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WO2017155972A2 - Center bushing to balance axial forces in multi-stage pumps - Google Patents

Center bushing to balance axial forces in multi-stage pumps Download PDF

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WO2017155972A2
WO2017155972A2 PCT/US2017/021123 US2017021123W WO2017155972A2 WO 2017155972 A2 WO2017155972 A2 WO 2017155972A2 US 2017021123 W US2017021123 W US 2017021123W WO 2017155972 A2 WO2017155972 A2 WO 2017155972A2
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Paul J. Ruzicka
Christopher J. Felix
Marcos D. Roimicher
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04D—NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04D1/00—Radial-flow pumps, e.g. centrifugal pumps; Helico-centrifugal pumps
    • F04D1/06—Multi-stage pumps
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04D—NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04D29/00—Details, component parts, or accessories
    • F04D29/05—Shafts or bearings, or assemblies thereof, specially adapted for elastic fluid pumps
    • F04D29/056—Bearings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04D—NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04D17/00—Radial-flow pumps, e.g. centrifugal pumps; Helico-centrifugal pumps
    • F04D17/08—Centrifugal pumps
    • F04D17/10—Centrifugal pumps for compressing or evacuating
    • F04D17/12—Multi-stage pumps
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04D—NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04D17/00—Radial-flow pumps, e.g. centrifugal pumps; Helico-centrifugal pumps
    • F04D17/08—Centrifugal pumps
    • F04D17/16—Centrifugal pumps for displacing without appreciable compression
    • F04D17/164—Multi-stage fans, e.g. for vacuum cleaners
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04D—NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04D29/00—Details, component parts, or accessories
    • F04D29/04—Shafts or bearings, or assemblies thereof
    • F04D29/041—Axial thrust balancing
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04D—NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04D29/00—Details, component parts, or accessories
    • F04D29/04—Shafts or bearings, or assemblies thereof
    • F04D29/041—Axial thrust balancing
    • F04D29/0413—Axial thrust balancing hydrostatic; hydrodynamic thrust bearings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04D—NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04D29/00—Details, component parts, or accessories
    • F04D29/05—Shafts or bearings, or assemblies thereof, specially adapted for elastic fluid pumps
    • F04D29/051—Axial thrust balancing

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  • the present invention relates to a multi-stage pump; and more particularly relates to a center bushing for a multi-stage pump.
  • a normal center bushing acts as a controlled leakage point between the different stages of the pump, as well as acts to minimize generated axial thrust.
  • the center bushing acts as a divide between the different stages and only allows minimal balancing though the small leakage point between the rotating and stationary element.
  • the higher pressures must be able to flow to an area of lower pressure, e.g., via balance holes, pump out vanes, or other similar thrust reducing designs which may allow this pressure to be reduced.
  • the introduction of these passages increases the leakage between the stages which may negatively affect the efficiency. If these forces are not reduced, it may lead to increasing the size of the bearing system. A larger bearing/frame system may cost more and these larger bearings may use more power, therefore reducing the overall efficiency.
  • the present invention provides a new and unique center bushing that still has a small controlled leakage between the stationary and rotating elements.
  • the present invention will increase the axial forces in the higher pressure section of the pump, by introducing pockets to the center bushing.
  • the velocity that is on the backside of the high pressure stage is reduced, which will increase the pressure locally on the backside of the respective stage. Since the pressure in this section is now being increased, a new way of balancing is introduced.
  • the pressure on the high pressure side is increased due to a decreased velocity, this helps to create an axial force balance between the different stages.
  • the results are a force with a magnitude and a direction.
  • the present invention will be directionally
  • the present invention will allow for a placement so it can always be located on the desired side to help increase the local pressure which will help to balance the axial forces.
  • the center bushing or device will only need to be pinned in one locating to prevent rotation, and with running tight tolerances between the center bushing or device and the pump's casing these tight clearances allow for the removal of O-ring features or devices that aid in the prevention of leakage.
  • no diameter difference is introduced that may create another location for axial forces to act upon. Also by removing the extra balance holes drilled through the center bushing, which helps offset the axial forces, there is less of a leakage path.
  • the original and alternate center bushing configurations disclosed herein are designed to reduce velocity behind the stage of higher pressure which will proportionally increase the pressure behind the respective stage. This pressure increase may help to offset the larger axial forces generated from the pressure rise across the stage which will help to balance resultant axial forces.
  • the present invention may take the form of a multi-stage pump, featuring:
  • a pump having different stages configured to pump a fluid from a pump suction and to a pump discharge;
  • center bushing configured between the different stages, having a center bushing side configured with pockets to balance axial forces between the different stages of the multistage pump.
