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The Kirloskar KV/DV series are liquid ring vacuum pumps designed for industrial vacuum generation, condenser evacuation, vacuum priming, and process vacuum applications. Manufactured by Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), the KV is a single-stage variant for moderate vacuum duties, while the DV is a two-stage variant achieving higher vacuum levels for demanding applications. Both feature isothermal compression with no metal-to-metal contact, ensuring low wear, minimal maintenance, and inherent ability to handle wet, dirty, and corrosive gases safely.
The KV/DV liquid ring vacuum pumps use a rotating impeller eccentrically mounted in a cylindrical casing. Seal liquid (typically water) forms a ring against the casing wall, creating variable-volume chambers that draw in, compress, and discharge gas. This principle provides nearly isothermal compression without temperature spikes, making these pumps inherently safe for handling explosive or flammable gases. The simple construction with few moving parts ensures quiet, reliable operation with long service intervals. Available in both 50 Hz and 60 Hz configurations, the KV/DV series serves power plants, chemical plants, refineries, paper mills, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and general industrial vacuum systems.
Pump Type
Liquid ring vacuum pump
Number of Stages
Single stage
Two stage
Vacuum Level
Moderate vacuum
Higher vacuum (deeper levels)
Key Features & Design
Isothermal CompressionNear-constant temperature compression prevents overheating, making the pump safe for explosive and flammable gas applications
No Metal-to-Metal ContactLiquid ring seal eliminates internal metal contact, resulting in extremely low wear, minimal maintenance, and long service life
Wet & Dirty Gas HandlingInherent ability to handle gases containing moisture, dust, chemical vapors, and condensable vapors without damage
KV - Single StageCost-effective solution for moderate vacuum levels in general industrial and priming applications
DV - Two StageAchieves deeper vacuum levels for condenser evacuation, distillation, and high-vacuum process applications
Inherently SafeWater-sealed compression is intrinsically safe for handling explosive, flammable, and toxic gases
Simple ConstructionFew moving parts ensure quiet, reliable operation with reduced maintenance intervals and lower lifecycle costs
Corrosion-Resistant OptionsAvailable in stainless steel and special alloys for corrosive gas and chemical vapor applications
Frequency50 Hz and 60 Hz availability for global installations
Applications
Condenser Evacuation (Power Plants)
Vacuum Priming of Large Centrifugal Pumps
Distillation & Evaporation Processes
Vacuum Filtration
Vacuum Drying
Paper Mill Dewatering
Food Processing & Vacuum Packaging
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Chemical Process Vacuum Systems
Refinery Vacuum Applications
Sugar Mill Vacuum Pans
Flammable Gas Extraction
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Complete DocumentationProduct catalogues and IOM manuals available for download
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The KV is a single-stage liquid ring vacuum pump designed for moderate vacuum levels in general industrial and priming applications. The DV is a two-stage liquid ring vacuum pump that achieves higher vacuum levels for demanding applications such as condenser evacuation, distillation, and process vacuum systems.
A liquid ring vacuum pump uses a rotating impeller eccentrically mounted in a cylindrical casing. Seal liquid (usually water) forms a ring against the casing wall, creating variable-volume chambers that draw in, compress, and discharge gas. This design provides isothermal compression with no metal-to-metal contact, resulting in reliable, low-maintenance operation.
KV/DV vacuum pumps are used for condenser evacuation in power plants, vacuum priming of large centrifugal pumps, distillation and evaporation processes, vacuum filtration, vacuum drying, paper mill dewatering, food processing vacuum packaging, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and chemical process vacuum systems.
Yes, liquid ring vacuum pumps have an inherent ability to handle wet, dirty, and corrosive gases without damage. The seal liquid absorbs contaminants and condensable vapors during compression, making them ideal for applications where gas streams contain moisture, dust, or chemical vapors.
Liquid ring vacuum pumps offer isothermal compression (no overheating), no metal-to-metal contact (low wear and maintenance), ability to handle wet/dirty/corrosive gases, simple construction with few moving parts, quiet operation, and inherent safety for handling explosive or flammable gases when using water as seal liquid.
Yes, Target Marketing provides complete support including pump selection assistance, installation guidance, commissioning, spare parts supply, and preventive maintenance services for all Kirloskar KV/DV vacuum pumps.
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