How does the operator know that there are excess solids available at the suction inlet?
When the valve position indicator shows that the valve is partially open. The valve will trend toward closing as the amount of excess solids at the suction inlet decreases. The operator should crowd into the material to keep the valve partially open-modulating-at all times. If the valve goes shut, that is an indication that there are not enough solids available at the suction inlet to support a full rate of production.
Related Questions
- Some manufactures have removed their suction inlet nozzle requiring the technician to climb into the hose storage compartment. Is this practical?
- What is the only energy available to move solids from the cutter to the pump eye and up the suction pipe when the pump is "in-hull"?
- Won maintaining excess solids at the suction inlet cause pump cavitation or choke off?
