Reciprocating high pressure pumps operate by utilizing a plunger or piston within the pump cylinder to perform reciprocating motion. This action causes the sealed working volume to periodically change, enabling the pump to draw in, discharge, and pressurize liquid. Characterized by their ability to deliver high discharge pressure, relatively stable flow rates, and a wide pressure adjustment range, these pumps find extensive application in high pressure liquid transfer, pressurization, high pressure cleaning, water jet cutting, and similar scenarios.
1. Working Principle
Reciprocating high pressure pumps operate on the volumetric pump principle, utilizing the reciprocating motion of a plunger or piston to alter the volume within the pump cylinder, thereby achieving liquid intake and discharge. As the plunger or piston continuously reciprocates, the intake valve and discharge valve alternately open and close, enabling the pump to persistently draw in, pressurize, and expel liquid, thus facilitating high pressure fluid delivery. During the operating cycle, the suction and discharge valves function as check valves, ensuring unidirectional fluid flow, preventing reverse flow, and guaranteeing normal pump operation.
2. Primary Types
(1) Plunger pumps are among the most widely used types of reciprocating high pressure pumps. The plunger and cylinder body feature a precision fit, typically sealed by clearance sealing or with the aid of sealing rings. This design effectively withstands high pressures, enabling extremely high discharge pressures reaching hundreds or even thousands of MPa.
(2) Compared to plunger pumps, piston pumps feature larger sealing surfaces. Under identical operating pressures, the piston rings endure greater frictional forces. Consequently, their discharge pressure is generally lower than that of plunger pumps, but they deliver relatively higher flow rates.
3. Applications
(1) Oil Industry
(2) Waterjet Cutting
(3) High Pressure Cleaning
(4) Reverse Osmosis Systems
Reciprocating high pressure pumps find extensive applications. Elephant Machinery, a specialized manufacturer of reciprocating high pressure pumps, leverages years of technical expertise and continuous innovation to deliver customized reciprocating pump solutions for clients across diverse industries. With products renowned for their convenience, reliability, efficiency, and intelligence, coupled with comprehensive after-sales service, the company meets the varied demands of various sectors, empowering production operations to achieve high efficiency, stability, and safety.