Pump Analysis

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Pump Efficiency
To determine performance of pump Divide into two:

Volumetric efficiency Mechanical efficiency

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Volumetric efficiency, v
Indicate

amount of leakage that take place in the pump

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Mechanical efficiency, m
Indicate

amount of energy loses occur for reason other than leakage

p = pump discharge pressure (Pa) QT = pump theoretical flow rate (m3/s) TA = theoretical torque delivered to pump (N.m) 4/21/12 N pump speed (rpm)

Mechanical efficiency, m
Or

Theoretical

torque

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Overall efficiency

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Example 1
A

pump has a displacement volume of 100 cm3. It delivers 0.0015m3/s at 1000 rpm and 70 bars. If the prime mover input torque is 120 Nm. a) What is the overall efficiency of the pump? b) What is the theoretical torque required to operate the pump?

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Solution
a) -)

From QT=VDn, where the volumetric displacement is, Given V = 100cm3/rev, convert to SI (m3/rev) V = (100cm3/rev) x (1m/100cm)3 = 0.0001 m3/rev QT = V*n = 0.0001 m3/rev x (1000/60 rev/s) = 0.00167 m3/s

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Solution
Solve volumetric efficiency = QA/QT = 0.0015/0.00167 = 0.898 = 89.8% Solve mechanical efficiency

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Solution

= 0.835 = 83.5%

b)

= 120(0.93)=112 Nm

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Example 2
pump in Example 1 is driven by an electric motor having an overall efficiency of 85%. The hydraulic system operates 12 hours per day for 259 days per year. The cost of electricity is $0.11 per kWh. Determine: a) The yearly cost of electricity to operate the hydraulics system b) Amount of yearly cost of electricity that is due to the inefficiencies of the electric motor and pump
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Solution
a) Calculate mechanical input power electric motor deliveres to pump

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