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Lecture 5 - Pump Characteristics
Lecture 5 - Pump Characteristics
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Pumping Characteristics
Pump Head
The head of a pump can be expressed with Bernoulli's
equation:
h = (p2 - p1)/(ρg) + (v22- v12)/(2g) + (z2-z1)
where
h = total head developed (m)
p2 = pressure at outlet (N/m2)
p1 = pressure at inlet (N/m2)
ρ = density of liquid (kg/m3)
g = acceleration of gravity (9.81) m/s2
v2 = velocity at the outlet (m/s)
v1 = velocity at the inlet (m/s)
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Pumping Characteristics
• Head
• Resistance of the system
• Sum of two components static and
friction
• Static head destination
• Difference in height between source Static
head
and destination
• Independent of flow
source
Flow 3
Pumping Characteristics
• Friction head
• Resistance to flow in pipe and fittings
• Depends on size, pipes, pipe fittings, flow rate, nature of liquid
• Proportional to square of flow rate
• Closed loop system only has friction head
(no static head) System
curve
Static head
Flow Flow
In most cases:
Total head = Static head + friction head
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Different Types of Pump Head
Total Static Head - Total head when the pump is not running
Total Dynamic Head (Total System Head) - Total head when the
pump is running
Static Suction Head - Head on the suction side, with pump off, if
the head is higher than the pump impeller
Static Suction Lift - Head on the suction side, with pump off, if
the head is lower than the pump impeller
Static Discharge Head - Head on discharge side of pump with the
pump off
Dynamic Suction Head/Lift - Head on suction side of pump with
pump on
Dynamic Discharge Head - Head on discharge side of pump with
pump on
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Total Suction Head (HS): The suction reservoir pressure
head (hpS) plus the static suction head (hS) plus the velocity head
at the pump suction flange (hvS) minus the friction head in the
suction line (hfS).
HS = hpS + hS + hvS – hfS
The total suction head is the reading of the gauge on the suction
flange, converted to feet of liquid.
As the liquid passes suction line to the eye of impeller, the velocity
increases and the pressure decreases. There are also pressure
losses due to shock and turbulence as the liquid strikes the impeller.
The centrifugal force of the impeller vanes further increases the
velocity and decreases the pressure of the liquid.
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Net Positive Suction Head Required, NPSHR
The NPSH required is the positive head (absolute pressure)
required at the pump suction to overcome the pressure drops in
the pump and maintain the liquid above its vapor pressure.
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Pumping Characteristics
Pump operating point
• Duty point: rate of flow at
certain head (pressure)
• Pump operating point: Pump performance curve
intersection of pump curve
and system curve
Capacity (Flow) 13
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Head Vs Flow Rate & Selection of Operating Point
H f K1 K 2Q 2
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Performance curves for centrifugal pump
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Two stage pumps
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Two stage pump in volume
(Parallel)
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Two stage pump in pressure (Series)
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PUMPS Running Parallel
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Discharge Manifold
The water being
discharged from the
pump is forced into a
manifold; the junction
for all discharge lines
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Using the relief valve
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Using the relief valve
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Using the relief valve
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Two Basic Requirements for Trouble-Free
Operation of Centrifugal Pumps
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Centrifugal Pump Problems
There are several conditions that can reduce
the life or destroy the pump;
- Running the pump with nothing flowing or
circulating
- Cavitating the pump
- Running the pump dry
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Pump Running, but not Discharging
Water that is held in closed lines
and in the pump will be warmed
by the friction of the running
pump
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Cavitation
Cavitation is defined as the phenomenon of
formation of vapor bubbles of flowing liquid in a
region where the pressure of the liquid falls below its
vapor pressure and the sudden collapsing of this
vapor bubbles in a region of higher pressure. When
the vapor bubbles collapse, a very high pressure is
created. The formation and the collapse of a great
number of bubbles on the surface produce intense
local stresses that damage the surface by fatigue. It
may occur at the entry to pumps or at the exit from
hydraulic turbines in the vicinity of the moving
blades.
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Pump Cavitation
Normally the bubbles are moving to an area of decreasing pressure.
Now, if the pressure of liquid falls below the saturated vapor pressure
at the prevailing temperature ( Ps< Pv of liquid), small vapor bubbles
begin to form, and the dissolved gases are evolved. The vapor bubbles
are caught up by the following liquid and swept into a region of
higher pressure, where they condense. Condensation takes place
violently, accompanied by a tremendous increase in pressure, which
has the character of water hammer blows. So, cavitations occur.
