Maintaining and improving the reliability of pumps used to transport abrasive media can represent a considerable challenge, especially in high-energy applications. Optimizing performance and minimizing downtime are high priorities in the oil and gas industry — goals that can be achieved by planning maintenance and introducing modern materials technology to existing assets.
Refineries and oil & gas installations both on and offshore use high-energy pumps in numerous applications to deliver products at high flow rates and head. Each application has its own challenges, especially those involving materials that cause erosion, corrosion, or abrasion. The pumps responsible for delivering these materials are under constant attack and their design directly affects their durability and efficiency.