This document describes an experiment to investigate the characteristics of centrifugal pumps operating in series, parallel, and single configurations. The objectives are to determine the pump characteristic curves and pump power in each configuration. The experimental procedure involves collecting pressure and flow rate data with two pumps operated individually, in series, and in parallel across a range of outlet pressures from 0 to 3 bars. The data will be recorded in tables and used to analyze and compare the performance of the different pump configurations.
This document describes an experiment to investigate the characteristics of centrifugal pumps operating in series, parallel, and single configurations. The objectives are to determine the pump characteristic curves and pump power in each configuration. The experimental procedure involves collecting pressure and flow rate data with two pumps operated individually, in series, and in parallel across a range of outlet pressures from 0 to 3 bars. The data will be recorded in tables and used to analyze and compare the performance of the different pump configurations.
This document describes an experiment to investigate the characteristics of centrifugal pumps operating in series, parallel, and single configurations. The objectives are to determine the pump characteristic curves and pump power in each configuration. The experimental procedure involves collecting pressure and flow rate data with two pumps operated individually, in series, and in parallel across a range of outlet pressures from 0 to 3 bars. The data will be recorded in tables and used to analyze and compare the performance of the different pump configurations.
This document describes an experiment to investigate the characteristics of centrifugal pumps operating in series, parallel, and single configurations. The objectives are to determine the pump characteristic curves and pump power in each configuration. The experimental procedure involves collecting pressure and flow rate data with two pumps operated individually, in series, and in parallel across a range of outlet pressures from 0 to 3 bars. The data will be recorded in tables and used to analyze and compare the performance of the different pump configurations.
To demonstrate the principle operating characteristics of centrifugal pump in
series, parallel or single pump operation. To determine the pump characteristic curves of pump in series and parallel configuration and single operation. To determine the pump power.
Overview
A pump can serve to move liquid, as in a cross country pipeline, to lift liquid as from a well or to the top of a tall building; or to put fluid under pressure as in a hydraulic brake. In chemical plants and refineries pumps transfer or circulate oil and a great variety of fluids.
General Start - Up Procedures
Before conducting any experiment, it is necessary to do the following checking to
avoid any misuse and malfunction of equipment.
1. Fill sump tank with tap water. Water level can be checked using the viewing window.
2. Check whether the Emergency-Off switch is released.
3. Switch on main power switch.
4. Open flow adjustment valve, V1.
5. Switch on the water pump, PA.
1 Fluid Mechanics (CLB 11003) Experiment 5: Series and Parallel Pump Semester January 2017
Experimental Procedure
Experiment 1 : Single Pump
1. Connect the stop-cocks as shown in Figure 1 (if the handle parallel to the pipe – valve open, if the handle perpendicular to the pipe – valve closed).
2. Switch on pump 1 (9) with the main switch on the switchbox (11) ; pump 2 must remain off!
3. Adjust the outlet valve (8) by setting pressure, P, to 0 bar in order to obtain the desired volumetric flowrate, Q. (ensure continuous water inflow into the reservoir)
4. Record measured values in Table 1:
P Suction - on the intake side of the pump (13)
P Delivery - on the delivery side of the pump (14) Q - Volumetric flow rate Note: To determine volumetric flow rate, close the drain valve. Use stopwatch to establish time required for raising the level in the volumetric tank up to 10 liter.
5. Repeat with the other six pressure, P (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 bar).
2 Fluid Mechanics (CLB 11003) Experiment 5: Series and Parallel Pump Semester January 2017
Experiment 2 : Series Configuration of Two Pumps
1. Connect the stop-cocks as shown in Figure 2 (if the handle parallel to the pipe – valve open, if the handle perpendicular to the pipe – valve closed).
2. Switch on both pumps 1 (9) and pump 2 (10) with the main switch on the switchbox (11).
3. Adjust the outlet valve (8) by setting pressure, P, to 0 bar in order to obtain the desired volumetric flowrate, Q. (ensure continuous water inflow into the reservoir)
4. Record measured values in Table 2:
PSuction,1 - on the intake side of pump 1 (13)
PDelivery,1 - on the delivery side of pump 1(14) P Suction,2 - on the intake side of pump 2 (15) PDelivery,2 - on the delivery side of pump 2 (16) Q - Volumetric flow rate
Note: To determine volumetric flow rate, close the drain valve. Use stopwatch to establish time required for raising the level in the volumetric tank up to 10 liter.
6. Repeat with the other six pressure, P (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 bar).
3 Fluid Mechanics (CLB 11003) Experiment 5: Series and Parallel Pump Semester January 2017
Experiment 3 : Parallel Configuration of Two Pumps
1. Connect the stop-cocks as shown in Figure 3 (if the handle parallel to the pipe – valve open, if the handle perpendicular to the pipe – valve closed).
2. Switch on both pumps 1 (9) and pump 2 (10) with the main switch on the switchbox (11).
3. Adjust the outlet valve (8) by setting pressure, P, to 0 bar in order to obtain the desired volumetric flowrate, Q. (ensure continuous water inflow into the reservoir)
4. Record measured values, (Refer Table 3):
PSuction,1 - on the intake side of pump 1 (13)
PDelivery,1 - on the delivery side of pump 1(14) P Suction,2 - on the intake side of pump 2 (15) PDelivery,2 - on the delivery side of pump 2 (16) POutflow - at the outflow (17) Q - Volumetric flow rate
Note: To determine volumetric flow rate, close the drain valve. Use stopwatch to establish time required for raising the level in the volumetric tank up to 10 liter.
5. Repeat with the other six pressure, P (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 bar).
4 Fluid Mechanics (CLB 11003) Experiment 5: Series and Parallel Pump Semester January 2017
