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The Affinity Laws
The Affinity Laws are mathematical expressions that define changes in pump capacity, head, and BHP when a change is made…
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Power and Efficiency
Brake Horse Power (BHP) The work performed by a pump is a function of the total head and the weight…
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Pressure to Head Conversion Formula
The static head corresponding to any specific pressure is dependent upon the weight of the liquid according to the following…
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Capacity
Capacity means the flow rate with which liquid is moved or pushed by the pump to the desired point in…
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Auxilliary Components
Auxiliary components generally include the following piping systems for the following services: Seal flushing , cooling , quenching systems Seal…
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Rotating Components
Impeller The impeller is the main rotating part that provides the centrifugal acceleration to the fluid. They are often classified…
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Seal Chamber and Stuffing Box
Description: centrifugal-pumpsFigure 7: Parts of a Simple Seal Chamber Seal chamber and Stuffing box both refer to a chamber, either…
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Suction and Discharge Nozzles
The suction and discharge nozzles are part of the casings itself. They commonly have the following configurationstwo of which are…
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Stationary Components
Casings Description: centrifugal-pumps Figure 4: Cut-Away of a Pump Showing Volute Casing Casings are generally of two types: volute and…
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General Components of Centrifugal Pumps
A centrifugal pump has two main components: A rotating component comprised of an impeller and a shaft A stationary component…
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Conversion of Kinetic Energy to Pressure Energy
The key idea is that the energy created by the centrifugal force iskinetic energy. The amount of energy given to…
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Generation of Centrifugal Force
Figure 1: Liquid Flow Path Insidea Centrifugal Pump The process liquid enters the suction nozzle and then into eye (center)…