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What is Shotcrete Pump

 

Jet pump is a kind of fluid power pump. Fluid-powered pumps have no mechanical transmission and mechanical work components, it is by the energy of another working fluid as a power source to transport low-energy liquids, used to pump flammable and explosive materials is very safe. Jet vacuum pump is a device that utilizes the high-speed jet through the nozzle to pump out the gas in the container to obtain vacuum, also known as jet vacuum pump.

Working Principle of Shotcrete Pump

 

The working principle of shotcrete pump is mainly to use compressed air to form suspended airflow of concrete according to a certain proportion, and spray it to the surface to be laid to form a dense concrete layer to achieve the purpose of support. This kind of mechanical equipment usually consists of main machine and auxiliary machine, in which the main machine is mainly responsible for concrete conveying and spraying, while the auxiliary machine is responsible for concrete mixing and preparation.


In the operation of shotcrete pumps, concrete is delivered through specific pipes. First, the concrete is mixed to the proper consistency and then conveyed to the nozzle through the delivery pipe. During this process, compressed air plays a key role in helping the concrete to form a suspension so that it can be effectively sprayed onto the surface to be worked on. Shotcrete pumps are designed with dust control in mind, as the wet shotcrete method significantly reduces dust generation during the construction process, while increasing the strength of the concrete and minimizing rebound, resulting in improved construction efficiency and quality of work.


Shotcrete pumps may also be equipped with liquid quicklime pumping stations for adding quicklime during the concrete spraying process. The function of the quicklime is to accelerate the setting time of the concrete, which is particularly important where rapid hardening is required. The whole system achieves efficient, low-dust, high-quality concrete spraying operations through precise control and optimized design.

 
Precautions For The Use Of Shotcrete Pump

Fixing The Pump With The Base

It is forbidden to start the pump until it is fixed with the base. Make sure the conveying pipeline is firmly supported, and do not put heavy objects on the pipeline.


Safe Operation

When the pump is running, it is forbidden to carry out any overhaul, cleaning and lubrication work on the rotating part. Before conveying concrete, the conveying pipe must be lubricated by injecting mortar, concentrated lime water or lime paste into the conveying pipe.


Troubleshooting

When faults are found, immediately cut off the power supply and stop the pump for checking, and it is not allowed to work with faults. It is forbidden to manually clean the feeding hopper or remove the concrete in the hanging hopper when the machine is rotating.

 

Pipeline maintenance

When frozen in the pipe, prohibit the use of fire baking; delivery pipe clogging, should be disassembled to remove the clogged section, not allowed to use the pressure of the pump to open.

Locking and fixing

The plate hand on the locking should be closed tightly and stuck firmly with the card bolt. Operators are generally not allowed to get close to the pipeline, especially at the locking wrench. Before dismantling the locking connection, the pump must be stopped and the card bolt must be loosened.

Vertical conveying

When conveying in the vertical direction, the upright pipe should be firm and reliable.

Handling after work

The power supply must be cut off before cleaning the pump, hopper and conveying pipe.

The Role of Shotcrete Pump
 

The main role of shotcrete pump is to use pressure to convey concrete continuously along the pipeline.


Shotcrete pump is a kind of mechanical equipment, which can continuously convey concrete along the pipeline by applying pressure, and this technology is widely used in construction, roads, bridges and other civil engineering. The use of shotcrete pump greatly improves the construction efficiency, reduces labor costs, and also improves the quality of the project. The working principle of this kind of pump is mainly through the application of pressure, so that the concrete can flow in the pipeline, thus realizing the rapid delivery of concrete.


The application of shotcrete pumps in construction also includes the use of wet sprayers and dry sprayers. Wet sprayers are usually coupled with a mixing device and pump the concrete to the construction site, while dry sprayers spray fine stone concrete through a pressure gun. Each of these methods has its own characteristics, with wet sprayers being used where higher strength and better uniformity of concrete is required, and dry sprayers being used where speed of application is more important.

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Types of Shotcrete Pumps
 

Tank, rotor and auger shotcrete pumps are similar to dry sprayers, and these types of pumps are somewhat similar in construction to dry sprayers.

 

Pumped shotcrete pumps utilize a pump to squeeze the mix and add compressed air at the nozzle to increase the spray rate. Specifically, pumped shotcrete pumps include extruded hose pumps, piston pumps and screw pumps.

 

The main working mechanism of centrifugal wet spraying machine is a rotating impeller, which relies on centrifugal force to throw concrete to the sprayed surface.

 

Mixed wet spraying machine is actually a unit, from the dry spraying machine spraying sand and gravel, mud pump pumps pumping cement slurry, and then combined together sprayed to the sprayed surface.

