Types of Impeliers close relation. (Refer Fig. 24, 24A & 26) Impoller Geometry (For geometry refer Fig. 26) For each type, basic dimensions of impellers are diferent = 1). Ratio of impeller outside dia. D2 to eye dia D1 2) Outlet width These dimensions decide the geometrical shape of impellers. ‘There are typical Q-H, Q-P & Q-7 curve.pattarns as shown in Fig. 24, for each type of impeller geometry. Basically there are three types of Impellers. (Fig, 24) 4) Radial Fiow - ‘The impeller discharges fluid at right angles to the shaft axis (generally high head low discharge pumps) The shut-off head is more than at Best Efficiency Point (b.0.p.). Power and efficiency fal after this point. GH curve is relatively flat, BLH.P. (pump input) increases gradually over the flow range. Geometry : 02/ D1: 2 or more. Narrow width. 2) Mixed Flow - The flow direction is partly axial and partly radial Hence as a result the flow is diagonal (Medium head and large dischargo) The shutoff head is more by about 1", times than at be.p. The power curve is fairly flat or increasing towards shut-off Geometry : D2/D1: Less than 1.5. Wider width. 3) Axlal Flow ‘The flow through impeller is parallel shaft axis (Low head and very high discharge). It is also called propeller type pump. Here both head and power curves rise sharply towards shut-off point, Hence itis important that Axial Flow Pump should NOT be run with closed discharge valve for longer time. The shut-off head is about three times and BHP two times more than at B.E.P. Geometry = 02 / D1: 1. No width Fig. 24-A wil enlighten the reader further on the Telationship between pump performance, impeller geometry and vane numbers etc. = QUIZ =— \ ON S.H.OF THE PARTICULAR PUMPING INSTALLATION 400 8 _X 300m Long pipe e 10 z 3 Glo 2 z a = 10 2 ie a 15-8! > 0 200 «400 600 CAPACITY IN 1/5 ——= 600 I/s 800 I/s Discharge requires = 600 1/'s through giver pipe size. So at this discharge, Gihat pressure in mic will gauge read when pump is swilched on ? Fer solution refer page: 1h