Abstract: A control system comprising: a suction line; an exhaust line; an operating liquid line; a liquid ring pump comprising a suction input coupled to the suction line, an exhaust output coupled to the exhaust line, and a liquid input coupled to the operating liquid line; a motor configured to drive the liquid ring pump; a first sensor configured to measure a first parameter of an exhaust fluid of the liquid ring pump; a second sensor configured to measure a second parameter of a gas being received by the liquid ring pump via the suction line; and a controller operatively coupled to the first sensor, the second sensor, and the motor, and configured to control the motor based on sensor measurements of the first sensor and the second sensor.

Abstract: A liquid ring pump manifold comprising at least one integrated spray nozzle, the at least one integrated spray nozzle being configured to spray a liquid into the liquid ring pump manifold. The liquid ring pump manifold may comprise at least one socket in which the at least one integrated spray nozzle is accommodated. The at least one socket may be integrally formed with the liquid ring pump manifold.

Abstract: A liquid ring pump manifold comprising an integrated non-return valve, the integrated non-return valve being configured to permit flow of fluid through the liquid ring pump manifold in a first direction and to prevent or oppose flow of fluid through the liquid ring pump manifold in a second direction, the second direction being opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A liquid ring pump manifold comprising at least one integrated spray nozzle, the at least one integrated spray nozzle being configured to spray a liquid into the liquid ring pump manifold. The liquid ring pump manifold may comprise at least one socket in which the at least one integrated spray nozzle is accommodated. The at least one socket may be integrally formed with the liquid ring pump manifold.

Abstract: A method for decoupling a liquid ring pump component from a liquid ring pump for facilitating maintenance services, the liquid ring pump comprising a housing defining an annular chamber and a shaft passing into the chamber, the component being disposed around the shaft and coupled between the shaft and the housing, the method comprising: coupling, using a first fixing member, a first end of the shaft to the housing thereby to prevent or oppose movement of the shaft relative to the housing in at least a radial direction; and, thereafter, sliding the component along the shaft in a direction along the shaft from the housing towards the first end of the shaft, thereby spacing apart the housing and the component.

Abstract: A control system comprising: a suction line; an exhaust line; an operating liquid line; a liquid ring pump comprising a suction input coupled to the suction line, an exhaust output coupled to the exhaust line, and a liquid input coupled to the operating liquid line; one or more regulating devices configured to control flow of the operating liquid into the liquid ring pump; a first sensor configured to measure a first parameter of an exhaust fluid of the liquid ring pump; a second sensor configured to measure a second parameter of an operating liquid received by the liquid ring pump; and a controller operatively coupled to the sensors and the regulating device(s), and configured to control the regulating device(s) based on measurements by the sensors.

Abstract: A control system comprising: a suction line; an exhaust line; an operating liquid line; a liquid ring pump comprising a suction input coupled to the suction line, an exhaust output coupled to the exhaust line, and a liquid input coupled to the operating liquid line; a motor configured to drive the liquid ring pump; a first sensor configured to measure a first parameter of an exhaust fluid of the liquid ring pump; a second sensor configured to measure a second parameter of a gas being received by the liquid ring pump via the suction line; and a controller operatively coupled to the first sensor, the second sensor, and the motor, and configured to control the motor based on sensor measurements of the first sensor and the second sensor.

Abstract: Liquid Ring pumps are inherently inefficient due to energy losses caused by friction, the present invention overcomes this by providing a coating on certain surfaces of the pump to limit the friction.