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Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps

Technical Description

Liquid ring vacuum pumps are rotating positive displacement pumps that use a liquid (usually water) as a seal to create vacuum. They are known for their ability to handle wet gases, vapors, and even small amounts of liquid carryover without damage.

The impeller is positioned eccentrically within the pump casing. Rotation forces the service liquid outward, forming a ring against the casing wall. Cells of varying size are formed between the impeller hub and the liquid ring, drawing in and compressing the gas.

Applications: Chemical and pharmaceutical industry (distillation, drying, degassing), Food industry, Paper industry, Power plants, Environmental technology.

Advantages: Insensitive to liquid slugs or vapors in the gas inlet, Isothermal compression (process remains cool), Simple construction with only one moving part, Oil-free operation possible, Low noise and vibration levels.

  • Capable of handling wet gases and vapors
  • Isothermal compression (ideal for explosive gases)
  • Oil-free vacuum (if water is used as service liquid)
  • Robust and reliable with low maintenance
  • Available in various materials for corrosive applications

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Models

VS Series (VSB-VSL-VSM)

VS Series (VSB-VSL-VSM)

Salvatore Robuschi

Single-stage liquid ring vacuum pumps for industrial use.