Cavitator
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Technical data
8.
Max. permissible discharge pressure of the Cavitator
8.1
Do not exceed these values for the Cavitator’s discharge pressure (valid
for water at 20°C (68°F).
The values are also valid for the corresponding models of the Cavitator.
Max. 10 bar (150 psig):
Cavitator size: 8”, 12”, 14”, and 16”
Tightening torque for impeller, inducer and shaft
8.2
Tightening torque required for the screws in the stub shaft and for
housing screws:
•
M8: 30 Nm (22 lbf/ft)
•
M10: 55 Nm (41 lbf/ft)
•
M12: 80 Nm (59 lbf/ft)
•
M16: 180 Nm (132 lbf/ft)
•
Tightening torque required for the cap nut:
M20, 200 Nm (148 lbf/ft)
Operating guide
9.
The Cavitator has two main operating functions.
•
Scale-free heating duty
•
Cavitation
duty
The Cavitator does not create any pump work and it has to be fed by a
pump. This pump can be a centrifugal pump or a positive displacement
pump.
