FK 40 - Tri-Canada
FK 40 - Tri-Canada FK 40 - Tri-Canada
Centrifugal pumps Feat ures of t he centrifugal pump Q/H curve Centrifugal pumps are fluid- kinetic machines designed for power increase within a rotating impeller. Therefore it is also called the hydrodynamic pumping principle. According to this principle, the fluid is accelerated through the impeller. In the outlet connection of the centrifugal pump, the resulting increase in speed is converted into delivery head. In centrifugal pumps the delivery head H depends on the flow rate Q. This relationship, also called pump performance, is illustrated by curves. During a bench test, the pump is operated at constant speed and the values Q and H are determined for the various operating points. In order to allow a comparison between the various pump t ypes t hese measurement s are carried out using only wat er as liquid. Wit h these operating points a Q/H curve be drawn connecting the points on the graph. Once the flow rate Q is defined and the delivery head H is calculated, the operating point of the plant can be determined. Usually the operating point is not on the Q/H curve of the pump. Depending on the required delivery head, the centrifugal pump will find its operating point when the plant curve and pump curve meet. The flow rate rises from Q to Q . 1 2
The required operating point is obtained by adapting the pump to the specified operating conditions. This can be done by the following actions: • throttling the flow • correct ing t he diamet er of t he impeller • Adjust ing t he speed of t he drive Partially closing a throttle valve or mounting an orifice plate into the discharge pipe of the pump will increase the pressure drop. The plant curve is shifted. The operating point B1 (intersection point between pump curve and plant curve) moves on t he pump curve t o B2. Note: throttling reduces the overall efficiency. A throttle control or a mounted orifice plate is the less expensive control regarding the investment expenses. In case of significant power requirement, an economic appraisal is highly recommended. The friction loss in an orifice plate can be calculated easily: ρ [kg/m≈] v [m/s] 1 Δp [bar] v Centrifugal pumps Throttling the flow Orifice plate calculation
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Centrifugal pumps<br />
Feat ures of t he<br />
centrifugal pump<br />
Q/H curve<br />
Centrifugal pumps are fluid- kinetic machines designed for power increase within a rotating<br />
impeller. Therefore it is also called the hydrodynamic pumping principle.<br />
According to this principle, the fluid is accelerated through the impeller. In the outlet<br />
connection of the centrifugal pump, the resulting increase in speed is converted into<br />
delivery head.<br />
In centrifugal pumps the delivery head H depends on the flow rate Q. This relationship, also<br />
called pump performance, is illustrated by curves.<br />
During a bench test, the pump is operated at constant speed and the values Q and H are<br />
determined for the various operating points. In order to allow a comparison between the<br />
various pump t ypes t hese measurement s are carried out using only wat er as liquid. Wit h<br />
these operating points a Q/H curve be drawn connecting the points on the graph.<br />
Once the flow rate Q is defined and the delivery head H is calculated, the operating point<br />
of the plant can be determined. Usually the operating point is not on the Q/H curve of the<br />
pump. Depending on the required delivery head, the centrifugal pump will find its operating<br />
point when the plant curve and pump curve meet. The flow rate rises from Q to Q .<br />
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