Eductor Comparison Tool — Inline vs Tank, By Size & Material — Northeast Controls Inc.

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Eductor Comparison Tool

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Model SL

Standard Liquid Eductor

Inline
Liquid
Motive pressure15–250 PSIG
Pressure recovery10–15%
Flow amplification1–3×
Max temp400°F (204°C)
Sizes¼" – 6"
No moving parts
Self-priming
Handles slurries
Vacuum capable
Details

Model ML

Medium-Lift Liquid Eductor

Inline
Liquid
Motive pressure15–250 PSIG
Pressure recovery30–35%
Flow amplification2–4×
Max temp400°F (204°C)
Sizes¼" – 6"
No moving parts
Self-priming
Handles slurries
Vacuum capable
Details

Model HL

High-Lift Liquid Eductor

Inline
Liquid
Motive pressure15–250 PSIG
Pressure recovery40–50%
Flow amplification2–5×
Max temp400°F (204°C)
Sizes¼" – 6"
No moving parts
Self-priming
Handles slurries
Vacuum capable
Details

Model SG

Standard Gas / Steam Eductor

Inline
SteamGas
Motive pressure30–150 PSIG
Pressure recovery15–20%
Flow amplification1–2×
Max temp600°F (316°C)
Sizes¼" – 6"
No moving parts
Self-priming
Handles slurries
Vacuum capable
Details

Model HG

High-Performance Gas / Steam Eductor

Inline
SteamGas
Motive pressure20–150 PSIG
Pressure recovery30–35%
Flow amplification2–4×
Max temp600°F (316°C)
Sizes¼" – 6"
No moving parts
Self-priming
Handles slurries
Vacuum capable
Details

Model MLE

Heating Eductor (In-Line)

Inline
Steam
Motive pressure5–150 PSIG
Pressure recovery100% thermal
Flow amplificationN/A
Max temp400°F (204°C)
Sizes½" – 4"
No moving parts
Self-priming
Handles slurries
Vacuum capable
Details

TLM-521

RTM Tank Mixing Eductor

Tank
Liquid
Motive pressure10–60 PSIG
Pressure recoveryN/A (mixing)
Flow amplification4–5×
Max temp300°F (149°C)
Sizes⅜" – 8"+
No moving parts
Self-priming
Handles slurries
Vacuum capable
Details

Tank Heating

Tank Heating Eductor

Tank
Steam
Motive pressure5–100 PSIG
Pressure recovery100% thermal
Flow amplificationN/A
Max temp300°F (149°C)
Sizes½" – 3"
No moving parts
Self-priming
Handles slurries
Vacuum capable
Details

Inline Eductors — When to Choose

  • Transferring liquid from one location to another
  • Pumping slurries, solids, or corrosive fluids
  • Priming centrifugal pumps
  • Vacuum generation (steam/gas motive)
  • Gas scrubbing or odor control
  • Direct steam injection heating (MLE)
  • Applications requiring self-priming capability
  • Hazardous area — no electrical at pump location
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Tank Eductors — When to Choose

  • Blending or mixing contents within a tank
  • Preventing stratification in storage tanks
  • Suspending solids or slurries in a vessel
  • Equalizing temperature throughout a tank
  • Eliminating agitator shafts, seals, and motors
  • Direct steam injection tank heating (no heat exchanger)
  • Open or enclosed tanks across food, chemical, refining
  • Compact in-tank mounting — no overhead structure
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Material Selection Guide

MaterialTypical ServiceMax TempNotes
BronzeWater, steam, general service400°FStandard; most economical
Carbon SteelHigher pressures, non-corrosive600°FGood for steam & oil service
316 SSCorrosive liquids, acids, caustics, food-grade600°FMost common alloy upgrade
304 SSGeneral corrosion resistance600°FLower cost than 316 SS
Alloy 20Sulfuric acid, highly corrosive chemical500°FExcellent sulfuric acid resistance
Hastelloy CExtremely aggressive chemical environments1000°FMaximum corrosion resistance
PVC / CPVCCorrosive chemical tanks, plastic tank service210°FEconomical for corrosive service
PolypropyleneAggressive acids and alkalis180°FPlastic tank eductors
TitaniumSeawater, chlorine, highly oxidizing600°FPremium; seawater & chlorine
PVDF (Kynar®)Halogenated solvents, ultra-pure275°FExcellent chemical resistance
MonelHydrofluoric acid, marine service500°FHF acid & marine environments