Burner Components
Oil pump type RSA
Catalogue 1
Contents Application .................................................................................................................... page 2
Construction ................................................................................................................. page 3
Function ........................................................................................................................ page 4
Technical data ............................................................................................................... page 6
Capacity and operating torque RSA 28 ........................................................................ page 7
Capacity and operating torque RSA 40 ........................................................................ page 8
Capacity and operating torque RSA 60 ........................................................................ page 9
Capacity and operating torque RSA 95 ........................................................................ page 10
Capacity and operating torque RSA 125 ...................................................................... page 11
Schematic build-up ....................................................................................................... page 12
Dimensions ................................................................................................................... page 13
Installation ..................................................................................................................... page 15
First-time start ............................................................................................................... page 15
Code numbers .............................................................................................................. page 15
Accessories ................................................................................................................... page 16
Service kit ..................................................................................................................... page 16
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Catalogue Oil pump type RSA
Quality- and
Environmental
Management System
ISO Danfoss A/S Burner Components Division
9001 ISO
operates a Quality- and Environmental
Management System which has been
1400 certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
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Application The RSA series oil pumps are designed and manufactured to meet market requirements of
high quality and a high degree of functional and operating reliability.
The RSA series can be used for most light mineral fuel oils such as paraffins, kerosene and
gas oils.
The RSA series can also be used for other media having a corresponding or higher
classification. The RSA series is suitable for small and medium size central heating systems,
industrial burners and process plant.
The RSA series can be adapted for use as a feed pump in, for example, annular pipe or feed
systems, by replacing the standard compression spring with a special spring.
The RSA series includes a loose flange as an accessory. This can be screwed onto the neck
shoulder to make the pump fully interchangeable with other makes of pumps.
The RSA series consists of five sizes of pump. Three of them are defined at:
Operating pressure 7 bar*
Oil viscosity 4.3 mm2/s
Speed 2800 r/min
Type RSA 28: Output 51 l/h
Type RSA 40: Output 82 l/h
Type RSA 60: Output 111 l/h
and two are defined at:
Operating pressure 10 bar*
Oil viscosity 4.3 mm2/s
Speed 2800 r/min
Type RSA 95: Output 184 l/h
Type RSA 125: Output 275 l/h
* 1 bar = 100 kPa
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Catalogue Oil pump type RSA
Construction Pumps in the RSA series are of modular construction so that the pump housing with its shaft
seal and valve systems are identical for all five types. The pump system itself varies with the
pump size and direction of rotation.
RSA 28, 40 and 60 pumps, designed for lower capacity duties, use gearwheel sets with single
oil feed inlets and outlets where only one shaft bearing is needed. These pumps all have the
same external dimensions and utilies the same filters. Nozzle line connection are G 1/8.
RSA 95 and 125 pumps have hydraulically balanced, deeper gearwheel sets requiring two
shaft bearings (fig. 3). The dual oil feed inlets and outlets allow these larger pumps to maintain
the high throughput effiency of the smaller units. They are fitted with larger filters and covers.
Nozzle line connections are G 1/8 for RSA 95 and G 1/4 for RSA 125.
The well proven form of the gearwheel set together with the pressurised lubrication of the
bearings, ensures minimum wear for all moving parts.
RSA pumps are equipped with a hydraulic regulation and cut-off valve and are designed for
use on burners with one, two or multi-stage operation where a solenoid or other form of valve
block system is installed in the nozzle line.
The RSA series of pumps have manual changeover between one and two-pipe operation
(fig. 1).
1-pipe 2-pipe
Fig. 1
The shaft seal is designed to give maximum protection against oil seepage under both static
and dynamic load. The actual design of the seal is different on clockwise and counterclockwise
pumps.
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Function When the pump is started, oil is drawn through suction port S via filter H to the gearwheel set
C suction side (figs. 2 and 3). From here the gearwheel set pumps the oil to the pressure side.
At the same time the oil becomes pressurized. The oil is led to cut-off and regulating valve V
which opens when the set pressure is reached. The pressure is controlled and maintained
constant by regulating valve V. At the same time the gearwheel set distributes the oil through
nozzle port P and pump return side R via the shaft seal F.
