Suction Diffusers
The Bell & Gossett Suction Diffuser is an angle pattern flow straightening fitting that combines a diffuser-strainer orifice cylinder and full length straightening vanes to provide ideal flow conditions for the pump suction. It saves space and money by eliminating the need for long or short radius elbows, reducing flanges, and long lengths of pipe leading into the suction side of the pump. Its full length straightening vanes help provide a fully uniform flow pattern into the pump, reducing uneven stress on the pump impeller and shaft and extending the life of the pump.
B&G Suction Diffusers are available in a wide range of sizes, from 2”x1½” to 10”x10”. Users can select from a choice of steel or stainless steel orifice cylinder and straightening vanes, and models are available with flange, groove, and NPT (up to 3”x3”) end connections. All Suction Diffusers are suitable for up to 250F max temperature. Flanged and NPT models are rated for 175 psig max working pressure, while grooved models are suitable for 300 psig max working pressure.
Features and Benefits
Saves space and money
- Eliminates the need for elbows, reducing flanges, and long lengths of pipe
- Fewer components to install, reducing installation time
Provides fully developed flow into the pump suction
- Full length straightening vanes ensure uniform flow profile
- Large perforations in orifice cylinder help reduce pressure drop
Wide range of sizes, connections, and options
- Sizes from 2”x1½” to 10”x10”
- Flange, groove, and NPT end connections
- Steel or stainless steel internals
- 175 psig or 300 psig working pressures
SELECTION & SIZING TOOLS
Bell & Gossett offers several useful engineering tools for easy sizing of every area of a building. Simple to navigate software gives you accurate information and up-to-date documentation downloadable straight into your submittal package.
Some tools require a registered account: New User Registration | Existing User Password Help
| Selection Tools: | |
| ESP-DESIGN PLUS |  Bell & Gosset: Multi-Stage, Pressure Booster Packages, Wastewater, Vertical Turbines |
| ESP-PLUS | Bell & Gossett Pump Selection: Circulators, End Suction, Closed-Coupled, Inline, Double Suction |
| ESP-THERMAL | Bell & Gossett Gasket Plate & Frame and, Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers |
| ESP-PARTS | Parts Selection |
| Steam-2000 | Steam 200 Selection |
| Steam-1140 | Series 1140 Steam Service Regulators |
| Water-1140 | Series 1140 Water Service Regulators |
| Steam-Traps | Steam Traps Selection |
| CAD Drawings | CAD Drawings |
| Sizing Tools: | |
| System Syzer | System Sizing |
| System Syzer Psychrometry | System Sizing related to coil cooling |
| Steam-Pipe | Steam Pipe Sizing |
| Steam-Loss | Steam Loss Through Failed Trap |
| Flash-Steam | Flash Steam Sizing |
| Condensate-Pipe | Condensate Pipe Sizing |
Stand-Alone Software
For a Windows Applications (stand-alone) version of ESP-PLUS, please contact your local B&G Representative.
ESP Software Support:
For ESP Software Support, please contact ebusiness.support@xyleminc.com
Bell & Gossett
Bell & Gossett is a leading manufacturer of pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and accessories for plumbing, wastewater, and HVAC—including steam and heat transfer—applications.
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