Crude oil processing is carried out in an oil refinery. In this industrial process, crude oil is transformed into refined oil, which is used to make many daily useful products such as liquid petroleum gas (LPG), diesel, gasoline, and so on. They also produce liquids used to manufacture a variety of plastics and chemicals. The … Continue reading “Use of Progressive Cavity Pumps in Crude Oil Processing”
Progressive cavity pumps have been one of the regular choices for wastewater treatment industries. These pumps are designed for transporting abrasive and highly viscous fluids in wastewater streams. Thus, the unique designs of these pumps make them ideal for pumping thickened liquids such as waste activated sludge. At times, sludge contains pump clogging matter such … Continue reading “Benefits of Using MXQ’s Progressive Cavity Pumps for Wastewater Treatment”
Liquid ring vacuum pumps are increasing in popularity and availability nowdays. These pumps are also referred to as liquid piston rotary pumps and water ring water piston pumps. Why so? Because they utilize liquid as a piston, and water is the most common choice of liquid in these pumps, hence the name. Nowadays, these pumps … Continue reading “Advantages of Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps”
Are you facing any kind of performance issues when operating your progressive cavity pumps? Are they not running as efficaciously as before? Then, it’s the time for you to do a detailed inspection and conduct a failure analysis to render the right kind of repairing or troubleshooting. So, the question is, where to start and … Continue reading “Inspection of Progressive Cavity Pumps Stator to Prevent Failure”
Progressive cavity pumps are one of the important types of positive displacement pumps used across various industries for transferring different types of solids, as well as air-entrained and multiphase liquids. These pumps are specially designed for applications that may involve abrasive and corrosive fluids. Owing to their several beneficial features, these pumps find applications in … Continue reading “Progressive Cavity Pump Selection Guidelines”
Progressive cavity pumps are a crucial part of oil & gas, pulp & paper, chemical, food & beverages, and wastewater treatment industries. They work on the principle of rotary positive displacement. Progressive cavity pumps are especially designed to handle viscous fluids and slurries with solids and particulate matter at a constant flow. These pumps comprise … Continue reading “Common Causes of Failures in Progressive Cavity Pumps”
A progressive cavity pump is referred by different names, such as eccentric screw pump, progg cavity pump, or cavity pump. These are positive displacement pumps, which are most commonly used in fluid handling systems. The special design of these pumps allows the user to use it efficiently in a number of industrial applications. Are … Continue reading “What Makes Progressive Cavity Pumps So Special?”
In the coating industry, various types of pumps are used for pumping abrasive fluids. The pumps often suffer from rapid wear and tear due to the presence of particulates in these fluids. Highly viscous fluids are known to choke the pump, and disrupt its operations. Sometimes, the steel shafts may break during the operation … Continue reading “Disk Pumps – How Do They Work?”
Pump packages are cost effective due to the benefits associated with space efficiencies, ease of installation, single source responsibility and streamlining of the manufacturing process. MXQ has executed numerous turn-key pump packages, resulting in vast experience in the design, fabrication, installation, start-up and commissioning. We pride ourselves on our track record of successful projects and … Continue reading “MXQ Progressive Cavity Pump Packages”
Elongated Profile Stator & Rotor Recognizing the need for longer pump life in progressive cavity (PC) style pumps, MXQ has standardized on a unique rotor and stator profile that has proven extremely beneficial to PC pump users. Simply stated, the pitch of the rotor and stator has been increased while the overall diameter has decreased. … Continue reading “Innovative Design Features of the MXQ Progressive Cavity Pump”
