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Balancer for multistage centrifugal pumps

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EP1185795A1
EP1185795A1 EP00941982A EP00941982A EP1185795A1 EP 1185795 A1 EP1185795 A1 EP 1185795A1 EP 00941982 A EP00941982 A EP 00941982A EP 00941982 A EP00941982 A EP 00941982A EP 1185795 A1 EP1185795 A1 EP 1185795A1
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Baogang Wang
Bernhard Brecht
Jürgen Schill
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04D—NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04D29/00—Details, component parts, or accessories
    • F04D29/04—Shafts or bearings, or assemblies thereof
    • F04D29/041—Axial thrust balancing
    • F04D29/0413—Axial thrust balancing hydrostatic; hydrodynamic thrust bearings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04D—NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04D29/00—Details, component parts, or accessories
    • F04D29/04—Shafts or bearings, or assemblies thereof
    • F04D29/041—Axial thrust balancing
    • F04D29/0416—Axial thrust balancing balancing pistons

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  • the invention relates to a device for receiving the axial thrust of a multi-stage centrifugal pump, with a relief device which has one or more axial gaps and one or more radial gaps and in which an injection current is passed over the gaps, and with an axial bearing which absorbs the remaining thrust, the gimbal serving to compensate for misalignment is assigned to the axial bearing e.
  • a high degree of reliability of the relief device with low leakage losses is achieved according to the invention in that the relief device is designed in such a way that there is a residual thrust in all operating conditions Direction of the suction side of the centrifugal pump acts, and that the cardamic ring (10) is dimensioned so that it is elastically deformed by the residual thrust, the spring constant of the cardamic ring (10) having such a characteristic that, starting from a maximum Gap width (s) in the idle state of the centrifugal pump, the axial (n) splat (s) (8) under operating conditions spurts / sweat to a minimum width, at which touching the respective axial gap (8) limiting throat still is avoided KSBA corporation
  • the invention relates to a device for absorbing the axial thrust of a multi-stage centrifugal pump, having a relief device which has one or more axial gaps and one or more radial gaps and in which a relief flow is conducted over the gaps, and with an axial bearing which absorbs the remaining residual thrust, wherein the axial bearing is assigned a gimbal to compensate for misalignment.
  • a common feature of all three versions is a relief current conducted via gaps.
  • the relief flow which is mostly returned to the inlet of the centrifugal pump, represents a leakage loss, which attempts are made to minimize the gap widths as small as possible.
  • care must be taken to ensure that rubbing against the moving parts on the stationary parts of the centrifugal pump is avoided as far as possible under all operating conditions. Rubbing the pump rotor in the housing can lead to seizures on opposite surfaces and thus to failure of the centrifugal pump.
  • the gap losses caused by the relief current differ in the three versions.
  • the radial gap surrounding the simple relief piston results in a large gap current and thus a large drop in the efficiency of the centrifugal pump.
  • Such a thrust bearing generally does not need the version with a relief washer, since the relief washer is self-regulating. Since the essential axial gap between the relief disk and the non-rotating counter disk adjusts itself very closely, the leakage loss of this embodiment also remains relatively small. However, in centrifugal pumps with high final pressures and high outputs in a transient mode of operation, the relief disk can rub against the counter disk. However, the operational safety of such pumps is no longer guaranteed.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a relief device that has only minimal leakage losses with high reliability.
  • the object is achieved in that the relief device is designed so that there is a residual thrust in all operating conditions, which acts in the direction of the suction side of the centrifugal pump, and that the gimbal ring is dimensioned so that it is elastically deformed by the residual thrust, the spring constant of the gimbal ring having such a characteristic that, starting from a maximum gap width in the idle state of the centrifugal pump, the axial gap closes under operating conditions to a minimum width at which contact of the axial gap-limiting surfaces is still avoided. If the relief device has a stepped piston with several axial gaps, the condition mentioned applies to all axial gaps.
  • the invention is not only to be used in relief devices with double pistons or multi-stage pistons. It can also be used for relief washers.
  • An additional axial bearing with a gimbal ring causes increased effort in a device with a relief disk.
  • this means operational reliability for centrifugal pumps with high final pressures and great performance is to be guaranteed even with a transient driving style, the effort is at least justified there.
  • the invention can be used with advantage particularly in cooperation with a hydrodynamic axial bearing.
  • the invention is explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment.
  • the drawing shows a section of a multi-stage centrifugal pump shown in section.
