The maximum pumping height of concrete pipeline pumps (also known as concrete boom pumps or stationary pumps) generally ranges 10 up to 200 meters or more under optimized conditions, depending on equipment type, pipeline layout, and concrete mix design. Here’s a detailed breakdown based on industry standards and technical references:

1. Standard Pumping Heights by Equipment Type
Truck-Mounted Boom Pumps:
Typical arm lengths range from 30–70 meters (e.g., 40-meter arms can reach ~20 meters vertically after accounting for horizontal distance and setup constraints).
Limited by boom length and stability requirements.

Stationary (Line) Pumps:
Designed for ultra-high pumping, reaching 200+ meters with specialized configurations.
Example: The “ultra-high pumping concrete technology” defined in China’s *Construction Industry 10 New Technologies (2010)* specifies heights exceeding 200 meters as “ultra-high pumping”.

2. Critical Factors Influencing Maximum Height
1. Pump Pressure & Power:
Higher pressure (e.g., 800V DC systems) enables overcoming gravitational resistance in vertical pipelines.
2. Pipeline Design:
Minimizing bends and using reinforced steel pipes reduce friction losses. For vertical pumping, horizontal sections must be ≥1/3 of the vertical height to balance forces.
3. Concrete Properties:
Slump and mix viscosity must be optimized. For 200-meter pumping, slump is typically controlled between 190–220mm.
4. Pipe Diameter & Joints:
Larger diameters (e.g., 150mm) reduce resistance but require stronger pumps.

3. Case Studies & Practical Limits
Shenzhen, China: Achieved 200+ meters using stationary pumps with modular pipelines and high-pressure systems.
Theoretical Maximum: Some designs claim 300 meters, but practical limits due to pipe blockages and pressure losses often cap heights around 200–250 meters.

4. Industry Standards
Ultra-High Pumping: Defined as >200 meters in technical specifications.
Safety & Maintenance: Regular pipeline inspections and anti-backflow valves (e.g., hydraulic check valves) are mandatory for heights >80 meters.

Conclusion:
While truck-mounted pumps are limited by boom length (~70 meters), stationary pumps with optimized pipelines and high-pressure systems can achieve 200+ meters, aligning with the “ultra-high pumping” standard. Actual performance depends on concrete quality, equipment calibration, and pipeline engineering.