  • the multi-stage pump according to the present invention may include one or more of the following features:
  • the pockets may include, or take the form of, radially-formed rib pockets.
  • the center bushing side may include a center bushing surface having an inner wall, an outer wall and a plurality of radial walls all extending from the center bushing surface, each radially-formed rib pocket having by a combination of an inner wall portion, a corresponding outer wall portion and adjacent radial walls connecting the inner wall portion and the corresponding outer wall portion.
  • the inner wall may include, or form part of, an inner circular wall extending around the inner edge of the center bushing.
  • the outer wall may include, or form part of, an outer circular wall extending around the outer edge of the center bushing.
  • the pockets may include, or take the form of, curved rib pockets.
  • the center bushing surface may include an inner wall, an outer wall and a plurality of curved rib walls all extending from the center bushing surface, each radially-formed rib pocket having by a combination of an inner wall portion, a corresponding outer wall portion and adjacent curved rib walls connecting the inner wall portion and the corresponding outer wall portion.
  • the pockets may include, or take the form of, extruded circle or circular pockets, e.g., which are formed as raised cylindrical protrusions having an outer cylindrical wall and a top surface.
  • the pockets may include, or take the form of, full length rib pockets.
  • the center bushing surface may include an inner wall, an outer wall and a plurality of full length rib walls all extending from the center bushing surface, each radially-formed rib pocket having by a combination of an inner wall portion, a corresponding outer wall portion and adjacent full length rib walls connecting the inner wall portion and the corresponding outer wall portion.
  • the different stages may have an area/location of higher pressure and a corresponding area/location of lower pressure; and the pockets may be configured to increase the axial forces in the area/location of higher pressure.
  • a center bushing side may include a high pressure side configured with the pockets facing the area/location of higher pressure.
  • the multi-stage pump may include a stationary element configured with an aperture; and the center bushing may include an outer circumferential rim configured with a pin to couple into the aperture of the stationary element to prevent rotation of the center bushing.
  • the stationary element may be configured with a circumferential surface having an inner diameter; and the outer circumferential rim may include an outer diameter that substantially corresponds in dimension to the inner diameter of the circumferential surface of the stationary element in order to substantially reduce or prevent leakage between the different stages.
  • the different stages may include:
  • first stage configured with an area/location of lower pressure
  • second stage configured with a corresponding area/location of high pressure
  • the present invention may take the form of a multi-stage device featuring a device having different stages configured to provide a fluid; and a center bushing configured between the different stages, having a center bushing side configured with pockets to balance axial forces between the different stages of the multistage device.
  • the multi-stage device may include, or take the form of, a multi-stage pump, fan, blower or compressor.
  • the pockets may include, or be configured as, radially-formed rib pockets, or curved rib pockets, or extruded circle or circular pockets, or full length rib pockets.
  • advantages of the present invention may include the following:
  • the new and unique center bushing helps to balance the uneven axial forces generated within the multi-stage pump, by allowing the higher pressures to flow to a location of lower pressure. Therefore, the axial thrust may be reduced and brought down to a level that can be handled by the bearing system.
  • Figure 1 shows a diagram of a multistage pump, which is known in the art.
  • Figure 2 shows a diagram of a multi-stage pump having a center bushing, according to some embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 includes Figs. 3A and 3B, which shows different perspective views of a center bushing having radially-formed rib pockets, according to some
  • Figure 4A shows a diagram of a center bushing having curved rib pockets, according to some embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 4B shows a diagram of a center bushing having extruded circular rib pockets, according to some embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 4C shows a diagram of a center bushing having full length rib pockets, according to some embodiments of the present invention.
  • the present invention may take the form of a multi-stage pump generally indicated as 10, featuring:
  • a pump having different stages, e.g., like stage pump 1 and stage pump 2, configured to pump a fluid from a pump suction PS and to a pump discharge PD; and
  • a center bushing CB configured between the different stages, having a center bushing side labeled as CBS1 , CBS2, CBS3, CBS4 (see Figs. 3 and 4A, 4B, 4C) configured with pockets labeled as PKT, CRP, ECP, FLRP (see Figs. 3 and 4A, 4B, 4C) to balance axial forces between the different stages (e.g., stage 1 and stage 2) of the multistage pump 10.
  • the different stages may have an area/location of higher pressure as shown and indicated in Figure 2 and a corresponding area/location of lower pressure as shown and indicated in Figure 2; and the pockets (see Figs. 3 and 4A, 4B, 4C) may be configured to increase the axial forces in the area/location of higher pressure.
