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Suction Bellmouths

The Suction Bell Mouth is designed to maintain effective suction during the final
tank emptying or stripping of liquid cargos in todays modern vessels. The
unique design of the bellmouth minimizes hydraulic loss and prevents vortex and
gas formation when pumping liquids from the bottom of the tanks.

The suction bellmouth comes as close to the bottom of the tank as possible and still
provides an open area equal to 150% of the pipe area. Because of the smooth
contour and correctly proportioned cross-sectional areas, it allows the liquid to
proceed gradually from the tank. This action minimizes the possibility of gas
formation. Extended ribs around the perimeter of the bellmouth prevent vortex
formation and maintain proper height off the bottom of the tank.

Suction bellmouths are made of cast steel. Supplied with beveled, welding-typ
ends for east connection to suction pipes. Available in sizes from 3 to 20. Sizes
16, 18, and 20 can be supplied with integrally cast flat face flanges.

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