New to forum, with a pump testing question
New to forum, with a pump testing question
(OP)
Hello,
I am setting up a system for leak testing industrial cast iron and stainless body vane and gear pumps prior to shipment. Water as the test media is out due to corrosion concerns. I have been scouring the internet trying to find an alternate test fluid, or anti-corrosion additive, for this application to no avail. The things I am considering are mineral oil, antifreeze, and Durachem 615 inhibitor.
Anyone already gone through this struggle with advice?
Thanks,
Steve
I am setting up a system for leak testing industrial cast iron and stainless body vane and gear pumps prior to shipment. Water as the test media is out due to corrosion concerns. I have been scouring the internet trying to find an alternate test fluid, or anti-corrosion additive, for this application to no avail. The things I am considering are mineral oil, antifreeze, and Durachem 615 inhibitor.
Anyone already gone through this struggle with advice?
Thanks,
Steve





RE: New to forum, with a pump testing question
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RE: New to forum, with a pump testing question
Steve
Director of Engineering
Paragon Tank Truck Equipment LLC
Cartersville, GA
RE: New to forum, with a pump testing question
There are plenty of replacement, substitute or calibration fluids, but they can often have limitations because of the lack of lubricity and high temperature use etc...
So, it's best to start with the fluid that the pump will normally be used with, the look to mitigate any and all reasons why that fluid cannot be used.
RE: New to forum, with a pump testing question
Thanks for taking the time to help.
Steve
Director of Engineering
Paragon Tank Truck Equipment LLC
Cartersville, GA