FM21 SERIES AND PARALLEL PUMPS DEMONSTRATION UNIT

Centrifugal pumps are often used together to enhance either the flow rate or the delivery pressure beyond that available from a single pump. The unit is designed to demonstrate the operational advantages of parallel or series operation, depending on the required duty.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION This bench-top unit is self-contained and includes a reservoir and pipework for continuous water circulation. Ball valves at the pump inlets and outlets allow the configuration to be selected. A manually operated valve controls the flow, which is monitored by a single orifice plate. The two single-stage pumps are driven by close-coupled 180W ac induction motors. Maximum head (each pump) is 10mWG, and maximum flow (each pump) is 1 litre/s (at 50Hz). Measurement sensors are included in the supply. They monitor: pressure head across each of the pumps P across the orifice plates (hence flow-rate) water temperature at the inlet rotational speed of the impellers A CD-ROM with data logging educational software is included in the supply of this unit. Optional power measurement sensors are available, to measure the consumption of each pump. Note: If at least one power measurement sensor is ordered, all the practical exercise capabilities of the Single Centrifugal Pump Demonstration Unit FM20 can be performed.

INSTRUCTIONAL CAPABILITIES Demonstration of either series, parallel or single pump operation Comparison of head-flow characteristics with single pump operation, at inherent speed Comparative measurement of power and overall efficiency at different speeds (with 2 SWA1) Comparison of student calculations with computer results

ORDERING INFORMATION FM21-50 for 50Hz mains supply FM21-60 for 60Hz mains supply (Note: Voltage compensation takes place in the IFD6, see page 35). OVERALL DIMENSIONS Height: 780mm Length: 850mm Width: 450mm SHIPPING SPECIFICATIONS Gross Weight: 50Kg Volume: 0.50m 3

ORDERING SPECIFICATION
A small-scale series/parallel pump demonstration unit. Equipped with electronic measurement sensors for pump differential pressure, orifice differential pressure (flow-rate), temperature and rotational speed. Capable of being linked to a PC (not supplied) via the IFD6 interface console (available as an essential accessory). Powered via the SWA1 power measurement unit (available as an essential accessory). Self-contained, bench-top machine. Supplied with software providing full instructions for setting up, operating, calibrating and performing the teaching exercises. Facilities are provided for logging, processing and displaying data graphically. Full theoretical back-up is included together with a student questions and answers session.

ESSENTIAL ARMFIELD ACCESSORIES IFD6 Interface Device (page 35) Two SWA1 Integrating Wattmeters (page 35)