This document discusses pumps, including their function, principle of operation, types, selection criteria, and engineering design process. The main types of pumps covered are centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps. Key factors in pump selection include the nature of the fluid being pumped, system requirements, environmental conditions, and cost. Pump performance is characterized using curves showing head, flow rate, and efficiency. Proper pump sizing and installation are important to avoid issues like cavitation.
Centrifugal pumps in series and parallelphysics101
Centrifugal pumps work by using a rotating impeller to increase the velocity of a liquid and discharge it out of the pump housing. They have advantages like being simple, compact, and able to handle high rpm, but disadvantages like poor suction power and needing multiple stages to increase pressure. Proper installation requires a tight suction line, independently supported piping, minimal fittings, and protection against air intake to optimize performance. Pumps can be arranged in series to increase total head or in parallel to increase overall flow rate.
Three key points about reciprocating pumps from the document are:
1) Reciprocating pumps use pistons or plungers that oscillate back and forth to move water from lower to higher points, converting mechanical energy to hydraulic energy. They are commonly used for applications requiring variable flow rates or high pressures.
2) The main types are piston pumps, plunger pumps, and diaphragm pumps. Piston pumps are often used to transmit fluids under pressure, while plunger pumps are efficient and can develop very high pressures. Diaphragm pumps can handle viscous or toxic liquids.
3) Reciprocating pumps can be single acting, where water is moved in one direction, or double
Pumps are mechanical devices that use prime mover energy to move fluids from one place to another. Positive displacement pumps apply pressure directly to the liquid using reciprocating or rotating components. The main types of positive displacement pumps are reciprocating pumps like piston pumps and diaphragm pumps, and rotary pumps like gear pumps. Reciprocating piston pumps use oscillating pistons to move fluid, and can be single or multi-cylinder designs. Axial and radial piston pumps use rotating cylinders to pump fluid. Diaphragm pumps use a reciprocating rubber diaphragm and check valves to pump fluid on each stroke. Positive displacement pumps are suitable for high-pressure applications and handling viscous or abrasive fluids.
1. The document presents information on centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, including their basic workings, components, uses, and efficiencies.
2. Centrifugal pumps use centrifugal force to accelerate and move fluid outwards from the center to increase pressure, while reciprocating pumps use pistons or plungers that move back and forth to displace fluid.
3. Key components of centrifugal pumps include casings, impellers, while reciprocating pumps have cylinders, pistons, valves. Both are used widely for irrigation, industry, buildings and other purposes.
Basics of centrifugal. Topics covered are operating principles, energy conversion, components in centrifugal pump, the concept of NPSH, pump rating calculation and affinity laws
The document discusses the key parameters for selecting a centrifugal pump, including:
1) Capacity and head, which are the primary factors that determine the pump's performance.
2) Efficiency, which impacts the amount of power required to run the pump.
3) Net positive suction head, which must provide enough energy to prevent cavitation within the pump.
4) Total dynamic head required by the system, which accounts for static lift, static discharge, friction losses, and other factors.
This document discusses pumps, including their function, principle of operation, types, selection criteria, and engineering design process. The main types of pumps covered are centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps. Key factors in pump selection include the nature of the fluid being pumped, system requirements, environmental conditions, and cost. Pump performance is characterized using curves showing head, flow rate, and efficiency. Proper pump sizing and installation are important to avoid issues like cavitation.
Centrifugal pumps in series and parallelphysics101
Centrifugal pumps work by using a rotating impeller to increase the velocity of a liquid and discharge it out of the pump housing. They have advantages like being simple, compact, and able to handle high rpm, but disadvantages like poor suction power and needing multiple stages to increase pressure. Proper installation requires a tight suction line, independently supported piping, minimal fittings, and protection against air intake to optimize performance. Pumps can be arranged in series to increase total head or in parallel to increase overall flow rate.
Three key points about reciprocating pumps from the document are:
1) Reciprocating pumps use pistons or plungers that oscillate back and forth to move water from lower to higher points, converting mechanical energy to hydraulic energy. They are commonly used for applications requiring variable flow rates or high pressures.
2) The main types are piston pumps, plunger pumps, and diaphragm pumps. Piston pumps are often used to transmit fluids under pressure, while plunger pumps are efficient and can develop very high pressures. Diaphragm pumps can handle viscous or toxic liquids.
3) Reciprocating pumps can be single acting, where water is moved in one direction, or double
Pumps are mechanical devices that use prime mover energy to move fluids from one place to another. Positive displacement pumps apply pressure directly to the liquid using reciprocating or rotating components. The main types of positive displacement pumps are reciprocating pumps like piston pumps and diaphragm pumps, and rotary pumps like gear pumps. Reciprocating piston pumps use oscillating pistons to move fluid, and can be single or multi-cylinder designs. Axial and radial piston pumps use rotating cylinders to pump fluid. Diaphragm pumps use a reciprocating rubber diaphragm and check valves to pump fluid on each stroke. Positive displacement pumps are suitable for high-pressure applications and handling viscous or abrasive fluids.
1. The document presents information on centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, including their basic workings, components, uses, and efficiencies.
