The pipeline booster pump is a specialized pump installed within pipeline systems to increase fluid pressure, elevate fluid delivery height, or overcome pipeline resistance. Its core function is to compensate for insufficient pressure within the pipeline, ensuring fluids are delivered stably to their intended destinations at the specified flow rate and pressure.
1. Working Principle
The pressure is increased through a unique reciprocating motion mechanism. After the pump starts, the power source (electric motor or diesel engine) drives the crankshaft-connecting rod mechanism, causing the piston or plunger inside the pump to move back and forth in a straight line within the cylinder. When the piston or plunger moves to the right, the volume of the pump cylinder increases, creating a local vacuum. The inlet check valve opens due to the pressure difference, allowing fluid (water, oil, etc.) to be drawn into the pump cylinder through the suction line, completing the suction process. When the piston or plunger moves leftward, the pump cylinder volume decreases, compressing the fluid and increasing pressure. The inlet check valve closes while the outlet check valve opens, allowing high-pressure fluid to be discharged through the outlet pipeline, achieving pressure boosting. This cycle repeats as the piston or plunger continuously draws in and discharges fluid, providing sustained pressure supplementation to the pipeline fluid, thereby enhancing delivery pressure and flow rate.
2. Features
(1) High pressure boosting efficiency: Utilizes reciprocating motion of pistons or plungers to exert work on fluids, generating high pressure at low flow rates. Ideal for pipeline systems requiring significant pressure amplification.
(2) Stable flow rate: Determined by piston/plunger stroke, cross-sectional area, and reciprocation frequency. Parameters remain fixed post-design/manufacturing, ensuring minimal output flow fluctuations under stable operating conditions.
(3) Wide pressure adjustment range: Output pressure can be regulated by altering motor speed, adjusting the crank-connecting rod mechanism's eccentricity, or replacing piston/plunger specifications to accommodate varying pipeline pressurization requirements.
(4) Strong self-priming capability: If air is present in the pump chamber or suction line before startup, the vacuum created by reciprocating motion can draw in fluid—provided the pump cylinder seals properly—eliminating the need for additional priming devices.
3. Application
(1) Oil and Gas Sector
(2) Chemical Industry
(3) High Pressure Water Injection and Fracturing
(4) Water Treatment
The pipeline booster pump is a specialized piece of equipment designed for demanding operating conditions, suitable for high pressure applications, precise metering, or handling challenging media. Elephant Machinery remains committed to developing innovative reciprocating pump products for diverse industries, with our enduring vision being to establish a world-class reciprocating pump brand.