The twin start helical rotor has an elliptical cross section, a long pitch and large thread dept. it rotates within a circular eccentric motion within the fixed stator, the form of which is the same geometry as the rotor, however, the stator is triple start internal thread with 120o interval starts. As a result of the 2/3 ratio lobe geometry cavities are formed between the rotor and stator when the two are put together.
By the turning movement of the rotor, the progressing cavities between the rotor and stator transport the fluid in a smooth and continuous manner from the stator. the flow rate is determined by the pitch of the rotor/stator, elliptic diameter and eccentricity as well as the speed of the pump. The pressure capability depends on the number of stages with the differential pressure being up to 6 bar (85 psi) per stage.
In D/P-Geometry the cavities are approximately 75% of the size of the S/L-Geometry however they open twice per revolution compared to once per revolution in 1/2 stage geometries. Therefore D/P-Geometry rotor/stator have a 50% increase in the flow per revolution compared to S/L-Geometry
The 2-stage NEMP® Pump in D-Geometry can reach differential pressures of up to 12 bar (170 psi) at a flow rate of 150% over that of the S-Geometry.
A single-stage NEMO® Pump in P-Geometry, has the same outer dimensions as the 2-stage pump in D-Geometry, the same ellipse and eccentricity but a pitch double that of the D-Geometry rotor/stator. Therefore the pump produces a flow rate of 300% over that of the S-Geometry at a differential pressure of up to 6 bar (85 psi). |