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INNOVATION INSIDE
Innovation inside
For Grundfos to bring you the CR of today, we consulted with professional pump users and buyers to ask them what improvements they would like to see made to multistage pumps. During our discussions a few troublesome elements came up repeatedly, so we set about putting them right. Because you asked for it Active dialogue with customers and users further focused our attention
on the areas of most importance to you. As a direct result, the advancements we can present here provide: Superior reliability Unmatched cost of ownership The most extensive range on the market By continually anticipating and meeting the increasingly rigorous demands set by the market, Grundfos has built a reputation as a trend-
setter in the pumping industry. Ongoing investments in research and development ensure that we can maintain this position. In multistage centrifugal pumps, the CR has now been leading the way for more than 25 years. Make no mistake about it. The new generation of CR pumps will make a visible difference which you will appreciate. Innovation is at the very core of the CR concept therefore Innovation inside.
Grundfos motor Grundfos own MG motors feature a low noise level and high efficiency. Available in the self-regulating MGE configuration with integrated frequency converter.
Dry-running sensor The Grundfos LiqTec constantly checks that there is liquid in the pump, eliminating the risk of breakdown from dry-running.
Cartridge shaft seal Grundfos developed the cartridge seal to increase reliability and enable easy service and access.
High-performance hydraulics Grundfos state-of-the art hydraulic design and production technology optimise pump efficiency.
Shaft seal solutions The cartridge configuration comes in a wide choice of materials and as a flushed seal, double seal and magnetic drive. Temperature range from -40C to +180C.
Durable bearings Hard-wearing materials and a wide choice of options for difficult liquids enhance the service life of CR bearings.
Material options Four different material options are available for parts in contact with the pumped liquid: titanium, stainless steel AISI 316, stainless steel AISI 304 and AISI 304/cast iron.
Grundfos LiqTec keeps a constant eye on whether there is liquid in your CR. And if there isnt, it stops the pump immediately.
of assembling the seal components wrongly, preloading the spring incorrectly or getting greasy fingers and dirt on sensitive surfaces. These would all shorten the life of the seal significantly. The cartridge design also enables fast replacement when the seal finally does need changing. All in all, production stoppages are minimised, and this translates into sig-
nificant savings in both the short and long term. Titanium never corrodes As fast as the ferrous metals in a pump corrode at the hands of saline liquids, so too does pump reliability and efficiency. After dry-running, corrosive liquid is the next most common cause of shortened pump life. High-grade stainless steel goes a long way to making CR corrosion-
proof, but extreme conditions require extreme measures. The CR is the only pump of its kind which comes in a full-titanium variant CRT. Titanium is totally corrosion-free. Not even a decade of full immersion in salt water will leave a blemish on the metal surface.
Within minutes you can remove the old seal, put in the new cartridge and set the pump running again. All this without special tools, and with a Grundfos CR you do not need to dismantle the pump. Moreover, motors over 35 kg can be left in place during seal replacement.
Pump efficiency
[%] 80
Grundfos CR
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Q [m3/h]
Water supply Boiler feed Water treatment Industrial washing & cleaning General industrial pump task
The right size for the job The narrow interval between CR pump sizes increases overall efficiency because the tighter overlap erases the efficiency drop experienced with over-dimensioned pumps. By minimising the difference between pump capacity and the required system pressure and volume, you get a pump which runs closer to its optimal duty point. Physics theory behind real improvement Extremely small margins make all the difference to pump efficiency levels. The laws of fluid dynamics have therefore been studied carefully to find new ways of improving CR efficiency. The result of this intense development work is an increase in pump efficiency of 10 percentage points. Firstly, internal leakage caused by the pressure differentials within the pump were minimised. Tests and calculations have shown that an impeller seal clearance gap of 1/10 mm between the impeller and the chamber in a pump equivalent to a CR 3 results in a 5% drop in efficiency (see graph). To reduce internal leakage to an absolute minimum, Grundfos now uses a floating seal ring between chambers, providing a close to perfect seal. Secondly, enhanced impeller design has resulted in a more streamlined flow in the impeller and reduced eddy flow and friction loss. Since such small margins of error are involved, Grundfos has developed highly specialised laser-welding
Pump efficiency
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1/10 mm impeller seal clearance gap 3/10 mm impeller seal clearance gap
m3/h
State-of-the-art technology ensures a minimum of leakage in the pump and optimises efficiency.
technology which operates at incomparable levels of accuracy. With this technology at our disposal, impeller design and construction are fine-tuned to the point of theoretical perfection. Thirdly, a higher Nq has been achieved by a small reduction in the pressure generated in each pump stage. All in all, the 10 percentage point increase in pump efficiency very
often means that a smaller motor can be used to power the pump at any given duty point. A smaller motor represents a reduction in both capital investment and running costs. By continuing to apply new and existing knowledge, the team behind the CR is setting the standard for multistage pump efficiency and performance.
Non-corrosive liquids The CR is made of stainless steel AISI 304 and top-quality cast iron. The CRI is an all stainless-steel pump. The CR and CRI are primarily intended for pumping water and other non-corrosive liquids. Aggressive liquids High-grade AISI 316 stainless steel is used in the CRN to withstand aggressive industrial liquids. Saline liquids The CRT is made of titanium and is therefore totally corrosion-free in saline liquids unlike any other
pump of its kind. Only the CRT can offer such high levels of reliability under such uncompromising conditions. Custom-built CR ask and you shall receive The standard CR range is supplemented by a custom-built programme which is anything but standard. An entire development team is dedicated to custom-building CRs to cover applications which are out of the ordinary. By working together with users, we have been able to provide unique solutions which could then be incorporated
into the custom-built programme. Over the years, many users of multistage pumps have contacted us with difficulties they were experiencing in specific pumping situations. We welcome this contact, which will set the foundation for expanding the CR programme in the future.