  • the center bushing side CBS1 may include a high pressure side configured with the pockets (e.g., such as PKT (Fig. 3), CRP (Fig. 4A), ECP (Fig. 4B),
  • a high pressure side configured with the pockets (e.g., such as PKT (Fig. 3), CRP (Fig. 4A), ECP (Fig. 4B),
  • the different stages may include:
  • stage 1 configured with an area/location of lower pressure
  • stage 2 configured with a corresponding area/location of high pressure
  • the center bushing side CBS1 that includes a high pressure side configured with the pockets (e.g., such as PKT (Fig. 3), CRP (Fig. 4A), ECP (Fig. 4B), FLRP(Fig. 4C)) facing the corresponding area/location of higher pressure.
  • pockets e.g., such as PKT (Fig. 3), CRP (Fig. 4A), ECP (Fig. 4B), FLRP(Fig. 4C) facing the corresponding area/location of higher pressure.
  • FIG. 3 Radially-formed rib pockets (PKT)
  • the pockets may be configured as radially-formed rib pockets.
  • Figures 3A, 3B show the center bushing side CBS1 of the center bushing CB1 , which may include a center bushing surface cbs' having an inner wall IW, an outer wall OW and a plurality of radial walls RW, all extending outwardly from the center bushing surface cbs', as shown.
  • each radially-formed rib pocket PKT may be formed by a combination of an inner wall portion/section of the inner wall IW, a corresponding outer wall portion/section of the outer wall OW, and adjacent radial walls RW1 , RW2 connecting the inner wall portion and the corresponding outer wall portion.
  • the inner wall IW may include, or form part of, an inner circular wall extending around the inner edge of the center bushing, e.g., consistent with that shown in Figures 3A and 3B.
  • the outer wall OW may include, or form part of, an outer circular wall extending around the outer edge of the center bushing, e.g., consistent with that shown in Figures 3A and 3B.
  • the center bushing CB1 is shown configured with twelve (12) radially-formed rib pockets PKTs.
  • the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to any particular number of radially-formed rib pockets.
  • the scope of the invention is intended to include, and embodiments are envisioned using, a center bushing having more or less than twelve (12) radially-formed rib pockets, e.g., including thirteen (13) radially-formed rib pockets, or fourteen (14) radially-formed rib pockets, etc.; or alternatively eleven (1 1 ) radially-formed rib pockets, or ten (10) radially-formed rib pockets, etc.
  • Figure 4A shows a center bushing CB2 having the pockets configured as curved rib pockets CRP.
  • the center bushing surface may include the inner wall, the outer wall and a plurality of curved walls all extending from the center bushing surface.
  • Each curved rib pocket may include a combination of the inner wall portion, the corresponding outer wall portion and adjacent curved walls connecting the inner wall portion and the corresponding outer wall portion.
  • the center bushing CB2 is shown configured with twelve (12) curved rib pockets.
  • the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to any particular number of curved rib pockets.
  • the scope of the invention is intended to include, and embodiments are envisioned using, a center bushing having more or less than twelve (12) curved rib pockets, e.g., including thirteen (13) curved rib pockets, or fourteen (14) curved rib pockets, etc. ; or alternatively eleven (1 1 ) curved rib pockets, or ten (10) curved rib pockets, etc.
  • Figure 4B Extruded circle or circular pockets ECPs
  • Figure 4B shows a center bushing CB3 having the pockets configured as extruded pockets in the form of extruded circular pockets ECPs.
  • the center bushing CB3 is shown configured with thirty six (36) extruded circle or circular pockets, e.g., arranged in a pattern of twelve (12) pairs of extruded circle or circular pockets ECPs, each arranged equi-distant about the center bushing surface and separated by a respective single extruded circle or circular pocket arranged inbetween.
  • the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to any particular number of extruded circle or circular pockets.
  • the scope of the invention is intended to include, and embodiments are envisioned using, a center bushing having more or less than twelve (36) extruded circle or circular pockets, e.g., including thirty seven (37) extruded circle or circular pockets, or thirty eight (38) extruded circle or circular pockets, etc.; or thirty five (35) extruded circle or circular pockets, or thirty four (34) extruded circle or circular pockets, etc.
  • the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to any particular pattern of extruded circle or circular pockets.
  • a center bushing having other types or kinds of patterns, e.g., like a pattern of eighteen (18) pairs of extruded circle or circular pockets, each arranged equi-distant about the center bushing surface, or like a pattern of twelve (12) triplets of extruded circle or circular pockets, each arranged equi-distant about the center bushing surface, etc.
  • the extruded pockets ECPs are shown as cylindrical protrusions; however, the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to any particular geometric shape of the extruded pockets.
