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Required Parts and their Significance

 
 

1. Pump

The group is considering updating the current air-operated diaphragm pump with our proposed 3 Phase Power 230/460v electric pump which is more powerful and can eliminate the usage of the current auxiliary air pump.

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Technical Details:

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  • Dimensions: 17″ long x 11″ wide x 7″ tall (43 cm x 28 cm x 18 cm)

  • Weight: 45lbs

  • Shaft: 20mm

  • Suction Height: 15ft

  • Push Lift Height: 90ft

  • Output: 3 HP (3-Phase)

  • Speed: 1800 RPM

  • Volts: 230/460v

  • 25 gpm (94 liters/min)

2. AC Drive

An external AC Drive will need to be connected to the pump’s motor in order to regulate the speed at which the pump drains. This drive will be useful when it’s used on a smaller Heat Exchanger.

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Technical Details:

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  • 1.5 HP ABB ACS150 Micro Series NEMA 1 Enclosed Variable Frequency Drive 

  • 208 – 240 VAC 1 Phase Input

  • 240 VAC 3 Phase Output

  • 6.7 Amps

 

3. Hose 

According to the sponsor's requirement, the 30ft long hose is a compatible Petroleum Hose, this hose is with a corrugated cover for extra flexibility. This is a suction-read hose, general transfer gasoline hose, oil refined petroleum hose at 150 psi pressures. The inner structure is made up of a Nitrile tube and Neoprene outer cover. It is capable of working in temperatures of -40F to 180F. The group is also keen on considering few adaptors along with the hose as we believe, it will provide us a snug connection of the hose with the pump ports. 

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4. Potentiometer 

Potentiometers work by having a resistive element inside. Both end terminals are attached to it and they made to be stabled. The wiper travels along the strip when the knob is turned. Which regulates the preset speeds.

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Technical Details:​

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  • Product Type: Potentiometer Unit

  • Size : 30.5mm.

  • Voltage Rating: 300vac / Dc 2 Watt max

  • Resistance: 10 Kilohms

 

5. Base Plate  

  • This would be our foundation for the preliminary pump to be installed on the oil testing mechanism.

  • Our material of selection is maple wood, which is cost-effective.

  • Wood can damp mostly all vibrations making the system run smoothly for the long term. 

  • The base plate will be cut to a size that will fit on the system frame. Holes are to be drilled on it according to the fit.

  • Our measured Allowances for the base plate is H: 2ft X W: 1ft X L: 1ft

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