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H2/H1 = (D2/D1)2
BHP2/BHP1 = (D2/D1)3
Constant
Impeller
Diameter
Q2/Q1 = N2/N1 Q = capacity
N = speed
BHP2/BHP1 = (N2/N1)3
Specific Speed ns
Nx Q
ns = 3/4
H
Where: Q = Flow (gpm) @ BEP
N = Speed (RPM)
H = Head (per stage)
Impeller Design vs. Specific Speed
4000 ns 10,000 ns
Typical Mixed Flow Typical
Axial Flow Machine
Efficiency vs. ns by Pump Types
Suction Specific Speed S
N Q
S =
(NPSH R ) 3/4
Typical S =
18,000 to
23,000
Pitot
Single Stage
Medium Speed
Gearbox
Single Stage
Medium Speed
VFD
Pitot
3600-5000 RPM
Multi-stage
Between Bearings
3600 RPM
Single Stage
Integral High Speed
Gearbox
Multi-stage Barske
3600 RPM
Two Stage Barske
Integral High Speed
Gearbox
Three Stage Barske
Integral High Speed
Gearbox
Low Flow, High Head Pumps
A Barske single stage @ 3600 rpm
Barske Three-Stage
I Gearbox @ 9000 25,000 RPM
Single-stage Barske
Two-stage Barske
Multi-stage Horizontal and
Vertical Options
Gearbox Driven Multi-stage
Pump with Barske Impellers
Pitot Pump Sectional
Pitot Principles of Operation
Discharge
Rotor Assembly
Pump-out vanes
Balance holes
Wear rings
Balance Drum
Back-to-back Impellers
Special Bearing Arrangements
Multi-radial-blade Impellers
Blades
Shroud
Hydraulic
Balance Holes
Closed Impeller
IMPELLER CONICAL
DIFFUSER
PUMP CASING
A C
B
DIFFUSER
THROAT
VELOCITY
PRESSURE
A B C A B C
KMC Bearings
Flexure Pivot Radial and Thrust
4. Considerations & Factors
for Your Pump Selection Choices
Footprint
NPSH
Pump / System Interaction
Life Cycle Cost
Efficiency Operational Flexibility MTBPM
Maintenance Practices Equipment Desirability
Service Support Personal Preference
Price & Delivery ISO 13709 (API 610) Compliance
Equipment Field Experience
ISO 13709 (API 610) Compliance