  • the scope of the invention is intended to include, and embodiments are envisioned in which, the extruded pockets take the form of other geometric shapes such as extruded 3-sided or triangular pockets, extruded 4-sided or rectangular pockets, extruded 5-sided or pentagonal pockets, etc., as well as other extruded 1 -side pockets like oval pockets.
  • Figure 4C Full length rib pockets FLRPs
  • Figure 4C shows a center bushing CB4 having the pockets configured as full length rib pockets FLRPs.
  • the center bushing CB4 is shown configured with six (6) full length rib pockets FLRPs.
  • the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to any particular number of full length rib pockets.
  • the scope of the invention is intended to include, and embodiments are envisioned using, a center bushing having more or less than six (6) full length rib pockets, e.g., including seven (7) full length rib pockets, or eight (8) full length rib pockets, etc.; or alternatively five (5) full length rib pockets, or four (4) full length rib pockets, etc.
  • the multi-stage pump 10 may include a stationary element, e.g., some part of the pump's casing C, configured with an aperture; and the center bushing CB may include an outer circumferential rim or wall OW (Fig. 2) configured with a pin P to couple into the aperture of the stationary element to prevent rotation of the center bushing CB.
  • a stationary element e.g., some part of the pump's casing C, configured with an aperture
  • the center bushing CB may include an outer circumferential rim or wall OW (Fig. 2) configured with a pin P to couple into the aperture of the stationary element to prevent rotation of the center bushing CB.
  • the stationary element or part of the pump's casing C may be configured with a circumferential surface having an inner diameter; and the outer circumferential rim may include an outer diameter that substantially corresponds in dimension to the inner diameter of the circumferential surface of the stationary element in order to substantially reduce or prevent leakage between the different stages.
  • the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited by any particular dimensions of the pockets PKT (Fig. 3), CRP (Fig. 4A), ECP (Fig. 4B)or FLRP (Fig. 4C), e.g., including the length, width, diameter, and/or depth of the same, which will depend on the particular application, as would be appreciate by one skilled in the art.
  • the pockets PKT, CRP, ECP or FLRP may be configured with one combination of a given length, width, diameter, and/or depth; while for another type of multi-stage pump
  • the pockets PKT, CRP, ECP or FLRP may be configured with another combination of a given length, width, diameter, and/or depth of the same.

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Abstract

A multi-stage pump featuring different stages configured to pump a fluid from a pump suction and to a pump discharge; and a center bushing configured between the different stages, having a center bushing side configured with pockets to balance axial forces between the different stages of the multistage pump. The pockets are configured as curved rib pockets, extruded circle or circular pockets, or full length rib pockets.

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CENTER BUSHING TO BALANCE AXIAL FORCES
IN MULTI-STAGE PUMPS
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims benefit to provisional application serial no. 62, 305,305 (Atty docket no. F-B&G-X0024//91 1 -19.24-1 ), filed 8 March 2016, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1 . Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a multi-stage pump; and more particularly relates to a center bushing for a multi-stage pump.
2. Brief Description of Related Art
In multi-stage pumps, e.g., like that shown in Figure 1 , a normal center bushing acts as a controlled leakage point between the different stages of the pump, as well as acts to minimize generated axial thrust. Sometimes, the center bushing acts as a divide between the different stages and only allows minimal balancing though the small leakage point between the rotating and stationary element. There are numerous axial thrust balancing methods that allow higher forces to pass through the center bushing to the lower pressure side.
To aid in balancing the axial forces, the higher pressures must be able to flow to an area of lower pressure, e.g., via balance holes, pump out vanes, or other similar thrust reducing designs which may allow this pressure to be reduced. The introduction of these passages increases the leakage between the stages which may negatively affect the efficiency. If these forces are not reduced, it may lead to increasing the size of the bearing system. A larger bearing/frame system may cost more and these larger bearings may use more power, therefore reducing the overall efficiency.
Currently, in the 8200 Series multi-stage pumps there are a total of eight (8) parts that need to be assembled to help reduce the axial forces; and the parts are as follows:
Table I: Parts of 8200 Series multi-stage pumps
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The assembly and serviceability are rather difficult because of the complexity of the components.
