges. The Godwin Rig Pump is self-priming, which eradicates the time workers would be in danger when priming a pump. This pump system integrates with drilling rigs by sitting at the back of a rig while the pump is being controlled directly from the rig’s cabin. The suction section and front pipe sit near the drilling face, removing the need for a submersible pump. The electric cables remain with the rig and away from the active drilling area or trailing behind the rig. The Godwin Rig Pump provides faster and longer drilling without downtime while lowering costs, with anti-clogging features, dry-run protection, and a non-return valve to significantly reduce pump wear and damage. Compact and designed for rig operations, it reduces hazard risks from accessing the drill area or managing electrical trailing cables. The Godwin Rig Pump can operate in intermittent flows, avoiding the high wear caused by snoring. It has the unique ability to run dry indefinitely, thanks to its liquid oil bath mechanical seal, solid silicon carbide rotating and stationary elements, and high-abrasion resistant faces. This pump is equipped with a hard-iron Flygt NC non-clog impeller, enabling it to handle troublesome shotcrete fibres, and the pipeline uses a pan strainer to manage large objects and other clogging hazards. It incorporates a non-return valve to protect the pump’s prime and avoid problems such as water hammer pressure surges.
The Godwin Pump, the new standard in dewatering
- Suction connection: 100mm (4in) flange
- Delivery connection: 80mm (3in) flange
- Max capacity: 160 m³/hr (44l/s) (705 USGPM)
- Max impeller diameter: 214mm
- Max operating temperature: 80ºC (176ºF)
- Max pressure: 7 Bar (101 psi)
- Max suction pressure: 2.8 Bar (40 psi)
- Max casing pressure: 10.5 Bar (152 psi)
- Max operating speed: 3560 rpm
Working in mines is a dangerous task. With the right equipment it becomes safer.
