Ejector technology for the shipbuilding industry
With more than 140 years of experience in the field of ejector technology, Körting Hannover AG supplies highly efficient and reliable solutions for the shipbuilding industry. Körting ejectors are used in a broad variety of shipbuilding applications wherever low investment costs, simplicity in design, maintenance-free operation and reliability are important.
How it works
The functionality of water jet bilge ejectors is solely based on fluid dynamics. Sea water from the ships own FiFi or ballast system is introduced under pressure into the motive connection of the ejector. The motive nozzle converts the static pressure into high velocity. As a result a defined low pressure section is formed downstream of the motive nozzle. The suction flow can be sucked in through the suction connections. Motive and suction flow intermix at the inlet of the mixing passage by means of impulse exchange. Subsequently the velocity of the mixed flow decelerates in the diffuser. The kinetic energy of the mixed flow is converted into static pressure at the outlet of the ejector again.
Drawn to a curve the velocity and pressure gradient along an ejector would be almost contrary. That means that an increase of the flow velocity inside will result in a decrease of the system pressure and vice versa. The velocity gradient inside an ejector from red (high velocity) to green (low velocity) is illustrated in the figure above. This abstract may give you an idea of the functionality of an ejector. However, the efficiency is always hidden in the detail. Only a customised design for the particular field of application affords the opportunity to save costs and energy.
Physical process and practical use
Static pressure at the inlet of an ejector is converted into kinetic energy and this again back into static pressure at the outlet. As a result a low pressure section in the ejector creates a suction effect. The difference between the low pressure and the static pressure at the outlet describes the delivery head of an ejector.
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Practical use
Ejectors are self-priming fluidic apparatuses used for suction, pumping, evacuating, mixing or discharge of liquids, gases, vapours or solids. They are driven by liquids, gases or vapours, so ejectors do not have any electrical or mechanical drive unit, dynamic gaskets or any moving parts. Therefore they are relatively insusceptible to soiling and absolutely safe against dry running.On-board ships ejectors are mainly tried and tested as bilge and ballast ejectors. They can be utilised for the ballast tanks, the bilges, the engine room, the chain lockers, the bow thrusters, the cofferdams, the forepeak etc. Ejectors are also used in handling grey or black water.
All Körting ejectors are customised according to the actually required performance data. The individual design qualifies us to find solutions even for extremely special requirements; in other words our ejectors will be designed exactly for your field of application. An extensive unit assembly system enables us also to customise our ejectors for all standard connection types. By using high quality materials Körting ejectors are fully resistant to the chemical attack of any medium. Our ejectors rarely need maintenance and they are ready for use at any time.
Low investment costs, a customised design and maintenance-free operation should be essential arguments for all shipping companies and ship designers in order to reduce operating costs and to ensure 100 % availability of the system. A customised bilge ejector means that the connecting pipe system can be ideally adapted to also reduce costs in the environment of the bilge ejector which includes parts such as piping, valves, fittings and other. A project-related design free of cavitation ensures durability and finally a Körting ejector may last for the ship’s lifetime. It is
always worth paying more attention to the design of the ejectors, particularly when it comes to weight-saving and consequently to a reduction in the energy consumption of the bilge ejector itself.
Körting Hannover AG is the leading company of ejector technology in shipbuilding industry and at the same time the oldest manufacturer of ejectors at all. Our longstanding experience in manufacturing and a continuous R&D are the basics of our success.
The best solution for your individual application
Körting Hannover AG designs, manufactures and supplies a wide range of ejectors, regardless of the field of application or which material quality or design will be required.
Perfect operation thanks to a precise design
| Pumping liquids Liquid jet liquid ejectors, used for bilging, stripping or ballasting of bilges, ballast tanks, engine rooms, chain lockers, bow thrusters, cofferdams, forepeaks, etc. |
Conveying solids Liquid or gas jet liquid ejectors, used to convey solids like filter material, sand grit, gravel, powders, etc. or to mix suspensions in offshore technology. |
Compressing gases Liquid jet gas compressors, used for the aeration and intermixing in biological sewage water treatment plants. |
| Heating liquids Steam jet liquid heaters, used for the heating of liquids. These special types of heaters serve e.g. for the operation of sea water evaporators or for the heating of wash water. |
Ventilating Liquid jet ventilators used to ventilate void spaces and cargo holds or to draw off CO2 gases in an emergency. |
Evacuating Liquid, gas or steam jet vacuum ejectors, used to evacuate all kinds of technical systems. These ejectors serve e.g. for degassing on dredgers or for starting up evacuation of mechanical pumps. |
Operation without cavitation
The customised design of our ejectors enables an operation at a low noise level without any cavitation within the full range of the specified performance data.
Choice of material quality and high material quality standard
Our ejectors are made of high quality cast bronze materials (CC480K/CC483K) which are fully resistant to the chemical attack of sea water. Moreover these materials provide highest strength characteristics with low weight. However, in case of special requirements we can supply special designs in any other material quality.
The outstanding properties of these materials are also recorded by several shock and vibration tests and even blasting tests which have been carried out for military projects.
The outstanding properties of these materials are also recorded by several shock and vibration tests and even blasting tests which have been carried out for military projects.
Support for ship designers
In order to support your piping design department during the project planning technical data sheets as PDF-file and 3D wire frame models as DXF-file can be supplied.