In view of this, there is a need for a better way to balance the uneven axial forces generated within a multi-stage pump, e.g., in order to allow the higher pressures to flow to a location of lower pressure. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In summary, the present invention provides a new and unique center bushing that still has a small controlled leakage between the stationary and rotating elements. The present invention will increase the axial forces in the higher pressure section of the pump, by introducing pockets to the center bushing. The velocity that is on the backside of the high pressure stage is reduced, which will increase the pressure locally on the backside of the respective stage. Since the pressure in this section is now being increased, a new way of balancing is introduced. As the pressure on the high pressure side is increased due to a decreased velocity, this helps to create an axial force balance between the different stages. When the multistage pump designer is calculating the axial forces, the results are a force with a magnitude and a direction. The present invention will be directionally
interchangeable depending on the direction of the axial force. Depending on the direction of the thrust, the present invention will allow for a placement so it can always be located on the desired side to help increase the local pressure which will help to balance the axial forces. The center bushing or device will only need to be pinned in one locating to prevent rotation, and with running tight tolerances between the center bushing or device and the pump's casing these tight clearances allow for the removal of O-ring features or devices that aid in the prevention of leakage. By making the diameter of the center bushing or device the same diameter as the wear rings, no diameter difference is introduced that may create another location for axial forces to act upon. Also by removing the extra balance holes drilled through the center bushing, which helps offset the axial forces, there is less of a leakage path. By reducing the leakage path, efficiency may be increased. By balancing axial forces, the thrust absorbing bearing system may be reduced. If the bearing system is retained without reduction, it will improve reliability. If the bearing system is reduced, both cost of the bearing and power loss within the bearing will be reduced. Reduction of power can lead to gains in efficiency.
The original and alternate center bushing configurations disclosed herein are designed to reduce velocity behind the stage of higher pressure which will proportionally increase the pressure behind the respective stage. This pressure increase may help to offset the larger axial forces generated from the pressure rise across the stage which will help to balance resultant axial forces.
Examples of Particular Embodiments
According to some embodiments, the present invention may take the form of a multi-stage pump, featuring:
a pump having different stages configured to pump a fluid from a pump suction and to a pump discharge; and
a center bushing configured between the different stages, having a center bushing side configured with pockets to balance axial forces between the different stages of the multistage pump.
The multi-stage pump according to the present invention may include one or more of the following features:
Radially-formed Rib Pockets
The pockets may include, or take the form of, radially-formed rib pockets.
By way of example, the center bushing side may include a center bushing surface having an inner wall, an outer wall and a plurality of radial walls all extending from the center bushing surface, each radially-formed rib pocket having by a combination of an inner wall portion, a corresponding outer wall portion and adjacent radial walls connecting the inner wall portion and the corresponding outer wall portion.
The inner wall may include, or form part of, an inner circular wall extending around the inner edge of the center bushing.
The outer wall may include, or form part of, an outer circular wall extending around the outer edge of the center bushing.
Curved Rib Pockets
The pockets may include, or take the form of, curved rib pockets.
By way of example, the center bushing surface may include an inner wall, an outer wall and a plurality of curved rib walls all extending from the center bushing surface, each radially-formed rib pocket having by a combination of an inner wall portion, a corresponding outer wall portion and adjacent curved rib walls connecting the inner wall portion and the corresponding outer wall portion.
Extruded Circle or Circular Pockets
The pockets may include, or take the form of, extruded circle or circular pockets, e.g., which are formed as raised cylindrical protrusions having an outer cylindrical wall and a top surface.
Full Length Rib Pockets
The pockets may include, or take the form of, full length rib pockets.
By way of example, the center bushing surface may include an inner wall, an outer wall and a plurality of full length rib walls all extending from the center bushing surface, each radially-formed rib pocket having by a combination of an inner wall portion, a corresponding outer wall portion and adjacent full length rib walls connecting the inner wall portion and the corresponding outer wall portion.
Other Features
The different stages may have an area/location of higher pressure and a corresponding area/location of lower pressure; and the pockets may be configured to increase the axial forces in the area/location of higher pressure.
A center bushing side may include a high pressure side configured with the pockets facing the area/location of higher pressure.
The multi-stage pump may include a stationary element configured with an aperture; and the center bushing may include an outer circumferential rim configured with a pin to couple into the aperture of the stationary element to prevent rotation of the center bushing.
The stationary element may be configured with a circumferential surface having an inner diameter; and the outer circumferential rim may include an outer diameter that substantially corresponds in dimension to the inner diameter of the circumferential surface of the stationary element in order to substantially reduce or prevent leakage between the different stages.
