NOVAPLEX Integral

P r o c e ss D i a p h r a gm P u m ps
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX

Corporation (NYSE: SPW) is a global, Process Diaphragm Pumps

multi-industry manufacturing leader with
D i a p h r ag m p u m p t e c h n o lo gy
approximately $5 billion in annual revenue,
The pump heads used on the Novaplex Integral utilise the hydraulically
operations in more than 35 countries and
actuated diaphragm principle. The plunger movement induced by the
over 14,000 employees. The company’s
crank gear acts on hydraulic oil rather than the process fluid directly.
highly-specialized, engineered products and
The hydraulic oil in turn displaces a freely moving diaphragm. This
technologies are concentrated in Flow
diaphragm acts as an hermetic seal separating the hydraulic fluid from
Technology and energy infrastructure. Many
the pumped liquid whilst also ensuring zero leakage to the environment.
of SPX’s innovative solutions are playing a
The Bran+Luebbe NOVAPLEX is a flexible high performance process
role in helping to meet rising global demand
diaphragm pump for high flow rates and operating pressures.-
for electricity and processed foods and
NOVAPLEX Integral pumps are powerful process diaphragm pumps
beverages, particularly in emerging markets.
for a variety of applications. They are best suited for critical high
The company’s products include food
pressure installations where the capabilities of traditional metering
processing systems for the food and
pumps are exceeded.
beverage industry, critical Flow components

for oil and gas processing, power

F e at u r e s o f t h e
transformers for utility companies, and NOVAPLE X I n t e g r a l P r o c e s s p u m p
cooling systems for power plants. For more
• Double diaphragm pumpheads with
information, please visit www.spx.com. - positive diaphragm position control
- built-in pressure relief valve
- diaphragm failure indication

• Crank gears with

- integrated lubrication system
For more than 80 years, SPX‘s Bran+Luebbe - anti-friction bearings

brand has been providing customers with high • Modular concept

quality metering, processing and analysing • Integrated gear reducer

equipment. • Minimized footprint

• Compact design
As part of the global SPX Corporation, we are

one of the world‘s most reputable

manufacturers of metering and process NOVAPLEX Integral Process Pump

Type N-080i-3D
pumps, process systems as well as analyzing

technologies. Our engineers have

comprehensive process and applications

knowledge across a wide range of markets.

This has resulted in product innovations and

developments which harness the latest

technology whilst meeting the highest quality

standards.
 Typical Applications

NOVAPLEX Integral Pumps are ideal for toxic or

chemically aggressive liquids and for slurries/suspen-
sions with particle sizes up to 100 µm.

Chemical Processing

Petrochemical

NOVAPLEX Integral Process Pump

Type N-160i-3D

Oil & Gas

Adva n tag e s

Excellent Emission Control

Pharmaceutical
• Product leakage protection through the use of the double
diaphragm design
• Minimal noise levels through the integrated worm gear reducer

High Reliability
• The Bran+Luebbe diaphragm pump head is of proven design,
demonstrated on many varied applications, with diaphragm F l u i d s p u m p e d ( Ex a m p l e s )
service life time of 20.000 operating hours being achieved under
ideal conditions • Ammonia

• Bran+Luebbe diaphragm pump heads are protected against • Butane

damage caused by overload through an internally mounted • Hydrocarbon Condensate
pressure relief valve
• Latex emulsion
• Low wear resulting from the simple and well proven lubrication
• Liquified CO2
system
• LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas)
Simplified Maintenance • Methanol,
• All pump heads are equipped with an interface for the • Naphtha
NOVALINK-CSM 2 diagnostics system
• Raney Nickel Suspension
• Modular concept allows easy access to any part of the pump
• Sulphuric Acid
Minimized Life Cycle Cost • Toluene
• The use of anti-friction bearings reduces energy consumption
• Water
• No additional measures are needed to contain product leakage as
the pump head includes zero emission as an inherent feature of its
p u m p e d D u t i e s ( Ex a m p l e s )
standard design
• Reactor feed pump
Special Operating Conditions
• High pressure injection pump
• The use of anti-friction bearings allows the pump to run continuously
under a wide range of varying speeds, even at high suction • Transfer pump
pressures. • Re-circulation pump
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 Function of the Bran+Luebbe diaphragm pump heads & gears
The Bran+Luebbe Positive Diaphragm Adva n tag e s o f P o s i t i v e A thin circular disc with a capillary
Position Control (PDPC) system ensures D i a p h r ag m P o s i t i o n system is positioned between the two
that the diaphragm cannot be damaged C o n t r o l ( P D PC ) adjacent diaphragms and connects the
interstitial space with the monitiroing
even under critical conditions such as
• Increased diaphragm life compared to system. Should either one of the
blocked pipes or closed valves on both
non-positive control systems diaphragms be ruptured, the pressure in
suction or discharge side. the interstitial space and the capillary
• Diaphragm protection even under
The replenishing valve is activated only critical operating conditions rises. It can be signalled externally by a
variety of optional indicating devices such
when the diaphragm is fully retracted at • High metering reproducibility due
as pressure gauges, pressure switches
the end of the suction stroke; the to constant hydraulic volume and
or pressure sensors.
diaphragm itself releases the permanent de-aeration of the
hydraulic oil In the event of one ruptured diaphragm,
replenishing valve interlock mechanism
by pushing a control pin. This interlock • Vacuum operation possible cross contamination between hydraulic

