Acid Production
From our location in Pocatello, Idaho, KLD Pumps provides aftermarket parts for Wilfley pumps used in acid production processes. These parts support operations handling corrosive fluids, such as in phosphoric acid manufacturing, where conditions include pH levels from 2 to 10 and chloride concentrations up to 20,000 ppm. Compatible with Wilfley models like the A7, AR, and EM, our components are designed for reactor and digester environments.Acid production requires pumps that manage corrosive media in reactors and digesters. KLD Pumps offers aftermarket parts for Wilfley pumps, utilizing materials such as CD4MCuN (25% Cr, 5% Ni, PREN > 40) and Duplex Stainless Steel for resistance to chemical exposure. Manufacturing includes 3D scanning at 0.005-inch accuracy and ±0.001-inch tolerances to maintain fit and function, supporting pump efficiencies up to 85%. These parts integrate into systems for acid handling, circulation, and transfer. Discover our parts.
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Our aftermarket parts for Wilfley pumps apply to various acid production processes, particularly the wet process where phosphate rock is reacted with sulfuric acid in reactors and digesters (typical vessel sizes 50-100 m³):
- Reactor Digestion: Impellers (high-chrome iron, >600 BHN) and casings in CD4MCuN handle corrosive acids (pH 2-10, 20,000 ppm Cl⁻, high fluoride) in Wilfley A7 pumps (up to 1,000 gpm, 200 ft heads). These support digestion reactions like Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + 3H₂SO₄ → 2H₃PO₄ + 3CaSO₄ at 70-85°C, with impeller tip speeds of 10-15 m/s for effective mixing. Components withstand pitting and crevice corrosion per ASTM G48 standards.
- Acid Circulation: Shafts from 4140 steel (<0.002 in/ft deflection) and SiC/SiC seals (API 682-compliant, <0.1 oz/hr leakage) support circulation in digesters at temperatures up to 80°C, ensuring stable flow in continuous loops while managing gypsum slurry buildup, per API 610 design standards.
- Slurry Transfer: Wear rings in high-chrome iron manage gypsum-laden slurries (40-60% solids) during production stages, reducing erosion in transfer lines from reactors to filtration units.
- Filtrate Handling: Bearings (ISO 281-rated, 12,000 lbf) assist in separating solids from acidic liquids after digestion, with low-vibration designs for extended bearing life in corrosive settings.
- Waste Management: Corrosion-resistant components facilitate effluent pumping in compliance with environmental standards, such as EPA guidelines for phosphate processing effluents, minimizing risks from acidic byproducts.
Aftermarket parts from KLD Pumps provide practical features for acid production:
- Corrosion Resistance: Materials like CD4MCuN and Duplex Stainless Steel address high chloride environments (20,000 ppm Cl⁻), resisting mechanisms such as pitting and stress corrosion cracking under ASTM-tested conditions, which supports longer intervals between inspections.
- Precision Manufacturing: 3D scanning and tolerances ensure compatibility with Wilfley pumps, supporting straightforward integration and minimal downtime in reactor setups.
- Efficiency Support: Designs help maintain pump efficiencies up to 85%, suitable for continuous operations in energy-intensive digestion processes.
- Seal Performance: SiC/SiC seals minimize leakage in handling corrosive fluids, aligning with API standards for reliability and aiding environmental compliance by reducing emissions.
- Wear Management: High-chrome iron parts handle abrasive elements in slurries, aiding in consistent performance over time in gypsum-heavy flows.
Phosphoric acid production supports fertilizer manufacturing in Southeastern Idaho and nearby regions, involving the management of corrosive byproducts from phosphate rock processing. KLD Pumps, based in Pocatello, supplies parts for Wilfley pumps in reactor and digester applications, offering 24-hour quotes and delivery to Idaho, Utah, and Montana to aid local operations.
KLD Pumps provides aftermarket parts for Wilfley pumps in acid production:
- Wilfley A7: For acid circulation and transfer (1,000 gpm, 200 ft heads).
- Wilfley AR: Handling corrosive slurries in reactors.
- Wilfley EM: Supporting high-pressure feeds in digesters.
Facilities using KLD Pumps’ aftermarket parts for Wilfley pumps in acid production have noted:
- Reduced maintenance frequency due to CD4MCuN components in high-chloride environments.
- Stable acid circulation performance with precision-manufactured parts, supporting consistent flow rates.
- Improved seal reliability with SiC/SiC seals, contributing to compliance with environmental regulations.