2. Centrifugal pumps use centrifugal force to accelerate and move fluid outwards from the center to increase pressure, while reciprocating pumps use pistons or plungers that move back and forth to displace fluid.
3. Key components of centrifugal pumps include casings, impellers, while reciprocating pumps have cylinders, pistons, valves. Both are used widely for irrigation, industry, buildings and other purposes.
Basics of centrifugal. Topics covered are operating principles, energy conversion, components in centrifugal pump, the concept of NPSH, pump rating calculation and affinity laws
The document discusses the key parameters for selecting a centrifugal pump, including:
1) Capacity and head, which are the primary factors that determine the pump's performance.
2) Efficiency, which impacts the amount of power required to run the pump.
3) Net positive suction head, which must provide enough energy to prevent cavitation within the pump.
4) Total dynamic head required by the system, which accounts for static lift, static discharge, friction losses, and other factors.
This document presents a project on the design of a centrifugal pump. It includes an introduction to centrifugal pumps and their components. It then provides details of a specific pump design project carried out at Lupin Limited, including specifications for pumping methanol, calculations to determine pipe sizes, pressure losses, power requirements, and cost. Pump curves are presented and the advantages of centrifugal pumps are listed.
Reciprocating pumps are positive displacement pumps that use a reciprocating motion of a piston inside a cylinder to pump liquids. They are being replaced by centrifugal pumps for most industrial uses due to their higher initial and maintenance costs. Small hand pumps still use reciprocating pumps where high heads are required with small discharge volumes, such as in oil drilling operations. The main components include a piston, cylinder, connecting rod, crank, suction pipe, delivery pipe, and non-return valves.
The document summarizes the advantages of a pistonless pump over traditional turbo pumps for use in rocket engines. It describes how a pistonless pump works using two alternating pumping chambers to provide steady fluid flow and pressure with minimal moving parts. This makes the pump lighter, simpler, more reliable, and efficient compared to turbo pumps. However, it is limited to the drive pressure and cannot be used for higher pressure combustion cycles. Overall, the pistonless pump offers potential benefits for applications requiring a reliable and low-cost fuel pump solution like deep space missions and low-cost rocket systems.
This article helps you understand the term NPSH, how it is calculated and its importance when selecting a centrifugal pump. This basic knowledge of NPSH will help you go a long way in identifying potential problems in your pump even before they occur.
Priming of a centrifugal pump involves fully submerging the impeller in liquid without any air traps before startup. This is required because centrifugal pumps cannot pump air or vapors. Methods to prime centrifugal pumps include manually pouring liquid into the pump, using a vacuum pump to remove air, employing a jet pump to suck water into the pump suction, or installing an air separator to separate liquid and air.
Pumps convert mechanical energy to fluid energy and come in various types. The main types are positive displacement pumps, centrifugal pumps, axial flow pumps, and mixed flow pumps. Centrifugal pumps are frequently used in water distribution systems and work by spinning an impeller to push water outward. Axial flow pumps have flow entering and leaving along the pump axis. Multiple impellers can be arranged in series for higher head applications. Pump performance is characterized by curves showing how head and efficiency vary with flow. Total dynamic head and net positive suction head are important concepts for pump sizing and operation. Cavitation can occur if net positive suction head drops too low. Pumps can be arranged in series or parallel to meet different flow
Pumps are machines that use mechanical action to move fluids by increasing pressure or lifting them against gravity. There are two main types of pumps: positive displacement pumps and centrifugal pumps. Positive displacement pumps work by trapping a fixed amount of fluid and forcing it into the discharge pipe with a piston, plunger, gears, lobes or diaphragm. Centrifugal pumps use centrifugal force from an impeller to accelerate and direct fluid outwards into a discharge pipe. Proper maintenance is important for pump efficiency and performance.
This document discusses reciprocating pumps and swing valves. It provides details on the components, working, classification and advantages/disadvantages of reciprocating pumps. It also describes swing valves, including their dimensions, specifications, inner view, recommended uses, and advantages/disadvantages. Swing valves are automatic check valves that prevent backflow and open/close freely based on flow direction. Reciprocating pumps convert mechanical energy to hydraulic energy using pistons that move back and forth in cylinders.
Introduction, classification, principle of working and constructional details of vane pumps, gear pumps, radial and axial plunger pumps, screw pumps, power and efficiency calculations, characteristics curves, selection of pumps for hydraulic Power transmission.
Centrifugal pumps are best suited for large volume applications or smaller volumes with a high volume to pressure ratio. The selection of a centrifugal pump depends on system throughput, viscosity, specific gravity, and head requirements. Key parameters that impact applications are pump performance curves showing differential head and capacity. It is important to ensure sufficient net positive suction head to avoid cavitation. Centrifugal pumps can be operated singly, in series, or in parallel to achieve desired throughput and pressure conditions.
Centrifugal pumps work by using an impeller to increase the pressure and flow of a liquid. Liquid enters the center of the impeller and is accelerated outward by the curved blades of the impeller. This increases the pressure and flow of the liquid. Calculating the required head of a centrifugal pump involves accounting for static head, pipe friction losses, and adding additional head for safety. Proper pump selection is based on matching the required head and flow rate to the pump performance curves. Cavitation and ensuring adequate Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) are also important considerations for centrifugal pump operation.