The quantity of oil supplied to nozzle port P is determined by the pressure set on regulating
valve V and the oil nozzle/resistance in the nozzle line.
In two-pipe systems the oil is returned direct to the oil tank. In one-pipe systems setting screw
A must be removed to give free flow to the suction side via bypass G (figs. 1, 2, 3) with return
port R closed.
When the pump is stopped, pump output drops and produces a drop in the oil pressure.
The spring in the regulating valve presses the regulating piston forward until it seats in port P.
This cuts of the oil flow to the nozzle and ensures that the nozzle line is effectively shut off.
If the pump is overloaded, i.e. more oil is demanded than the gearwheel is able to pump under
the given conditions, the oil pressure falls below the set value because the regulating valve
piston moves towards its closed position and partially or wholly cuts off return oil via port O.
This condition can be remedied by:
– reducing the pump pressure!
– educing the capacity, i.e. smaller oil nozzle or greater resistance!
– changing to a pump with higher capacity!
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RSA 28 - 40 - 60
Fig. 2
RSA 95 - 125
Fig. 3
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Technical data
Type RSA 28 40 60 95 125
Viscosity range meas. in suct. connect. mm2/s C 1.3 - 18
Filter area total cm2 75 170
Mesh µm 150 150
Speed min-1 2400-3600 1400 - 3600
Pressure range
with viscosity 1.3-1,8 mm2/s bar 5.5 - 12 5.5 - 12
with viscosity 1.8-18 mm2/s 5.5 - 15 5.5 - 21
Factory setting bar C, D 7±1 10 ± 1
Alt. pressure range with special spring bar 1-5
Pressure variation on start and restart C, D max. 5 % of set pressure
Starting torque max. Nm C 0,20 0.22 0.24 0.30 0.35
Power consumption W A,B,C 63 70 89 161 211
Gearwheel capacity l/h A,C 66 94 142 225 294
Capacity C fig. 4 fig. 6 fig. 8 fig. 10 fig. 12
Operating torque C fig. 5 fig. 7 fig. 9 fig. 11 fig. 13
Temperature of medium °C -10 to +70
Max. permissible press. on suction & return side bar 4
Max. underpressure on suction side bar 0.5
Recommendation: Maintain under 0.4 bar to prevent air/gas separation
Weight kg 1.9 2.3
Ambient temperature °C -20 to +70
Storage temperature °C -25 to +70
A Power consumption and gearwheel capacity are specified as follows:
RSA 28 - 40 - 60: 7 bar, 4.3 mm2/s and 2800 r/min
RSA 95 - 125: 10 bar, 4.3 mm2/s and 2800 r/min
Gearwheel cap. = output + return oil quantity
B Conversion factor, operating torque to power consumption and vice versa:
T = operating torque in Nm
P = power in kW
n = speed, r/min
P T×n
T = 9550 × [Nm] P= [kW]
n 9550
C Viscosity. The pump capacity and power consumption requirement is a function of the
viscosity of the oil in the gearwheel set and in the various bearings and running surfaces of
the pump. This viscosity is not necessarily the same as the viscosity of the oil in the storage
tank, i.e. the viscosity of the supplied oil.
In practice this factor is of no significance in a two-pipe system because the pump is cooled
constantly in the intermediate tank and by the oil circulation in the pump.
In a one-pipe system, the maximum capacity of the pump reduces and the power
consumption increases as a consequence of a temperature rise in the pump. If the pump is
built in, e.g. in a unit where the ambient temperature is high, the oil temperature will rise
further and this will produce a larger drop in the viscosity of the oil in the gearwheel set and
bearings. The result will be significant changes in capacity and power consumption.
These changes can be determined from measurements taken on the pump or from ambient
temperature measurement. In high ambient temperatures the oil in the pump will assume
the same or a slightly higher temperature. Therefore, using the value obtained, it is easy to
determine the actual viscosity. For example, the viscosity of standard fuel oil at 70°C falls
to about 2 mm2/s. The diagrams that follow illustrate the influence of viscosity on capacity
and power consumption.