The different stages may include:
a first stage configured with an area/location of lower pressure, and a second stage configured with a corresponding area/location of high pressure; and
a center bushing side having a high pressure side configured with the pockets facing the corresponding area/location of higher pressure. According to some embodiments, the present invention may take the form of a multi-stage device featuring a device having different stages configured to provide a fluid; and a center bushing configured between the different stages, having a center bushing side configured with pockets to balance axial forces between the different stages of the multistage device. The multi-stage device may include, or take the form of, a multi-stage pump, fan, blower or compressor. The pockets may include, or be configured as, radially-formed rib pockets, or curved rib pockets, or extruded circle or circular pockets, or full length rib pockets. Advantages of the Present Invention
By way of example, advantages of the present invention may include the following:
The new and unique center bushing helps to balance the uneven axial forces generated within the multi-stage pump, by allowing the higher pressures to flow to a location of lower pressure. Therefore, the axial thrust may be reduced and brought down to a level that can be handled by the bearing system.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
The drawing, which is not necessarily drawn to scale, includes the following Figures:
Figure 1 shows a diagram of a multistage pump, which is known in the art. Figure 2 shows a diagram of a multi-stage pump having a center bushing, according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 3 includes Figs. 3A and 3B, which shows different perspective views of a center bushing having radially-formed rib pockets, according to some
embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 4A shows a diagram of a center bushing having curved rib pockets, according to some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 4B shows a diagram of a center bushing having extruded circular rib pockets, according to some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 4C shows a diagram of a center bushing having full length rib pockets, according to some embodiments of the present invention.
The Figures include reference numerals and lead lines, which are included to describe each Figure in detail below. In the drawing, similar elements in the various Figures are labeled with similar reference numerals and lead lines. Moreover, not every element is shown and/or labeled with a reference numeral and lead line in every Figure to reduce clutter in the drawing as a whole.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Figure 2: The Basic Invention
According to some embodiments, the present invention may take the form of a multi-stage pump generally indicated as 10, featuring:
a pump having different stages, e.g., like stage pump 1 and stage pump 2, configured to pump a fluid from a pump suction PS and to a pump discharge PD; and
a center bushing CB configured between the different stages, having a center bushing side labeled as CBS1 , CBS2, CBS3, CBS4 (see Figs. 3 and 4A, 4B, 4C) configured with pockets labeled as PKT, CRP, ECP, FLRP (see Figs. 3 and 4A, 4B, 4C) to balance axial forces between the different stages (e.g., stage 1 and stage 2) of the multistage pump 10.
The different stages may have an area/location of higher pressure as shown and indicated in Figure 2 and a corresponding area/location of lower pressure as shown and indicated in Figure 2; and the pockets (see Figs. 3 and 4A, 4B, 4C) may be configured to increase the axial forces in the area/location of higher pressure.
The center bushing side CBS1 may include a high pressure side configured with the pockets (e.g., such as PKT (Fig. 3), CRP (Fig. 4A), ECP (Fig. 4B),
FLRP(Fig. 4C)) facing the area/location of higher pressure, e.g., which is towards the left for the multi-stage pump shown in Figure 2.
The different stages may include:
a first stage (stage 1 ) configured with an area/location of lower pressure, and
a second stage (stage 2) configured with a corresponding area/location of high pressure; and
the center bushing side CBS1 that includes a high pressure side configured with the pockets (e.g., such as PKT (Fig. 3), CRP (Fig. 4A), ECP (Fig. 4B), FLRP(Fig. 4C)) facing the corresponding area/location of higher pressure.
Figures 3: Radially-formed rib pockets (PKT)
By way of example, the pockets (PKTs) may be configured as radially-formed rib pockets. Figures 3A, 3B show the center bushing side CBS1 of the center bushing CB1 , which may include a center bushing surface cbs' having an inner wall IW, an outer wall OW and a plurality of radial walls RW, all extending outwardly from the center bushing surface cbs', as shown. By way of example, each radially-formed rib pocket PKT may be formed by a combination of an inner wall portion/section of the inner wall IW, a corresponding outer wall portion/section of the outer wall OW, and adjacent radial walls RW1 , RW2 connecting the inner wall portion and the corresponding outer wall portion.
The inner wall IW may include, or form part of, an inner circular wall extending around the inner edge of the center bushing, e.g., consistent with that shown in Figures 3A and 3B.
The outer wall OW may include, or form part of, an outer circular wall extending around the outer edge of the center bushing, e.g., consistent with that shown in Figures 3A and 3B.
By way of example, in Figure 3 the center bushing CB1 is shown configured with twelve (12) radially-formed rib pockets PKTs. However, the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to any particular number of radially-formed rib pockets. For example, the scope of the invention is intended to include, and embodiments are envisioned using, a center bushing having more or less than twelve (12) radially-formed rib pockets, e.g., including thirteen (13) radially-formed rib pockets, or fourteen (14) radially-formed rib pockets, etc.; or alternatively eleven (1 1 ) radially-formed rib pockets, or ten (10) radially-formed rib pockets, etc.
