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3 - Dynamic Pump
3 - Dynamic Pump
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Chapter 1 Lesson 3
Rotodynamic pumps
By Professor Zhao Zai Li
05.2006
Learning objectives
Axial-flow pumps
Centrifugal pumps
Introduction
An axial-flow pump uses a screw propelle
to axially accelerate the liquid. The outlet
passages and guide vanes are arranged
to convert the velocity increase of the
liquid into a pressure.As distinct from the
centrifugal pump, the axial flow pump
absorbs the maximum power at zero flow.
Axial-flow Pumps
The impeller
The pump casing is of gunmetal for
condenser cooling duties and cast iron
for heeling and trimming pumps. The
impellers are of aluminium bronze
and guide vanes of gunmetal are
arranged immediately after the
impeller, the pump shaft being of
stainless steel.
Quick quiz
In this part of the lesson we will take a closer look at Centrifugal pumps
Centrifugal pumps - theory and
characteristics
Centrifugal pump duties are usually for the
movement of large volumes of liquid at low
pressures, although higher pressures can be
achieved with multi-staging.
Energy input
When the pressure falls below the vapour pressure of the liquid at a
given temperature, boiling occurs and small bubbles of vapour are formed.
These bubbles will grow in the low-pressure area and implode when they
are transported to an area of pressure above vapour pressure. The term
given to this local vaporisation of the fluid is Cavitation.
Centrifugal Pumps - Cavitation
The collapsing of the bubbles is the area of Cavitation we are
concerned with, as extremely high pressures are produced, which
causes noise and erosion of the metal surface.
When the pressure falls below the vapour pressure of the liquid at a
given temperature, boiling occurs and small bubbles of vapour are
formed. These bubbles will grow in the low-pressure area and implode
when they are transported to an area of pressure above vapour pressure.
The term given to this local vaporisation of the fluid is Cavitation.
Centrifugal Pumps - Cavitation
Failure to deliver
Capacity reduction
Excessive vibration
C) The viscosity of the fluid is too high, the extra power absorbed being
converted into heat.
D) Do not kown.
Question 2
Why is the axial flow pump ideal for trimming and heeling
duties?
A) It is reversible and has a high capacity flow.
D) I do not know.
Question 3
What is the advantage of a double entry centrifugal pump?
C) It uses only half the input power for the same flow rate.
D) Don't know
Question 4
A) Bearing damaged.
B) Impeller imbaianced.
D) Don't know
Question 5