SIHI

LEH Series
Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump

Sterling Fluid Systems (USA)

303 Industrial Blvd.
Grand Island, NY 14072
Telephone: (716) 773-6450
Fax: (716) 773-2330

Sterling Fluid Systems (Canada) Ltd.

225 Speedvale Avenue W.
Guelph, Ont. Canada N1H 6L8
Telephone: (519) 824-4600
Fax: (519) 824-7250

Members of the Sterling Fluid Systems Group

www.sterlingfluidsystems.com

LEH - LRVP Rev. 0 10/97

 T-Shaped Manifold: Isothermal Compression:
Offers increased liquid carryover handling Practically isothermal compression
capabilities, surge protection, and maximum hence safe handling of explosive &
volatile vapors and gases.
flexibility for piping installations.

Anti - Cavitation:
Automatically provides
cavitation protection without
affecting vacuum.

Orifice Ball Assembly

• Interior variable port design Internal Recirculation:
increases efficiency throughout the Reduces water consumption
operating range. resulting in lower operating cost.
• Wear-resistant ball check design
increases reliability and lowers
maintenance cost.

Additional Features:
• Single stage design capable of
operating to 29” Hg. Vacuum.
• No metal-to-metal contact offers
quiet and virtually vibration- free
performance.
• Fewer parts means lower cost and
reduced maintenance. Optional Pedestal Arrangement:
• One drain connection provides • Models up to 20 HP • Reduces maintenance costs.
safety for repairs and maintenance. • Standard C-flange motors. • Extends seal and bearing life
• Available in standard materials • Eliminates misalignment. • Reduces installation costs.
and special alloys.
• Continuous purge connections
provided to aid in removal of
abrasives and excess liquid draining.

LEH
Series Mechanical Seals:
Are standard on all models, variety
of types and materials available.
Service Liquid Connections
Single point service liquid supply,
accessible from either end, reduces
installation cost.
 SERVICE LIQUID SUPPLY SYSTEMS
The operation principle of the liquid ring pump is dependent upon a continuous supply of cool,
clean service liquid, which enters the pump on the suction side and is discharged with the
compressed gas. Three optional arrangements are depicted below.

The principle of Sterling SIHI single acting liquid ring pumps Once Through
System Vent

Pump Discharge The service liquid enters the pump and is normally
Pump Suction
discharged to the drain after being separated from the Pump Suction
(Gas Mixture) (Gas & Liquid) gas. The continuous service liquid supply removes the
Separator
Inlet
heat of compression and condensation. This Check Valve
arrangement requires liquid to be available at some
positive pressure prior to the service liquid line To Drain
accessories. Compound M
Gauge PI

Y
Isolating
Valve S

Service Liquid

Flow Regulating Valve Y - Strainer Isolating Valve

Solenoid Valve
(normally closed)

Service Liquid
Partial Recirculation
Inlet System Vent

J
H K Pump Suction
Separator

A C B
Inlet
The service liquid enters the pump and is discharged to Check Valve
the separator tank. The service liquid is cooled prior to
= gas mixture E D the re-entry into the pump by an additional amount of Overflow
Compound
= service liquid The illustration is intended to depict the fresh make up liquid. The cool make up liquid removes Gauge
M
operating principle of the Sterling SIHI liquid ring the heat of compression and condensation from the PI
recirculated liquid. The excess liquid is drained from the
= gas & liquid pump only and should not be considered for en- separator via the normal overflow. This design can Isolating
Y
gineering details of construction. substantially reduce service liquid requirements.
Valve
Regulating Partial Recirculation Piping
Valve S
Service Liquid

Y - Strainer
In a round pump body (A), a shaft mounted impeller (B) is positioned at a point eccentric to the centerline of Flow Regulating Valve Isolating Valve
Solenoid Valve
the pump body. The centrifugal action of the rotating impeller forces the service liquid introduced via (normally closed)

channel (D) towards the periphery of the pump body forming the liquid ring (C).

When pumping action is achieved, the gas mixture being handled is introduced to the impeller through the Total Recirculation
System Vent
suction port (H), in the intermediate plate (E), causing a vacuum at the pump suction. The gas mixture fills
the impeller cavity between the inside diameter of the liquid ring and the root of the impeller blade. As the Pump Suction
The service liquid enters the pump and is Separator
impeller rotates, the impeller blade immersion in the liquid ring increases reducing the volume between the
discharged to the separator tank. The service Inlet
liquid ring and the root of the impeller blade. The result is the compression of the gas mixture until it liquid is cooled prior to re-entry into the Check Valve
Gauge Overflow
reaches the discharge port (J), located in the intermediate plate (K). The gas mixture exits through the pump by a heat exchanger. The heat Isolating Glass
exchanger removes the heat of compression Valve M LI
discharge port.
and condensation from the recirculated Compound

liquid.
Gauge
PI
Y
During the compression cycle heat is being imparted to the liquid ring. In order to maintain a temperature Service liquids chosen under these Flow
Heat Exchanger
below the vapor point of the service liquid, cooling must be applied. Cooling is achieved by continuously conditions can be water, solvents, oils, or Regulating Valve

adding a cool supply of service liquid to the liquid ring. The amount of service liquid added is equal to that other liquids compatible with the pump
materials, performance requirements and the
discharged through the discharge port (J) together with the compressed gas mixture. The gas mixture and Y - Strainer Isolating Valve
process.
service liquid is eventually passed through the pump discharge for separation. Coolant Supply

