Hydraulic analysis of reciprocating pumps
Conference
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OSTI ID:41617
- White Rock Engineering, Inc., Dallas, TX (United States)
A general discussion is given of the factors affecting reciprocating pump hydraulics and methods of reducing the magnitude of the hydraulic pressure disturbances on the pump and the system. Pump type, speed, design, pump valves, suction conditions, and fluid being pumped affect volumetric efficiency and magnitude of hydraulic pressure disturbances. Total Cylinder Pressure (TCP) as a method of specifying minimum suction operating pressure versus Net Positive Suction Head required (NPSHR) is discussed. Diagnostic method of analyzing reciprocating pump performance is presented along with methods of controlling the hydraulic pressure disturbances with pulsation control devices. A review of types of pump pulsation dampeners is presented.
- OSTI ID:
- 41617
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-940320--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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