Method for predicting pump-induced acoustic pressures in fluid-handling systems. [ACSTIC code]

Conference · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., Pressure Vessels Piping Div., (Tech. Rep.) PVP; (United States)

OSTI ID:6196707

Schwirian, R E; Shockling, L A; Singleton, N R; Riddell, R A

A method is described for predicting the amplitudes of pump-induced acoustic pressures in fluid-handling systems using a node-flow path discretization methodology and a harmonic analysis algorithm. A computer model of a Westinghouse test loop using the volumetric forcing function model of the pump is presented. Comparisons of measured pressure amplitude profiles in the loop with model prediction are shown to be in good agreement for both the first and second pump blade-passing frequencies. 10 refs.

• Research Organization: Westinghouse Electr Corp, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
• OSTI ID: 6196707
• Report Number(s): CONF-820601-
• Journal Information: Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., Pressure Vessels Piping Div., (Tech. Rep.) PVP; (United States), Vol. 63; Conference: ASME pressure vessel and piping conference, Orlando, FL, USA, 27 Jun 1982
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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