Application Areas of Shotcrete Pump
 

Foundation treatment

In civil engineering, shotcrete pumps can be used to reinforce foundations by injecting concrete into underground cavities or loose soil to fill the voids and form a solid foundation, thus improving the bearing capacity and stability of foundations. bearing capacity and stability of the foundation.

Building Repair

For pre-existing concrete structures that are cracked or damaged during use, shotcrete pumps can be used to repair these problems. By injecting concrete slurry into the damaged area, it fills the cracks and reinforces the structure, restoring the original strength and stability of the building.

Tunneling

Shotcrete pumps are commonly used for shotcrete lining in tunneling projects. By spraying concrete onto the tunnel walls, a strong lining structure is formed, enhancing the stability and safety of the tunnel.

Water conservancy projects

In water conservancy projects, shotcrete pumps are also widely used to repair concrete structures such as dams, embankments and canals, to improve their compressive strength and durability, and to ensure the safe operation of water conservancy facilities. operation.

 
Operation Method of Shotcrete Pump
 

Pre-preparation
• Confirm the shotcrete project drawings and understand the design requirements and construction parameters of shotcrete.
• Check the spraying equipment to ensure that it is in good condition and carry out maintenance.
• Prepare concrete raw materials, including cement, sand, gravel, etc., and mix them in proportion.

 
 

Spraying Concrete Operation
• Clean the working surface to ensure the spraying surface is clean and free of debris.
• Set up a safe area at the construction site and use warning signs.
• Carry out trial operation of spraying equipment, check spraying pressure and spraying speed to ensure that the equipment works properly.
• Before spraying concrete, wet the construction surface to improve the adhesion of concrete.
• Set the parameters of sprayed concrete construction process, including spraying pressure, spraying speed, spraying distance, etc.
• Install the conveying pipe and nozzle, and carry out the shotcrete operation.

 
 

Post-processing Of Shotcrete
• After the completion of shotcrete, clean up the spraying equipment and conveying pipe in time to prevent equipment damage caused by concrete solidification.
• Spray water on the surface of the shotcrete maintenance, moisturizing and maintenance cycle according to the design requirements.
• Regularly check the spraying surface, and deal with the problems in time.

 
 

Safety Precautions
• The operator should master the operation technique of the spraying equipment and wear the safety protection equipment.
• Operators should pay attention to the safety area around the equipment and prohibit unrelated personnel from approaching.
• When using the spraying equipment, follow the operating procedures strictly to avoid safety accidents.

 

Maintenance of Spraying Concrete Pump

 

 

• Regularly check the working condition of the hydraulic system, including the quality check of the hydraulic oil, the smoothness check of the oil circuit, and the damage or wear and tear check of the hydraulic pump, hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic valve and other components. If necessary, hydraulic oil needs to be replaced or added to ensure the normal operation of the hydraulic system.

 

• Maintenance of the electrical system involves tightness checks of the electrical system wiring, electrical components (such as motors, capacitors, solenoid valves) Electrical system maintenance involves checking the tightness of the electrical system wiring, electrical components (such as motors, capacitors, solenoid valves). Electrical components that are found to be defective need to be replaced promptly.

 

• Maintenance of the mechanical system involves checking the oil level of the gearbox, checking the wear and tear of the gears, and monitoring the working condition of the bearings. If necessary, lubricants need to be changed or worn parts repaired.

 

• Regular maintenance of the hydraulic oil, including regular replacement and checking the quality of the hydraulic oil to maintain the working efficiency and prolong the service life of the equipment.

 

• Cleaning of debris and clogs inside the equipment to keep the sprayed concrete equipment unobstructed and to avoid affecting the normal operation of the equipment.

 

• Lubrication and cooling of the equipment, pay attention to the lubrication and cooling of the equipment to extend the service life of the equipment.

 
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Yugong has 8 major factories and many cooperative manufacturers. Our advanced production factory located in a spacious modern industrial park. Our factory facilities and equipment are carefully designed to meet the needs of efficient production and quality products. Yugong is able to provide high-quality, reliable construction machinery products. We will continue to work hard to provide customers with excellent products and services, and work with them to achieve the success of engineering projects.

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FAQ

Q: How far can you pump shotcrete?

A: In difficult-to-access locations, a shotcrete nozzleman can place concrete thousands of feet (1000 ft = 300 m) away from the material source, and is limited only by the amount of available air required to move the material for dry-mix applica- tions and the pump selection in wet-mix applications.

Q: How many PSI is a shotcrete pump?

A: Shotcrete pumping on the other hand has to be done with an air compressor. Basically, this is a very thick mixture normally 4500 PSI or more of resistance on the concrete and it is normally applied at a 4-inch slump therefore making it kind of volatile because if you plug, you don't have too much time to unplug.

Q: What pressure should I use for shotcrete?

