What is the suction line?

The suction line is a tube, hose or tube that gives the liquid to the suction or input side of the pump or compressor. These lines supply fluids for chemical processing, cooling systems and vacuum pump application. They also provide fluids with oil key and well drilling. The suction lines can supply any product that can handle a pump or compressor, including gases and oil products. In this way, drill mud or other liquid mixtures, along with adhesives and epoxides, can also be transported. Drill mud is a mixture of clay and water that is used to cool and lubricate the drill head and to remove the waste material from the drilling hole. The mud or mud tank holds the mud drills and the suction line is connected to the mud power pump from the suction tank to supply the drill assembly.Stream. Many liquid chemicals can be easily fallen unless positive pressure on the pump, so that the suction tank can be installed in front of the line to ensure appropriate pressure and exerting.

Cooling and air conditioning systems also use an intake line to supply refrigerant gas from the evaporator to the compressor. Most cooling systems circulate a mixture of coolant or gas and for a compressor liquid lubricating oil. Reciprocation compressors can be damaged by excess liquid returning via the line, so the battery usually adds to the fluid of the trap and provides a constant flow of liquid.

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suction line design includes both the desired flow and a reasonable pressuric decline to prevent starvation of pumps or compressor. The viscosity or thickness and the weight of the fluid drawing are key variables for the design of the line suction. Structural engineers often relate to a clean positionTent suction heads. This means having a sufficient positive fluid pressure when sucking the pump to prevent the formation of gas bubbles called cavitation that can damage the pump.

pump suction may be endangered if the pump is lower than the pump, or if the suction lines are too small. Also concern, large amounts of fittings or bends can cause pressure drop. Incorrect dimensioning can also compromise suction. To prevent clogging and starvation of pumps, maintenance of suction devices such as filters or traps is required.