  • a shaft 2 In the housing 1 of the centrifugal pump, a shaft 2 is supported, which carries several impellers 3. Only two of the impellers 3 can be seen in the drawing.
  • the double piston 4 of a relief device according to the invention is fastened on the shaft 2.
  • the double piston 4 is surrounded by a housing part 5 with which it forms two radial gaps 6 and 7.
  • the axial gap 8 has a variable width s.
  • the shaft 2 is received by a hydrodynamic axial bearing 9.
  • a gimbal ring 10 is assigned to the axial bearing 9.
  • the gimbal ring 10 is initially used in a known manner to compensate for misalignments that are unavoidable when installing a multi-stage centrifugal pump. What is new, however, is that the gimbal ring 10 is dimensioned such that it is elastically deformed by the residual thrust occurring in the centrifugal pump.
  • the spring constant of the gimbal ring 10 is adapted to the other conditions of the relief device:
  • the relief device is designed so that there is a residual thrust in all operating states of the centrifugal pump, which acts in the direction of the suction side.
  • the gap 8 is now closed by an elastic deformation of the gimbal ring 10 under operating conditions to a predetermined minimum width at which contact of the surfaces of the double piston 4 and 4 delimiting the gap 8 of the housing part 5 still is avoided.
  • the relief device according to the invention allows the axial gap 8 to have a self-regulating function, as is the case with a relief disk in a similar way.

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Abstract

A balancing arrangement which is used to relieve or take up axial thrust in a multistage centrifugal pump, having a balancing device with at least one axial gap (8) and at least one radial gap (6,7) and in which a balancing flow is conducted through the gaps, and having an axial bearing which receives remaining axial thrust. Associated with the axial bearing is a cardanic ring (10) which serves to offset alignment errors. Highly reliable operation with only low leakage losses is achieved by configuring the balancing device such that a residual thrust in the direction of the suction side of the pump exists in all operating conditons and the cardanic ring is designed such that it is elastically deformed by the residual thrust and has a spring constant such that the axial gap (s) will close from a maximum width position when the pump is at rest to a minimum width position during operation while still avoiding contact between the surfaces which define the axial gap.

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(84) Bestimmungsstaaten (regional): europaisches Patent (AT, Zur Erklärung der Zweibuchstaben-Codes und der anderen BE, CH, CY, DE, DK, ES, H, FR, GB, GR, IE, IT, LU, MC, Abkürzungen wird auf die Erklärungen ("Guidance Notes on NL, PT, SE) Codes and Abbreviations") am Anfang jeder regulären Ausgabe der PCT-Gazette verwiesen(84) States of destination (regional): European patent (AT, to explain the two-letter codes and the other BE, CH, CY, DE, DK, ES, H, FR, GB, GR, IE, IT, LU, MC, Abbreviations are referred to the explanations ("Guidance Notes on NL, PT, SE) Codes and Abbreviations") at the beginning of every regular edition of the PCT Gazette
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(57) Zusammenfassung: Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eme Einrichtung zur Aufnahme des Axialschubes einer mehrstufigen Kreiselpumpe, mit einer Entlastungseinnchning, welche einen oder mehrere axiale Spalte und einen oder mehrere radiale Spalte besitzt und bei welcher über die Spalte em Eintlastungsstrom gefuhrt wird, und mit einem den verbleibenden Restschub aufnehmenden Axiallager wobei dem Axiallager e dem Ausgleich von Fluchtungsfehlern dienender kardanischer Rmg zugeordnet ist Eme hohe Zuverlässigkeit der Entlastungseinrichtung bei geπngen Leckverlusten wird erfϊndungsgemass dadurch erreicht, dass die Entlastungseinrichtung so ausgelegt ist, dass sich m allen Betπebszustanden em Restschub ergibt, der m Richtung der Saugseite der Kreiselpumpe wirkt, und dass der kardamsche Ring (10) so dimensioniert ist, dass er durch den Restchub elastisch verformt wird, wobei die Federkonstante des kardamschen Ringes (10) eine solche Charakteπstik besitzt, dass, ausgehend von einer maximalen Spaltweite (s) im Ruhezustand der Kreiselpumpe, sich der/die axιale(n) Splat(e) (8) unter Betπebsbedingungen bis auf eme minimale Weite schhesst/schhessen, bei welcher eme Berührung der jeweils emen axialen Spalt (8) begrenzenden Rachen noch vermieden wird K S B A k t i e n g e s e l l s c h a f t(57) Summary: The invention relates to a device for receiving the axial thrust of a multi-stage centrifugal pump, with a relief device which has one or more axial gaps and one or more radial gaps and in which an injection current is passed over the gaps, and with an axial bearing which absorbs the remaining