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Modern alternative
31 July 2015
A Mono Compact C progressing cavity pump provided by NOV has been specified as a replacement for a previous Mono pump that had operated without any problems for over 30 years. The new pump is being used in a fertilizer production process by GrowHow – a leading UK fertilizer manufacturer.
"The original pump was still working well, but unfortunately it had been discontinued and GrowHow decided to upgrade to the latest pump design,” explains NOV Account Manager Paul Green. "We proposed a Compact C range pump as the most appropriate modern alternative and it proved to be an excellent choice.”
The Compact C range pump is being used to pump nutrient-rich effluent. Driven by a fixed-speed gearbox, it operates at 245rpm, handles a 3.25 bar pressure and provides a 19 m3/h capacity. It draws the effluent from an interceptor pit on a 3m lift, and transfers it over 100m to a holding sump.
