Powervamp Portapump MKII

Product Information

The Portapump unit is a rugged, all-weather fuel pump designed for the rapid fuelling or defuelling of all types of aircraft or vehicles using jet A1 or diesel with a flash point above 37oC. It is designed to be easily transported by aircraft, helicopter or vehicle. Able to be carried by one man, it uses a powerful 24–28 volt DC motor direct coupled to a highspeed pump with phosphor bronze sliding vanes.The power source can be any 24/28 volt supply such as a portable GPU, vehicle battery or aircraft DC bus. Alternatively a 110/220 volt domestic mains supply can be used with a DC voltage converter.

Features

• The pump and filter assembly is housed within a stainless steel tubular space frame. All pipework and fittings are alloy or stainless steel with ‘Camloc’ quick release fittings to give rapid connect/disconnect of inlet and outlet hoses
• The Portapump will filter contaminated fuel to 3 microns solids, and 2 parts per million water. Fuel drums or containers that would otherwise require a settling period after transport to allow fuel/water separation can be pumped immediately. Fuel drained from aircraft, vehicles or plant that would otherwise be discarded can safely be re-used once passed though the Portapump.
• Controls comprise three warning LEDs to alert the operator to the status of the system. When fuel flow is shut off at the nozzle by the operator, a ‘back pressure’ switch automatically switches off the pump, leaving the system in ‘standby’ mode, indicated by a red warning LED.
• Opening the fuel delivery nozzle causes pressure to drop and the pump to restart, confirmed by green LED. A warning amber LED indicates when the pump is receiving DC power, waiting for the nozzle to be opened to instantly continue fuel delivery. A resettable circuit breaker and internal thermistor protect the pump motor against overload and overheating.
• Pump rotation is protected by an audible alarm that sounds if the 28 volt DC input is connected incorrectly. An inlet non-return valve prevents drainback (siphoning) and maintains the back pressure to allow activation of the pressure-operated switch that shuts off the pump motor.
• Anon-return valve and coarse filter are mounted in a unique detachable cartridge which can be removed for inspection without tools.
• Filter status is indicated by the differential pressure gauge mounted on the stainless steel control panel. Normal pumping is indicated by a reading of approximately 5 PSI on the gauge. Progressive filter blocking is indicated by a gradual rise in differential pressure. At approximately 15 PSI the coalescer filter cartridge should be removed and replaced if necessary. A drain tap is fitted to allow any collected water to be removed daily.

• Case construction: All-welded stainless steel tubular open space frame
• Height: 490mm (19in)
• Width: 360mm(14in)
• Depth: 330mm(13in)
• Weight: 27.5kg (61lbs) without hoses and power lead
• Power requirement: 24–28 volt DC, 14 amps peak.Power lead – 3 metres (10ft) of 4mm (0.16in) twin-core – connects to pump with polarized quick release plug
• Switching: On/Off switch, guarded by a 15A pop-out circuit breaker
• Filter warning: Indicated by three warning LEDs – Green,Yellow, Red
• Static bonding: 1000 amp cast brass alligator clips with 5 metres stainless steel bonding wire.Clips to any part of the space frame
• Pump: Positive displacement sliding vane pump, giving 100 litres (26.4 gallons) per minute nominal at 1.5 metres (4.9ft) head approx
• Pump motor: 24V DC – motor 340 watts
• Filter performance: Aviation fuel filter system gives clean, filtered fuel to 5 micron filtration with 98% efficiency and water separation to less than 2 parts per million
• Filter capacity: Holds 1.1 litres (2.3 pints) of water.Removes up to 0.64kg (1.4lbs) of impurities
• Hose (Suction side): Supplied on suction side with 3 metres (10ft) of 11 inch hose, fitted to a 865mm (34in) 2-piece aluminium standpipe for use with standard 200 litre (45 gallon) drums
• Hose (Delivery side): 3 metres (10ft) of 11 inch pump to nozzle. Delivery nozzle full-flow type with pump automatic cut-off via back pressure operated switch
• Couplings: Quick-release 11 inch camlock type with protective blanking covers to prevent the ingress of contaminants or residual fuel spillage
• Protection: Padded protective transport jacket and hose stowage bag
• Nato stock number: NCAGE: KD628; NSN: 2910-99-297-691