Seawater, hypochlorites, hydrochloric acid, ferric chloride, nitric acid, chromic acid, phos phoric acid Metasilicate-containing cleaning agents, abrasive alkaline cleaners, phosphates Trichloroethylene, toluene, petrol, ethyl alcohol, methyl alcohol Glycols, carboxylates (for cooling), lubricating oils, rapeseed oil water-based paint, glue, vegetable oils Glycol additives, naphthalene, sugar products (e.g. dextran), salts Water treatment, cleaning/washing Petrochemicals, oils, boiler feed, secondary coolants
Abrasive liquids Toxic or explosive liquids High-viscosity liquids Hardening liquids Crystallising liquids High pressures Extreme temperatures
By finding the right combination of motor size, shaft seal, pump materials and bearing materials, a CR can be configured to cope with a multitude of difficult media.
Understanding
The most important part of the innovation process is understanding our customers what demands you place on a pump and how your processes work. Only then can we apply our extensive knowledge of materials, pumps and pumping systems to design the right pump for you.
Design
With focus firmly on user needs, some of the best engineers in the business design and incorporate new elements which build on Grundfos innovative history. We aim to live up to our reputation for supplying the most reliable pumps, for being leaders in pump technology and for building pumps our customers need. This is your guarantee of the quality of our work.
Testing
The design process is not finished until the pump has proven its worth in the context it is intended for and under extreme conditions. To put it bluntly, we thrash our pumps until something gives. And then we fix the weakness so it wont happen again.
Production
Grundfos practises tight control over every aspect of the production system. Nothing is left to chance, because these are the pumps you will be using. Before leaving the factory, each and every pump is tested to ensure that it lives up to the highest standards. All our production facilities meet the same quality and environmental standards wherever they are in the world.
Technical support
To help you find and commission the right pump for your system, Grundfos offers technical support which aims to be second-to-none. In our companies all over the world, the right people are always on hand to provide after-sales service and training.
Reliability is the hallmark of a Grundfos pump. The materials and components used make the CR a pump which you can rely on from day to day without infuriating breakdowns. And you can rely on it to have a long life in your system.
Performance curves
H [m]
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CRNE 1 HS CRNE 3 HS CRN 8 SF CRN 16 SF
50 Hz
2 xC 2 x C R 32 RN 32
2x C 2 x R 45 CRN 45
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2x 2 x CR 6 CR 4 N6 4
2x 2 x CR C R 90 N9 0
100 80 60
CR 1 CR 3 CRI 3 CRN 3 CR 5 CRI 5 CRN 5 CR 16 CRN 16 CR 45 CRN 45 CR 90 CRN 90 CR 8 CRN 8 CR 32 CRN 32 CR 64 CRN 64
40 30 20 0.18 1
CRI 1 CRN 1
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80 60 40 20 0 0.18 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 Q [m3/h]
Technical data
CR 1 Range: Nominal flow (m3/h) Flow range (m3/h) Max. pump pressure (bar) Motor power (kW) Temperature range (C) Max. pump efficiency (%) Version: CR (AISI 304/Cast Iron) CRI (AISI 304) CRN (AISI 316) CRT (Titanium) CRN-HS CRN-SF CR pipe connection: BSP (Internal thread) Flange 1" & 1 1/4" DN25 & DN32 1" & 1 1/4" DN25 & DN32 1" & 1 1/4" DN25 & DN32 1 1/2" & 2" DN40 DN50 DN65 (DN80) CRI pipe connection: BSP (Internal thread) Flange (DIN, JIS, ANSI) PJE (Victaulic) Clamp Union (++GF++) CRN pipe connection: Flange (DIN, JIS, ANSI) PJE (Victaulic) Clamp Union (++GF++) CRT pipe connection: PJE (Victaulic) x x x x x DN25 & DN32 x x x DN25 & DN32 x x x DN25 & DN32 x x x DN40 x x x DN50 x x x DN65 (DN80) (x) DN80 (DN100) (x) DN100 (DN125) (x) DN100 (DN125) (x) 1" & 1 1/4" DN25 & DN32 x x x 1" & 1 1/4" DN25 & DN32 x x x 1" & 1 1/4" DN25 & DN32 x x x DN80 (DN100) DN100 (DN125) DN100 (DN125) x x x x x (x) x x x x x (x) x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 1 0.5-2 22 (47) 0.37 - 2.2 -20 to +120 (-40 to +180) 48 3 1.5-4 24 (47) 0.37 - 3 -20 to +120 (-40 to +180) 58 5 2.5-7.5 24 0.37 - 5.5 -20 to +120 (-40 to +180) 66 8 6-12 22 (42) 0.37 - 7.5 -20 to +120 (-40 to +180) 64 16 8-22 23 (44) 2.2 - 15 -20 to +120 (-40 to +180) 70 32 15-40 28 (39) 1.5 - 30 -30 to +120 (-40 to +180) 78 45 22-58 26 (40) 3 - 37 -30 to +120 (-40 to +180) 79 64 30-85 20 (39) 4 - 37 -30 to +120 (-40 to +180) 80 90 45-120 20 (39) 5.5 - 45 -30 to +120 (-40 to +180) 81 CR 3 CR 5 CR 8 CR 16 CR 32 CR 45 CR 64 CR 90
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