Bran+Luebbe Novados metering pump and Novaplex Vector process pump

Two Bran+Luebbe brand pumps, the Novados double-acting metering pump and Novaplex Vector process pump, are specifically designed with a reduced footprint and weight to accommodate offshore installation requirements.

The Novados metering pump with double-acting head is suitable for applications such as methanol, polymer or glycol injection. This diaphragm pump has a single double-acting head which is said to provide the capacity of equivalent duplex pumps but with a much smaller footprint, lighter weight and lower initial capital cost for use in areas where space is a premium, such as offshore platforms or FPSOs. The use of the single double-acting head typically reduces weight and footprint by around 20% compared with two single-acting diaphragm pump heads.

The Novaplex Vector process pump is a triple diaphragm process pump that reduces the required footprint for installation by arranging the pump heads in three dimensions. Its design simplifies assembly and reduces the number of crankshaft bearings from six to two, increasing reliability and making maintenance easy. The model uses the Bran+Luebbe pump head design and is ATEX certified. Maintenance is further simplified as the unit only requires disassembly of the drive to gain access to the gears.

The Novados and Novaplex pumps can be equipped with the Novalink-CSM 2 continuous pump monitoring system. The software can be used as a stand-alone solution or incorporated into an asset management system to enable advance detection of possible pump failure. Its use can help to optimise maintenance schedules, maximise uptime and protect production capacity.