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    Specific speed | KSB https://www.ksb.com/centrifugal-pump-lexicon/specific-speed/19...

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    The specific speed (ns) is a characteristic coefficient derived from the similarity conditions which allows a
    comparison of impellers of various pump sizes even when their operating data differ (flow rate and head at
    best efficiency point, rotational speed). The specific speed can be used to classify the optimum impeller
    design and the corresponding pump characteristic curves. See Fig. 1 Specific speed

    Fig. 1 Specific speed: Influence of specific speed ns on centrifugal pump


    impeller design; the diffuser elements (casings) of single-stage pumps are
    outlined (blue).

    Defined as the theoretical rotational speed at which a geometrically similar impeller would run if it were of
    such a size as to produce 1 m of head (Hopt) at a flow rate (Qopt m3/s at the best efficiency point, the specific
    speed is expressed in the same units as the rotational speed:

    Qopt in m3/s Flow rate at ηmax


    Hopt in m Head at ηmax
    n in rpm Pump speed
    ns in rpm Specific speed

    A dimensionless characteristic coefficient in accordance with DIN 24260 can be established using the
    following equation:

    n in s rpm-1 Rotational speed


    Qopt in m3/s Flow rate at η max
    Hopt in m Head at η max
    g = 9.81 m/s2 Acceleration due to gravity

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    ns = 333 · ns*

    The values to be inserted in the above equation are the optimum head Hopt for one stage in the case of
    multistage pumps, and the optimum flow rate Qopt for one impeller half in the case of double-entry impellers.

    The fluid flow through the impeller changes with increasing specific speed, i.e. radial impellers have low
    specific speeds, mixed flow ("diagonal") impellers have a higher specific speed range and axial impellers
    have the highest specific speeds. Establishing the specific speed ns via a graph:
    See Annex, Specific speed, Fig 2

    Fig. 2 Specific speed: Establishing the specific speed nS via a graph

    Diffuser elements on radial casings such as volute casings are also required to become larger and larger
    with increasing specific speed as long as the flow can be guided through the impeller in a radial direction.
    Eventually (i. e. at high specific speeds) the flow can only exit axially, e.g. via tubular casings.

    The specific speed's numerical value is also needed to select the influencing factors required for the
    conversion of pump characteristic curves, for example, if fluids of higher viscosity or solids-laden fluids are
    pumped).

    In Anglo-Saxon countries the specific speed is called "type number K" in accordance with EN 12723 and ISO
    9906. In the USA it is referred to as Ns (pump specific speed), with the flow rate being specified in gallons/min,
    the head in foot and the rotational speed in rpm. The conversion factors are:

    K = ns / 52.9 and Ns = ns · 51.6

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