Specific advantages of Körting water jet bilge ejectors
Design, R&D and manufacturing in Hannover
Design, R&D and manufacturing of our ejectors are solely done at our plant at the headquarters in Hannover, Germany. Therefore, a close alliance between theory and practice is guaranteed. It enables us to realise even unconventional technical solutions within shortest time.Comprehensive service on-site
Our agents abroad and our project engineers are at your disposal at any time:- during tendering / project planning
- during design / manufacturing / inspection
- during order processing
- after-sales service
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Recognised by all known shipping companies
Körting bilge ejectors have been strongly linked with the shipbuilding industry since 1871. The following ships are deemed to be our oldest references:
The individual design of our ejectors results in minimised energy consumption at maximum suction performance. Consequently our ejectors will be designed for the most effective size. A customised bilge ejector means that the connecting pipe system can be ideally adapted to also reduce costs in the environment of the bilge ejector which includes parts such as piping, valves, fittings and other.
Optional flange design
In order to facilitate the assembly our standard ejectors are fitted with loose flanges. The counter flanges on the part of the pipe system do not have to be adjusted. The flange dimensions can be drilled according to EN, ASME, JIS, VG or any other flange standard.
Optional connection types
Our extensive unit assembly system enables us to adjust our ejectors in any required way. Among others our product range includes thread connections, hose couplings like Storz, Guillmin, etc. or straight pipe ends for quick couplings like Straub-Grip, Norma, etc.
Extensive documentation
Our documentation includes detailed operating instructions, technical specifications, performance curves, assembly drawings as well as work‘s specific test reports. Furthermore any special requirement by the shipyard or a certrification body can be taken into consideration.
Extensive stock
A sophisticated unit assembly system ensures longterm delivery service for all of our ejectors. To that effect our extensive supplies of spare parts enables shortest possible delivery times for all spares.
Final inspections
After completion all of our ejectors are subjected to an extensive final inspection, including general visual examination, dimensional checking as well as hydrostatic pressure testing. At the customer´s request performance tests of the actual operating conditions or recordings of special characteristic curves and various other tests can be performed before shipping takes place. If required all tests and examinations can be carried out under survey of any official authority or classification society.
Classification
Our ejectors are built in order to fulfil the specific requirements of the shipbuilding industry. This of course includes full compliance with the rules and regulations of all recognized classification societies like GL, DNV, BV, LR, ABS, RMRS, KR, and others.
- The worldwide oldest paddle steamer, the “HJELEN”. She is registered in Silkeborg and has been in constant service since 1892.
- The worldwide oldest seagoing passenger ship with a coal-fired steam boiler, the steamship “SCHAARHÖRN”. She is registered in Hamburg and has been in constant service since 1908.
The individual design of our ejectors results in minimised energy consumption at maximum suction performance. Consequently our ejectors will be designed for the most effective size. A customised bilge ejector means that the connecting pipe system can be ideally adapted to also reduce costs in the environment of the bilge ejector which includes parts such as piping, valves, fittings and other.
Optional flange design
In order to facilitate the assembly our standard ejectors are fitted with loose flanges. The counter flanges on the part of the pipe system do not have to be adjusted. The flange dimensions can be drilled according to EN, ASME, JIS, VG or any other flange standard.
Optional connection types
Our extensive unit assembly system enables us to adjust our ejectors in any required way. Among others our product range includes thread connections, hose couplings like Storz, Guillmin, etc. or straight pipe ends for quick couplings like Straub-Grip, Norma, etc.
Extensive documentation
Our documentation includes detailed operating instructions, technical specifications, performance curves, assembly drawings as well as work‘s specific test reports. Furthermore any special requirement by the shipyard or a certrification body can be taken into consideration.
Extensive stock
A sophisticated unit assembly system ensures longterm delivery service for all of our ejectors. To that effect our extensive supplies of spare parts enables shortest possible delivery times for all spares.
Final inspections
After completion all of our ejectors are subjected to an extensive final inspection, including general visual examination, dimensional checking as well as hydrostatic pressure testing. At the customer´s request performance tests of the actual operating conditions or recordings of special characteristic curves and various other tests can be performed before shipping takes place. If required all tests and examinations can be carried out under survey of any official authority or classification society.
Classification
Our ejectors are built in order to fulfil the specific requirements of the shipbuilding industry. This of course includes full compliance with the rules and regulations of all recognized classification societies like GL, DNV, BV, LR, ABS, RMRS, KR, and others.
Körting ejector types
Design and material of an ejector are determined by its different operating conditions and a diversity of media respectively. Our extensive unit assembly system enables us to meet all these requirements.
Calling all buyers
When designing jet ejectors for the shipbuilding industry, Körting Hannover AG profits from decades of experience. Only superior quality materials and components are used which are destined to be durable and very reliable. Today you benefit from performance-enhanced jet ejectors and less time spent on maintenance and repair.
Ask us about the quote
If financial reasons expect you to use other materials, or if the nominal width is different, or if your requirements differ from our quote, please contact us directly.
In some cases, these factors could be enhanced to produce a more attractive quote. To do so, after the quote has been drawn up, the application needs to be looked at separately again. Our experts would be happy to point any efficiency options. Take advantage of direct contact and approach us. We’ll find the best solution together.
In some cases, these factors could be enhanced to produce a more attractive quote. To do so, after the quote has been drawn up, the application needs to be looked at separately again. Our experts would be happy to point any efficiency options. Take advantage of direct contact and approach us. We’ll find the best solution together.
A summary of Körting standard ejector types
Ejector type "L"
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Ejector type "S"
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Ejector type "T"
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Ejector type "P" |
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Ejector type "Q" |
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Ejector type "H" |
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Ejector type "D" |
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Ejector type "V" |
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Ejector type "VL" |
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