AODD Pump Datasheet Key Parameters

Datasheet Overview

Why Datasheets Matter

AODD pump datasheets provide critical information for:

• Pump selection verification
• System design (air supply, piping)
• Material compatibility confirmation
• Performance prediction
• Spare parts planning

Key Datasheet Sections

Performance Parameters

Flow Rate

Verification:

Datasheet Check:
✓ Flow at duty point ≥ Required flow × 1.1
✓ Operating at 60-80% of max capacity

Discharge Pressure

Typical Ranges:

Air Consumption

Critical Parameter for AODD Pumps

Typical Values by Size:

Stroke Rate

Typical Range: 20-325 SPM

Construction Parameters

Housing Materials

Diaphragm Materials

Ball/Seat Materials

Port Connections

Operating Limits

Temperature Limits

Pressure Limits

Viscosity Limits

Maximum: Up to 50,000 cP (with derating)

Solids Handling

Suction Lift

Performance Curves

Reading Performance Curves

Flow vs Pressure Curve:
                              Air Pressure Lines
Discharge    100 psi ─────────╮
Pressure      80 psi ──────────╮╲
(psi)         60 psi ───────────╮╲╲
   │           40 psi ────────────╮╲╲╲
   │                              │╲╲╲╲
   80├────────────────────────────X────────
   │                              │
   60├────────────────────────────│────────
   │                              │
   40├────────────────────────────│────────
   │                              │
   20├────────────────────────────│────────
   │                              │
    └─────────────────────────────┴────────
    0    20    40    60    80   100   120
                  Flow (GPM)

How to Read:
1. Find required pressure on Y-axis (e.g., 60 psi)
2. Trace horizontal to available air pressure line
3. Drop down to X-axis for flow rate
4. Point X shows flow at that condition

Air Consumption Curve

Air Consumption vs Flow:

SCFM │                           ╱
     │                         ╱
 100├────────────────────────X────
     │                      ╱│
  80├────────────────────╱──│────
     │                  ╱   │
  60├────────────────╱─────│────
     │              ╱      │
  40├────────────╱─────────│────
     │          ╱          │
  20├────────╱─────────────│────
     │      ╱              │
     └─────────────────────┴────
     0    20   40   60   80  100
               Flow (GPM)

At X: 80 GPM requires ~90 SCFM air

Dimensional Data

Key Dimensions

Weight Data

Datasheet Checklist

Essential Parameters

PERFORMANCE DATA:
□ Flow rate at duty point: ___ GPM/LPM
□ Discharge pressure: ___ psi/bar
□ Air consumption at duty: ___ SCFM
□ Stroke rate at duty: ___ SPM
□ Max flow: ___ GPM/LPM
□ Max pressure: ___ psi/bar

CONSTRUCTION:
□ Housing material: ___
□ Diaphragm material: ___
□ Ball material: ___
□ Seat material: ___
□ O-ring material: ___

CONNECTIONS:
□ Inlet port size/type: ___
□ Outlet port size/type: ___
□ Air inlet size/type: ___

OPERATING LIMITS:
□ Temperature range: ___ to ___°C
□ Max viscosity: ___ cP
□ Max solids size: ___ mm
□ Suction lift: ___ m

CURVES PROVIDED:
□ Performance curve (flow vs pressure)
□ Air consumption curve
□ NPSH curve (if applicable)

Documentation Checklist

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
□ Pump datasheet
□ Performance curves
□ General arrangement drawing
□ Bill of materials
□ Installation manual
□ O&M manual

IF APPLICABLE:
□ ATEX certificate
□ Material test certificates
□ FDA compliance letter
□ Chemical compatibility data

Datasheet Specification Template

=== AODD PUMP DATASHEET ===

PROJECT: _______________
TAG NUMBER: _______________
SERVICE: _______________

1. OPERATING CONDITIONS
Fluid: _______________
Temperature: ___ °C (min/norm/max: ___/___/___)
Viscosity: ___ cP
Specific gravity: ___
Solids: □ None □ ___% / ___ mm max
Vapor pressure: ___ bar

2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Flow rate: ___ LPM (___ GPM)
Discharge pressure: ___ bar (___ psi)
Suction pressure: ___ bar
Suction lift: ___ m

3. AIR SUPPLY
Available pressure: ___ bar (___ psi)
Available volume: ___ SCFM

4. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Housing: □ AL □ SS □ PP □ PVDF □ Other: ___
Diaphragm: □ BN □ EP □ SA □ TF □ VI □ Other: ___
Ball/Seat: □ BN □ EP □ TF □ SS □ Other: ___
O-rings: _______________

5. CONNECTIONS
Inlet: ___ size, □ NPT □ ANSI □ DIN □ TC
Outlet: ___ size, □ NPT □ ANSI □ DIN □ TC
Air inlet: ___ size, □ NPT

6. CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
□ ATEX Zone: ___ Category: ___
□ FDA 21 CFR 177
□ 3-A Sanitary
□ Other: _______________

7. ACCESSORIES REQUIRED
□ Pulsation dampener
□ Suction strainer
□ FRL unit
□ Muffler
□ Other: _______________

8. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
□ Datasheet
□ Performance curves
□ GA drawing
□ Installation manual
□ Spare parts list
□ Material certificates
□ ATEX certificate

Common Specification Errors

Errors to Avoid