Vane Pump

Hydraulic systems and installations

Team members
Anguiano Guadian Sergio Arturo
Garcia Olvera Fernando
Hidalgo Mejia Christian Giovanni
Ramos Arturo
Salinas Perez Juvenal
Content
Introduction.
How vane pump works.
General Description and Main Components
Example of Vane Pump
Service, Inspection and Maintenance.
Example of Paddle Pump Installed in the Industry
References
Introduction
Vane pumps can handle moderate viscosity liquids,
they excel at handling low viscosity liquids such as LP
gas (propane), ammonia, solvents, alcohol, fuel oils,
gasoline, and refrigerants.
Vane pumps are available in a number of vane configurations including
sliding vane, flexible vane, swinging vane, rolling vane, and external
vane. Vane pumps are noted for their dry priming, ease of
maintenance, and good suction characteristics over the life of the
pump.
 How vane pump works
1. As the rotor rotates (yellow arrow) and fluid enters the pump,
centrifugal force, hydraulic pressure, and/or pushrods push the vanes
to the walls of the housing.
2. Fluid enters the pockets created by the vanes, rotor, cam, and
sideplate.
3. As the rotor continues around, the vanes sweep the fluid to the
opposite side of the crescent where it is squeezed through discharge
holes of the cam as the vane approaches the point of the crescent.
Fluid then exits the discharge port.
 Advantages
• Handles thin liquids at relatively higher pressures

• Compensates for wear through vane extension

• Sometimes preferred for solvents

• Can run dry for short periods

• Develops good vacuum

 Disadvantages
• Can have two stuffing boxes

• Complex housing and many parts

• Not suitable for high pressures

• Not suitable for high viscosity

• Not good with abrasives

 Applications
• Aerosol and Propellants
• Aviation Service - Fuel Transfer, Deicing
• Auto Industry - Fuels, Lubes, Refrigeration Coolants
• Bulk Transfer of LPG
• Alcohols
• Refrigeration
• Solvents
• Aqueous solutions
General Description and Main Components
EXAMPLE OF VANE PUMP
Service, Inspection and Maintenance
A. Service Tools

No special tools are required to service these pumps.

B. Inspection

Periodic inspection of the fluid condition and tube or piping

connections can save time-consuming breakdowns and avoid
unnecessary parts replacement.
B. Inspection
Filter elements also
All hydraulic A clean fluid is the should be checked
connections must be best insurance for and replaced
kept tight. long service life. periodically.

Noisy and/or erratic Periodic review of the

Pressure losses
operation. reservoir.
Breakdowns by fluid filtration Reservoir cleaning and fluid
(whit air for example). change.
C. Adding Fluid to the System

When hydraulic fluid is added to the system, it should always be

poured through a fine wire screen, 200 mesh or finer. It is
important that the fluid be kept clean and free from any substance
that may cause improper operation or wear to the pump and other
hydraulic units
D. Adjustments

No periodic adjustments are required other than to maintain proper

shaft alignment with the driving medium.
E. Lubrication

Internal lubrication is provided by the fluid in the system. Lubrication

of the shaft couplings should be as specified by their manufacturers.
F. Replacement Parts

Reliable operation throughout the specified operating range is

assured only if genuine parts are used. Sophisticated design process
and material are used in the manufacture of our parts. Substitutes
may result in early failure.
G. Product Life
The longevity of these products is dependent upon environment,
duty cycle, operating parameters and system cleanliness. Since these
parameters vary from application to application, the ultimate user
must determine and establish the periodic maintenance required to
maximize life and detect potential component failure.
H. Troubleshooting

Table 4 lists the common difficulties experienced with vane pumps

and hydraulic systems. It also indicates the probable causes and
remedies for each of the troubles listed. It should always be
remembered that many apparent pump failures are actually the
failures of other parts of the system.
H. Troubleshooting
H. Troubleshooting
Example of Paddle Pump Installed in the
Industry
References
• EATON. (1985). Vane Pumps. Overhaul Manual Vickers, 14.
• Vane pumps General catalog Single, double & triple T7 - T67 - T6C
series // Parker
• www.GMAGMA.com/servicios/produccion/inventarios_imagen