Oil & Gas
Jet pumps are inherently explosion-proof — no electrical components, no motors, no ignition sources. This makes them the preferred choice for classified hazardous areas, offshore platforms, and vapor recovery applications.
Inherently Explosion-Proof
Jet pumps and eductors contain no electrical components, no motors, no sparking parts, and no ignition sources of any kind. They operate entirely on fluid dynamics — pressurized motive fluid drives the pump. This makes them inherently safe in NEC Class I Division 1 and ATEX Zone 1 classified areas without any special enclosures or certifications required.
Why Oil & Gas Operations Choose Jet Pumps
Common Applications
Vapor Recovery & Gas Exhausting
Gas jet pumps continuously exhaust hydrocarbon vapors from storage tanks and process vessels using compressed air or gas as the motive fluid. No electrical components — inherently safe in classified areas.
Tank Mixing & Blending
Tank eductors keep crude oil, fuel blends, and chemical additives uniformly mixed in storage tanks. Recirculating pump drives the eductor — no in-tank electrical equipment.
Produced Water Handling
Liquid jet pumps transfer produced water, brine, and oilfield fluids. 316SS construction resists chloride corrosion. Handles suspended solids without clogging.
Sump & Pit Drainage
Jet pumps drain sumps, pits, and secondary containment areas. Self-priming, can run dry, handles solids — ideal for unattended or remote operation.
Pipeline Priming
Jet pumps prime pipelines and centrifugal pumps by evacuating air from the suction line. No electrical components required in the hazardous area.
Chemical Injection Mixing
Eductors mix corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, and other chemical additives into process streams or storage tanks.
Hazardous Area Application?
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