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Electric fuel pumps Pierburg
Electric fuel pumps Pierburg
Info: The article, including images and technical data, is based on service information PI0034 for Pierburg fuel pumps.
Many of our customer enquiries are related to the technical data of our fuel pumps for small series or special applications. The following selection of pumps for universal use is intended as a decision-making aid for finding the suitable pump for the relevant requirements.
These pumps are tried-and-tested solutions for many situations. For example:
as a replacement for mechanical fuel pumps where the original pump is no longer available as a replacement (old-/young-timers)
as a fuel pre-pump for Diesel or Otto engines
as a temporary solution for repairs where a special replacement is not available
as an additional pump which is additionally switched on depending on demand (failure of the main fuelpump) • as a refilling or supply pump in refilling systems, additional tanks or heatingsystems
as an additional pump for tuning and racing applications
Models
In the case of today’s modern designs of electric fuel pumps, the pumping stage is seated directly on the shaft of the electric motor. The fuel passes through the fuel pump thereby simultaneously cooling and “lubricating” it. Advantages:
Fewer moving parts.
Compact design.
Small outside dimensions.
Depending on the way in which the fuel pump is accommodated in the vehicle a difference is made between in-tank and in-line pumps. For the pumping stage there exist different designs. A rough differentiation is made between flow pumps and positive displacement pumps.
Flow pumps
In the case of flow pumps the fuel is moved due to the centrifugal force of a rotor. Such pumps are capable of producing lower pressures only (0.2 to 3 bar) and are used either as the pre-stage in a two-stage pump, respectively as a pre-stage pump. The fuel passes through the flow pump without the need for flaps and valves. For this reason, during standstill of the pump, the fuel may potentially flow backwards through the flow pump. Flow pumps are not self-priming, i.e. they must always be placed below the liquid level within the fuel tank (maximum suction height 0 mm). Side channel pumps belong to the category of the flow pumps.
Positive displacement pumps
In positive displacement pumps the fuel is pumped through sealed-off volumes. Such pumps are used in the case of higher system pressures (up to approximately 6.5 bar) as they prevail in conventional injection systems, for example. Except for design related leaks, the fuel cannot flow through the positive displacement pump in the reverse direction even when the pump is at standstill. Toothed ring pumps, sliding vane pumps, roller vane pumps and screw pumps belong to the category of positive displacement pumps. Positive displacement pumps are selfpriming to a very limited extent, i.e. they should be mounted below the liquid level of the fuel tank (maximum suction height 500 mm).
Please note: The curves provided in the following are “typical” pump characteristics and serve only the purpose of providing a rough overview. The pumping characteristic of a pump must not precisely correspond to this curve. Typical pump characteristics will only be attained after a sufficient running-in time has elapsed.
Attention: For safety reasons, all work on the fuel system must only be done by suitably qualified personnel.
A frequently used pump is the model E1F. This is an in-line positive displacement pump with a sliding vane pumping stage and it is suited for system pres-sures of 0.1 to 1.0 bar. This pump is available for 12 and 24 Volt operation and is inserted into the line. For 6 Volt operation (in the case of oldtimers, for example) we recommended the E1F No. 7.21440.53.0. In the case of 6 Volt operation, pressure and volume flow are reduced approximately to the half.
Attention: Maximum suction height: 500 mm (in the case of filled lines). When installing an electric fuel pump (12 Volt) instead of a mechanical fuel pump, we rec-ommend, for safety reasons, the installation of a safety shutdown facility (4.05288.50.0)! See “Serviceinformation SI 0016A”.
Model E1S
The E1S is offered for installation within a fuel tank. This pump is a flow type pump with a side channel pumping stage for 12 Volt operation. This pump is preferably used as a prepump. Pre-pumps pump the medium at low pressure in the direction of the main pump. This prevents the generation of a lowpressure on the suction side of the main pump which might damage the main pump due to cavitation.
Attention: Maximum suction height: 0 mm. The pump must be placed within the medium which is being pumped. Model E1S pumps can be used up to a volume flow of approximately 220 l/h as a pre-pump.
Model E3L
Model E3L pumps are in-line pumps with a screw pumping stage. They perform especially well, are quiet and their current consumption at high pressures is comparatively low.
Attention: Maximum suction height: 500 mm (with filled lines).
Model E2T/E3T
Model E2T / E3T fuel pumps are selfpriming toothed ring pumps and have been designed to handle higher flow rates. Located on the delivery side is a pressure holding valve, which depending on the model of the pump is either integrated within the pump or is accommodated in exchangeable screw-in fittings. An integrated pressure limiting valve prevents the occurrence of excessively high pressures and thus possible damage to the fuel system.
Note: The pressure limiting valve is a safety valve only and is not suited for pressure control purposes!
Attention: Maximum suction height: 500 mm
The E2T / E3T electric fuel pumps have an outside diameter of 43 mm. In connection with the rubber jacket supplied with some of the pumps from this line, they are suited for the purpose of replacing fuel pumps of other manufacturers having outside diameters of 52 and 60 mm (see table, dimension “A”). Additionally, the rubber jacket serves the purpose of silencing the pump.
Screw-in fittings
Depending on the model, the fuel pump is equipped on the delivery side with a connection equipped with an M10x1 inside thread. Supplied with these fuel pumps is one or several screw-in fittings or these have already been pre-assembled (see Table dimension “D” and the key provided below).