Coolant Return

Accessories for the above service liquid arrangements can be provided by Sterling SIHI in a completely
piped, assembled and tested factory packaged system.
 Dry Air Performance Data Saturated Air Performance Data

Vacuum in inches Hg. 6 12 18 22 24 28 28.9 Average Vacuum in inches Hg. 6 12 18 22 24 28 28.9 Average
Absolute pressure in inches Hg. 23.92 17.92 11.92 7.92 5.92 1.92 1.02 Service Liquid Absolute pressure in inches Hg. 23.92 17.92 11.92 7.92 5.92 1.92 1.02 Service Liquid
Pump Model Pump Model
(inlet & outlet) Absolute pressure in mm. Hg. 608 455 303 201 150 49 25 Flow (USGPM) (inlet & outlet) Absolute pressure in mm. Hg. 608 455 303 201 150 49 25 Flow (USGPM)
Speed (RPM) Motor HP ACFM ACFM ACFM ACFM ACFM ACFM ACFM (1) Speed (RPM) Motor HP ACFM ACFM ACFM ACFM ACFM ACFM ACFM (1)
LEH 360 1450 *10 172 174 172 168 164 108 67 10 LEH 360 1450 *10 175 178 177 176 175 135 114 10
(3” x 3”) 1750 15 212 220 220 217 215 158 75.5 10 (3” x 3”) 1750 15 215 224 227 227 229 197 128 10
LEH460 1450 15 258 256 251 245 245 180 130 10 LEH460 1450 15 261 260 258 255 259 219 209 10
(3” x 3”) 1750 20 294 300 305 297 290 219 135 10 (3” x 3”) 1750 20 298 305 313 309 306 266 217 10
LEH 560 1450 20 284 282 276 269 264 221 125 12 LEH 560 1450 20 288 288 285 282 281 276 213 12
(4” x 4”) 1750 25 353 365 355 340 338 280 155 12 (4” x 4”) 1750 25 358 372 366 356 360 349 264 12

LEH760 1450 25 311 324 335 338 336 291 195 12 LEH760 1450 25 315 330 344 353 356 358 320 12
(4” x 4”) 1750 30 395 420 432 432 427 360 206 12 (4” x 4”) 1750 30 400 428 444 451 452 442 339 12

LEH 860 1450 30 423 445 456 434 423 331 178 14 LEH 860 1450 30 428 453 468 452 447 403 287 14
(4” x 4”) 1750 40 518 542 550 542 524 419 235 14 (4” x 4”) 1750 40 525 551 565 564 554 511 379 14

* Motors with 1.0 service factor use next larger size. * Motors with 1.0 service factor use next larger size.
(1) Average flow is representative. Actual flows are a function of the actual application. (1) Average flow is representative. Actual flows are a function of the actual application.
This data represents average values for pumps in standard materials discharging at sea level barometric pressure (29.92” Hg. Abs.). Capacity in actual This data represents average values for pumps in standard materials discharging at sea level barometric pressure (29.92" Hg. Abs.). Capacity in actual cubic
cubic feet per minute at the inlet pressure handling dry air at 68°F (20°C) and using 60°F (16°C) water as the service liquid. feet per minute at the inlet pressure handling 100% saturated air at 68°F (20°C) and using 60°F (16°C) water as the service liquid.
See table on next page for performance when handling 100% saturated air. When handling saturated air at higher temperatures, capacity of vacuum pumps will increase substantially. Details available by application.

MARKETS SERVED
Typical Applications LEH Advantages:

Drying Varying Vacuum Levels

Distillation Hogging and Holding
Evaporation Cavitation Protection
Crystallization
Compact Design
Vapor Recovery
Batch Processes
Deaeration
Water Savings
Sterilization
Filtration Liquid Carryover
Evisceration Various Port-
Impregnation Configurations
Extrusion Soft Solids Handling
Condenser Exhaust Safe Operation
Vacuum Conveyance High Vapor Loads
Priming Discharge Pressures-
Vacuum Packaging Above Atmospheric
Central Vacuum Systems
 SIHI
LEH Series
Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump

Sterling Fluid Systems (USA)

303 Industrial Blvd.
Grand Island, NY 14072
Telephone: (716) 773-6450
Fax: (716) 773-2330

Sterling Fluid Systems (Canada) Ltd.

225 Speedvale Avenue W.
Guelph, Ont. Canada N1H 6L8
Telephone: (519) 824-4600
Fax: (519) 824-7250

Members of the Sterling Fluid Systems Group

www.sterlingfluidsystems.com

LEH - LRVP Rev. 0 10/97