Refinery Pumps (Crude, Products, Utilities, Chemical Feed)
Refining combines flammables, high temperature, and solids. We support product transfer with gear and sliding-vane PD, ANSI/API-style centrifugals for utilities and process, mag-drive for corrosive chemical services, AODD for portable and slop duties, and metering for additive injection. Brands: Goulds, Griswold, Grundfos, Blackmer, Roper, Finish Thompson, Iwaki, Wilden, Yamada, ARO, LMI, Neptune, Emec, Walchem, Flux, J.L. Wingert, Gorman-Rupp, BJM.
Best-Fit Pumps for Refinery Service
| Service | Best Pump Type | Recommended Brands | Why It’s Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude & heavy products transfer | External gear / Sliding-vane PD (API 676 style options) | Roper; Blackmer | Positive displacement accuracy; handles viscosity and lubricity changes |
| Light products loading/unloading | End-suction / Inline centrifugal (ANSI/API-style) | Goulds; Griswold; Grundfos TPE | Efficient transfer with standardized hydraulics and service |
| Corrosive chemicals (caustic/acid/amine) | Mag-drive sealless centrifugal | Finish Thompson DB/UC; Iwaki MX/MD | Leak-free containment of hazardous chemicals; simplified seal management |
| Additive injection (corrosion/drag reducer/dye) | Digital diaphragm / Peristaltic metering | LMI PD/TD & KML/KBL; Neptune; Emec; Walchem (control) | High turndown accuracy with validation hardware and safeguards |
| Slops, sumps, interceptor pits | AODD / Submersible solids-handling / Self-priming | Wilden; Yamada; ARO; BJM; Gorman-Rupp | Handles variability, solids, and run-dry; easy maintenance |
| Cooling water, boiler feed, utilities | Multistage / End-suction / Inline centrifugal | Grundfos CR; Grundfos NB/NK/TPE; Goulds; Griswold | Reliable plant utilities with VFD control and back-pull-out frames |
| Drum/IBC chemical loading | Drum/IBC pump + injection hardware | Flux; J.L. Wingert (columns, quills) | Ergonomic charging with calibrated injection and sampling |
Compliance: Where required, we can align selections to API 610/676 intent on select models and confirm hazardous-area motor/instrument options during quotation.
Recommended Refinery Packages (Placeholders)
Tip Share fluid list (SDS), viscosity vs. temp, vapor pressure, solids %, duty points, area classification, and plot constraints. We’ll return curves and a spec-ready BOM.
How We Engineer Refinery Duty
- Safety & containment: sealless for hazardous chemicals; grounding/bonding practices.
- Viscosity swing readiness: PD selections with heating/jacketing options where required.
- Reliability: operate near BEP, generous NPSH margin, proven metallurgy and elastomers.
- Dosing validation: back-pressure, anti-siphon, calibration columns, injection quills.
- Maintainability: back-pull-out frames, clean-outs, isolation, and standardized kits.
Common Refinery Uses
- Crude & vacuum bottoms transfer
- Gasoline/diesel/jet product loading
- Amine/caustic/acid service
- Additive/drag-reducer dosing
- Cooling water & boiler feed
- Slops/sumps/interceptor pits
- Drum/IBC chemical charging
- Seal flush & lube systems
- Scrubber and wastewater duty
- Filter feed/backwash
Safer Transfer. Better Containment. Uptime Built-In.
Send SDS, viscosity/temperature, vapor pressure, duty points, area class, and layout constraints. We’ll return curves and a compliant, maintainable package.
Refinery Pump FAQs
When do I pick PD (gear/vane) over centrifugal?
Choose PD for high-viscosity or when constant volumetric flow is critical. Centrifugal suits utilities/light products where efficiency and simplicity win.
Why specify mag-drive on chemical services?
Sealless containment removes a mechanical seal leak path—ideal for corrosives and hazardous chemicals—while simplifying maintenance.
Can you meet hazardous-area and API intents?
Yes—on select models we align to API 610/676 intent and furnish appropriate motor/instrument ratings. We confirm details at quotation with your spec.