High Temperature Molten Salt Pumps

    Fully understanding the requirements of the application, temperatures and the materials being handled is only the beginning when selecting the type of pump that will best meet all of the criteria for a successful high temperature molten salt system.
    Meeting the flow and head demands for a given system is a very small portion of understanding the broader specifications for a high temperature pumping system. Many details must be reviewed, researched, tested and retested, because this single piece of equipment is the heart of the system – if it does not run properly, the system will not operate satisfactorily and may even fail.
    It is crucial that the design and materials of construction support and strengthen each other, because extremely high temperature applications extend both of these elements to their limits. From a design standpoint, these critical pumps require simplicity and ruggedness, plus flexibility, to meet longevity in life. The conditions under which high temperature pumps are installed in industrial and process plants are recognized to be highly variable. No single design is adaptable to all of them.
    The experience gained through building and testing high temperature molten salt pumps for various applications provides a keen knowledge of the intricate requirements needed for this type of equipment. It also ensures that successful research and development will lead to the commercialization of such equipment.
    Everything – from how the pump is installed to the maintenance that will be required – must be evaluated before purchasing it. Understanding the total system requirements will ensure a safe and long life between rebuilds of a molten salt pump.