The document provides information about centrifugal pumps and turbines. It defines a centrifugal pump as a machine that moves fluid by accelerating it radially outward from the center of a rotating impeller. The impeller converts kinetic energy into pressure, with liquid directed into the center and accelerated/discharged by centrifugal force into the volute casing. Multiple impellers in series can produce increased head. Pump performance is mapped through characteristic curves showing the relationship between head, flow rate, and power.
The document discusses considerations for selecting a pumping system, including fluid characteristics, system requirements, pump types, drive selection, and standby requirements. Key factors in pump selection are fluid type, system head curve, potential modifications, operational mode, required margins, and space/layout constraints. Reciprocating pumps are used for small liquid chemical metering while centrifugal pumps are common for a wide range of head and capacity needs. Net positive suction head (NPSH) must also be considered to ensure proper pump operation and avoid cavitation.
The document discusses different types of water pumps, including their definitions, classifications, main parts, mechanics, efficiencies, characteristic curves, and considerations for selection. Water pumps are devices that convert mechanical energy to hydraulic energy in order to lift water from lower to higher points. They are classified based on how the water leaves the rotating part, with the main types being centrifugal, axial, mixed-flow, screw, and reciprocating pumps. Pump selection involves matching the system characteristic curve with the pump curve to determine the operating point that satisfies the required performance.
This document provides an overview of basics of pumps. It defines what a pump is and discusses common pump components, classifications, performance characteristics such as flow rate and head, and curves. It also describes different types of pumps including dynamic pumps like centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps such as reciprocating and rotary pumps, and covers specific examples like piston pumps, gear pumps, and diaphragm pumps.
This document discusses different types of reciprocating pumps. It describes piston pumps, plunger pumps, and bucket pumps. For each type, it explains the basic design and operating principle. It discusses how piston pumps can be single acting or double acting. It also provides formulas to calculate pump discharge, power required to drive the pump, coefficient of discharge, and slip. Overall, the document provides a concise overview of the main types of reciprocating pumps and key concepts related to their function and performance metrics.
This document discusses centrifugal pumps and reciprocating pumps. It describes the key parts and working of a centrifugal pump, including the impeller, casing, suction and delivery pipes. The impeller rotates and increases the kinetic energy and pressure of the fluid. Characteristic curves showing variations in head, power and discharge with speed are also explained. For reciprocating pumps, the mechanical energy is converted to hydraulic energy by a piston moving back and forth in a cylinder.
Pumps and turbines are fluid machines that either add energy to or extract energy from a fluid. Pumps add energy by doing work on the fluid, while turbines extract energy from the fluid as it does work on the turbine. Specifically, centrifugal pumps have an impeller and casing. The impeller adds energy to the fluid by increasing pressure and velocity as it rotates and throws the fluid outward. The casing then converts the kinetic energy into increased pressure before the fluid exits.
If we're running two pumps, why aren't we getting twice as much flow?Brian Gongol
This document discusses why two pumps operating in parallel do not necessarily provide twice the flow, and introduces parallel-series pumping as a solution. It explains that parallel pumping provides little benefit on a steep system head curve due to hydraulic constraints. Parallel-series pumping allows each pump to handle average daily flows, but converts one pump to series operation at high flows to meet peak demands. This configuration provides the performance of four pumps with only three, reducing costs. The document provides an example comparison of single, parallel, and series pumping configurations on systems with high and low friction heads.
If we're running two pumps, why aren't we getting twice as much flow?Brian Gongol
The document discusses why running two pumps in parallel does not necessarily result in twice the flow. It explains that parallel pumping is best on a flat system head curve but usually provides little benefit on a steep curve. Series and parallel-series pumping are presented as alternatives that can improve flow in some situations by keeping pumps within their performance ranges. Parallel-series pumping allows each pump to handle average daily flows, but converts one pump to series operation for higher flows. This arrangement provides benefits over simple parallel or series configurations. Examples are provided to illustrate different pumping scenarios.
This document presents a project on the design of a centrifugal pump. It includes an introduction to centrifugal pumps and their components. It then provides details of a specific pump design project carried out at Lupin Limited, including specifications for pumping methanol, calculations to determine pipe sizes, pressure losses, power requirements, and cost. Pump curves are presented and the advantages of centrifugal pumps are listed.
Reciprocating pumps are positive displacement pumps that use a reciprocating motion of a piston inside a cylinder to pump liquids. They are being replaced by centrifugal pumps for most industrial uses due to their higher initial and maintenance costs. Small hand pumps still use reciprocating pumps where high heads are required with small discharge volumes, such as in oil drilling operations. The main components include a piston, cylinder, connecting rod, crank, suction pipe, delivery pipe, and non-return valves.
The document summarizes the advantages of a pistonless pump over traditional turbo pumps for use in rocket engines. It describes how a pistonless pump works using two alternating pumping chambers to provide steady fluid flow and pressure with minimal moving parts. This makes the pump lighter, simpler, more reliable, and efficient compared to turbo pumps. However, it is limited to the drive pressure and cannot be used for higher pressure combustion cycles. Overall, the pistonless pump offers potential benefits for applications requiring a reliable and low-cost fuel pump solution like deep space missions and low-cost rocket systems.