thrust, the gimbal serving to compensate for misalignment is assigned to the axial bearing e. A high degree of reliability of the relief device with low leakage losses is achieved according to the invention in that the relief device is designed in such a way that there is a residual thrust in all operating conditions Direction of the suction side of the centrifugal pump acts, and that the cardamic ring (10) is dimensioned so that it is elastically deformed by the residual thrust, the spring constant of the cardamic ring (10) having such a characteristic that, starting from a maximum Gap width (s) in the idle state of the centrifugal pump, the axial (n) splat (s) (8) under operating conditions spurts / sweat to a minimum width, at which touching the respective axial gap (8) limiting throat still is avoided KSBA corporation
Beschreibungdescription
Entlastungseinrichtung für mehrstufige KreiselpumpenRelief device for multi-stage centrifugal pumps
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Einrichtung zur Aufnahme des Axialschubes einer mehrstufigen Kreiselpumpe, mit einer Entlastungseinrichtung, welche einen oder mehrere axiale Spalte und einen oder mehrere radiale Spalte besitzt und bei welcher über die Spalte ein Entlastungsstrom geführt wird, und mit einem den verbleibenden Restschub aufnehmenden Axiallager, wobei dem Axiallager ein dem Ausgleich von Fluchtungsfehlern dienender kardanischer Ring zugeordnet ist.The invention relates to a device for absorbing the axial thrust of a multi-stage centrifugal pump, having a relief device which has one or more axial gaps and one or more radial gaps and in which a relief flow is conducted over the gaps, and with an axial bearing which absorbs the remaining residual thrust, wherein the axial bearing is assigned a gimbal to compensate for misalignment.
Zur Aufnahme des Axialschubes bei mehrstufigen Kreiselpumpen sind im wesentlichen drei verschiedene Arten von Entlastungseinrichtungen bekannt: Entlastungsscheibe, Entlastungskolben und Stufenkolben. Letzterer ist in der überwiegend gebrauchten Form als Doppelkolben ausgebildet. Die genannten Einrichtungen werden in dem KSB-Kreiselpumpenlexikon, 3. Auflage, 1989, unter dem Stichwort "Axialschub" beschrieben.Essentially three different types of relief devices are known for absorbing the axial thrust in multi-stage centrifugal pumps: relief disk, relief piston and step piston. The latter is mainly used as a double piston. The facilities mentioned are described in the KSB centrifugal pump lexicon, 3rd edition, 1989, under the keyword "axial thrust".
Allen drei Ausführungen gemeinsam ist ein über Spalte geführter Entlastungsstrom. Der meist zum Einlauf der Kreiselpumpe zurückgeführte Entlastungsstrom stellt einen Leckverlust dar, den man durch möglichst geringe Spaltweiten zu minimieren versucht. Dabei ist aber dafür Sorge zu tragen, daß unter allen Betriebsbedingungen ein Anstreifen der bewegten Teile an den stehenden Teilen der Kreiselpumpe möglichst vermieden wird. Ein Anstreifen des Pumpenläufers im Gehäuse kann zu einem Fressen an einander gegenüberliegenden Flächen und damit zum Ausfall der Kreiselpumpe führen.A common feature of all three versions is a relief current conducted via gaps. The relief flow, which is mostly returned to the inlet of the centrifugal pump, represents a leakage loss, which attempts are made to minimize the gap widths as small as possible. However, care must be taken to ensure that rubbing against the moving parts on the stationary parts of the centrifugal pump is avoided as far as possible under all operating conditions. Rubbing the pump rotor in the housing can lead to seizures on opposite surfaces and thus to failure of the centrifugal pump.
Die jeweils durch den Entlastungsstrom entstehenden Spaltverluste sind bei den drei Ausführungen unterschiedlich hoch. So hat vor allem der den einfachen Entlastungskolben umgebende radiale Spalt einen großen Spaltstrom und damit einen starken Wirkungsgradabfall der Kreiselpumpe zur Folge. Der Spaltverlust einer Stufenkolben-Entlastungseinrichtung, die - je nach Anzahl der Stufen - über mindestens zwei radiale Spalte und jeweils einen zwischen den radialen Spalten angeordneten axialen Spalt verfügt, ist dagegen schon wesentlich geringer. Gemeinsam ist den beiden mit Kolben arbeitenden Ausführungen, daß sie noch ein Axiallager benötigen, das einen verbleibenden Restschub aufnimmt.The gap losses caused by the relief current differ in the three versions. In particular, the radial gap surrounding the simple relief piston results in a large gap current and thus a large drop in the efficiency of the centrifugal pump. The gap loss a step piston relief device, which - depending on the number of steps - has at least two radial gaps and one axial gap between the radial gaps, is considerably smaller. What the two versions with pistons have in common is that they still require a thrust bearing that absorbs any remaining thrust.
