Fluid Management Solutions

Centrifugal pumps operate using kinetic energy to move fluid using an impeller and a circular pump casing. The fluid enters the pump near the center of the impeller and is moved to its outside diameter by the rotating motion of the impeller. The vanes on the impeller progressively widen from the center of the impeller that reduces speed and increases pressure. This allows centrifugal pumps to produce continuous flows at high pressure.

The Crane Aerospace & Electronics Centrifugal Pumps are used for:

• Fuel Boost Pumps

• Fuel Override/Jettison Pumps

• Mixed flow, single or double inducer/impeller for pumping volatile fuel at high aircraft climb rates

• Flow rates up to 40,000 lbs/hr (120 gpm)

• Reprime capabilities

• Output pressure up to 28 psig

• Power supply: 3 phase AC, 115/200V, 400Hz

• Non-resettable thermal fuses

• Excellent dry run characteristics

• Ease of service: Quick motor-impeller subassembly removal and replacement
  without draining the fuel tank

• Wet motor design: Fuel lubricates bearings and cools the electric motor