This article helps you understand the term NPSH, how it is calculated and its importance when selecting a centrifugal pump. This basic knowledge of NPSH will help you go a long way in identifying potential problems in your pump even before they occur.
Priming of a centrifugal pump involves fully submerging the impeller in liquid without any air traps before startup. This is required because centrifugal pumps cannot pump air or vapors. Methods to prime centrifugal pumps include manually pouring liquid into the pump, using a vacuum pump to remove air, employing a jet pump to suck water into the pump suction, or installing an air separator to separate liquid and air.
Pumps convert mechanical energy to fluid energy and come in various types. The main types are positive displacement pumps, centrifugal pumps, axial flow pumps, and mixed flow pumps. Centrifugal pumps are frequently used in water distribution systems and work by spinning an impeller to push water outward. Axial flow pumps have flow entering and leaving along the pump axis. Multiple impellers can be arranged in series for higher head applications. Pump performance is characterized by curves showing how head and efficiency vary with flow. Total dynamic head and net positive suction head are important concepts for pump sizing and operation. Cavitation can occur if net positive suction head drops too low. Pumps can be arranged in series or parallel to meet different flow
Pumps are machines that use mechanical action to move fluids by increasing pressure or lifting them against gravity. There are two main types of pumps: positive displacement pumps and centrifugal pumps. Positive displacement pumps work by trapping a fixed amount of fluid and forcing it into the discharge pipe with a piston, plunger, gears, lobes or diaphragm. Centrifugal pumps use centrifugal force from an impeller to accelerate and direct fluid outwards into a discharge pipe. Proper maintenance is important for pump efficiency and performance.
This document discusses reciprocating pumps and swing valves. It provides details on the components, working, classification and advantages/disadvantages of reciprocating pumps. It also describes swing valves, including their dimensions, specifications, inner view, recommended uses, and advantages/disadvantages. Swing valves are automatic check valves that prevent backflow and open/close freely based on flow direction. Reciprocating pumps convert mechanical energy to hydraulic energy using pistons that move back and forth in cylinders.
Introduction, classification, principle of working and constructional details of vane pumps, gear pumps, radial and axial plunger pumps, screw pumps, power and efficiency calculations, characteristics curves, selection of pumps for hydraulic Power transmission.
Centrifugal pumps are best suited for large volume applications or smaller volumes with a high volume to pressure ratio. The selection of a centrifugal pump depends on system throughput, viscosity, specific gravity, and head requirements. Key parameters that impact applications are pump performance curves showing differential head and capacity. It is important to ensure sufficient net positive suction head to avoid cavitation. Centrifugal pumps can be operated singly, in series, or in parallel to achieve desired throughput and pressure conditions.
Centrifugal pumps work by using an impeller to increase the pressure and flow of a liquid. Liquid enters the center of the impeller and is accelerated outward by the curved blades of the impeller. This increases the pressure and flow of the liquid. Calculating the required head of a centrifugal pump involves accounting for static head, pipe friction losses, and adding additional head for safety. Proper pump selection is based on matching the required head and flow rate to the pump performance curves. Cavitation and ensuring adequate Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) are also important considerations for centrifugal pump operation.
The document provides information about centrifugal pumps and turbines. It defines a centrifugal pump as a machine that moves fluid by accelerating it radially outward from the center of a rotating impeller. The impeller converts kinetic energy into pressure, with liquid directed into the center and accelerated/discharged by centrifugal force into the volute casing. Multiple impellers in series can produce increased head. Pump performance is mapped through characteristic curves showing the relationship between head, flow rate, and power.
The document discusses considerations for selecting a pumping system, including fluid characteristics, system requirements, pump types, drive selection, and standby requirements. Key factors in pump selection are fluid type, system head curve, potential modifications, operational mode, required margins, and space/layout constraints. Reciprocating pumps are used for small liquid chemical metering while centrifugal pumps are common for a wide range of head and capacity needs. Net positive suction head (NPSH) must also be considered to ensure proper pump operation and avoid cavitation.
The document discusses different types of water pumps, including their definitions, classifications, main parts, mechanics, efficiencies, characteristic curves, and considerations for selection. Water pumps are devices that convert mechanical energy to hydraulic energy in order to lift water from lower to higher points. They are classified based on how the water leaves the rotating part, with the main types being centrifugal, axial, mixed-flow, screw, and reciprocating pumps. Pump selection involves matching the system characteristic curve with the pump curve to determine the operating point that satisfies the required performance.
This document provides an overview of basics of pumps. It defines what a pump is and discusses common pump components, classifications, performance characteristics such as flow rate and head, and curves. It also describes different types of pumps including dynamic pumps like centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps such as reciprocating and rotary pumps, and covers specific examples like piston pumps, gear pumps, and diaphragm pumps.
This document discusses different types of reciprocating pumps. It describes piston pumps, plunger pumps, and bucket pumps. For each type, it explains the basic design and operating principle. It discusses how piston pumps can be single acting or double acting. It also provides formulas to calculate pump discharge, power required to drive the pump, coefficient of discharge, and slip. Overall, the document provides a concise overview of the main types of reciprocating pumps and key concepts related to their function and performance metrics.
