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SIHI SM-X®

Side Channel Pumps

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Design Technical data

SIHI submersible pump type SM-X is a side channel pump Operating Parameters Unit Values
that includes the following features: Maximum flow rate l/min To 100 l/min (60 Hz)
Maximum differential pressure bar To 10 bar (145 psi)
• ATEX and IEC-Ex certifications
Maximum motor speed 1/min 3400 rpm
• Low NPSH required
Protection class EX II 2 G Ex mb IIB T3 Gb
• Side channel hydraulics with steep performance curves
Voltage 50 Hz/60 Hz V 400V/480V
• Motor cooled by media
Power consumption kW 4
• Reduction of maintenance and installation costs
Noise emissions dB(A) < 70
• Easy handling due to small size and low weight
-20°C to 40°C
• Increased safety by separation between electrical Operating temperature °C (°F)
(-4°F to 104°F)
connection and fluid pipe Values are calculated for LPG with specific gravity of 0.56 kg/dm³

The SIHI SM-X submersible side channel pump is the ideal

choice for liquefied gas applications like LPG car filling
(up to two nozzles).

Application
A liquefied gas application have different configurations,
depending on countries and local regulations. The
submersible pumps are used all over the world to avoid
any installation and piping above the ground, which leads
to better safety and clean station design.

The principal disadvantage of the stations installed with

submersible pumps is the ownership cost due to the
emptying of the tank in case of maintenance of
the pump.
Due to its unique design, SIHI pump type SM-X
reduces the maintenance operation to its minimum.
Figure 1: SIHI SM-X pump
Remarks
The SIHI pump type SM-X is an innovative product
that can be dropped in place to the other usual
submersible pumps used in most of the LPG car
filling stations.
Due to its design, this pump can be installed without a
bypass valve as an internal bypass to secure the minimum
flow of the pump is integrated.
The well-known reliability of the side channel pump is
combined with the safe use and the simple design of a
submersible pump.

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Advantages of the SM-X

Electrical connection
separate from pressure
• Highest safety
• Easy installation
• Easy replacement

Side channel technology

• Steep performance curve
• Low NPSH required
• Cavitation-free operation

Internal bypass
connection
• Low installation cost
• Minimum flow secured
• Continuous operation

Canned motor design

• Highest safety
• No dynamical sealing
• Maintenance-free operation
• Low weight

Figure 2: SIHI SM-X pump cutaway

Variants of SM-X Explosive area

The SIHI pump type SM-X is available in one unique The SIHI SM-X pump is designed and certified to be used in
variant which provides to the owner the advantages of a explosive areas. The ATEX protection class is II 2G Ex m IIB
standardized product. T3 Gb for use between -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F). It is
also certified IEC-EX for usage outside European countries
with IECEx Ex m IIB T3 Gb.

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SIHI SM-X

Sectional drawing
Sectional drawing

Figure 3: SIHI SMX pump diagram

Parts listlist
Parts
Pos. Designation Material
Pos. Designation Material
10.60 Suction casing 0.7040
10.60 Suction Casing
10.80 Low NPSH stage 0.7043 0.7040

10.80 Low NPSH stage

10.90 Suction intermediate (1) 0.7040 0.7043

10.90 10.91
Suction intermediateSuction
(1) intermediate (2) 0.7040 0.7040

10.91 11.40 Side(2)

Suction intermediate channel intermediate (1) 0.7040 0.7040
11.41 Side channel intermediate (2) 0.7040 0.7040
11.40 Side channel intermediate (1)
15.10 Shell casing AW 6060 0.7040
11.41 Side channel intermediate (2)
15.15 Outer can AW 6060
15.10 Shell casing AW 6060
23.10 Low NPSH impeller 0.6025
15.15 Outer Can AW 6060
23.50 Vane wheel impeller (1) 1.4517
23.10 Low NPSH impeller 0.6025
23.51 Vane wheel impeller (2) 2.0561
23.50 Vane wheel impeller (1) 1.4517
81.10 Stator N/A
23.51 Vane wheel impeller (2) Motor casing (1) 2.0561
81.11 0.7040
81.10 Stator N/A
81.12 Motor casing (2) 0.7040
81.11 Motor casing (1)
81.20 Pump head 0.7040 0.7040

81.12 Motor casing (2)

81.70 Inner can 1.4301 0.7040

81.20 81.81
Pump head Rotor N/A 0.7040

81.70 99.99
Inner Can Resin N/A 1.4301

81.81 Rotor N/A

99.99 Resin N/A

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Curves

For LPG with specific gravity of 0.56 kg/dm³

12

SIHI10SM-X
8
Curves SM-X
Pressure (bar)

6 12

10
4
8
Pressure (bar)

2 6
3400 rpm
4 2900 rpm
0
2
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
3400rpm
Flow rate (I/min) 2900rpm
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Flow rate (l/min)

Above curves are valid for LPG with specific gravity of 0.56 kg/dm³

Dimensional drawing SM-X

Dimensional drawing
Dimensions [mm]
Dimensions [mm]

Net weight: 25 kg
Net weight: 25 kg

Pump codification (to be checked)

Number
Bearing Shaft Material Additional
Pump type (AQ)
PSS-120-2.2 Size
June 2019of Hydraulic Gasket Motor size 5
set-up seal combination option
stages
gs
ics

d)
s
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Pump codification

Pump Number Bearing Material Additional

Size Hydraulic Shaft seal Gasket Motor size
type of impellers set-up combination option
02 = Two side channel stages

1A = GGG casing/stages and

F = 2 carbon sleeve bearings
20 = Side channel hydraulics

A = Standard SC hydraulics

61 = Size similar to 132M

D = Can motor (new)
left-hand driven

brass impellers

P = Perbunan

A = Standard
size 2000

SMXA 20 02 A F D 1A P A 61

Codification example: SMXA 2002 AF D 1A PA 61

Pump options and accessories

Designation Use Remark

Needed if no continuous level controller is installed on the tank

Secure pump from dry running
ELFI power monitor and/or not link to motor stop
Secure pump from over power
Not needed if SIHI intelligent drive is used

Adaptor kit for Plug and play on the usual RJ pump head
Drop in place of existing pumps
red jacket V17/21
Recover existing pump length

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