Which Apiezon products should be used as steam booster pump oils?

What is a steam booster pump?

The vapor booster pump consists of a diffusion pump combined with an injector-ejector. This allows rapid gas extraction from large areas, which is important in applications such as vacuum furnaces used in metallurgy.

The oil used in these pumps needs to have characteristics specifically matched to the vapor booster pumps to achieve proper boiler temperatures and maximize heater life. The oil also needs to be robust and durable due to the high temperatures and gases involved.

Which Apiezon products should be used as vapor booster pump fluid?

Apiezon AP201 is a leading brand of vapor booster pump oil and should not be confused with a lower quality "201" copy. Manufactured by M&I Materials Ltd, AP201 is superior to other fluids as it offers faster pump downtime, longer service life, easier maintenance and less refilling. The AP201 is widely recognized as the most reliable and cost-effective product on the market.

In order to provide the fast pump downtime required by industrial systems, booster pumps need to achieve high pumping speeds. Apiezon AP201 is specially formulated to achieve these speeds. It also has a high critical back pressure which allows the pump to start faster, minimizing pump downtime.

Unlike other lower quality oils, AP201 is specially formulated to be highly resistant to oxidation. This prevents viscosity buildup and the buildup of tarry deposits on booster pump blades and nozzles. As a result, oil life is extended and the time required to drain and clean the system during maintenance is reduced.