A pressure vessel in a booster pump system offers several advantages:
- Increased water pressure: A pressure vessel helps to maintain constant water pressure in the system, even when demand fluctuates. This is particularly important in buildings with high water demand or where water pressure fluctuates due to changes in elevation or usage.
- Reduced energy consumption: A pressure vessel helps to reduce energy consumption by reducing the number of pump starts and stops. When the pressure vessel is installed, the pump can run longer, which reduces the number of cycles, and in turn, reduces the energy consumption required to operate the system.
- Longer pump life: The pressure vessel reduces the number of cycles the pump has to go through, which helps to prolong the life of the pump. This is because the pump is not required to start and stop as often, which reduces wear and tear on the pump.
- Reduced water hammer: A pressure vessel helps to reduce water hammer, which is a sudden and powerful surge of pressure caused by the sudden stoppage of water flow. Water hammer can damage pipes and other components in the system, but a pressure vessel can absorb the shock and reduce the likelihood of damage.
- Improved system reliability: By maintaining constant pressure, reducing energy consumption, prolonging the life of the pump, and reducing water hammer, a pressure vessel helps to improve the overall reliability of the system. This means that the booster pump system is less likely to experience downtime due to equipment failure, which can be costly and disruptive.