Figure 4A: Curved rib pockets CRPs
Figure 4A shows a center bushing CB2 having the pockets configured as curved rib pockets CRP. By way of example, the center bushing surface may include the inner wall, the outer wall and a plurality of curved walls all extending from the center bushing surface. Each curved rib pocket may include a combination of the inner wall portion, the corresponding outer wall portion and adjacent curved walls connecting the inner wall portion and the corresponding outer wall portion.
By way of example, in Figure 4A the center bushing CB2 is shown configured with twelve (12) curved rib pockets. However, the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to any particular number of curved rib pockets. For example, the scope of the invention is intended to include, and embodiments are envisioned using, a center bushing having more or less than twelve (12) curved rib pockets, e.g., including thirteen (13) curved rib pockets, or fourteen (14) curved rib pockets, etc. ; or alternatively eleven (1 1 ) curved rib pockets, or ten (10) curved rib pockets, etc.
Figure 4B: Extruded circle or circular pockets ECPs Figure 4B shows a center bushing CB3 having the pockets configured as extruded pockets in the form of extruded circular pockets ECPs. By way of example, in Figure 4B the center bushing CB3 is shown configured with thirty six (36) extruded circle or circular pockets, e.g., arranged in a pattern of twelve (12) pairs of extruded circle or circular pockets ECPs, each arranged equi-distant about the center bushing surface and separated by a respective single extruded circle or circular pocket arranged inbetween. However, the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to any particular number of extruded circle or circular pockets. For example, the scope of the invention is intended to include, and embodiments are envisioned using, a center bushing having more or less than twelve (36) extruded circle or circular pockets, e.g., including thirty seven (37) extruded circle or circular pockets, or thirty eight (38) extruded circle or circular pockets, etc.; or thirty five (35) extruded circle or circular pockets, or thirty four (34) extruded circle or circular pockets, etc. Moreover, the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to any particular pattern of extruded circle or circular pockets. For example, the scope of the invention is intended to include, and embodiments are envisioned using, a center bushing having other types or kinds of patterns, e.g., like a pattern of eighteen (18) pairs of extruded circle or circular pockets, each arranged equi-distant about the center bushing surface, or like a pattern of twelve (12) triplets of extruded circle or circular pockets, each arranged equi-distant about the center bushing surface, etc.
By way of example, the extruded pockets ECPs are shown as cylindrical protrusions; however, the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to any particular geometric shape of the extruded pockets. The scope of the invention is intended to include, and embodiments are envisioned in which, the extruded pockets take the form of other geometric shapes such as extruded 3-sided or triangular pockets, extruded 4-sided or rectangular pockets, extruded 5-sided or pentagonal pockets, etc., as well as other extruded 1 -side pockets like oval pockets.
Figure 4C: Full length rib pockets FLRPs
Figure 4C shows a center bushing CB4 having the pockets configured as full length rib pockets FLRPs. By way of example, in Figure 4C the center bushing CB4 is shown configured with six (6) full length rib pockets FLRPs. However, the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to any particular number of full length rib pockets. For example, the scope of the invention is intended to include, and embodiments are envisioned using, a center bushing having more or less than six (6) full length rib pockets, e.g., including seven (7) full length rib pockets, or eight (8) full length rib pockets, etc.; or alternatively five (5) full length rib pockets, or four (4) full length rib pockets, etc. The Pin P
The multi-stage pump 10 may include a stationary element, e.g., some part of the pump's casing C, configured with an aperture; and the center bushing CB may include an outer circumferential rim or wall OW (Fig. 2) configured with a pin P to couple into the aperture of the stationary element to prevent rotation of the center bushing CB.
According to some embodiments, the stationary element or part of the pump's casing C may be configured with a circumferential surface having an inner diameter; and the outer circumferential rim may include an outer diameter that substantially corresponds in dimension to the inner diameter of the circumferential surface of the stationary element in order to substantially reduce or prevent leakage between the different stages. The Pocket Dimensions
The scope of the invention is not intended to be limited by any particular dimensions of the pockets PKT (Fig. 3), CRP (Fig. 4A), ECP (Fig. 4B)or FLRP (Fig. 4C), e.g., including the length, width, diameter, and/or depth of the same, which will depend on the particular application, as would be appreciate by one skilled in the art. By way of example, for one type of multi-stage pump applications the pockets PKT, CRP, ECP or FLRP may be configured with one combination of a given length, width, diameter, and/or depth; while for another type of multi-stage pump
applications the pockets PKT, CRP, ECP or FLRP may be configured with another combination of a given length, width, diameter, and/or depth of the same. Possible Applications:
By way of example, in addition to multi-stage pumps other possible applications of the present invention may include, or take the form of, fans, blowers and compressors.
