Reliable Pumping for Power Plants and Utility Systems
Tesla Disk Pumps™ are engineered to handle fly ash, scrubber slurry, wastewater, and chemical feed—without clogging, cavitation, or excessive maintenance.
Engineered for the Demands of 24/7 Operation
From drilling mud and crude oil to catalysts and hydrocarbons, Tesla Disk Pumps™ are built for API 610 environments and extreme solids loading—reducing wear, downtime, and seal failures in upstream and downstream operations.
Common Media in Power & Utility Applications:
- Fly ash and bottom ash slurry
- FGD scrubber fluid and lime slurry
- Boiler blowdown and wastewater
- Condensate return
- Water treatment and pH control chemicals
Industry Challenges — and How Tesla Disk Pumps Solve Them
In power plants and utility systems, a failed pump doesn’t just mean maintenance—it can mean unplanned downtime, regulatory issues, or lost energy output. Tesla Disk Pumps™ are designed to address the most common failure points in traditional pump systems and deliver consistent, low-maintenance performance in even the harshest conditions.
High-solids, abrasive media
Drilling mud and slurries often contain sand and cuttings that clog traditional impeller pumps. Tesla Disk Pumps employ a shear-free, laminar flow disk rotor design that handles abrasive solids without jamming or wear problems.
Seal failures and downtime
Standard pumps frequently suffer from seal degradation under extreme conditions. Disk pumps generate minimal radial and axial loads, contributing to longer seal life, higher uptime, and lower maintenance needs.
API 610 compliance
Many applications in upstream extraction and downstream processing require pumps to meet strict reliability and regulatory standards. Tesla Disk Pumps offer API 610-compliant configurations with robust materials and sealing options.
Corrosion and chemical wear
The oil and gas environment can be chemically hostile. Tesla Disk Pumps are available in corrosion-resistant alloys like CD4, ASTM A532, and 316 stainless steel, and can be optimized for your fluid chemistry
Application Highlights Across the Value Chain
From the drill site to the refinery, Tesla Disk Pumps™ support critical oil and gas processes at every stage. Whether it’s moving thick slurries, protecting delicate catalysts, or handling gas-laden streams, our pumps are built to perform—no matter where they’re installed.
| Application Area | Benefits | How Tesla Pumps Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Upstream Drilling | Move contaminated drilling mud and slurries | Handles abrasive, gas-entrained drilling fluids without clogging or impeller damage |
| Mud Line & Cuttings Handling | Maintain integrity of cuttings and fluids | Operates smoothly under harsh conditions; retains solid integrity |
| Catalyst & Hydrocarbon Transfer | Prevent product degradation or contamination | Smooth laminar flow preserves sensitive materials and optimizes transfer |
| Heavy Crude & Slurry Transpor | Reduce wear and seal downtime | Laminar flow and low NPSH usage minimize mechanical stress |
| Refinery Processing | Handle multiphase, viscous, or gas-laden streams | Dry-run and dead-head capabilities keep operations stable, even under variable loads |
Why Tesla Disk Pumps Stand Apart
Shear-free pumping ensures delicate catalysts or hydrocarbons stay intact.
Non-clogging disk rotor design handles high-solids and multiphase fluids better than conventional impeller pumps
Dry-run and dead-head resilience prevents costly shutdowns
Material flexibility meets diverse application needs across oil & gas services
Low NPSH requirements suit weak suction systems common in upstream wells
Minimal maintenance burden reduces total cost of ownership and keeps plants online longer
Real-World Impact
Tesla Disk Pumps™ don’t just perform better in theory—they make a measurable difference in the field. By reducing maintenance needs and minimizing downtime, they help operators lower costs and keep production moving. Whether it’s fewer seal failures or improved flow in difficult conditions, these pumps deliver real results in real-world operations
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Ready to Upgrade Your Fluid Handling?
Whether you're dealing with abrasive drilling fluids, catalyst slurries, or heavy hydrocarbons, Tesla Disk Pumps™ deliver performance that conventional pumps can't. Built for super‑tough conditions. Engineered to last.
Contact us today to discuss your fluid type, flow rates, and pressure requirements—so we can tailor the right Tesla Disk Pump solution to your oil and gas operation.