Customer cases Kemira and Renova

Protection against crystallisation in process pumps

Several of our industrial customers experienced the same problem: their pumps were damaged when the medium crystallised on contact with air. Over time, the seals wore out, leading to leaks, downtime and increased maintenance costs.

This is a common problem in processes with:

• lime
• iron chloride
• salt water
• lye
• and other crystallising media.

Lyma solution - liquid barrier with quench

To prevent crystallisation, a quench - and liquid barrier on the atmosphere side of the pump. The barrier fluid prevents oxygen contact and thus protects the seal against wear and clogging.

The fluid is self-circulating and pressureless, making the solution both maintenance-free and energy efficient. In the system, the fluid is transported in on one side and out on the other by the heat generated in the seal. The result is a stable and tight sealing area without crystallisation.

The result - longer lifetime and lower costs

By implementing a quench, the customer got a simple, cost-effective and sustainable protection against wear and tear. The solution has proven to be an economical alternative to double sealing, with clear improvements in reliability, service life and maintenance intervals.