Other reasons for cavitation can be a rise of fluid temperature, a low
pressure at the suction side or an increase of delivery height.
Cavitations in centrifugal pumps mainly occur at the impeller
leading edges, but also at the impeller vane, wear rings and thrust
balance holes.
To avoid cavitation, it is important to deliver sufficient NPSH and
to keep fluid temperature low.
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Pump Cavitation
• As the liquid flows onto the impeller of the pump it is
accelerated and initially its pressure falls (Bernoulli).
• The pressure subsequently increases as the fluid leaves the
impeller and as the kinetic energy is recovered in the volute
chamber.
• If the pressure of the liquid falls below the vapour pressure, Pv,
the liquid boils, generating vapour bubbles or cavities-
cavitation.
• The bubbles are swept into higher pressure regions by the liquid
flow, where they collapse creating pressure waves and cause
mechanical damage to solid surfaces.
• Moreover, pump discharge head is reduced at flow rates above
the cavitation point.
• Operation under these conditions is not desirable and damages
the equipment.
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Pump Cavitation
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Pump Cavitation
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Running the Pump Without Water
Pumps need the water for
cooling, lubrication, and to
swell the packing
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Pump Performance/Efficiency
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Pump Efficiencies
1- Hydraulic Efficiency (ζh)
Pump' s Total Head ( H )
h
Euler Head ( H e )
gH Normal value varies between 60% -90%
h
Vw 2U 2
Pout QH
o The normal value is 71% - 86%
Pin T .
Prove that: o m v h
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Selecting the Right Pump
performance curve for centrifugal pump
1. TITLE BOX
2. FLOW
3. HEAD
4. IMPELLER TRIM
5. HORSEPOWER
6. NPSHR
7. EFFICIENCY
8. MINIMUM FLOW
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Selecting the Right Pump
performance curve for centrifugal pump
1. TITLE BOX
2. FLOW
3. HEAD
4. IMPELLER TRIM
5. HORSEPOWER
6. NPSHR
7. EFFICIENCY
8. MINIMUM FLOW
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Selecting the Right Pump on
performance graph
1. TITLE BOX
The title box provides information about the pump model, size,
speed, and other identifying criteria specific to the pump. If checking
the performance of an existing pump, confirm that you are matching
the pump to the associated curve.
2. FLOW
To start your selection, identify the amount of flow you require from
the pump. For this example, we have chosen 300 gpm. Flow is
indicated across the bottom horizontal axis of the curve.
3. HEAD
You will also need to know the total head the pump is required to
overcome at the specified flow. For this example, we will use 100 ft.
Head is indicated in increments along the vertical axis. Follow 100ft
across the curve intersects your flow line which indicates your
performance point. 42
Selecting the Right Pump on
performance graph
4. IMPELLER TRIM
To accommodate different performance points, centrifugal pumps have the
capability of trimming impellers. By reducing impeller size, the pump can be
limited to specific performance requirement. The impeller diameters are
listed on the left side of the curve and the performance for each trim is
shown across as a bold line. Let, our selection is between 10” and 11” , so a
trim of 10.5” is appropriate.
5. HORSEPOWER
You have your performance point; we can determine the amount of
horsepower required. Horsepower is indicated across the curve as a dotted
line in this case at a downward angle. Our performance point is between
the 10hp and 15 hp lines, we estimate this selection to require 12 hp.
6. NPSHR
Net positive suction head required is important for proper pump operation.
This is the minimum amount of pressure on the suction side of the pump to
overcome pump entrance losses. If sufficient NPSH is not met the pump will
cavitate which will affect performance and pump life. 43
Selecting the Right Pump on performance
graph
7. EFFICIENCY
When selecting the best pump for an application, efficiency many
times is an important factor. The higher the efficiency, the less
energy required to operate for a specific performance point.
8. MINIMUM FLOW
A centrifugal pump requires a minimum amount flow to be moving
through the pump to dissipate heat created. On the left side of the
curve, minimum flow is indicated by a vertical bold line; operation
to the left of this line is not recommended and can significantly
decrease the life of the pump.
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Selecting the Right Pump
• Oversized pump
• Requires flow control (throttle valve or by-pass line)
• Provides additional head
• System curve shifts to left
• Pump efficiency is reduced
• Solutions if pump already purchased
• VSDs or two-speed drives
• Lower RPM
• Smaller or trimmed impeller
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