This document discusses centrifugal pumps and reciprocating pumps. It describes the key parts and working of a centrifugal pump, including the impeller, casing, suction and delivery pipes. The impeller rotates and increases the kinetic energy and pressure of the fluid. Characteristic curves showing variations in head, power and discharge with speed are also explained. For reciprocating pumps, the mechanical energy is converted to hydraulic energy by a piston moving back and forth in a cylinder.
Pumps and turbines are fluid machines that either add energy to or extract energy from a fluid. Pumps add energy by doing work on the fluid, while turbines extract energy from the fluid as it does work on the turbine. Specifically, centrifugal pumps have an impeller and casing. The impeller adds energy to the fluid by increasing pressure and velocity as it rotates and throws the fluid outward. The casing then converts the kinetic energy into increased pressure before the fluid exits.
If we're running two pumps, why aren't we getting twice as much flow?Brian Gongol
This document discusses why two pumps operating in parallel do not necessarily provide twice the flow, and introduces parallel-series pumping as a solution. It explains that parallel pumping provides little benefit on a steep system head curve due to hydraulic constraints. Parallel-series pumping allows each pump to handle average daily flows, but converts one pump to series operation at high flows to meet peak demands. This configuration provides the performance of four pumps with only three, reducing costs. The document provides an example comparison of single, parallel, and series pumping configurations on systems with high and low friction heads.
If we're running two pumps, why aren't we getting twice as much flow?Brian Gongol
The document discusses why running two pumps in parallel does not necessarily result in twice the flow. It explains that parallel pumping is best on a flat system head curve but usually provides little benefit on a steep curve. Series and parallel-series pumping are presented as alternatives that can improve flow in some situations by keeping pumps within their performance ranges. Parallel-series pumping allows each pump to handle average daily flows, but converts one pump to series operation for higher flows. This arrangement provides benefits over simple parallel or series configurations. Examples are provided to illustrate different pumping scenarios.
This document provides a tutorial on centrifugal pump systems. It discusses the key characteristics of pressure, friction, and flow in pump systems. It explains concepts such as static head, friction head, total head, and how these factors relate to the flow rate and selection of a centrifugal pump. Examples of common residential water systems are provided to demonstrate how to calculate the total head required for pump sizing. The document contains detailed appendices on topics such as pipe friction calculations.
Based on the information provided:
- Gage pressure (vacuum) = -20 inches of Hg
- Convert to psi: -20 inches Hg x 0.4912 psi/inch Hg = -9.824 psi
- Atmospheric pressure = 14.7 psi
- Liquid level above pump centerline is not provided
To calculate NPSHA:
- Atmospheric pressure (psi) converted to head = 14.7 psi x 2.31 ft/psi = 34 ft
- Gage pressure (vacuum, psi) converted to head = -9.824 psi x 2.31 ft/psi = -22.7 ft
- Static head = Unknown (not provided)
How to examine, diagnose, and address cavitation issues inside centrifugal pumping systems. Addresses atmospheric pressure, NPSH, and symptoms of cavitation.
This document discusses hydraulic pumps, including:
- Pumps are not continuous flow devices and have discrete chambers that collect and discharge flow through valve plates. The design of these components affects pressure variation.
- Actual pump flow is determined by displacement, speed, efficiency terms accounting for volumetric (leakage) efficiency and mechanical (friction loss) efficiency.
- Volumetric efficiency depends on manufacturing tolerances while mechanical efficiency depends on bearing friction and fluid turbulence.
- Formulas are provided to calculate theoretical flow, actual flow accounting for efficiencies, torque required to drive the pump, and power delivered versus power input accounting for overall efficiency.
- Factors like fluid properties, speed, foreign particles,
Pumps are widely used in process plants to transfer fluid from one point to the other and the Process Engineer is often required to specify the correct size of pumps that will optimize system performance. Though pump sizing can easily be performed using software such as Pipe-Flo®, understanding the basic principle will not only aid one to better interpret the results obtained by pump sizing software but also to better design pumps. Centrifugal pump sizing overview is presented in this tutorial.
Cavitation is the source of many problems in pumping applications, but it takes experience and system knowledge to understand where to find it and how to solve it
Pumps come in a variety of sizes for a wide range of applications. They can be classified
according to their basic operating principle as dynamic or displacement pumps. Dynamic
pumps can be sub-classified as centrifugal and special effect pumps. Displacement pumps can
be sub-classified as rotary or reciprocating pumps.
The document discusses various topics related to pumps, including:
1. Types of rotary pumps like centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, along with their basic operation and characteristics.
2. Key aspects of pump performance like flow rate, head pressure, horsepower requirements, and efficiency. Affinity laws relating changes in speed and impeller size to performance are also covered.
3. Common problems with pumps like low flow, low pressure, excessive power usage, noise, and seal leakage. Potential causes and troubleshooting approaches are provided.
4. Maintenance considerations like inspecting wear parts and monitoring operational parameters are emphasized to prevent problems and improve pump reliability.
