VTP

Vertical Turbine Pump

 VERTICAL TURBINE PUMP

70 years developing the pumping

technology that drives progress
Ruhrpumpen is an innovative and efficient pump technology company
that offers highly engineered, custom made solutions for oil & gas, chemical
processing, power generation, industrial applications and water. Ruhrpumpen is your
single source supplier
Implementation of cutting-edge technology and world-class engineering,
combined with our unique vertically integrated structure, allows Ruhrpumpen  Original Equipment
to design complex technical solutions, creating the most robust and powerful  Spare parts
pump systems in the marketplace.  Installation and startup
support
Our broad product line complies with the most demanding quality standards
 Repair and maintenance
and industry specifications such as American Petroleum Institute (API),
American National Standards Instiute (ANSI), Underwriter‘s Laboratories  Engineering, training and
consulting
(UL), Factory Mutual (FM), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
ISO and Hydraulic Institute.  Reverse engineering

Products include: Benefits of our pumps:

 Single stage overhung pumps  Sealless magnetic drive pumps  Proven reliability
 High efficiency designs ensure
 Vertical in-line pumps  Fire protection systems lowest operating cost
 Single and multi-stage between  Pitot tube pumps  Robust design allows for
bearing pumps long system life with minimal
 Hydraulic decoking systems maintenance
 Multi-stage vertical pumps
 Optimized total cost of
 Reciprocating plunger pumps
ownership

Vertical Turbine Pumps

VTP pumps are normally designed to operate in wells or sumps. The bowl
assembly consists of a suction case or bell, one or more series cases,
impeller assemblies, and a discharge case. The number of stages (impellers)
supplied is determined by the head requirements of the system. The pump
bowl assembly is positioned in the sump or well at a depth to provide the
proper intake configuration.

Qualified specialists in all departments ensure that the pumps and

equipment from our facilities are able to operate under the most arduous
conditions.

Intensive research and development ensure that the products of

VTP
Ruhrpumpen are continuously improved to meet the latest technical
requirements. The instant availability of spare parts, together with first
class service, ensures customers that they have selected the right partner.
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 Ruhrpumpen helps it’s customers save money
on existing pumps with Synergetic Retrofit®

Besides the more common mechanical retrofits,

Ruhrpumpen also offers power retrofits (including
impellers) to improve operations and save money
on energy. This might be necessary when pump
operating conditions have been changed, if we Ruhrpumpen
have excessive wear ring clearances or there Water Pumps
might even be new (better) techniques in the City of Brantford
market. Ruhrpumpen developed the Synergetic (Ontario, Canada)
Retrofit® method to adapt existing pump
installations to new operating conditions,
improve efficiency and save power by replacing
or redesigning impellers and wear rings.

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VERTICAL TURBINE PUMP

•   The open lineshaft construction allows the

Characteristics lineshaft bearings to be lubricated by pumped
liquid.
•   Optional is the prelubrication system prior to
1 Discharge head provides support for entire pump the start-up of pump.
and column assembly as well as the driver.
Available in cast iron, fabricated steel or a variety of 7
optional materials.

2 Columns are flanged or threaded and available as

VTP with enclosed Lineshaft
product lubricated or with enclosing tubes for oil or 1
water flushed lubrication.

3 Column assemblies are manufactured to assure

accurate fit and are available in a variety of
materials and coatings.

4 Line shafts are turned, ground, and polished

carbon steel with ends faced and threaded. Other 4
materials available for special applications.

5 The suction bell is cast iron with integral

straightening vanes to prevent turbulence. Other
materials available for special applications. The
suction case is provided for deep well pump 2
applications.
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6 Basket or conical strainer (optional) prevents entry

of foreign objects into pump suction. 3

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7 Machined stuffing box with bushing to maintain
proper shaft alignment.

8 Bearings are standard in bronze and are also

available in a variety of other materials to meet
client needs. 10

9 Shaft couplings bored and threaded from precision

forged steel bar. 11
 10 Sleeve bearings operate in conjunction with pump
shaft to provide proper alignment and maintain
hydraulic clearances. 12

11 Enclosed impellers are designed for long life and

high efficiency. Each is precision machined and
balanced for vibration free operation. Semi-open
impellers available on certain models.

