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Pressure Sizing Analysis

Design of Pressure Control Systems

Pressure systems are often used to reduce pump cycle times increasing pump life or as an alternative to significantly larger elevated storage tanks.

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Pressure Control System Operation

With the PULSCO Pressure Control System installed, the pumps work to refill the pressure tank. The pressure tank provides the fluid and pressure to the system. When the tank’s fluid volume reaches a low set point, the pressure control panel calls for the pump to turn on. When the tank is refilled, the pressure control panel triggers the pump to turn off.

Given a desired pump cycle time, maximum demand of the system, and specified pressure range, PULSCO can size and design a complete pressure control system.

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Application Sheet
Graph of pressure variations with and without a Hydropneumatic Pressure Control System

The red line in the above graph illustrates the pressure variations in the fluid being supplied without a PULSCO pressure tank.

The blue line illustrates the pressure variations with a PULSCO pressure control system installed.

Graph of pump cycling with and without a Hydropneumatic Pressure Control System

The red line in the above graph illustrates the frequency of pump cycling without a PULSCO pressure tank.

The blue line illustrates the controlled pump cycling with a PULSCO pressure control system installed.