12/21/2022 Pump With Flow Sensor

Fluid Mechanics Lab

ME-322L

Submitted By Received By
Name: Muhammad Imran Name: Engr. M. Waseem Akram
Reg #: 936-FET/BSME/F20

Name: Muhammad Sulaiman

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Name: Muhammad Abdullah Signature: ___________________

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Name: Muhammad Aqeel Anjum

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Date: ____________________ Date: _______________________

 Contents
Abstract........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Problem Statement...................................................................................................................................... 4
Background & Working ............................................................................................................................. 4
Objectives..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Calculation ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Significance of project ................................................................................................................................ 8
Advantages................................................................................................................................................... 8
Disadvantages .............................................................................................................................................. 8
References .................................................................................................................................................... 8

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 Abstract

In this report we are discussing the screw pump that what is screw pump? And it types then we do
analysis on the screw pump on the basis of the three main parts of the screw pump 1. Pump motor 2.
Pump screw or rotor 3. Suction and discharge pressure and its size, the main purpose of this analysis to
get more flow rate, high head pressure and low cost of electricity. In this report we do all the analysis and
at the end we manufacture the screw pump which run on the DC Voltage and gives 50ft head pressure,
30ft suction, water flow rate 2200L/H and at the we connect the flow rate sensor which takes value from
the sensor and give the data to Software through Arduino which is microcontroller.

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 Introduction

A Screw Pump is a type of rotary pump, and it is a type of Mechanical devices used for different
types of fluid pumping e.g, water, oil, gases etc.
A screw pump is a positive-displacement pump that use one or several screws to move fluid
solids or liquids along the screw(s) axis. [1]
Positive Displacement Pump
A positive displacement pump is a type of pump that transfers the liquid through the action of
gears, screws, vanes, plunger, piston.
In a positive displacement pump, a specific amount of the liquid is enclosed in the compression
chamber. [2]
Types of Positive Displacement Pumps
There are three major types of positive displacement pumps
1. Linear Pump
2. Reciprocating Pump
3. Rotary Pump
But we are interested in rotary pump, so the rotary pumps are divided into following three major
types
1. Gear pump
2. Rotary vane pump
3. Screw pump
In the above types we also interested in screw pump which our goal to write a proposal on it
Flow Rate Sensor
This type of sensor measures the flow rate of fluid using Arduino program

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The water flow sensor consists of a plastic valve body, a water rotor and a hall-effect sensor.
When the water flows through the rotor, rotor rolls and the speed of it changes with a different
rate of flow. The hall-effect sensor outputs the corresponding pulse signal.
This type of sensor can be found on different diameters, water pressure (MPa) and flow rate
(L/m) ranges. Make sure to select one that will cover your needs. The sensor that I have it has
20mm diameter, <1.75Mpa water pressure and ~30 L/m flow rate range.

Problem Statement
We have a screw pump in which we will change the hub size, rotor or screw size and motor
voltages. We will observe the flow rate using flow rate sensor that in which case the flow rate of
the pump increase we will note it and will manufacture it through casting etc.

Background & Working

The screw pump is the oldest positive displacement pump. The first records of a water screw, or
screw pump, dates back to Ancient Egypt before the 3rd century BC.
Types of Screw Pumps
The major types of screw pump are given bellow.
1. Single Screw Pump
2. Two Screw Pump
3. Three Screw Pump
4. Four Screw Pump
5. Five Screw Pump
In this level we are interested in in single screw pump.
This screw pump works on the principle of positive displacement and in this pump, the water or
other fluids enters into the pump through the inlet valve and flows linearly toward the outlet side
of the pump along with the interlocking screws. The small gap between the screw and the cavity
increases the fluid pressure when fluid flows through the pump.

Objectives
In this project our objective is given bellow
1. Changing hub size
2. Changing rotor or screw size
3. Changing motor voltage
4. Measuring the flow rate using flow rate sensor
We will change all theses in pump and will note the flow rate of the fluid on each case and at the
end will manufacture the pump.