mechanism prevents overfilling of the • Dry running capabilities oil and the pumped liquid is prevented.
Also, containment of the pumped liquid is
hydraulic system.
Add i t i o n a l f e at u r e s o f still assured therefore avoiding the
A pressure relief valve within the
d o u b l e - d i a p h r ag m p u m p immediate need for shutting the pump
hydraulic system of the pump head down.
h ead s
protects not only the pump head but also
the pump gear from overload due to Double-diaphragm pumps with
excessive pressure. diaphragm condition monitoring system
offer higher operation security than
This protection system allows all liquids
single diaphragm pump heads.
to be pumped safely including slurries
and suspensions.

Pumped liquid

Hydraulic oil under variable pressure

Hydraulic oil under atmospheric pressure

Lubrication oil

Cross sectional drawing of a NOVAPLEX diaphragm pump

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Equipped for your requirements
P u m p h e a d t e c h n o lo gy M u lt i - h e a d p u m p s F low r at e a dj u s t m e n t t

• Hydraulically actuated PTFE • NOVAPLEX Integral process Infinitely variable flow rate adjustment is
double-diaphragm (up to pumps are designed as Triplex achieved by varying the pump stroking
400 bar) pumps speed

• Hydraulically actuated • The integrated gear reducer is • AC motor with frequency converter
stainless steel double- based on the proven worm gear
• All other types of variable-speed drive
diaphragm (up to 1000 bar) technology

• Pump head and valve housing

in stainless steel. Special materials
available for individual applications

• Suction and discharge valves with

various geometries with or without
springs. Special designs and materials
for valve bodies, e.g. for reduced
NPSH value

• All pump heads are equipped

with interface for the
NOVALINK-CSM 2 diagnostics
system

Schematic of the
diaphragm condition
monitoring system

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 Layout and dimensions

C
B
A

approx. Max. electr.

Length (A) Width (B) Height (C) Oil capacity
Weight power

mm mm mm kg l kW

N-020-3D 1,345 1,170 1,580 1,800 45 22-37

N-040-3D 1,680 1,550 2,250 5,000 85 45-90

N-080-3D 2,300 1,920 2,500 10,000 150 75-160

N-160-3D 2,650 2,140 2,950 11,800 230 110-250

N-200-3D 2,650 2,140 2,950 11,800 230 132-315

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Flowrate for NOVAPLEX Integral with PTFE diaphragm
Type Pressure (bar) max. flow rate (l/h)*

N-020 25 - 400 1,730 - 26,500

N-040 63 - 400 3,360 - 22,900

N-080 63 - 400 7,070 - 44,200

N-160 80 - 400 14,000 - 62,300

N-200 100 - 400 17,500 - 62,300

*Theoretical values at 100% volum. efficiency and stroke frequency 200 1/min, 50Hz

1.000
N-020i-3D

N-040i-3D

N-080i-3D
Pressure (bar)

N-160i-3D
100
N-200i-3D

10
100 1.000 10.000 100.000
Flow rate (l/h)

NOVAPLEX Classic Process Diaphragm pumps

Alternatively to the NOVAPLEX Integral pumps
the NOVAPLEX Classic with externally
mounted gear reducer, enabling an extended
number of pump heads, is available.

Process pump NOVAPLEX Classic Type N-160-4D

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Integral

P r o c e s s D i a p h r ag m P u m p s

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Design features, materials of construction and dimensional data, as described in this bulletin, are provided for your information only and should not be relied upon unless
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