A: For dry mix shotcrete, the air pressure at the material outlet or air-inlet on the gun shall be not less than 40 pounds per square inch plus 5 pounds per square inch for each 50 feet of length of the discharge hose greater than 100 feet and 5 pounds per square inch for each 25 feet the nozzle is above the gun.

Q: How does a shotcrete pump work?

A: The oscillating S-tube shifts alternatively between each of the two concrete cylinders on one side, linking to the pipe delivery system on the other: its function is to toggle between them to keep a constant flow of concrete.

Q: What is the maximum distance to pump concrete?

A: The pump capacity can range from 15 m3/h to 150 m3/h. The normal distance to which the concrete can be pumped is about 400 m horizontally, and 80 m vertically. Usually, 1 m of vertical movement is equivalent to 10 m horizontally.

Q: What PSI should a shotcrete pool be?

A: 4000 psi
The compacted, low-permeability concrete created by shotcreting is the ideal concrete for structures intended to hold water. The resulting structure's concrete porosity and resulting compressive strength will easily exceed 4000 psi (27.6 MPa) using the shotcrete (wet) process.

Q: How much water does shotcrete need?

A: As soon as the concrete is set enough to walk on (which with shotcrete, that's quick...) you can start watering it. Do it several times a day 3-4 times or more. If it starts to rain you don't need to add to that. If you are unsure start early the morning of the day after it is poured.

Q: What is the air content of shotcrete?

A: Shotcrete with a measured air content of 6% may provide a spacing factor above 300 µm (0.012 in.), which will not be sufficient to ensure long term durability. Low spacing factors will be achieved when a large number of small microscopic air bubbles are retained into the cement paste (Fig.

Q: What size compressor do I need for shotcrete?

A: For shotcreting, a compressor delivering 400+ cfm and 125 psi is considered as an ideal combination and the CPS450E125 is the perfect fit.

Q: How many cfm for shotcrete?

A: For wet-mix applications, the system should operate at a minimum of 250 cubic feet per minute (cfm) or above, while dry-mix will require approximately 650 cfm. That equals a velocity anywhere from 350 to 400 feet per second. Velocity is key for proper in-place compaction.

Q: What is the best slump for shotcrete?

A: The average slump and air content for the desirable “before shooting” shotcrete are 5 inch and 10.2%, respectively, which are much higher than those of CIP concrete.

Q: What is the pressure on a shotcrete pump?

A: Featured pumps have 3- to 7-inch-diameter material cylinders and 3- to 6-inch-diameter outlet valves. For wet shotcreting, smaller-cylinder pumps reduce the possibility of line plugs caused by the reduction to a 2- or 21⁄2- inch-diameter hose. All models have a minimum pumping pressure of at least 675 psi.

Q: How fast does shotcrete set?

A: The shotcrete curing process can take up to 72 hours. This time period depends on the thickness and the temperature of the concrete. Shotcrete curing time depends on the curing agent used. The most common agent is water, which needs at least 4 hours to reach its full strength.

Q: How much concrete can be pumped per hour?

A: However, extremely long-reach boom pumps are less common and typically used for large-scale construction projects. Regarding pumping capacity, boom pumps can have output rates ranging from around 30 cubic meters per hour (40 cubic yards per hour) to over 160 cubic meters per hour (210 cubic yards per hour).

Q: Is pumping concrete better than pouring?

A: Pumps Offer More Efficient Concrete Pouring
The accuracy of pumps also saves time. Both boom and line pumps are more precise in pouring than traditional methods because their flexible extensions allow you to place the concrete exactly where you need it.

Q: What is stronger, gunite or shotcrete?

A: Gunite generally lasts longer and maintains a higher quality than shotcrete. For instance, gunite tends to dry faster than shotcrete, leading to a much smoother surface and avoiding significant cracks from shrinking. Gunite can also withstand up to 9500 psi, a much higher psi than shotcrete.

Q: How thick should shotcrete be?

A: Applied shotcrete varies in thickness, from 50 mm to 0.6 m (2 in to 2 ft). For thicker applications, shotcrete should be applied in multiple layers of about 50 to 100 mm (2 to 4 in) each and allowed to cure between applications.

Q: What is the lifespan of shotcrete?

A: The durability of shotcrete is equivalent to high-quality concrete. The life span of a new construction shotcrete structure is more than 50 years.

Q: Does rain affect shotcrete?

A: Shotcrete needs to be protected from rain until it obtains its final set, usually 4 or 5 hours. Following final set, it should be wet cured for at least 4 days, preferably 7 days if possible. The exposure to rain would prove beneficial as the rain would assure the presence of moisture for continued curing.

Q: Does shotcrete need to be sealed?

A: While the shotcrete fully encapsulates piping, light niches, and other penetrations, a certain amount of separation around these penetrations is inevitable. Therefore, all penetrations through the shotcrete need to be sealed or plugged.
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