SMH pumps are part of the broad single stage, double suction, horizontal split case family within Sulzer. Flowrates are provided to over 11,000 m3/h (50,000 GPM) and heads to over 200m (650 ft).

Main benefits

  • Between Bearing design for reliability at high flow rates
  • ISO 13709 (API 610) compliance
  • Broad hydraulic coverage at 50 and 60 hertz speeds
  • Axially split casing for ease of repair
  • Vertical shaft (SMHv) for limited deck space applications

Main applications

  • Onshore cooling water
  • Offshore seawater
  • FPSO offloading
  • Closed cycle cooling
  • Tank Farm boosting
  • Booster pumps for all pipeline applications
  • FPSO seawater lift applications

Main design features

  • Double suction impeller
  • Axially split casing
  • Inline nozzles
  • Classically stiff rotor

Key characteristics

Capacity To 11,000 m3/h  /  50,000 GPM
Head To 200 m  /  650 ft
Pressure 15 to 26 Bar  /  220 to 380 psi
Temperatures Up to 150 ºC  /  300 ºF
Discharge sizes To 800 mm  /  32 inches
Maximum speed of rotation To 3,000 rpm

Performance Range

Performance Range 50Hz

Performance Range 60Hz