Centrifugal Pump Derating for Non-Newtonian Slurries

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. N. Kalombo ◽  
R. Haldenwang ◽  
R. P. Chhabra ◽  
V. G. Fester
Keyword(s):  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Apparent Viscosity ◽  
Plastic Viscosity ◽  
Newtonian Fluids ◽  
Bingham Plastic ◽  
Pump Performance ◽  
Average Value

The Hydraulic Institute method, developed for predicting centrifugal pump performance of viscous Newtonian fluids, is used by some for non-Newtonian fluids. This requires an average value of viscosity representing the variable non-Newtonian viscosities. To determine such an average viscosity, two approaches exist in the literature: the use of a Bingham plastic viscosity and the use of the apparent viscosity. Results from these two approaches are not in agreement. This study evaluates the two approaches using two independent datasets, obtained from three pumps and three fluids. Results indicate that using the apparent viscosity approach gave better head prediction and using the Bingham plastic viscosity resulted in better efficiency prediction.

scholarly journals Studying the Rheological Properties of Non-Newtonian Fluids under the Effect of temperature Using Different Chemical Additives

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-56
Author(s):  
Douaa Hussein Ali ◽  
Muhannad A.R. Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Yield Point ◽  
Apparent Viscosity ◽  
Methyl Cellulose ◽  
Plastic Viscosity ◽  
Newtonian Fluids ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Chemical Additives ◽  
Bingham Plastic ◽  
Low Viscosity

   This research studies the rheological properties ( plastic viscosity, yield point and apparent viscosity) of Non-Newtonian fluids under the effect of temperature using different chemical additives, such as (xanthan gum (xc-polymer), carboxyl methyl cellulose ( High and low viscosity ) ,polyacrylamide, polyvinyl alcohol, starch, Quebracho and Chrome Lignosulfonate). The samples were prepared by mixing 22.5g of bentonite with 350 ml of water and adding the additives in four different concentrations (3, 6, 9, 13) g by using Hamilton Beach mixer. The rheological properties of prepared samples were measured by using Fan viscometer model 8-speeds. All the samples were subjected to Bingham plastic model. The temperature range studied is from 50 to 200 °F. The results shows that the rheological properties (plastic viscosity, apparent viscosity and yield point) decreased as temperature increased for all prepared samples of non-Newtonian fluids.

Configuration Pump Performance Test System Design Based on Kingview

2011 ◽  
Vol 121-126 ◽  
pp. 3195-3199
Author(s):  
Li Feng Yang ◽  
Jun Yuan ◽  
Wei Na Liu ◽  
Xiu Ming Nie ◽  
Xue Liang Pei
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
System Design ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Test System ◽  
Performance Parameters ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Pump Performance ◽  
Real Time Data

Use Kingview to acquire and display the centrifugal pump performance parameters for the real-time data, and will stored the collected experimental data in Access databases, using VB database read, and drawing function for the data processing and rendering performance parameters of relationship curves.

scholarly journals Evaluation of single stage centrifugal pump performance 103-P-509B after 26300 hours of use

2021 ◽  
Vol 1034 (1) ◽  
pp. 012043
Author(s):  
Eflita Yohanna ◽  
Khoiri Rozi ◽  
Mohamad Endy Yulianto ◽  
Hafiz Rachmad Fikri ◽  
Anggi Muliyawan
Keyword(s):  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Single Stage ◽  
Pump Performance

EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF ENHANCEMENT IN EFFICIENCY OF CENTRIFUGAL PUMP BY REDUCTION IN CAVITATION OF PUMP

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaffar G. Momin
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Rate Control ◽  
Flowing Liquid ◽  
Discharge Flow ◽  
Pump Performance ◽  
Cavitation Phenomenon ◽  
Discharge Flow Rate ◽  
Flow Rate Control

Cavitation phenomenon is basically a process formation of bubbles of a flowing liquid in a region where the pressure of the liquid falls below its vapour pressure and it is the most challenging fluid flow abnormalities leading to detrimental effects on both the centrifugal pump discharge characteristics as well as physical characteristics. In this low pressure zones are the first victims of cavitation. Due to cavitation pitting of impeller occurs and wear of internal walls of pumps occurs due to which there is creation of vibrations and noize are there. Due to this there is bad performance of centrifugal pump is there. Firstly, description of the centrifugal pump with its various parts are described after that pump characteristics and its important parameters are presented and discussed. Passive discharge (flow rate) control methods are utilized for improvement of flow rate and mechanical and volumetric and overall efficiency of the pump. Mechanical engineers is considering an important phenomenon which is known as Cavitation due to which there is decrease in centrifugal pump performance. There is also effect on head of the pump which is getting reduced due to cavitation phenomenon. In present experimental investigation the cavitation phenomenon is studied by starting and running the pump at various discharges and cavitating conditions of the centrifugal pump. Passive discharge (flow rate) control is realized using three different impeller blade leading edge angles namely 9.5 degrees, 16.5 degrees .and 22.5 degrees for reduction in the cavitation and increase the of the centrifugal pump performance at different applications namely, domestic, industrial applications of the centrifugal pump.

scholarly journals Effects of the Impeller Blade with a Slot Structure on the Centrifugal Pump Performance

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1628 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongliang Wang ◽  
Bing Long ◽  
Chuan Wang ◽  
Chen Han ◽  
Linjian Li
Keyword(s):  
Velocity Distribution ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Deflection Angle ◽  
Fluid Velocity ◽  
Slot Width ◽  
Front Edge ◽  
Impeller Blade ◽  
Flow Passage ◽  
Pump Performance ◽  
Slot Structure

An impeller blade with a slot structure can affect the velocity distribution in the impeller flow passage of the centrifugal pump, thus affecting the pump’s performance. Various slot structure geometric parameter combinations were tested in this study to explore this relationship: slot position p, slot width b1, slot deflection angle β, and slot depth h with (3–4) levels were selected for each factor on an L16 orthogonal test table. The results show that b1 and h are the major factors influencing pump performance under low and rated flow conditions, while p is the major influencing factor under the large flow condition. The slot structure close to the front edge of the impeller blade can change the low-pressure region of the suction inlet of the impeller flow passage, thus improving the fluid velocity distribution in the impeller. Optimal slot parameter combinations according to the actual machining precision may include a small slot width b1, slot depth h of ¼ b, slot deflection angle β of 45°–60°, and slot position p close to the front edge of the blade at 20–40%.

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