Water Pumps

 

Water Pumps

Pumps, especially, water pumps transform human lives. Maintaining a regular supply of healthy water is essential for improving the quality of our daily lives. From time immemorial, men have tried to lift water and other fluids to higher levels for agriculture and domestic purposes. With the advent of mechanical pumps, run on fuel, whether it be electricity or diesel,  rapid strides have been made in taking water to any heights or places desired by a person.

As a mechanical device that moves fluids using energy, they can be categorized into pumps based on direct lift, displacement and gravity. The pumps, depending on their mechanism  can be reciprocating or rotary. The mechanical pumps are widely used for pumping water from wells and other water sources, aquarium filtering and pond filtering.

Located at the center of Thrissur in Chettiyangady in  Kerala, India, Kilco Machines has been among the foremost seller of pumps, pipes and its accessories across the city and  the country. Kilco Machines specializes in bringing about valuable changes in the daily lifestyle of our  fellow citizens through the use of pumps and its accessories. Founded  in 1978 (almost 40 years back), the firm rapidly grew from a family business to a well-known commercial pump store today.

Our  patron, Mr. P.K.Cherian, after years of hard work and innovative thinking, familiarized the people with the need for pumps, pipes, and their accessories in their daily lives. Today, his successor, Mr.P.C.Devassy, transformed the way people used the pumps to their best advantage.

An uncompromising customer-driven mindset, immediate market proximity and traditions of innovation, have made us a popular brand in the city.Led by a qualified team of  expert engineers, technicians, mechanics and designers, we continue to dominate the pumps market in the city.

With a wide range of water pumps, including Monoblock and submersible pumps, used for agricultural and household purposes, Kilco Machine serve a large clientele in this sector. The water pumps include reputed brands like V-Guard, Crompton, Lakshmi, Orient and Kirloskar of varied heads and horse power. They are available at reasonable prices at our Store.

We, at Kilco Machines, provide our customers with a  huge range of selected water pumps as per the  needs  of our customers.Some of the best water pumps that are availablefor a discriminating  user are – Self Priming Pumps, Monoblock Pumps, Submersible Pumps, Openwell Pumps, Compressor Pumps and Borewell Submersible Pumps.

Our pumps not only work as required by the users,but also last longer.The ready availability  ofmodern water pumps with  the latest technology has boosted the sale of water pumps over the last few years.

Sellingmodern water pumps of the highest standards are our strength. Some of the notable pumps listed above are the products of extensive  research andapplication of new innovative technology.

It is desirable to have a basic understanding of the working of different types of pumps before deciding to choose the one that is best suited for your needs. In the following paragraphs, we have made an attempt to briefly mention the basic features as well as  merits and demerits of some of these pumps commonly used.

There are  two basic types of classification: positive displacement pumps and centrifugal pumps. Positive displacement pumps move and force a  fixed amount of fluid into a discharge pipe. They are classified as reciprocating pumps, rotary pumps, etc. A centrifugal pump converts power into kinetic energy by accelerating liquid in the impeller of the pump. They are constant head machines. 

Monoblock Pumps

Monoblock Pumps,as the term indicates, are pumps where the motor and the pump are housed or cased in the same housing. There is no need for a coupling device between the two shafts as the shafts are  coupled directly. They are the basic types of pumps widely used to supply water at our homes, flats, farms, commercial complexes, gardens, etc. Monoblock pumps possesssome distinct features as compared to its other  parts. These features make them a popular choice.

Features:

·                     Its unique design helps in prevention of overloading of the motor and overheating.

·                     The wearing or parts easily wearable can be replaced.

·                     It bears flatter efficiency curve which helps the pumps in efficient functioning.

·                     Dynamically balanced parts and shafts produce less noise and vibration while working.

·                     The design of the Monobloc pumps helps in automatic releasing of air while priming.

·                     These Monobloc pumps can be easily installed and maintained.

·                     The Monobloc Pumps design endures it a three phase voltage fluctuation.

Centrifugal Monoblock:The centrifugal monoblock pumps offer the following advantages:

·                      The unicased design minimises problems.

·                     There is no centrifugal switch.

·                      The Monoblockpumps  are a balanced and rugged construction,  making it last longer.

·                     Less maintenance cost and operational costs involved.

·                     The Monoblocpumps bearings are water lubricated.\

These types of pumps find extensive use in the following  areas:

·                     Firefighting

·                     Industrial & Public water supply.

·                     Ornamental Fountain installation

·                     Booster application

·                     Domestic water supply

·                     De-watering of mines and platforms

·                     Sprinkler Drips and lift Irrigation

Moreover, there are a few added factors that make them  apreferred option  in India.

·                  TheMonobloc pumps consume less space, due to their compact design and size.

·                  These pumps are self supportive.