12 Standard tapered collets secure impeller to pump

shaft.

13 The sand collar prevents grit from entering the

suction bell bearing. 5

13 Also available with

14 With the grease plug the suction bell is enclosed lineshaft for
permanently grease packed which ensures trouble- external lubrication
free life. (grease/oil)
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Standard cast iron bowl construction Enclosed impeller design maintains Optional construction features
provides maximum wear resistance high efficiency and eliminates include bowl and impeller wear
and reduced friction. critical field adjustments required rings for extended impeller life.
BELOW GROUND DISCHARGE with semi-open or open impeller Keyed impellers for ease of
construction. disassembly and thrust balancing to
put less strain on the driver
When using a fabricated discharge design, the assembly.
Ruhrpumpen pumps are also available with the
discharge located underground.
-Images for illustration purposes not actual construction.
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Description AVAILABLE FOR FIRE SERVICE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Ruhrpumpen’s vertical turbine fire pumps are
listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc and
•   Multi-stage vertical centrifugal pumps approved by Factory Mutual.
with diffuser type bowl.
•   NFPA-20
•   Collet mounted Semi-Open / enclosed
impellers. •   UL-448
•   Counter clockwise rotation viewed from •   FM-1312
coupling end.
•   Special design available on request
•   Product or oil/grease lubricated.
•   Oversized bowl shaft sizing for longer life.
•   API 610 latest edition construction
available. API pump type VS1/VS6.
•   Basket or conical strainer (optional),
according to pump requirements.
•   Epoxy coated bowls.
•   The VTP can be supplied with submersible
motor (optional).

BROAD APPLICATION RANGE SUBMERSIBLE VTP PUMPS

•   Deep Well •   Fire service Ruhrpumpen offers submersible pumps for
applications such as:
•   Irrigation •   Municipal
•   Sump •   Industrial
•   High temperature wells
•   Condensate
•   Wells with limited diameter
•   Can pump requirements
•   Projects where appearance
prohibits surface installation
PERFORMANCE DATA •   Agricultural irrigation
Capacity up to 13,636 m3/h 60,000 U.S. gpm •   Deep-well de-watering
Head up to 762 m 2,500 ft •   City water supplies and large
Pressure up to 74 bar 1,080 psig construction sites

Temperature up to 121 °C 250 °F •   Others

Note: For pump operation outside this range, please contact a Ruhrpumpen representative.

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Other Ruhrpumpen Products

ANSI Horizontal Sump Pump

Process Pump Vertical arrangement,
Single-stage, radially split casing with single suction, single stage.
flanged connections, enclosed Water, Hydrocarbons and
impeller, foot mounted. Chemical solutions.
Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Steel
Industry, Automotive, Power
Generation, Water Treatment,
Pharmaceutical and General Process.

Barge Vertical Pump Horizontal Split Case Pump

Multi-stage, pollution prevention Single stage double suction,
design, semi-open impellers, primary Enclosed Impeller, Double suction
self-priming 1st stage impeller, air provides hydraulic ballance
relief and separation chamber. eliminating axial thrust.
Ballast Operation, ransfer of Dewatering, Mining, Water
Gasoline, Fuel Oils, Light Lubricants, Industry, Fire Service, Cooling
Heavy oils and Barge Stripping / Towers, Petrochemical, Power
Dewatering. Generation, Municipal and
Other applications.

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+70 years creating the pumping technology that moves our world
Ruhrpumpen is an innovative and efficient pump technology company that offers highly-engineered and standard
pumping solutions for the oil & gas, power generation, industrial, water and chemical markets. We offer a broad
range of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps that meet and exceed the requirements of the most demanding quality
specifications and industry standards such as API, ANSI, UL, FM, ISO and Hydraulic Institute.

Ruhrpumpen Plants
ARGENTINA, Buenos Aires
BRAZIL, Rio de Janeiro
CHINA, Changzhou
EGYPT, Suez
GERMANY, Witten Manufacturing plant &
service center
INDIA, Chennai
MEXICO, Monterrey
RUSSIA, Moscow
UK, Lancing
USA, Tulsa

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