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 Calculation

Motor Watt Change

Modified Screw Pump Calculation

Discharge Pressure
Size PD (N/m2) 100000 Discharge Q (m3/s) 0.00033
Max. Working Head Preasure H 13.8028765
Series Preasure 185 (m) 2
Hydraulic Power Ph
Serial No. Motor Input Pa (W) 90 (W) 44.55
Density ρwater Break Horsepower
Model (kg/m3) 997 BHP 2.1326E-08
10.2 Suction Pressure
Roter 4 g (m/s2) 9.81 (N/m2) -35000
Motor Specific Gravity 0.9975 Pump Efficiency 53.8043478
Efficiency ɳmotor 0.92 SGwater 6 ɳpump (%) 3

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 Suction Pressure Change

Modified Centrifugal Pump Calculation

RPM : 1800rev/m
Discharge Pressure
Size PD (N/m2) 100000 Discharge Q (m3/s) 0.00033
Max. Working Head Preasure H 13.2916588
Series Preasure 185 (m) 7
Hydraulic Power Ph
Serial No. Motor Input Pa (W) 108 (W) 42.9
Density ρwater Break Horsepower 2.55912E-
Model (kg/m3) 997 BHP 08
10.2 Suction Pressure
2
Roter 4 g (m/s ) 9.81 (N/m2) -30000
Motor Specific Gravity 0.9975 Pump Efficiency
Efficiency ɳmotor 0.92 SGwater 6 ɳpump (%) 43.1763285

Discharge Pressure Change

Modified Screw Pump Calculation
RPM : 1800rev/m
Discharge Pressure
Size PD (N/m2) 10000 Discharge Q (m3/s) 0.00033
Max. Working Head Preasure H
Series Preasure 185 (m) 4.60095884
Hydraulic Power Ph
Serial No. Motor Input Pa (W) 190 (W) 14.85
Density ρwater Break Horsepower 4.50216E-
Model (kg/m3) 997 BHP 08
10.2 Suction Pressure
Roter 4 g (m/s2) 9.81 (N/m2) -35000
Motor Specific Gravity 0.9975 Pump Efficiency 8.49542334
Efficiency ɳmotor 0.92 SGwater 6 ɳpump (%) 1

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 RPM Change
Modified Screw Pump Calculation

Discharge Pressure
Size PD (N/m2) 10000 Discharge Q (m3/s) 0.00033
Max. Working Head Preasure H
Series Preasure 185 (m) 10
Hydraulic Power Ph
Serial No. Motor Input Pa (W) 60 (W) 32.275881
Density ρwater Break Horsepower 1.42174E-
Model (kg/m3) 997 BHP 08
10.2 Suction Pressure
Roter 4 g (m/s2) 9.81 (N/m2) -35000
Motor Specific Gravity 0.9975 Pump Efficiency 58.4707989
Efficiency ɳmotor 0.92 SGwater 6 ɳpump (%) 1

Roter Change
Modified Screw Pump Calculation
RPM : 1800rev/m
Discharge Pressure PD 0.00027777
Size (N/m2) 1000 Discharge Q (m3/s) 8
Max. Working Head Preasure H
Series Preasure 185 (m) 8
Hydraulic Power Ph 21.7346173
Serial No. Motor Input Pa (W) 190 (W) 9
Density ρwater Break Horsepower 4.50216E-
Model (kg/m3) 997 BHP 08
Suction Pressure
Roter 6 g (m/s2) 9.81 (N/m2) -350
Motor Efficiency 0.9 Specific Gravity 0.9975 Pump Efficiency 12.4339916
ɳmotor 2 SGwater 6 ɳpump (%) 4

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 Conclusion
Orignal Screw Pump Calculation
RPM : 1800rev/m
Discharge Pressure
Size PD (N/m2) 100000 Discharge Q (m3/s) 0.0006111
Max. Working Head Preasure H
Series Preasure 185 (m) 15.24
Hydraulic Power Ph 91.0880524
Serial No. Motor Input Pa (W) 108 (W) 2
Density ρwater Break Horsepower 2.55912E-
3
Model (kg/m ) 997 BHP 08
10.2 Suction Pressure
2
Roter 4 g (m/s ) 9.81 (N/m2) -49055.8868
Motor
Efficiency Specific Gravity 0.9975 Pump Efficiency 91.6747709
ɳmotor 0.92 SGwater 6 ɳpump (%) 6

Significance of project
Significance of the project is making such a pump which give more flow rate with low cast

Advantages
1. Simple in structure.
2. These pumps are easy to maintain.
3. Progressive cavity pumps can be used for all fluids
4. Very high pumping speed
5. Noiseless

Disadvantages
The main disadvantage of this pump is that that it locks due to fraction of the rubber when it run
dry.

References
[1] market@haoshpump.com
[2] instrumentationtools.com

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