Ecc Reducer On Pump Suction Piping
Ecc Reducer On Pump Suction Piping
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Is there ever a set of circumstances in which it desirable to install an eccentric reducer in a horizontal suction line to any pump (an ammonia pump, in this case) with the flat side down instead of up? In any installations I've seen, been involved with, or read about - for any pump - the flat side of the reducer is on the top, to eliminate the possibility of an air or vapour pocket. Does anybody know of any exceptions to this rule?





RE: Ecc Reducer On Pump Suction Piping
RE: Ecc Reducer On Pump Suction Piping
RE: Ecc Reducer On Pump Suction Piping
RE: Ecc Reducer On Pump Suction Piping
I read in one piping book that it is recommended for melted materials where you may use heat tracing.
I had exactly the same discussion not long ago about liquified ammonia; it was requested an excentrical reducer flat botom. the reason was to allow the gas to go back. I am not convinced.
rgs