Fluids Handling
Fluid handling, understood as pumping, metering and pressure boosting of water, is a fundamental part of water management systems, which can be used in a variety of applications, such as water supply, wastewater treatment, agricultural irrigation, industry and many others. Below is a brief description of how these processes work:
Pumping
Suction
The pumping process starts with the suction of water from the source, which can be a well, river, reservoir or spring. An underwater pump or a surface pump sucks the water through a suction pipe.
Compression
Once sucked in, the water is conveyed through the pump, where it is compressed and pushed along a discharge pipe. This compression process increases the energy of the water, allowing it to overcome resistance and reach the desired point.
Speed Control
The pumping speed can be adjusted using valves or regulating devices to suit flow and pressure requirements.
Dosage
Introduction of chemicals
In some applications, such as waste water treatment or drinking water treatment, it is necessary to precisely dose chemicals such as disinfectants, coagulants or other reagents. These chemicals are added to the water using dosers or automatic dosing systems.
Quantity control
The water dosage is adjusted to provide the correct amount of chemicals according to the quality of the water to be treated and the specific requirements of the process.
Pressure Increase
Use of pressure booster pumps
In some situations, such as water supply in areas with high terrain or water distribution in multilevel buildings, it is necessary to increase the water pressure. This is done using pressure booster pumps, which take water from a reservoir or the main network and pump it into a storage tank or directly into the distribution network.
Pressure regulation
Pressure booster pumps are equipped with control devices that regulate the pressure according to the needs of the application. These devices can vary the speed of the pump or use electronic control systems to maintain a constant pressure.
In general, water handling through pumping, dosing and pressure boosting is essential to ensure constant flow, reliable distribution and effective water treatment in different applications. Equipment selection, system design and careful process management are crucial to ensure efficient and reliable operation of water handling systems.