Many cities or municipalities are located on or near bodies of water. This creates a need for large, reliable pumping systems designed to handle large volumes of water. Storm water stations are used to protect areas from flooding by pumping large amounts of water from industrial, residential and aquaculture areas. This can help prevent or reduce damage to property, agriculture and existing flood control structures such as dams and storm surge barriers. An investment in high quality flood control pumps and system which are reliable and built for longevity will give you peace of mind.
Axial Flow Pumps
Axial flow pumps, or propeller pumps, allow fluid to enter the impeller in line with the axis. The fluid is discharged nearly axially by pumping the fluid in the corresponding direction to the pump shaft. An axial flow pump is also called a propeller pump as the impeller works similarly a boats propeller. Axial flows can be adjusted by changing the angle of the blades on the propeller; this makes them useful for high flow/low pressure or low flow/high pressure environments. Axial flow pumps are used in industrial settings in conjunction with other machinery.
Mixed Flow Pumps
Mixed flow pumps borrow characteristics from an axial flow pump and centrifugal pumps. They pump liquid through the impeller, the impeller blades push liquid away from the pump shaft and into the pump suction. The high speed rotation of the impeller creates centrifugal force and an axial flow lift. Mixed flow pumps can be adjusted for desired levels of flow. With an axial pump the flow will be lower, the head will be higher. With a centrifuge pump, the flow is larger and the head is lighter. This can be useful in varied terrains such as hilly terrain and farm irrigation. Mixed flow flood control pumps are versatile and will adapt to any landscape.
Floating Pump Systems
Floating pump systems are self-contained and free floating capable of producing high flows of water which are ideal in flood control and removing large amounts of water. They are often the only pump you will need to get the job done. They are used in a variety of applications such as power plant water supplies, raw water intake, pump station construction and storm flooding control.
There are many factors to consider when deciding on the ideal flood control pumps and pump systems for your project. Some companies also offer eco-friendly pump designs made without grease and oil such as the Morrison Pump Company. The Morrison Pump Company is a worldwide leader when it comes to designing and manufacturing high quality pumps and systems.
