Sales, Repairs, and Maintenance of Vertical Turbine Pumps

6 February 2023

After years of distributing, installing, and repairing various motors and electric pumps, Omnifab has acquired unparalleled expertise in vertical turbine pumps.

In the following sections, our pump specialists will explain what a vertical turbine pump is and why you can trust us for the sale, repair, maintenance, and servicing of this type of pump.

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What is a Vertical Turbine Pump?

Vertical turbine pumps belong to the centrifugal pump family. This type of pump is also known as “vertical pumps,” “deep well pumps,” or “line shaft pumps.” These pumps are specifically designed to move water from a well or an underground reservoir.

Vertical turbine pumps are generally powered by an AC induction motor. Unlike a submersible pump motor, which is designed to be immersed, the electric motor of a vertical turbine pump remains above the fluid being pumped. A long shaft transmits the movement initiated by the motor to one or more impellers that direct the fluid upward into a diffuser casing.

How a Vertical Turbine Pump Works

When a vertical turbine pump is activated, the fluid enters the lower part of the pump through a component called the suction bell. This section can be equipped with a basket strainer designed to prevent solids from clogging the pump impellers.

The fluid then moves into the first impeller, which increases the water velocity and directs it into the bowl above, where this high-speed energy is converted into high pressure. The bowl guides the fluid to the next impeller, which is directly above it, and this process continues through all stages of the pump.

Once the water exits the final diffuser bowl, it passes through a vertical column pipe and rises to the surface. The pump discharge head is located at the surface and allows the flow to change direction toward the discharge pipe.

Key Advantages of Vertical Turbine Pumps

Vertical turbine pumps offer multiple advantages that make them highly practical for various industries:

Easy to repair and maintain: Since the motor is located at the surface, it can be replaced and repaired without having to dismantle the entire pump.
Versatile: These pumps can be easily customized and are highly efficient for high-head, low-flow applications.

Different Applications of Vertical Turbine Pumps

Vertical turbine pumps are commonly used in hydraulic applications, but they are also found in a wide range of industries and uses, such as:

Desalination (seawater intake, brine washing, etc.)
Irrigation
Pumping stations
Water treatment
Water transportation
Water circulation and cooling in power plants
Fish farms
Flood control
Dry docks
And much more!

Buy the Best Pump Brands from Omnifab

Electric pumps are essential for various industrial and agricultural activities, as well as public services. That’s why it’s always best to invest in high-performance, reliable products.

Luckily, Omnifab is an official distributor and seller of some of the best pump brands on the market:

Armstrong
Flygt
Goulds Pumps
Grundfos
Scot Pump
Wilo
And many more.

Additionally, we can supply spare parts and accessories for pumps from these brands.

We Also Offer Vertical Turbine Pump Repairs

If you encounter issues with a vertical turbine pump, you can count on our specially trained technicians to assess its condition accurately.

We will then present you with the most cost-effective and long-lasting solution through a detailed quote. Once you approve the quote, we will proceed with the pump repair as quickly as possible.