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Pumps Class Exercise Solution

The document outlines exercises related to hydraulic circuits involving pumps and compressors, focusing on determining pump head as a function of volumetric flow, analyzing a centrifugal pump's performance, and calculating the NPSH curve. Key calculations include operating points for maximum flow rate and efficiency, as well as the maximum possible flow rate without cavitation. The exercises require applying principles of fluid mechanics and pump performance analysis.

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Pumps Class Exercise Solution

The document outlines exercises related to hydraulic circuits involving pumps and compressors, focusing on determining pump head as a function of volumetric flow, analyzing a centrifugal pump's performance, and calculating the NPSH curve. Key calculations include operating points for maximum flow rate and efficiency, as well as the maximum possible flow rate without cavitation. The exercises require applying principles of fluid mechanics and pump performance analysis.

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International Bachelor

Year B2

ESE-EXP4 Pump and Compressor

PUMPS CLASS EXERCISE


OPERATING POINT OF A HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
1. For the following circuit, determine the pump head (in meters) required as a function
of volumetric flow (in L/s). Make a plot of this function for 0 ≤ Qv ≤ 55.

Z1 = 2 m
Z2 = 0 m
Pipe length = 3 m
Pipe inner diameter = 10 cm
Pipe roughness = 0,5 mm
Sharp edge pipe inlet
90° flanged smooth bend (x3)
Globe valve, fully open
α=1

𝑃1 𝑉12 𝑃3 𝑉32
( + 𝛼1 + 𝑧1 ) + ℎ𝑝𝑢𝑚𝑝 = ( + 𝛼3 + 𝑧3 ) + ℎ𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠
𝜌𝑔 2𝑔 𝜌𝑔 2𝑔

𝑉32 𝐿 𝑉32
ℎ𝑝𝑢𝑚𝑝 = ( ) − (𝑧1 ) + (𝑓 + ∑ 𝐾)
2𝑔 𝐷 2𝑔

𝐿 𝑄2
ℎ𝑝𝑢𝑚𝑝 = −𝑧1 + (𝑓 + ∑ 𝐾 + 1)
𝐷 2𝑔𝐴2

3 (𝑄/1000)2
ℎ𝑝𝑢𝑚𝑝 = −2 + (0.072 + (0.5 + 3 ∗ 0.3 + 10) + 1)
0.1 2 ∗ 9.8 ∗ (𝜋 ∗ 0.052 )2

ℎ𝑝𝑢𝑚𝑝 = −2 + 0.01204 𝑄 2

System curve
40
35
30
25
Head (m)

20
15
10
5
0
-5 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Fluid flow [L/s]

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2. The following is the curve of a centrifugal pump.

For the 12,75” impeller, determine:

a) The shutoff head, in L/s. 23 m


b) The free delivery flow (estimated), in L/s. 55 L/s

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3. The pump of question 2) is connected to the circuit shown in question 1).

Determine the operating point (head, flow rate, efficiency, impeller size) for:

a. The maximum flow rate. 17.5 m, 40 L/s, 12.75”, 77%

b. The maximum efficiency. 17.5 m, 40 L/s, 12.75”, 77%

𝜌𝑔ℎ𝑄𝑣 1000 ∗ 9.81 ∗ 17.5 ∗ 40𝑥10−3


𝐵𝐻𝑃 = = = 8.92 𝑘𝑊
𝜂 0.77

c. The minimum power consumption. 3.75 m, 21.5 L/s, 6.75”, 55%, 1.5 kW

𝜌𝑔ℎ𝑄𝑣 1000 ∗ 9.81 ∗ 3.75 ∗ 21.5𝑥10−3


𝐵𝐻𝑃 = = = 1.44 𝑘𝑊
𝜂 0.55

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4. Calculate the NPSH curve for the circuit of question 1), assuming a water temperature
of 15°C.

Pv = 1.7051 kPa

𝑃1 𝑉21 𝑃2 𝑉22
( + 𝛼1 + 𝑧1 ) + ℎ𝑝𝑢𝑚𝑝 = ( + 𝛼2 + 𝑧2 ) + ℎ𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠
𝜌𝑔 2𝑔 𝜌𝑔 2𝑔

𝑃𝑎𝑡𝑚 𝑃𝑖𝑛𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑉2𝑖𝑛𝑙𝑒𝑡


+ 𝑧1 = + + ℎ𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠
𝜌𝑔 𝜌𝑔 2𝑔

𝑃𝑎𝑡𝑚 𝑃𝑖𝑛𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑉2𝑖𝑛𝑙𝑒𝑡


+ 𝑧1 − ℎ𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠 = +
𝜌𝑔 𝜌𝑔 2𝑔

𝑃𝑎𝑡𝑚 𝑃𝑣 𝑃𝑖𝑛𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑉2𝑖𝑛𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑃𝑣


− + 𝑧1 − ℎ𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠 = + −
𝜌𝑔 𝜌𝑔 𝜌𝑔 2𝑔 𝜌𝑔

𝑃𝑎𝑡𝑚 − 𝑃𝑣 𝐿 𝑄𝑣2
𝑁𝑃𝑆𝐻 = + 𝑧1 − (𝑓 + ∑ 𝐾)
𝜌𝑔 𝐷 2𝑔𝐴2

NPSH curve
60

40

20
Head (ft)

0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
-20

-40

-60

-80
Fluid flow [L/s]

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5. Determine the maximum possible flow rate without cavitation (matching with the
required NPSH curve).

New operating point: 9.5 m, 31 L/s, 9.75”, 67.5%

𝜌𝑔ℎ𝑄𝑣 1000 ∗ 9.81 ∗ 9.5 ∗ 31𝑥10−3


𝐵𝐻𝑃 = = = 4.28 𝑘𝑊
𝜂 0.675

At 60°C, Pv=19.94 kPa, max Qv=28 L/s

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