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Specific Speed of Centrifugal Pump
The specific speed of a centrifugal pump is defined as the speed of an imaginary pump, identical with the given…
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Multistage Centrifugal Pumps
A multistage centrifugal pump is designed with two or more impellers. Depending on the brand and configuration, the impellers might…
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Hydraulic turbines & Types
Hydraulic Turbines are also known as water turbines Pelton Turbine: Pelton turbine is a type of impulsive water turbine Francis Turbine:…
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Comparison of Impulse and Reaction Turbines
Impulse Turbine Reaction turbine 01. Energy available at the inlet is in the form of kinetic energy 01. Energy available…
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Impulse Turbine
In principle, the impulse steam turbine consists of a casing containing stationary steam nozzles and a rotor with moving or…
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Miscellaneous Hydraulic Machines
Information about different hydraulic machines like hydraulic press, hydraulic ram, hydraulic accumulator, hydraulic intensifier, hydraulic crane and hydraulic lift. The…
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Air Vessels
Air vessel is a closed chamber containing compressed air in the top portion and liquid (or water) at the bottom…
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Inward flow turbine vs. Outward flow Reaction Turbine
Inward Flow Reaction Turbine Outward Flow Reaction turbine 01. Water flows the outer periphery of wheel towards the wheel centre…
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Cavitation
What is cavitation and how is it formed and how to prevent/ avoid cavitation in a hydraulic machine? The formation,…
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Centrifugal Pumps
What is a centrifugal pump and its manometric head? How to calculate discharge, efficiency and power required for a centrifugal pump using…