VUPX-PE4, 6

Summary

Product identification

The ABS VUPX PE4 to PE6 is a submersible propeller pump designed for pumping large water volumes without fibrous materials up to relatively low heads (up to approximately 10 m). It is suitable for installation in steel or concrete riser pipes.

Hydraulics / Propeller type

Hydraulics are available for nominal pipe diameters from 600 to 1400 mm. The following propeller types are available:

• VUPX 0401*: 3-blades, adj.
• VUPX 0402: 4-blades, adj.
• VUPX 0403: 3-blades, fix. (Skew design)
• VUPX 0501: 3-blades, adj.
• VUPX 0502: 4-blades, adj.
• VUPX 0503: 3-blades, fix. (Skew design)
• VUPX 0601: 3-blades, adj.
• VUPX 0602: 4-blades, adj.
• VUPX 0801: 3-blades, adj.
• VUPX 0802: 4-blades, adj.
• VUPX 1001: 3-blades, adj.
• VUPX 1002: 4-blades, adj.
• VUPX 1201: 3-blades, adj.
• VUPX 1202: 4-blades, adj.

*adj. = adjustable; fix. = fixed (Skew design), *on request

Performance field

Equipped with a Premium Efficiency IE3 motor, the pump is suitable for:

• Hazardous locations - Approval for ATEX (ATEX II 2G Ex db IIB T4 Gb), FM and CSA available as an option.
• Return sludge or return activated sludge (RAS).
• Combined sewage and surface water.
• Storm water protection, irrigation and aquaculture.
• Industrial raw water and process water.

Construction

• Premium Efficiency motors in accordance with IEC 60034-30 level IE3, tested to IEC 60034-2-1.
• Premium Efficiency motors designed for VFD operation in accordance with IEC/TS 60034-25 A (Upeak < 1300 V).
• Water-tight, fully flood-proof motor and pump section form a compact, robust unit.
• Optimum motor cooling by directing the pumped medium over the motor.
• Water pressure sealed connection chamber, with two-stage cable entry, protected against excessive cable tension and bending.
• Bimetallic thermal sensors in the stator which open at 140 °C.
• Rotor and rotor shaft dynamically balanced.
• Upper and lower bearings lubricated-for-life, maintenance-free.
• Insulated upper bearing for VFD operation standard for PE6 and optional for PE5.
• Triple shaft sealing.
• Upper and lower sealing by means of a silicon carbide/silicon carbide mechanical seal, independent of the direction of rotation.
• Inspection chamber with sensor for moisture protection to indicate water leakage through mechanical seal.
• Hydraulic parts with axial propeller with 3 or 4 adjustable propeller blades or 3-blade propeller in the new Skew design for VUPX 0403/0503 and inlet diffuser on discharge side.
• Gearbox available from 132 kW for VUPX 1001 to VUPX 1202.
• Option: Available in ATEX explosion-proof version in accordance with international standards, e.g., ATEX II 2G Ex db IIB T4 Gb, FM or CSA.

Motor

Water pressure sealed Premium Efficiency motors (3-phase, squirrel cage induction motors) are available from 7.5 to 250 kW, and as 4- to 12-pole versions depending on hydraulic requirements.

Operating limits

• Max. ambient temperature: 40 °C (Standard), 60 °C (Option)
• Max. submergence depth: 20 m
• Voltage tolerance: 400 V ± 10 %; multi-voltage ± 5 %

Electrical

• Voltage: 380...420 V, 3~, 50 Hz (other voltages on request)
• Temperature rise: According to NEMA class A up to 110 kW and class B above.
• Insulation components: Class H (winding protection by 140 °C sensor) (Standard), Class H (160 °C) (Option, not for explosion-proof)
• Protection type: IP68
• Start-up: DOL (direct on line), star-delta, VFD or soft starter.
• Cables: H07RN8-F (Standard), EMC shielded cables (Option)
• Cable length: 10 m (Standard), 15 m, 20 m, other length on request (Option)
• Approval: non Ex (Standard), Ex/ATEX (Option)

Mechanical / hydraulic

• Installation: Suitable for installation in steel or concrete riser pipes. Centering of the pump and sealing between pump and pipeline is achieved automatically by means of a conical coupling ring.
• Motor cooling: By surrounding medium.
• Mechanical seal (medium side): SiC-SiC (NBR) (Standard), SiC-SiC (Viton execution) (Option)
• Mechanical seal (motor side): SiC-SiC (Standard)
• O-rings: NBR (Standard), Viton (Option)
• Preparation for lifting hoist: Lifting hoop (Standard), Lifting hoop in stainless steel (Option)
• Protective coating: Two component coating epoxy resin (Standard), Special coatings on request (Option)
• Cathodic protection: Zinc anodes on request (Option)

Motor protection

X = Standard; O = Option; * PTC to be used when operated via VFD. Moisture sensor motor housing: DI (sensor for moisture detection) (Standard for PE6 motor range, Option otherwise). Moisture sensor separation chamber: DI (sensor for moisture detection) (Standard). Vibration sensor: on request (Option).

Materials

Motor

• Connection chamber: EN-GJL-250 (Standard)
• Cooling/oil chamber: EN-GJL-250 (Standard)
• Motor housing: EN-GJL-250 (Standard)
• Motor shaft: 1.4021 (Standard), 1.4462 (Option)
• Fasteners (medium contact): 1.4401 (Standard)
• Lifting hoop (PE4 & PE5): EN-GJS-400-18 (Standard), 1.4470 (Option)
• Lifting hoop (PE6): 1.0060 (Standard), 1.4462 (Option)

Hydraulics

• Diffuser: EN-GJL-250 (Standard), 1.4470 (Option)
• Bellmouth: EN-GJL-250 (Standard), 1.4470 (Option)
• Wear ring: 1.4008 (Standard)
• Propeller hub: EN-GJS-400-18 (Standard), 1.4581 (Option)
• Propeller blades: 1.4340 (Standard), 1.4581 (Option)
• Propeller cap: PUR (Standard)
• Propeller (VUPX 0403/0503): 1.4340 (Standard), 1.4470 (Option)
• Fasteners (medium contact): 1.4401 (Standard)

Connection system

• Coupling ring: 1.0446 (Standard), 1.4408 (Option)

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