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ECET 380-Numerical Methods-Project 1 – Week 1
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 1
The Pump ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
The Pump Curve ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Pumps in series ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Pumps in parallel ....................................................................................................................................... 3
The system curve .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Where does the pump operate? ................................................................................................................... 4
The Project Itself ........................................................................................................................................... 5
What you need to do ................................................................................................................................ 6
Tips for solving this project ........................................................................................................................... 6
What should be in your report ..................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction
This week’s project concerns itself with a pump-valve combination, in which a pump discharges
to a valve, which then discharges back to a pump. For ECE students, think of a pump as a
current dependent voltage source (the voltage is dependent on the current), and the valve is a
resistor. Later we will show how the system obeys a mechanical version of Kirchoff’s Voltage
Law. ECE students have actually seen this kind of a system: In ECEL 302 you worked with BJTs,
which is basically an electrical version of a pump.
The Pump
The purpose of a pump is to increase the pressure of a flow so it can flow. In a closed system.
This document discusses the basics of pump hydraulics. It explains that pumps add energy to fluids by converting atmospheric pressure into useful pressure and flow. The main types of pumps are positive displacement pumps, which physically push water, and centrifugal pumps, which create pressure differentials. It describes key components of centrifugal pumps like impellers, wearplates, and seals. The document also covers topics like system head curves, cavitation, safety concerns, and when different types of pumps are appropriate.
This document provides an overview of an upcoming presentation on EC motor and pump basics. The presentation agenda includes discussing motor basics, permanent magnet motors versus induction motors, pump curve basics, operating points, efficiency curves, power curves, system curves, and the advantages of variable speed control. Sample pump comparisons are also provided showing estimated annual energy savings ranging from $35 to over $1,000 when using variable speed pumps compared to single speed pumps.
Pumps theory www.chemicallibrary.blogspot.comFARRUKH SHEHZAD
This document discusses various terms related to pumps, including types of pumps (positive displacement, centrifugal), pump components (impeller, casing), pump operation concepts (head, suction lift, cavitation, NPSH), and pump performance parameters (specific speed, affinity laws). It provides definitions and formulas for key terms like head, specific speed, NPSH, cavitation, and discusses how different types of pumps like centrifugal and rotary pumps operate.
Introduction to Pump Hydraulics - v.15Brian Gongol
The document discusses different types of pumps used in hydraulic systems. It introduces positive displacement pumps, which physically push fluid through high, consistent pressures, and centrifugal pumps, which use an impeller to create pressure differentials and push fluid. The document outlines key components of centrifugal pumps like wearplates, impellers, shafts, and seals. It also discusses factors that influence pump performance like system head curves, pipe roughness, air pockets, valves, and multiple pump configurations. Safety considerations for pumps are also addressed.
This document discusses techniques for analyzing energy losses in pipeline systems that contain components like valves, fittings, and changes in pipe size. It begins by introducing the concept of minor losses, which are energy losses caused by components other than pipe friction. Methods are provided for calculating the energy loss associated with specific minor loss elements like sudden pipe enlargements using resistance coefficients. The document lists learning objectives and provides examples of calculating minor losses for water flowing through a pipe enlargement.
This article provides guidance on specifying pumps for industrial processes. It explains that there are two main types of pumps - rotodynamic pumps which use an impeller to impart energy, and positive-displacement pumps which trap and discharge discrete amounts of fluid. The article describes how to size a pump by matching its pressure and flow capabilities to the system head and required flowrate. System head depends on static head from pipe elevation and dynamic head from pipe friction losses. Methods for calculating dynamic head losses involving fittings and straight pipe sections are presented.
This document provides information on various types of pumps, with a focus on centrifugal pumps. It defines different types of pumps and discusses why centrifugal pumps are commonly used. It then provides details on the components and operating principles of centrifugal pumps. The document also discusses pump performance curves, cavitation, net positive suction head (NPSH), affinity laws, and best practices for pumping systems.
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Small wastewater plants and lagoon systems needing to meet tougher effluent-quality standards may find themselves in need of additional aeration that their existing facilities are poorly-equipped to supply. A technological solution that takes up almost no space, requires little to no earth work, and can be easily operated and maintained is available.
The nexus between energy policy and water policy hasn't gotten the amount of attention it deserves, and that's something the water sector needs to change
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An introduction to shoreside Venturi-type aeration for wastewater lagoons and tanks, including considerations contrasting the Venturi approach with conventional aeration methods
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Whether you're sold on anthropogenic climate change or not, there's no getting around the fact that Mother Nature has been showing off some of the worst of her bad attitude lately. What are you supposed to do about it if you're a water utility professional? Fortunately, you're not alone, and there are resources you can (and should!) be using right now to help.
25 Ways to Screw Up a Lift Station Design - v.10Brian Gongol
Through the careful study (and avoidance) of failure, engineering can make use of the past to improve on the future. Pump station design is no exception. Join this speedy trip through 25 entirely avoidable screwups to see how things can go wrong -- and learn how to make sure they go right next time.
Media relations for the water industry - v.20Brian Gongol
Water issues shouldn't only make the news when something terrible happens. This is a crash course in how to ensure that the public is well-informed about water and wastewater issues, with perspective and advice from a media veteran with more than 25 years of insider experience. Pitfalls to avoid, best practices to put to work, and ideas for putting an extraordinary light on your ordinary work.