The Scope of the Invention
It should be understood that, unless stated otherwise herein, any of the features, characteristics, alternatives or modifications described regarding a particular embodiment herein may also be applied, used, or incorporated with any other embodiment described herein. Also, the drawing herein is not necessarily drawn to scale.
Although the invention has been described and illustrated with respect to exemplary embodiments thereof, the foregoing and various other additions and omissions may be made therein and thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

WHAT WE CLAIM IS:
1 . A multi-stage pump comprising:
a pump having different stages configured to pump a fluid from a pump suction and to a pump discharge; and
a center bushing configured between the different stages, having a center bushing side configured with pockets to balance axial forces between the different stages of the multistage pump.
2. A multi-stage pump according to claim 1 , wherein the pockets
configured as radially-formed rib pockets.
3. A multi-stage pump according to claim 2, wherein the center bushing side comprises a center bushing surface having an inner wall, an outer wall and a plurality of radial walls all extending from the center bushing surface, each radially- formed rib pocket having a combination of an inner wall portion, a corresponding outer wall portion and adjacent radial walls connecting the inner wall portion and the corresponding outer wall portion.
4. A multi-stage pump according to claim 3, wherein the inner wall includes, or forms part of, an inner circular wall extending around the inner edge of the center bushing.
5. A multi-stage pump according to claim 4, wherein the outer wall includes, or forms part of, an outer circular wall extending around the outer edge of the center bushing.
6. A multi-stage pump according to claim 3, wherein the outer wall includes, or takes the form of, an outer circular wall extending around the outer edge of the center bushing.
7. A multi-stage pump according to claim 1 , wherein the pockets are configured as curved rib pockets.
8. A multi-stage pump according to claim 7, wherein the center bushing side comprises a center bushing surface having an inner wall, an outer wall and a plurality of radial walls all extending from the center bushing surface, each curved rib pocket having a combination of an inner wall portion, a corresponding outer wall portion and adjacent curved rib walls connecting the inner wall portion and the corresponding outer wall portion.
9. A multi-stage pump according to claim 8, wherein the inner wall includes, or forms part of, an inner circular wall extending around the inner edge of the center bushing.
10. A multi-stage pump according to claim 1 , wherein the pockets
configured as extruded circle or circular pockets.
1 1 . A multi-stage pump according to claim 1 , wherein the pockets
configured as full length rib pockets.
12. A multi-stage pump according to claim 1 1 , wherein the center bushing side comprises a center bushing surface having an inner wall, an outer wall and a plurality of radial walls all extending from the center bushing surface, each full length rib pocket having a combination of an inner wall portion, a corresponding outer wall portion and adjacent rib pocket walls connecting the inner wall portion and the corresponding outer wall portion.
13. A multi-stage pump according to claim 1 , wherein
the different stages have an area/location of higher pressure and a
corresponding area/location of lower pressure; and
the pockets are configured to increase the axial forces in the area/location of higher pressure.
14. A multi-stage pump according to claim 13, wherein the center bushing side comprises a high pressure side configured with the pockets facing the area/location of higher pressure.
15. A multi-stage pump according to claim 1 , wherein
the multi-stage pump comprises a stationary casing element configured with an aperture formed therein; and
the center bushing comprises an outer circumferential rim configured with a pin to couple into the aperture of the stationary casing element to prevent rotation of the center bushing.
16. A multi-stage pump according to claim 15, wherein
the stationary element is configured with a circumferential surface having an inner diameter; and
the outer circumferential rim has an outer diameter that substantially corresponds in dimension to the inner diameter of the circumferential surface of the stationary element in order to substantially reduce or prevent leakage between the different stages.
17. A multi-stage pump according to claim 1 , wherein
the different stages comprises:
a first stage configured with an area/location of lower pressure, and a second stage configured with a corresponding area/location of high pressure; and
a center bushing side comprises a high pressure side configured with the pockets facing the corresponding area/location of higher pressure.
18. A multi-stage device comprising:
a device having different stages configured to provide a fluid; and
a center bushing configured between the different stages, having a center bushing side configured with pockets to balance axial forces between the different stages of the multistage device.
19. A multi-stage device according to claim 18, wherein the multi-stage device comprises a multi-stage pump, fans, blower or compressor.
20. A multi-stage device according to claim 18, wherein the pockets are configured as radially-formed rib pockets, or curved rib pockets, or extruded circle or circular pockets, or full length rib pockets.
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