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title: "Condensate Pump"
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      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install NPSH margin monitoring with automatic recirculation valve activation at NPSH margin &lt; 1.5 m"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Condensate flash steam formation at pump inlet due to pressure drop below saturation pressure"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integrate pressure sustaining valve on suction line maintaining minimum 1.2 bar absolute pressure"
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  - standard: "EN 809:1998+A1:2009 (PUMPS AND PUMP UNITS FOR LIQUIDS)"
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# Industrial Specification: Condensate Pump

## 1. Technical Definition
A specialized pump designed to handle condensate (condensed steam/water) in industrial systems

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-15 bar differential pressure, 0-120°C fluid temperature, 0.5-50 m³/h flow rate**. Failure boundary: **NPSHr &gt; NPSHa by 0.5 m, fluid temperature &gt; 120°C, differential pressure &gt; 15 bar**, Mechanism: **Cavitation occurs when NPSHr exceeds NPSHa by 0.5 m, causing vapor bubble collapse with localized pressures exceeding 1000 bar that erodes impeller surfaces at rates up to 25 mm/year**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Darcy-Weisbach Pressure Drop**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\Delta P = f \cdot \frac{L}{D} \cdot \frac{\rho v^2}{2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Critical for sizing CIP (Clean-In-Place) pump heads.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| f | Friction Factor | Engineering Constant |
| L | Pipe Length | Engineering Constant |
| v | Velocity | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Insufficient NPSHa due to suction line restriction or elevated fluid temperature | 8 | Cavitation-induced impeller erosion and vibration exceeding 4.5 mm/s RMS | Install NPSH margin monitoring with automatic recirculation valve activation at NPSH margin &lt; 1.5 m |
| Condensate flash steam formation at pump inlet due to pressure drop below saturation pressure | 8 | Two-phase flow causing flow instability and bearing overload exceeding 150% rated load | Integrate pressure sustaining valve on suction line maintaining minimum 1.2 bar absolute pressure |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Impeller](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/impeller.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Motor](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/motor.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Steam Boiler**, **Condensate Receiver Tank**, **Pressure Regulator**  
**Downstream Applications**: Processed Steam Systems, Industrial Heating Systems, Power Generation Equipment  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are used in this condensate pump for durability?
**A**: This pump is constructed from cast iron for the casing, stainless steel for the impeller, and bronze for critical components, ensuring corrosion resistance and long service life in industrial environments.

### Q: How does this condensate pump handle condensed steam in industrial systems?
**A**: It efficiently removes condensate (condensed steam/water) from industrial machinery and equipment, preventing water accumulation and maintaining optimal system performance with its specialized impeller and seal design.

### Q: What are the key components in the BOM for this condensate pump?
**A**: The bill of materials includes a durable casing, an efficient impeller, a reliable motor, and a robust seal, all designed to work together for effective condensate handling in manufacturing applications.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 5199:2015 (TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS)
- EN 809:1998+A1:2009 (PUMPS AND PUMP UNITS FOR LIQUIDS)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Condensate Pump](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/condensate-pump)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: CONDENSATE_PUMP | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: a783b935