Breaking the conveyor-belt myth - v.09Brian Gongol
Until water is valued in its own right, we should not expect the public to change its perceptions about how they can treat (and abuse) it. Changing those perceptions
The document discusses aeration options for wastewater facilities in Nebraska. It notes that many facilities currently use activated sludge, oxidation ditches, or lagoon systems. Stricter wastewater standards may require these facilities to improve aeration. Retrofitting existing systems can be challenging due to space, budget, or workforce constraints. The document promotes using venturi aeration, which uses pump pressure and no moving parts to inject air through pipes. Venturi systems provide oxygenation with a small footprint and easy installation/maintenance requirements, making them a good retrofitting option for lagoons, tanks, and ditches.
Schoolkids now, customers later - v.14Brian Gongol
This document provides guidance for utilities to educate schoolchildren about water and wastewater systems to influence future customers. It recommends engaging elementary, middle, and high school students through classroom presentations, science demonstrations, tours of facilities, and service projects. By starting education early and making lessons relevant, utilities can help students understand water infrastructure and careers, conservation, and the importance of taxpayer funding for "capital projects" and loans.
The maintenance you don't have to touch - v.07Brian Gongol
Water and wastewater utilities (and their affiliates) need to start addressing cybersecurity issues as an integral part of their ongoing maintenance plans. Time is running out to think otherwise.
Dealing with Mother Nature's attitude problem - v.19Brian Gongol
The document discusses preparing water utilities for climate and weather uncertainty. It argues that while the causes of climate change may be debated, water utilities still need to plan for potential impacts like flooding, drought, and severe weather. The author provides examples of extreme events to consider in planning and resources from the EPA on building climate resilience. Utilities are encouraged to examine various scenarios and prioritize preparations that mitigate their worst risks.
This study Examines the Effectiveness of Talent Procurement through the Imple...DharmaBanothu
In the world with high technology and fast
forward mindset recruiters are walking/showing interest
towards E-Recruitment. Present most of the HRs of
many companies are choosing E-Recruitment as the best
choice for recruitment. E-Recruitment is being done
through many online platforms like Linkedin, Naukri,
Instagram , Facebook etc. Now with high technology E-
Recruitment has gone through next level by using
Artificial Intelligence too.
Key Words : Talent Management, Talent Acquisition , E-
Recruitment , Artificial Intelligence Introduction
Effectiveness of Talent Acquisition through E-
Recruitment in this topic we will discuss about 4important
and interlinked topics which are
Build the Next Generation of Apps with the Einstein 1 Platform.
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Particle Swarm Optimization–Long Short-Term Memory based Channel Estimation w...IJCNCJournal
Paper Title
Particle Swarm Optimization–Long Short-Term Memory based Channel Estimation with Hybrid Beam Forming Power Transfer in WSN-IoT Applications
Authors
Reginald Jude Sixtus J and Tamilarasi Muthu, Puducherry Technological University, India
Abstract
Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) helps to overcome various difficulties in future technology wireless communications. NOMA, when utilized with millimeter wave multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems, channel estimation becomes extremely difficult. For reaping the benefits of the NOMA and mm-Wave combination, effective channel estimation is required. In this paper, we propose an enhanced particle swarm optimization based long short-term memory estimator network (PSOLSTMEstNet), which is a neural network model that can be employed to forecast the bandwidth required in the mm-Wave MIMO network. The prime advantage of the LSTM is that it has the capability of dynamically adapting to the functioning pattern of fluctuating channel state. The LSTM stage with adaptive coding and modulation enhances the BER.PSO algorithm is employed to optimize input weights of LSTM network. The modified algorithm splits the power by channel condition of every single user. Participants will be first sorted into distinct groups depending upon respective channel conditions, using a hybrid beamforming approach. The network characteristics are fine-estimated using PSO-LSTMEstNet after a rough approximation of channels parameters derived from the received data.
Keywords
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR), Bit Error Rate (BER), mm-Wave, MIMO, NOMA, deep learning, optimization.
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Blood finder application project report (1).pdfKamal Acharya
Blood Finder is an emergency time app where a user can search for the blood banks as
well as the registered blood donors around Mumbai. This application also provide an
opportunity for the user of this application to become a registered donor for this user have
to enroll for the donor request from the application itself. If the admin wish to make user
a registered donor, with some of the formalities with the organization it can be done.
Specialization of this application is that the user will not have to register on sign-in for
searching the blood banks and blood donors it can be just done by installing the
application to the mobile.
The purpose of making this application is to save the user’s time for searching blood of
needed blood group during the time of the emergency.
This is an android application developed in Java and XML with the connectivity of
SQLite database. This application will provide most of basic functionality required for an
emergency time application. All the details of Blood banks and Blood donors are stored
in the database i.e. SQLite.
This application allowed the user to get all the information regarding blood banks and
blood donors such as Name, Number, Address, Blood Group, rather than searching it on
the different websites and wasting the precious time. This application is effective and
user friendly.
Digital Twins Computer Networking Paper Presentation.pptxaryanpankaj78
A Digital Twin in computer networking is a virtual representation of a physical network, used to simulate, analyze, and optimize network performance and reliability. It leverages real-time data to enhance network management, predict issues, and improve decision-making processes.
