DREDGE SUCTION NOZZLES Willamette Valley（疏浚吸入喷嘴威拉米特河山谷）.pdf

DREDGE SUCTION NOZZLES By: Dale Russell Suction nozzles can easily be home made , with some ingenuity a few tools. No matter what size you want to make from 1 up to 6, you can purchase exhaust pipe with that outside diameter (OD) Power jets measure the same as for pipe and will be discussed later. Using the enclosed sketch and specifications chart, the lengths of the pipes are the same for all dredges sizes. Cut the pipe with each piece having one end with a 15 degree angle on one end. Mark the longest point on each of these pieces. Put the angled ends together with these points, point-to-point. Some trimming may be required for a flush fit all the way around, use an arc welder or similar unit to tack weld the parts together. At this time you need to layout the bore-sight for the inlet pressure jet, see diagram, this must be straight down the center of the suction tube. Once you have this done make sure that when you cut or drill the hole it is an elipse shape when looking at it form the top and round from the front (see drawing) at this time take a 2” pipe nipple and trim one end with a 30 degree angle to match the suction tube for proper size of jet size see jet size on the material chart. Prior to welding make the following bore-sight fixture. Cut a disk of wood or similar material that will fit snuggly inside the outlet end of the tube: now drill a hole in the center for a dowel that will fit snuggly inside of the pressure jet to keep the jet precisley aligned for best performance. To the other end of the jet attach the remaining fitting and pipe nipples. The number of fittings may vary depending on the size of nozzle and pump used. These specifications also enclosed. Suction nozzle: Welding notes: install the first elbow onto the jet prior to welding and insure that the longest point is on top toward the same welded point of