Skid Pump

Fluid transfer systems are ubiquitous in modern industry, covering a wide range of areas from water treatment and oil and gas to pharmaceuticals and food processing. Skid Pump System, as a modular and integrated solution, has become one of the preferred ways of fluid management. Especially in the application of different types of pumps, the skid system combines centrifugal pumps, screw pumps, gear pumps, and other equipment in a flexible manner, greatly improving the applicability and flexibility of the system.

What is a skid pump?

The term “skid pump” generally refers to a pump system mounted on a skid mounted base, also known in the industry as a “skid mounted pump” or “skid-mounted pump system”. This type of pump system integrates the pump, piping, valves, electrical controls, and other components on a metal base to form a stand-alone module for easy transportation, installation, and operation. Skid pumps are usually assembled and tested in the factory and can be installed directly on site, reducing the amount of on-site construction work.

Applications for Skid Pump

Oil & Gas: Used in oil drilling, natural gas processing, and more, skid-mounted pumps can be quickly deployed and relocated in harsh environments.
Chemical industry: Skid-mounted pumps are often required in chemical plants to handle chemical fluids or wastewater discharges, and the modular design reduces equipment footprint.
Municipal water and wastewater: Skid-mounted pumps can be quickly installed and put into operation for emergency water supply or temporary wastewater treatment projects.
Mining: Skid-mounted pumps offer a high degree of flexibility for pumping water, wastewater treatment, and other applications in the mining industry.

Advantages of Skid Pumps

• Modular design
• Easy to transport and install
• Customization
• Time and cost saving
• High flexibility

Different Pumps In a Skid Pump System

Centrifugal Pump

1. High efficiency: Centrifugal pumps generate centrifugal force by rotating impellers, enabling fast and efficient transportation of large quantities of liquids, making them suitable for processes requiring continuous operation.
2. Stable: In skid mounted systems, centrifugal pumps provide stable operation and uniform flow rates, making it easy to control and regulate flow rates in industrial processes.
3. Not suitable for high viscosity fluids: Due to the limitation of its working principle, centrifugal pumps are less efficient in handling high viscosity fluids, so they are not suitable for liquids such as heavy oil and slurries.

Screw Pump

1. Suitable for high viscosity media: Screw pumps generate pressure through the rotation of the screw, capable of handling high viscosity and high density liquids, widely used in oil and gas, chemical industry and other fields.
2. Stable flow rate: Screw pumps deliver a stable, pulsation-free flow rate without impacting the piping system.
3. Strong abrasion resistance: Screw pumps have a sturdy structure, capable of handling fluids containing solid particles and suitable for complex working conditions.

Gear Pump

1. High-precision flow control: Gear pumps deliver liquid through the rotation of two meshing gears, with a relatively uniform flow rate, making it easy to realize precise control.
2. Compact structure: Gear pumps have a simple structure and take up little space, making them easy to lay out in skid-mounted systems and suitable for space-constrained locations.
3. Suitable for low-flow and high-pressure occasions: Gear pumps can provide high pressure output, very suitable for small flow, high stability requirements of the working conditions.

Diaphragm Pump

• Strong corrosion resistance: Diaphragm pumps utilize flexible diaphragms to achieve liquid transfer, avoiding liquid contact with metal parts, which is very suitable for transferring corrosive liquids.
• Anti-leakage design: Diaphragm pumps are designed to effectively prevent leakage of media, especially suitable for places with strict environmental requirements, such as the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
• Self-priming and dry-running capability: Diaphragm pumps are capable of self-priming start-up and can be run dry without damaging the internal structure, making them easy to use for applications with frequent start-ups.
• Suitable for viscous and particle-containing liquids: Diaphragm pumps are insensitive to liquid viscosity and impurities, and are suitable for the transportation of highly viscous or particle-containing liquids.

Summary

Skid-mounted pump systems have become the ideal choice for fluid transfer in different industries due to their ease of installation, flexible combinations and efficient performance. Whether it’s a temporary project that requires rapid deployment or a large plant that needs to operate reliably for a long period of time, the different types of pumps in skid-mounted systems can be adapted to meet the requirements of a particular process.

In modern industrial environments, where fluid management challenges escalate with technological advances, the AOBL brand is committed to providing superior fluid transfer solutions for a wide range of industries through efficient, durable and intelligent skid pump systems. Welcome to contact us for customized solutions.