Bilge Pump
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Known Models (20)
Allweiler (CIRCOR/IDEX) AE Progressive Cavity
5-100 m³/h
· Sludge/oily bilge water
pump_type: Progressive cavity pump
size_range: ['AE 25', 'AE 32', 'AE 40', 'AE 50', 'AE 65', 'AE 80']
flow_range_m3h: [5, 100]
head_range_m: [10, 150]
variant_count_approx: 50
period_start_year: 1980
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Stator EPDM/Nitrile, hardened rotor
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Stator wear from abrasive solids
- • Rotor scoring
- • Mechanical seal leakage
- • Universal joint wear
- • Dry-running stator damage
Service: NEVER run dry. Inspect stator/rotor at 12000h or when capacity drops 20%. Joint inspection at every drydock.
Spares: Stator (most-replaced part), rotor, joint kit, mechanical seal, drive bearings. Lead time 6-10 weeks.
Azcue Pumps BT-HM Self-Priming
20-250 m³/h
· Bilge water/sea water
pump_type: Self-priming centrifugal bilge pump
size_range: ['BT-HM 50', 'BT-HM 65', 'BT-HM 80', 'BT-HM 100', 'BT-HM 125']
flow_range_m3h: [20, 250]
head_range_m: [10, 40]
variant_count_approx: 50
period_start_year: 1985
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Cast iron/bronze
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Priming failure from air ingress
- • Seal leakage
- • Impeller blockage
- • Bearing wear
Service: Monthly priming test.
Spares: Azcue BT-HM kits.
DESMI SA Self-Priming
20-300 m³/h
· Bilge water/oily water/sea water
pump_type: Self-priming centrifugal bilge pump
size_range: ['SA 50', 'SA 65', 'SA 80', 'SA 100', 'SA 125', 'SA 150']
flow_range_m3h: [20, 300]
head_range_m: [10, 40]
variant_count_approx: 60
period_start_year: 1985
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Cast iron, self-priming with vacuum unit
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Loss of self-priming from suction air leakage
- • Mechanical seal leakage
- • Impeller blockage by debris (rags, plastic, sludge)
- • Priming valve wear and seat damage
Service: Test self-priming function monthly under PMS. Inspect suction-side tightness and clean strainer weekly. Mechanical seal at 8000h.
Spares: Mechanical seal kit, priming valve set, impeller, wear ring, gaskets. DESMI standard parts.
DESMI DSL-B Bilge Variant
50-800 m³/h
· Bilge water/general service
pump_type: Vertical centrifugal bilge pump
size_range: ['DSL 100', 'DSL 150', 'DSL 200', 'DSL 250', 'DSL 300']
flow_range_m3h: [50, 800]
head_range_m: [20, 60]
variant_count_approx: 40
period_start_year: 1990
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Vertical inline
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Mechanical seal leakage
- • Bearing wear
- • Impeller wear
- • Cavitation at shallow bilge
Service: Standard service.
Spares: DESMI DSL parts.
Ebara DWO Open-Impeller
20-300 m³/h
· Bilge/dirty water
pump_type: Open-impeller centrifugal pump
size_range: ['DWO 50', 'DWO 65', 'DWO 80', 'DWO 100', 'DWO 125']
flow_range_m3h: [20, 300]
head_range_m: [10, 30]
variant_count_approx: 40
period_start_year: 1985
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Submersible electric
construction: Open impeller cast iron
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Impeller blockage
- • Seal leakage
- • Bearing wear
Service: Open-impeller standard service.
Spares: Ebara DWO parts.
Flygt (Xylem) DS Submersible
50-2000 m³/h
· Bilge/sewage/dirty water
pump_type: Submersible drainage pump
size_range: ['DS 2102', 'DS 2125', 'DS 2151', 'DS 2201', 'DS 2251', 'DS 2301']
flow_range_m3h: [50, 2000]
head_range_m: [5, 60]
variant_count_approx: 50
period_start_year: 1980
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Submersible electric motor
construction: Cast iron
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Standard submersible modes
Service: Flygt-certified service.
