Dickow Centrifugal Pumps Power Cooling System at UK Premier Science Facility

12 May 2025

Harwell, Oxfordshire — Dickow centrifugal pumps have been installed as a key component of the cooling water recirculation system at one of the United Kingdom’s leading scientific research centers — the national synchrotron light source facility located at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.

The pumps, selected for their high reliability and performance, are being used to circulate cooling water — a seemingly simple task, but one critical to the operations of this advanced facility. In an environment where precision and durability are paramount, the right choice of equipment is essential.

To meet the stringent demands of the application, engineers opted for Dickow Pumpen’s NCL i h 125/250 series mechanically sealed centrifugal pumps. Each pump is long-coupled to a 90 kW, 2-pole, variable-speed WEG motor, delivering an impressive flow rate of approximately 368 m³/hr (102.2 l/s) against a 60-meter head.

These high-capacity pumps play a vital role in maintaining optimal operating conditions for the particle accelerator systems within the facility, underscoring Dickow’s commitment to supporting critical infrastructure in science and industry.

Further details can be found in the Particle Accelerator Cooling Water Recirculation Case Study.