·                  They have the best  hydraulic and suction lifting efficiency .

Submersible Pumps are pumps that can be  completely submerged under water for a specific time period.It has a hermetically sealed motor attached to the pump body. They are multistage centrifugal  pumps operating in a vertical position.It works on the principle  of pushing water to  the surface through conversion of rotary energy into kinetic energy and pressure energy. Now this simply put, the  water being pulled out into the pump is  known  as first intake, where the rotation of the impeller pushes the water  through the diffuser. Next, this water isthen  pushed to the surface.

Some of the major reasons as to why the submersible pumps would help you at all timesof the season are:

·                     These submersible pumps don’t have to be primed as they are already submerged in water.

·                     Submersible pumps are very efficient as they don’t spend a lot of the energy on moving water into the pump.

·                     Electricity or the  fuel used is saved.

·                     As they are under water, they are comparatively quiet.

·                     You can avail this type of submersible pumps at very affordable price.

·                     Improved categories of this type of Submersible pumps can help you handle solid disposal.

·                     Cavitation is never an issue in all submersible pumpsas they are always placed under water.

·                     Pumps can last long as they have been designed so.

However, there can be situations when submersible pumps pose problems. They are as under:

·         The seals of all or most of the Submersible pumps getcorroded with time.

·          Water seepage as a result of broken or leaking seals can degrade the pumps working.

·         The submersible pumps cannot be used for all uses.

·         It’s extensive usage can  further divide the submersible as home pumps and light industrial pumping.

·         Care should begiven to all submersible pumps as they need to be completely submerged under water to prevent the pump from getting damaged.

·         Mostly submersible pumps work under water; if they are exposed to out of  water scenarios, the motor inside can get overheated as it’s not submerged or immersed in water completely.

Openwell Submersible Pumps these days have replaced the centrifugal pumps because of the following reasons:

·                     No Separate foundation is needed.Therefore, no pump house required.

·                     Cooling is much better and hence longer life.

·                     It’s convenient to move from place to place.

·                     Foot Valve is not required.

·                     Suction head is obviously eliminated.

·                     Long life  due to cast iron materials used.

·                     Water lubricated and thrust bearings.

·                     For safety purposes, earthing has been removed.

 

 

Some of  theother salient features thatmake it a good choice:

·         Dynamically lubricated parts.

  Flatter efficiency curve for efficient operation.

  Non-overloading power characteristic for safety of motor.

  Replaceable wearing parts.

  No need of priming or foot valve.

  Water shower arrangement for surface application.

  Highly durable water cooled rewindable motor.

  Single shaft for pump & motor ensures permanent correct line alignment.

  Foundation & installation not required.

  Stainless Steel Motor Body.

  Gun Metal bush bearing.

  Noiseless Operation.

  Maintenance free water lubricated bushes.

 

Openwell Submersible pumps find extensive usage in areas like:

·         Firefighting

·         Industrial & Public water supply.

·         Ornamental Fountain installation

·         Booster application

·         Domestic water supply

·         Dewatering of mines and platforms

·         Sprinkler Dripsmand lift Irrigation

Compressor Pumps

KilcoMachines also have wide  range of Compressor pumps of brands like V-Guard and Crompton especially for Borewells The principles governing their operation are given below.

The concept of difference in density of two-inter-connected water columns with the heavier one over balancing the lighter one is used in borewell compressor pumps.On operation, the compressed air is pumped down the well and gets mixed with water in the discharge pipe as very fine air bubbles by the The density of this air mixture is lower than the density of the surrounding water column and it causes the mixture to rise in the delivery pipe. On continuation of this process, water is pumped out through the discharge pipeAir distributor installed at the end of the Air pipe line. The discharge of water through delivery pipe will greatly depend on the yield of the bore. Air distributor fitted at the end makes this operation possible.

The air water mixture having a low density than the surrounding water column rises in the discharge pipe. The air distributor should be 10 mm or less in diameter for efficient air water mixture. The outlet from the discharge pipe must not be connected to the long conveyance pipe since this will cause hammering when the water is ejected out due to large air pockets formed during the horizontal travel of

SPECIAL FEATURES :

MOTOR:Special duty motor suitable for compressor.

CYLINDER: Special Cast iron, deep finned for quick heat dissipation.

INTER/ AFTER COOLER: Deep finned aluminium alloy, specially designed to keep the temperature low and tominimize the formation of carbon.

PISTON: Automotive type low expansion aluminium alloy

VALVE PLATES: Special stainless steel material for high resistance and high efficiency and self floating.

CRANK SHAFT: Mode of Carbon steel, dynamically balanced with roller bearings for connecting rod big and deep grooved ball bearing for journals.

Applications

·         Ideal for lifting water from deep borewells

·         Effectively used for agriculture, industry and domestic purposes