Die Ausführung mit Entlastungsscheibe braucht ein solches Axiallager grundsätzlich nicht, da die Entlastungsscheibe selbstregelnd wirkt. Da sich der hierbei wesentliche axiale Spalt zwischen Entlastungsscheibe und nicht rotierender Gegenscheibe sehr eng einstellt, bleibt auch der Leckverlust dieser Ausführung verhältnismäßig klein. Allerdings kann es bei Kreiselpumpen mit hohen Enddrücken und großen Leistungen bei transienter Fahrweise zu einem Anstreifen der Entlastungsscheibe an der Gegenscheibe kommen. Damit ist aber die Betriebssicherheit solcher Pumpen nicht mehr gewährleistet.Such a thrust bearing generally does not need the version with a relief washer, since the relief washer is self-regulating. Since the essential axial gap between the relief disk and the non-rotating counter disk adjusts itself very closely, the leakage loss of this embodiment also remains relatively small. However, in centrifugal pumps with high final pressures and high outputs in a transient mode of operation, the relief disk can rub against the counter disk. However, the operational safety of such pumps is no longer guaranteed.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Entlastungseinrichtung zu schaffen, die bei hoher Zuverlässigkeit nur minimale Leckverluste hat.The invention has for its object to provide a relief device that has only minimal leakage losses with high reliability.
Ausgehend von einer Einrichtung der eingangs genannten Art wird die gestellte Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß die Entlastungseinrichtung so ausgelegt ist, daß sich in allen Betriebszuständen ein Restschub ergibt, der in Richtung der Saugseite der Kreiselpumpe wirkt, und daß der kardanische Ring so dimensioniert ist, daß er durch den Restschub elastisch verformt wird, wobei die Federkonstante des kardanischen Ringes eine solche Charakteristik besitzt, daß, ausgehend von einer maximalen Spaltweite im Ruhezustand der Kreiselpumpe, sich der axiale Spalt unter Betriebsbedingungen bis auf eine minimale Weite schließt, bei welcher eine Berührung der den axialen Spalt begrenzenden Flächen noch vermieden wird. Besitzt die Entlastungseinrichtung eine Stufenkolben mit mehreren axialen Spalten, gilt die genannte Bedingung für alle axialen Spalte.Starting from a device of the type mentioned, the object is achieved in that the relief device is designed so that there is a residual thrust in all operating conditions, which acts in the direction of the suction side of the centrifugal pump, and that the gimbal ring is dimensioned so that it is elastically deformed by the residual thrust, the spring constant of the gimbal ring having such a characteristic that, starting from a maximum gap width in the idle state of the centrifugal pump, the axial gap closes under operating conditions to a minimum width at which contact of the axial gap-limiting surfaces is still avoided. If the relief device has a stepped piston with several axial gaps, the condition mentioned applies to all axial gaps.
Die Erfindung ist aber nicht nur bei Entlastungseinrichtungen mit Doppelkolben oder mehrstufigen Kolben einzusetzen. Sie kann ebenso bei Entlastungsscheiben angewandt werden. Zwar verursacht ein zusätzliches Axiallager mit kardanischem Ring bei einer Einrichtung mit Entlastungsscheibe einen erhöhten Aufwand. Da aber hierdurch die Betriebssicherheit bei Kreiselpumpen mit hohen Enddrücken und großen Leistungen auch bei transienter Fahrweise zu gewährleisten ist, ist zumindest dort der Aufwand gerechtfertigt.However, the invention is not only to be used in relief devices with double pistons or multi-stage pistons. It can also be used for relief washers. An additional axial bearing with a gimbal ring causes increased effort in a device with a relief disk. However, since this means operational reliability for centrifugal pumps with high final pressures and great performance is to be guaranteed even with a transient driving style, the effort is at least justified there.
Die Erfindung ist vor allem im Zusammenwirken mit einem hydrodynamischen Axiallager mit Vorteil anwendbar.The invention can be used with advantage particularly in cooperation with a hydrodynamic axial bearing.
Anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels wird die Erfindung näher erläutert. Die Zeichnung zeigt einen Ausschnitt aus einer im Schnitt dargestellten mehrstufigen Kreiselpumpe.The invention is explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment. The drawing shows a section of a multi-stage centrifugal pump shown in section.
In dem Gehäuse 1 der Kreiselpumpe ist eine Welle 2 gelagert, die mehrere Laufräder 3 trägt. In der Zeichnung sind nur zwei der Laufräder 3 erkennbar.In the housing 1 of the centrifugal pump, a shaft 2 is supported, which carries several impellers 3. Only two of the impellers 3 can be seen in the drawing.
Auf der Welle 2 ist im übrigen der Doppelkolben 4 einer erfindungsgemäßen Entlastungseinrichtung befestigt. Der Doppelkolben 4 wird umgeben von einem Gehäuseteil 5, mit dem er zwei radiale Spalte 6 und 7 bildet. Zwischen den radialen Spalten 6 und 7 befindet sich ein axialer Spalt 8. Der axiale Spalt 8 hat eine veränderliche Weite s.Incidentally, the double piston 4 of a relief device according to the invention is fastened on the shaft 2. The double piston 4 is surrounded by a housing part 5 with which it forms two radial gaps 6 and 7. There is an axial gap 8 between the radial gaps 6 and 7. The axial gap 8 has a variable width s.
Am druckseitigen Ende der Kreiselpumpe wird die Welle 2 durch ein hydrodynamisches Axiallager 9 aufgenommen. Dem Axiallager 9 ist ein kardanischer Ring 10 zugeordnet. Der kardanische Ring 10 dient zunächst in bekannter Weise dem Ausgleich von Fluchtungsfehlern, die bei der Montage einer mehrstufigen Kreiselpumpe unvermeidlich sind. Neu ist aber, daß der kardanische Ring 10 so dimensioniert ist, daß er durch den in der Kreiselpumpe auftretenden Restschub elastisch verformt wird. Dabei ist die Federkonstante des kardanischen Ringes 10 an die übrigen Gegebenheiten der Entlastungseinrichtung angepaßt:At the pressure-side end of the centrifugal pump, the shaft 2 is received by a hydrodynamic axial bearing 9. A gimbal ring 10 is assigned to the axial bearing 9. The gimbal ring 10 is initially used in a known manner to compensate for misalignments that are unavoidable when installing a multi-stage centrifugal pump. What is new, however, is that the gimbal ring 10 is dimensioned such that it is elastically deformed by the residual thrust occurring in the centrifugal pump. The spring constant of the gimbal ring 10 is adapted to the other conditions of the relief device:
Die Entlastungseinrichtung ist so ausgelegt, daß sich in allen Betriebszuständen der Kreiselpumpe ein Restschub ergibt, der in Richtung der Saugseite wirkt. Ausgehend von einer maximalen Weite s des axialen Spaltes 8 im Ruhezustand der Kreiselpumpe wird nun durch eine elastische Verformung des kardanischen Ringes 10 der Spalt 8 unter Betriebsbedingungen bis auf eine vorgegebene Minimalweite geschlossen, bei welcher eine Berührung der den Spalt 8 begrenzenden Flächen des Doppelkolbens 4 und des Gehäuseteils 5 noch vermieden wird. Dabei kommt der erfindungsgemäßen Entlastungseinrichtung zustatten, daß der axiale Spalt 8 eine selbstregelnde Funktion besitzt, so wie es in ähnlicher Weise bei einer Entlastungsscheibe der Fall ist. The relief device is designed so that there is a residual thrust in all operating states of the centrifugal pump, which acts in the direction of the suction side. Starting from a maximum width s of the axial gap 8 in the idle state of the centrifugal pump, the gap 8 is now closed by an elastic deformation of the gimbal ring 10 under operating conditions to a predetermined minimum width at which contact of the surfaces of the double piston 4 and 4 delimiting the gap 8 of the housing part 5 still is avoided. The relief device according to the invention allows the axial gap 8 to have a self-regulating function, as is the case with a relief disk in a similar way.

