Design of a pulsed-mode fluidic pump using a venturi-like reverse flow diverter. [With no packing glands, mechanical seals or moving parts]

Technical Report · Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6806996· OSTI ID:6806996

Smith, G. V.; Lewis, B. E.

This report presents a design procedure for pulsed-mode, venturi-like reverse flow diverter (RFD) pumping systems. Design techniques are presented for systems in which the output line area is allowed to vary proportionally with the throat area of the RFD as well as situations in which the output line area is held constant. The results show that for cases in which the output line area is allowed to vary, an optimum RFD throat area exists for a given input pressure. For situations in which the output line area is held constant, the average output flow decreases in almost a linear fashion with increasing RFD throat area. 6 refs., 8 figs.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 6806996
• Report Number(s): ORNL/TM-10281; ON: DE87006024
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Microfiche only, copy does not permit paper copy reproduction. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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