Handling Acids: Challenges and Solutions
Pumping acids demands precision and reliability due to their corrosive nature. At AxFlow, our diverse range of acid-resistant pumps ensures safe and efficient acid handling across the UK. We specialize in handling various acids, from high-viscosity sulfuric acid to highly corrosive nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid.
Challenges
- Corrosion Resistance: Acids corrode traditional pump materials, necessitating specialized acid-resistant components.
- Viscosity and Gravity: Some acids, like sulfuric acid, exhibit high viscosity and specific gravity, affecting pump performance.
- Safety: Handling highly corrosive acids requires stringent safety measures to protect both personnel and the environment.
Solutions
- Diverse Pump Range: AxFlow offers a wide selection of acid-resistant pumps tailored to handle specific acids, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
- Material Expertise: Leveraging acid-resistant materials, such as polymers like PVDF and ETFE, our pumps withstand the corrosive effects of acids.
- Customization: We can customize our pumps to match the unique properties of each acid, ensuring efficient and safe transfer.
Common Acids and Applications
- Phosphoric Acid: Used in fertilizers, detergents, and food processing.
- Sulfuric Acid: Found in battery manufacturing, chemical synthesis, and wastewater treatment.
- Hydrochloric Acid: Utilized in steel pickling, food processing, and pharmaceuticals.
- Citric Acid: Common in food and beverage industry for flavoring and preservation.
- Nitric Acid: Used in explosives, dyes, and nitrate salts production.
- Hydrofluorosilicic Acid: Employed in water fluoridation and metal surface treatment.
- CIP Fluids: Cleaning-in-place solutions essential in food and beverage processing.
AxFlow's expertise ensures the safe, efficient, and customized handling of acidic liquids, meeting the diverse needs of industries
