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5 - Transport of Fluids1
5 - Transport of Fluids1
5 - Transport of Fluids1
CHE 141
Course Objectives
Sample Problem:
Discharge line
Motor
Suction Line
with “basket”
strainer
Pump Casing
with Impeller
Pumps
Pumps
P=gh
P = g h
Flowrate- Flowrate-Dependent
Independent Variables
Variables
Head
The system curve shows
the required pump head
for different flowrates on
the system.
Total Head = Fixed
Head + Variable Head
Variable Head
Fixed Head
Flowrate
Typical Pump Efficiency
(Centrifugal Pumps)
Q rated
Flowrate
Actual Pump Performance Curve from Vendor