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CM4120
D. Caspary
February, 2004
Outline
Intro to Pumping
Classifications of pumps
Positive Displacement Pump – Examples and
Applications
Centrifugal Pumps – Examples and Applications
Pump Curves
History of Pumps
Positive
Centrifugal
Displacement
Max. Viscosity
1,320,000 550
(cSt)
Max. Capacity
3,300 120,000
(GPM)
Self-Priming Yes No
Used to Control Flow Yes Need control valve
Cost Higher Less expensive
Head vs. Flow Comparison between Positive
Displacement and Centrifugal Pumps
Effect of Increasing Viscosity on Flow for Positive
Displacement and Centrifugal Pumps
Comparison of Efficiency vs. Head between
Positive Displacement and Centrifugal Pumps
Positive Displacement Pump “Family Tree”
Pumps
Reciprocating Rotary
Vane
Gear
Piston
Lobe
Progressing Cavity
Circumferential Piston
Screw
Screw
Peristaltic
Types of PD Pumps – Gear Pumps
Lobe Pump
No metal to metal
contact
Can handle solids
without damaging
them
Applications are found
in food processing,
pharmaceutical,
personal care, etc.
Diaphragm Pump
Centrifugal Pump “Family Tree”
Pumps
Centrifugal Positive
Displacement
Horizontal Vertical
Pump Housing
Coupling
Closed vane
Open vane
Open vane,
cut impeller
Pump Curve for a Goulds Model HSC centrifugal
pump at 3500 rpm
Q1/Q2=N1/N2
H1/H2=(N1/N2)2
P1/P2=(N1/N2)3
Pump Efficiency
Overall Efficiency
Seals
Shaft packing vs. mechanical seals
Monitor for leaks
Bearings
Overhung vs. double support
Monitor vibration
Wetted parts corrosion
Cavitation
monitor suction-side pressure
listen for rattling
References
Head
Gauge head (hg)
Velocity head (hv)
Elevation head (Z)
Atmospheric head (hatm)
Total suction head or suction lift (hs)
Total discharge head (hd)
Total head (H)
NPSHA
NPSHR