Pulsation dampeners are indispensable accessories for air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump systems, designed to ensure steady flows and consistent pressures in demanding industrial environments.
By minimizing the surge and vibration inherent to diaphragm pump operations, these devices play a critical role in protecting valuable system components and infrastructure. Their ability to absorb pressure variations not only prolongs equipment life but also enhances safety and operational reliability, making them a fundamental component for industries where fluid transfer consistency is crucial.
All AODD pumps generate flow pulsations due to their reciprocating action, leading to pressure spikes, piping vibration, and noise. Over time, these fluctuations can cause undue stress on system components, elevate maintenance requirements, and result in costly unplanned downtime. Addressing flow pulsation is essential for maintaining process stability, reducing wear on downstream equipment, and ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards. Pulsation dampeners are engineered to counteract these forces, delivering smoother flow profiles that translate directly into improved process control and efficiency.
SANDPIPER offers a comprehensive range of pulsation dampeners, including new non-metallic options, tailored for seamless integration with its diaphragm pump portfolio.
Pulsation dampeners and diaphragm pump surge suppressors are easily installed tools to help deliver virtually pulsation-free flows and steady liquid pressures.
All AODD pumps create pulsations of product fluid as they operate. This is due to the column of fluid traveling with each stroke of the pump. A pulsation dampener uses a flexible diaphragm to separate a liquid chamber from a compressed air chamber.
As the product fluid pulse enters the dampener’s liquid chamber, it displaces the diaphragm upward into the compressed air chamber. The displacement of the diaphragm absorbs the surge and fills the pressure void and effectively dampens the fluid pulsation.
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