Open Channel Flow: fluid flow with a free surfaceIndrajeet sahu
Open Channel Flow: This topic focuses on fluid flow with a free surface, such as in rivers, canals, and drainage ditches. Key concepts include the classification of flow types (steady vs. unsteady, uniform vs. non-uniform), hydraulic radius, flow resistance, Manning's equation, critical flow conditions, and energy and momentum principles. It also covers flow measurement techniques, gradually varied flow analysis, and the design of open channels. Understanding these principles is vital for effective water resource management and engineering applications.
Sri Guru Hargobind Ji - Bandi Chor Guru.pdfBalvir Singh
Sri Guru Hargobind Ji (19 June 1595 - 3 March 1644) is revered as the Sixth Nanak.
• On 25 May 1606 Guru Arjan nominated his son Sri Hargobind Ji as his successor. Shortly
afterwards, Guru Arjan was arrested, tortured and killed by order of the Mogul Emperor
Jahangir.
• Guru Hargobind's succession ceremony took place on 24 June 1606. He was barely
eleven years old when he became 6th Guru.
• As ordered by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, he put on two swords, one indicated his spiritual
authority (PIRI) and the other, his temporal authority (MIRI). He thus for the first time
initiated military tradition in the Sikh faith to resist religious persecution, protect
people’s freedom and independence to practice religion by choice. He transformed
Sikhs to be Saints and Soldier.
• He had a long tenure as Guru, lasting 37 years, 9 months and 3 days
Prediction of Electrical Energy Efficiency Using Information on Consumer's Ac...PriyankaKilaniya
Energy efficiency has been important since the latter part of the last century. The main object of this survey is to determine the energy efficiency knowledge among consumers. Two separate districts in Bangladesh are selected to conduct the survey on households and showrooms about the energy and seller also. The survey uses the data to find some regression equations from which it is easy to predict energy efficiency knowledge. The data is analyzed and calculated based on five important criteria. The initial target was to find some factors that help predict a person's energy efficiency knowledge. From the survey, it is found that the energy efficiency awareness among the people of our country is very low. Relationships between household energy use behaviors are estimated using a unique dataset of about 40 households and 20 showrooms in Bangladesh's Chapainawabganj and Bagerhat districts. Knowledge of energy consumption and energy efficiency technology options is found to be associated with household use of energy conservation practices. Household characteristics also influence household energy use behavior. Younger household cohorts are more likely to adopt energy-efficient technologies and energy conservation practices and place primary importance on energy saving for environmental reasons. Education also influences attitudes toward energy conservation in Bangladesh. Low-education households indicate they primarily save electricity for the environment while high-education households indicate they are motivated by environmental concerns.
An In-Depth Exploration of Natural Language Processing: Evolution, Applicatio...DharmaBanothu
Natural language processing (NLP) has
recently garnered significant interest for the
computational representation and analysis of human
language. Its applications span multiple domains such
as machine translation, email spam detection,
information extraction, summarization, healthcare,
and question answering. This paper first delineates
four phases by examining various levels of NLP and
components of Natural Language Generation,
followed by a review of the history and progression of
NLP. Subsequently, we delve into the current state of
the art by presenting diverse NLP applications,
contemporary trends, and challenges. Finally, we
discuss some available datasets, models, and
evaluation metrics in NLP.
Applications of artificial Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering.pdfAtif Razi
Historically, mechanical engineering has relied heavily on human expertise and empirical methods to solve complex problems. With the introduction of computer-aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA), the field took its first steps towards digitization. These tools allowed engineers to simulate and analyze mechanical systems with greater accuracy and efficiency. However, the sheer volume of data generated by modern engineering systems and the increasing complexity of these systems have necessitated more advanced analytical tools, paving the way for AI.
AI offers the capability to process vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and make predictions with a level of speed and accuracy unattainable by traditional methods. This has profound implications for mechanical engineering, enabling more efficient design processes, predictive maintenance strategies, and optimized manufacturing operations. AI-driven tools can learn from historical data, adapt to new information, and continuously improve their performance, making them invaluable in tackling the multifaceted challenges of modern mechanical engineering.
Applications of artificial Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering.pdf
The Art of the Possible: Pump curves and system head curves
1. The Art of the Possible:
Pump Curves and System Head Curves
Brian Gongol
DJ Gongol & Associates, Inc.
November 7, 2019
Nebraska Section AWWA Fall Conference
Kearney, Nebraska
21. Pump capacity curves
The pump is stupid:
It doesn't know what to do,
other than to produce some
combination of head and flow
with the energy it's given
90. Questions?
Thanks for your attention! Contact anytime with
questions:
Brian Gongol
DJ Gongol & Associates
515-223-4144
brian@gongol.net
www.gongol.net
@djgongol (social media)
91. Credits
Photo of Little Rock Creek Dam (public domain):
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/hh/item/
ca1230.photos.011757p/
Photo of NASA Mission Control (public domain):
https://www.loc.gov/resource/highsm.14154/?r=-0.572,-
0.1,2.144,0.855,0
All other photographs are original work of the author
Computer-generated pump curves courtesy of the Gorman-Rupp Co.
and Patterson Pump Co.
Illustrations are original work of the author
All rights reserved to their respective owners