TITLE: MEASUREMENT OF PUMP EFFICIENCY, HEAD AND DISCHARGE

INTRODUCTION

The traditional methods of conducting laboratory activities (assigned as Level 0) will not be able
to provide the avenue for students to enhance independent learning activities and inculcate
creativity and innovation. The traditional method is fully prescriptive where the three elements
namely problem, ways & means and answers are provided/fully given to the students. However,
it is still necessary to be implemented as part of the whole laboratory course activity specially to
first and second year students In this laboratory activity students will be exposed to the apparatus
and appropriate methods to carry out demonstration of turbine performance.

OBJECTIVES

To determine the head / flow rate characteristics and pump efficiency under single, series and
parallel pump operation

APPARATUS
PROCEDURES

1. The circulation tank is filled with water.

2. Make sure V5 is fully close position.

3. The main power supply is switch on.

4. Turn on the main switch on the control panel. Ensure all digital indicators illuminate.

5. Check for the following valve position in Table 8.1.

PUMP RUNNING PUMP FULLY OPEN FULLY CLOSE

OPERATION VALVE VALVE
Single Pump 2, P2 V2 V1,V3,V4
Series Both pump V1,V3 V2,V4
Parallel Both pump V1,V2,V4 V3

6. Turn on the pump and slowly open V5 until maximum flowrate is achieved. Follow the
experiment procedures to determine the desired flow rate.

7. Use the pump speed selector switch to monitor the pump speed.

DATA ACQUISITION