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Pneumatic Gas Driver for Pump

Pneumatic Gas Driver for Pump

Pneumatic Gas Driver for Pump

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I have a request for a pneumatic driver on a fuel transfer pump.  The composition of the gas is what is throwing me: 67% methane, 17% CO2, 2% H2O and trace amounts of other hydrocarbons. I originally thought of an air motor type device but can't seem to find anything compatible with HC's that isn't an IC engine.

Does anyone know of a device which I can utilize the natural gas to drive a pump at 1200 rpm requiring less than 5hp similar to an air motor?  

Anything leads or ideas would be appreciated greatly.
 

RE: Pneumatic Gas Driver for Pump

Look here:

http://www.maradyne.com/pow-r-quik/index.html

Ask for a 'gas starter'.  It has an exhaust port with a pipe thread that you plumb to a flare or a stack.  Our customers buy generators powered by natural gas, which they get for free.  Low pressure for fuel, higher pressure to start the engine.



 

Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

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