Spares: Flygt/Xylem service network.
Grindex Major/Master Submersible
30-800 m³/h
· Bilge/dirty water
pump_type: Submersible drainage pump
size_range: ['Major', 'Master', 'Magnum', 'Maxi']
flow_range_m3h: [30, 800]
head_range_m: [10, 50]
variant_count_approx: 30
period_start_year: 1985
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Submersible electric motor
construction: Aluminum/cast iron
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Mechanical seal leakage
- • Impeller wear
- • Cable damage
- • Motor insulation
Service: Standard submersible service.
Spares: Grindex Sweden parts.
Hamworthy (Wärtsilä) Bilge Self-Priming
30-300 m³/h
· Bilge
pump_type: Self-priming centrifugal bilge pump
size_range: ['B 50', 'B 65', 'B 80', 'B 100', 'B 125']
flow_range_m3h: [30, 300]
head_range_m: [10, 40]
variant_count_approx: 40
period_start_year: 1985
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Cast iron/bronze
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Standard self-priming modes
Service: Wärtsilä-certified service.
Spares: Wärtsilä Pumps service.
Iron Pump BPL Self-Priming
30-250 m³/h
· Bilge/sea water
pump_type: Self-priming centrifugal bilge pump
size_range: ['BPL 65', 'BPL 80', 'BPL 100', 'BPL 125']
flow_range_m3h: [30, 250]
head_range_m: [10, 40]
variant_count_approx: 40
period_start_year: 1985
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Bronze for seawater longevity
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Priming failure
- • Mechanical seal leakage
- • Impeller wear
- • Bearing wear
Service: Bronze long-life service.
Spares: Iron Pump BPL parts.
Iwaki Pumps MX Bilge Magnetic
5-100 m³/h
· Oily bilge
pump_type: Magnetic drive sealless pump
size_range: ['MX-50', 'MX-70', 'MX-100']
flow_range_m3h: [5, 100]
head_range_m: [10, 40]
variant_count_approx: 30
period_start_year: 1995
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Magnetic coupling
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Magnetic decoupling
- • Sleeve bearing wear
Service: Sealless service.
Spares: Iwaki specialist parts.
Mono Pumps (NOV) Epsilon Bilge
3-80 m³/h
· Sludge/oily water
pump_type: Progressive cavity pump
size_range: ['EZ 20', 'EZ 30', 'EZ 40', 'EZ 50']
flow_range_m3h: [3, 80]
head_range_m: [10, 150]
variant_count_approx: 40
period_start_year: 1980
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: PCP
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Standard PCP modes
Service: PCP service.
Spares: Mono/NOV parts.
Naniwa Pump BSC Self-Priming
30-250 m³/h
· Bilge
pump_type: Self-priming centrifugal bilge pump
size_range: ['BSC 50', 'BSC 65', 'BSC 80', 'BSC 100', 'BSC 125']
flow_range_m3h: [30, 250]
head_range_m: [10, 50]
variant_count_approx: 50
period_start_year: 1985
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Cast iron
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Priming failure
- • Seal leakage
- • Impeller blockage
Service: Standard JIS.
Spares: Naniwa BSC kits.
Netzsch NEMO BY-Bilge
5-150 m³/h
· Sludge/oily water
pump_type: Progressive cavity pump
size_range: ['NM 015', 'NM 021', 'NM 031', 'NM 045']
flow_range_m3h: [5, 150]
head_range_m: [10, 200]
variant_count_approx: 40
period_start_year: 1985
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Stator/rotor, multiple elastomer options
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Stator wear
- • Joint wear
- • Rotor scoring
- • Dry-running damage
Service: Avoid dry running. Stator inspection at 12000h.
Spares: Netzsch stator, rotor, joints.
