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Foaming out of ball spring nozzle

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MfgIntern

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Hello!

I'm an intern studying Chemical Eng. and am somewhat behind in my mechanics.

If anyone can help me with some background information on nozzles that would be phenomenal (or helpful legit. websites).

The problem is: piston pumps are only running at 5% of allowable capacity per the Operating Procedure because of foaming. The ballspring nozzles are pretty old and cause a lot of dripping. However, I need more reasons to get rid of them than the dripping. Would a duckbill nozzle cause less foaming? I would think so because there should be less air pockets and flow should be a little more steady.

Sidenote: Any helpful hints on material compatability? (Kynar v. Stainless Steel 316)

THANK YOU

~ E
 
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