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First Expt Pumps
First Expt Pumps
the processor. In this experiment, the pumps were tested in serial and parallel connection in order
to determine the importance of each operation. Two pumps were being utilized for the
experiment and for comparison; single pumps were being tested first before the series and
parallel connection. From the measured data, it was shown that as the discharge of water in the
pump increased, the suction head increased while the delivery head decreased. After arranging
the pumps in serial connection, the output achieved for the suction head was lower than the
single pump while the delivery head gained higher value. This proved that in order to increase
the head to be produced, connecting the pump in series was an effective way to achieve it.
Moreover, the risk of cavitation was decreased upon using serial arrangement due to the
lowering of the suction head. Additionally, the total head gained by pumps in series was greater
than the measured total head of a single pump. This indicated that serial arrangement of pumps is
After the experiment, it can be concluded that series connection increased the total head
produced while the parallel connection increased the flowrate of the pump.
The experimental values acquired were not accurate due to certain difficulties
encountered during the testing and the actual experiment. The use of improper materials as well
as the equipment could be accountable for the errors committed. However, if the procedure was
being strictly followed theses errors may be lessened, thus providing more accurate and precise
results.
Experimental Data Gathered