D Pressure regulation and pressure fluctuation are specified at 4.3 mm2/s. When changing to
an other viscosity minor deviations may occur.
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Capacity and
operating torque Capacity RSA 28
Fig. 4
Operating torque RSA 28
Fig. 5
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Capacity and
operating torque Capacity RSA 40
Fig. 6
Operating torque RSA 40
Fig. 7
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Capacity and
operating torque Capacity RSA 60
Fig. 8
Operating torque RSA 60
Fig. 9
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Capacity and
operating torque Capacity RSA 95
Fig. 10
Operating torque RSA 95
Fig. 11
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Capacity and
operating torque Capacity RSA 125
Fig. 12
Operating torque RSA 125
Fig. 13
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Catalogue Oil pump type RSA
Scematic build-up
RSA 28 - RSA 40 - RSA 60
Fig. 14
RSA 95 - RSA 125
Fig. 15
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Dimensions
RSA 28 - RSA 40 - RSA 60
Fig. 16
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Catalogue Oil pump type RSA
Dimensions
RSA 95 - RSA 125
Fig. 17
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Installation In addition to the direction of rotation, the pump label designates the connection ports:
– S = suction line (2-off)
– R = return line (2-off)
The pump also has a port for measuring nozzle pressure. Vacuum can be measured on the
extra suction port.
Bleeding on starting up, especially in one-pipe systems, must be performed via the nozzle
pressure measurement port. In two-pipe systems the pump is self-priming, i.e. bleeding is
performed via the return line.
If the pump is installed in a one-pipe system with underlying tank, the nozzle line should be
connected to the nozzle pressure measurement port to ensure reliability. That is to say, the
closing function of the regulating valve must be made inoperative and the nozzle nipple
plugged. In this application a cut-off valve must be installed in the nozzle line.
A prefilter should be used in the installation, in accordance with current rules/practice.
Information on the determination of maximum lengths of suction lines is given in our catalogue:
Suction line tables for light oil pumps.
First-time start When starting up a system with empty pipes, the RSA pump should not be run without an oil
supply for more than 5 minutes, assuming the pump contains oil either from the factory or from
the previous operating period. If this is not the case, the pump must be primed with oil.
Code numbers 1-pipe 2-pipe
Type Shaft
Clockwise C/clockwise Clockwise C/clockwise
RSA 28 8 mm - - 070-5332 070L5332
10 mm 070-5370 070L5370 070-5372 070L5372
7
/16" 070-5380 070L5380 070-5382 070L5382
RSA 40 8 mm - - 070-3249 070L3249
10 mm 070-3230 070L3230 070-3232 070L3232
7
/16" 070-3240 070L3240 070-3242 070L3242
RSA 60 10 mm 070-3350 070L3350 070-3352 070L3352
7
/16" 070-3360 070L3360 070-3362 070L3362
RSA 95 10 mm 070-3470 070L3470 070-3472 070L3472
7
/16" 070-3480 070L3480 070-3482 070L3482
RSA 125 10 mm 070-3400 070L3400 070-3402 070L3402
7
/16" 070-3410 070L3410 070-3412 070L3412
The direction of rotation is given viewed on the shaft.
See fig. 18 (A = counterclockwise, B = clockwise).
Fig. 18
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Acessories A loose flange with four screws is available for the RSA series. The flange is for mounting on
the pump neck shoulder.
Code number: 070-0211
A special pressure regulating spring is available for the RSA series. The spring changes the pressure range
to 1 - 5 bar so that the same pump can be used as a transfer or feed pump.
The special spring is supplied in an accessory bag containing one spring and a self-adhesive label
designating the range, 1 - 5 bar.
The spring must be fitted as shown on the accessory bag and figs. 14 and 15, page 12, to
replace the original compression spring in the pump.
Code number of accessory bag: 070-0030
Service kit Type RSA 28 40 60 95 125
Filter set no. 070-0032 070-0033
Danfoss can also offer pumps with capacities from 240 kW to 25.000 kW.
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