Seepex BN Bilge Variant
5-100 m³/h
· Sludge/oily water
pump_type: Progressive cavity pump
size_range: ['BN 5', 'BN 17', 'BN 35', 'BN 70', 'BN 130']
flow_range_m3h: [5, 100]
head_range_m: [10, 200]
variant_count_approx: 50
period_start_year: 1985
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Stator/rotor PCP
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Stator wear
- • Joint wear
- • Seal leakage
Service: Standard PCP service.
Spares: Seepex parts globally.
Shinko Industries SVC Self-Priming
30-300 m³/h
· Bilge/sea water
pump_type: Self-priming centrifugal pump
size_range: ['SVC 50', 'SVC 65', 'SVC 80', 'SVC 100', 'SVC 125']
flow_range_m3h: [30, 300]
head_range_m: [10, 50]
variant_count_approx: 60
period_start_year: 1980
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Cast iron/bronze
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Priming failure
- • Seal leakage
- • Impeller wear
- • Suction valve issues
Service: JIS standard.
Spares: Shinko SVC parts.
Taiko Kikai Industries BVS Self-Priming
30-250 m³/h
· Bilge
pump_type: Self-priming centrifugal pump
size_range: ['BVS 50', 'BVS 65', 'BVS 80', 'BVS 100']
flow_range_m3h: [30, 250]
head_range_m: [10, 50]
variant_count_approx: 40
period_start_year: 1985
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Cast iron
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Standard self-priming modes
Service: Standard.
Spares: Taiko parts.
Tsurumi Pump KTZ Submersible Bilge
10-300 m³/h
· Bilge/dirty water
pump_type: Submersible electric bilge pump
size_range: ['KTZ 23.7', 'KTZ 31.5', 'KTZ 43.7', 'KTZ 65.5', 'KTZ 100']
flow_range_m3h: [10, 300]
head_range_m: [5, 40]
variant_count_approx: 50
period_start_year: 1990
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Submersible electric motor
construction: Cast iron, Tungsten Carbide mechanical seal
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Mechanical seal leakage into oil chamber
- • Impeller wear from sand/solids
- • Cable entry water ingress
- • Motor insulation failure after seal failure
Service: Oil chamber inspection annually. Mechanical seal at 8000h or when oil chamber shows water. Cable inspection every drydock.
Spares: Tungsten Carbide seal, impeller, cable gland, oil. Tsurumi parts globally.
Tsurumi Pump KRS Heavy-Duty Submersible
50-1500 m³/h
· Bilge/dirty water
pump_type: Heavy-duty submersible drainage pump
size_range: ['KRS 2', 'KRS 3', 'KRS 4', 'KRS 6', 'KRS 8']
flow_range_m3h: [50, 1500]
head_range_m: [10, 50]
variant_count_approx: 40
period_start_year: 1990
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Submersible electric motor
construction: Heavy-duty cast iron
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Standard submersible modes
Service: Heavy-duty submersible service.
Spares: Tsurumi KRS parts.
Wilo Drain TM/TS Submersible
5-100 m³/h
· Bilge/dirty water
pump_type: Submersible drainage pump
size_range: ['TM 32', 'TM 40', 'TS 40', 'TS 50']
flow_range_m3h: [5, 100]
head_range_m: [5, 30]
variant_count_approx: 30
period_start_year: 2000
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Submersible electric
construction: Stainless steel/cast iron
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Standard submersible modes
Service: Standard.
Spares: Wilo global service.
Yanmar Pumps YPB Marine Bilge
10-100 m³/h
· Bilge
pump_type: Self-priming centrifugal pump
size_range: ['YPB 40', 'YPB 50', 'YPB 65', 'YPB 80']
flow_range_m3h: [10, 100]
head_range_m: [10, 30]
variant_count_approx: 30
period_start_year: 1990
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Engine-driven or electric
construction: Cast iron
successor_series: None
Common Failures:
- • Standard self-priming modes
Service: Standard.
Spares: Yanmar service network.