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Patentansprüche claims
1. Einrichtung zur Aufnahme des Axialschubes einer mehrstufigen Kreiselpumpe, mit einer Entlastungseinrichtung, welche einen axialen Spalt und einen oder mehrere radiale Spalte besitzt und bei welcher über die Spalte ein Entiastungsstrom geführt wird, und mit einem den verbleibenden Restschub aufnehmenden Axiallager, wobei dem Axiallager ein dem Ausgleich von Fluchtungsfehlern dienender kardanischer Ring zugeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Entlastungseinrichtung so ausgelegt ist, daß sich in allen Betriebszuständen ein Restschub ergibt, der in Richtung der Saugseite der Kreiselpumpe wirkt, und daß der kardanische Ring (10) so dimensioniert ist, daß er durch den Restschub elastisch verformt wird, wobei die Federkonstante des kardanischen Ringes (10) eine solche Charakteristik besitzt, daß, ausgehend von einer maximalen Spaltweite (s) im Ruhezustand der Kreiselpumpe, sich der axiale Spalt (8) unter Betriebsbedingungen bis auf eine minimale Weite schließt, bei welcher eine Berührung der den axialen Spalt (8) begrenzenden Flächen noch vermieden wird.1. Device for receiving the axial thrust of a multi-stage centrifugal pump, with a relief device which has an axial gap and one or more radial gaps and in which a relief current is passed over the gaps, and with a thrust bearing which absorbs the remaining thrust, the thrust bearing being one The gimbal ring serving to compensate for misalignments is assigned, characterized in that the relief device is designed so that there is a residual thrust in all operating states, which acts in the direction of the suction side of the centrifugal pump, and that the gimbal ring (10) is dimensioned in such a way that that it is elastically deformed by the residual thrust, the spring constant of the gimbal ring (10) having such a characteristic that, starting from a maximum gap width (s) in the idle state of the centrifugal pump, the axial gap (8) under operating conditions except for one minimal width closes at which contact with the surfaces delimiting the axial gap (8) is still avoided.
2. Einrichtung zur Aufnahme des Axialschubes einer mehrstufigen Kreisel- pumpe, mit einer Entlastungseinrichtung, welche mehrere axiale und radiale2. Device for receiving the axial thrust of a multi-stage centrifugal pump, with a relief device which has several axial and radial
Spalte besitzt und bei welcher über die Spalte ein Entlastungsstrom geführt wird, und mit einem den verbleibenden Restschub aufnehmenden Axiallager, wobei dem Axiallager ein dem Ausgleich von Fluchtungsfehlern dienender kardanischer Ring zugeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Entlastungseinrichtung so ausgelegt ist, daß sich in allen Betriebszuständen ein Restschub ergibt, der in Richtung der Saugseite der Kreiselpumpe wirkt, und daß der kardanische Ring (10) so dimensioniert ist, daß er durch den Restschub elastisch verformt wird, wobei die Federkonstante des kardanischen Ringes (10) eine solche Charakteristik besitzt, daß, ausgehend von einer maximalen Spaltweite (s) im Ruhezustand der Kreiselpumpe, sich die axialen Spalte unter Betriebsbedingungen bis auf eine minimale Weite schließen, bei welcher eine Berührung der die axialen Spalte begrenzenden Flächen noch vermieden wird. Has column and in which a relief current is passed over the column, and with a thrust bearing which absorbs the remaining thrust, the thrust bearing being assigned a gimbal ring which serves to compensate for misalignments, characterized in that the relief device is designed so that in all Operating conditions results in a residual thrust, which acts in the direction of the suction side of the centrifugal pump, and that the gimbal ring (10) is dimensioned so that it is elastically deformed by the residual thrust, the spring constant of the gimbal ring (10) having such a characteristic that , starting from a maximum gap width (s) in the idle state of the centrifugal pump, the axial gaps close under operating conditions to a minimum width at which contact with the surfaces delimiting the axial gaps is still avoided.
3. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Entlastungseinrichtung durch einen Doppelkolben (4) mit einem zwischen den beiden Kolbenteilen gelegenen Axialspalt (8) gebildet wird.3. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the relief device is formed by a double piston (4) with an axial gap (8) located between the two piston parts.
4. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Entlastungseinrichtung durch einen Stufenkolben mit jeweils einem zwischen zwei Stufen gelegenen Axialspalt gebildet wird.4. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the relief device is formed by a step piston, each with an axial gap located between two steps.
5. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Entlastungs- einrichtung durch eine Entlastungsscheibe gebildet wird, die mit einer gehäuseseitigen Gegenscheibe einen Axialspalt bildet.5. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the relief device is formed by a relief washer which forms an axial gap with a housing-side counter washer.
6. Einrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß als Axiallager ein hydrodynamisches Axiallager (9) eingesetzt ist. 6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a hydrodynamic axial bearing (9) is used as the axial bearing.
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