The complete refurbishment of a trailer-mounted water pump has provided a cost-effective solution for a leading company in the petrochemical sector. Integrated Pump Rental provided the solution by fitting a new Sykes CP250i wet-end and fitting a new diesel engine.

Integrated Pump Rental rental development manager Andre Strydom outlines the customer’s on-site duty requirements and the pump’s technical capacity: “In this case, 220 litres per second needs to be pumped at a head of 35 metres, and the decision was made to replace the pump-end with a Sykes CP250i with a 355 impeller which would ensure the reliable delivery of a maximum flow rate of 280 litres per second. At a total head of 55 metres, the Sykes CP250i diesel driven pump can still manage a flow of around 100 litres per second.”

The engine was replaced with a Kirloskar 4K1080TA diesel unit which was close coupled to the Sykes CP250 pump-end, together with the dropped discharge pipework.

An acid wash was used to clean off old paint and rust, while all non-working parts were stripped down to the fuel tank and chassis. Mechanical improvements were also made to the trailer and included a new hand-winch installed to lower the A-frame for easier coupling and uncoupling from the tow vehicle. Strydom explains that the fitting of this winch system will also reduce the risk of injuries, such as lower back strains or feet being caught when the trailer is unhooked.  

The company highlights that the turnkey operation was completed in a quick turnaround time and within the customer’s limited budget, without compromising on quality. Strydom says Integrated Pump Rental also conducted the commissioning of the refurbished unit on the customer’s site.