MAPÚA UNIVERSITY
Muralla St. Intramuros, Manila
School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Experiment No. 2
ROTARY PUMP
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NAME: GATPU, Dikimbie Aldrei A. DATE OF PERFORMANCE: November 24, 2022
STUDENT NO.: 2017142501 DATE OF SUBMISSION: November 30, 2022
COURSE / SECTION: ME152L-2/C3
GRADE
Engr. Teodulo Valle
Instructor
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OBJECTIVES ..................................................................................................................................1
THEORY AND ANALYSIS ...........................................................................................................1
LIST OF APPARATUS...................................................................................................................4
PROCEDURES................................................................................................................................6
SET-UP OF APPARATUS..............................................................................................................7
FINAL DATA SHEET ....................................................................................................................8
SAMPLE COMPUTATIONS .........................................................................................................9
TEST DATA ANALYSIS .............................................................................................................20
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS....................................................................................................21
CONCLUSION ..............................................................................................................................23
RECOMMENDATION .................................................................................................................24
REFERENCES ..............................................................................................................................25
OBJECTIVES
1. To know the basic principle and operation
2. To determine the pump system parameters when subjected to varying suction water level
and speed
THEORY AND ANALYSIS
A Rotary Pump is a specific type of siphon that can siphon more fluid than responding
siphons of comparable weight. Due to its positive relocation, the siphon necessitates the use of a
help valve to ensure the channeling framework and the siphon. The release valves assist the siphon
in lifting the pressing factor and returning the framework liquid to the stock tank or the pull side
of the siphon. These siphons operate within specific cutoff points, with the siphon positioned
before the source of supply.
Working individuals in rotating pumps move in turning or both responding and rotating
movements to dislodge a fluid. This uprooting is caused by fluctuations in the volume of chambers
filled with fluid. The siphons are used for siphoning oils and other heavy gooey fluids. They are
popular due to their high force values and low levelheaded velocities.
A positive siphon of removal. A substantial amount of liquid is moved for each upset of
the siphon, with little regard for the opposition against which the siphon is pushing. It is
selfpriming and provides essentially consistent conveyed limit regardless of the pressing factor.
The two rotating siphons are packaged well and contain gears, cams, screws, uncloggers, and other
comparable components that are activated by turning the drive shaft. Various siphon types,
including the stuff siphon, screw siphon, and revolving vane siphon, are remembered for this
characterization. As a positive removal siphon, they demonstrate an immediate connection
between the movement of the siphoning components and the amount of fluid moved. This differs
from the activity of radial siphons, where the stream rate for some random speed is determined by
the stream protection in the release line. Working individuals in Rotational Pumps move in
revolving or both responding and revolving movements to dislodge a fluid. This removal is a direct
result of the fluid's occasional changes in the volume of chambers. The siphons are used for
siphoning oils and other heavy gooey fluids. They are well-liked for their high force esteems and
slow paces.
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LIST OF APPARATUS
1. Rotary Pump
2. Amprobe
3. Stop Watch
4. Pressure Gauge
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5. Tachometer
6. Steel Tank
7. Steel Tape
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8. Electric Motor (3 phase)
9. Platform Balance
10. Set of Counter Weights
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PROCEDURES
1. Fill the suction tank with water from the mains supply and take the water level
measurement.
2. Turn the discharge valve all the way open
3. Adjust the belt and pulleys to the desired speed
4. Determine the discharge drum's initial weight.
5. Start the engine for Trial 1
6. The trial will last 30 seconds.
7. Before the duration is up, use the amprobe to measure the electric current loading to the
motor and the tachometer to measure the speed of the pump.
8. Turn off the motor after the trial.
9. Calculate the total weight of water discharged from the drum.
10. Repeat steps 4 and 9 of the preceding procedure for subsequent trials.
11. Compute all of the requirements required to compute the data sheet.
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SET-UP OF APPARATUS
Fig. 1 Set up of apparatus
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FINAL DA FINAL DATA SHEET
Trial 1 2 3
Pressure, psig 2 2 2
Suction water level, 48.0 43.5 43.5
inches
Pump Speed, rpm 865.5 887.5 884
Discharge, kg 47.4 39.0 40.0
Line Current, amp 7.3 7 7.15
TDH, feet 𝟎. 𝟗𝟑𝟑𝟒 1.12 1.35
Water Power, hp 𝟎. 𝟎𝟎𝟕𝟐 0.016 0.023
Power Input, hp 𝟐. 𝟐𝟑 2.13 2.18
Motor Brake Power, 𝟏. 𝟏𝟎𝟔𝟎 1.63 1.67
hp
Pump Brake Power, 𝟎. 𝟏𝟓𝟑
hp
Pump Eff, % 𝟎. 𝟔𝟒% .98% 1.38%
Overall Eff, % . 𝟒𝟗% .75% 1.06%
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SAMPLE COMPUTATION
TRIAL 1
𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅
𝑃𝑑 𝑉𝑑2
𝐻𝑑 = + + 𝑍𝑑 + ℎ𝑓𝑑
𝛾 2𝑔
𝑄
𝑉𝑑 =
𝐴𝑑𝑝𝑖𝑝𝑒
𝑚 3 1 𝑚𝑖𝑛 𝑚3
𝑄 = 47.4 𝑘𝑔 = 47.4 𝐿 = 0.0474 ( ) = 0.00079
𝑚𝑖𝑛 60 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑠 𝑠
𝑚3
0.00079
𝑉𝑆1 = 𝑠 = 0.39 𝑚/𝑠
𝜋 1𝑓𝑡 1𝑚𝑖𝑛 2
(2𝑖𝑛 × × )
4 12𝑖𝑛 3.28 𝑓𝑡
𝐿 𝑉𝑠2
𝐷𝑎𝑟𝑐𝑦 − 𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑠𝑏𝑎𝑐ℎ: ℎ𝑓𝑠 = 𝑓 ( )( )
𝐷𝑠 2𝑔
𝑚3
0.00079
𝑉𝐷1 = 𝑠 = 0.69
𝜋 1𝑓𝑡 1𝑚𝑖𝑛 2
(1.5𝑖𝑛 × × )
4 12𝑖𝑛 3.28 𝑓𝑡
𝐿𝑒 = 2.75(𝐼𝐷 𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠)
𝐿𝑒 = 2.75(2 𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠)
𝐿𝑒 = 5.5𝑓𝑡
𝐿2 (𝐸𝑙𝑏𝑜𝑤) = 1.0𝐿𝑒 × 𝑁𝑜. 𝑝𝑐𝑠
𝐿2 (𝐸𝑙𝑏𝑜𝑤) = 1.0(5.5𝑓𝑡) × 2 𝑝𝑐𝑠
1 𝑓𝑡.
𝐿2 = 11𝑓𝑡 ( ) = 3.35𝑚
3.29𝑓𝑡
𝐿3 (𝐺𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑣𝑒) = 0.25 (𝐿𝑒 ) × 𝑁𝑜. 𝑝𝑐𝑠
𝐿3 (𝐺𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑣𝑒) = 0.25(5.5𝑓𝑡) × 1𝑝𝑐
1 𝑓𝑡.
𝐿3 = 1.375𝑓𝑡 ( ) = 0.419𝑚
3.29𝑓𝑡
𝐿 𝑇 = 𝐿1 + 𝐿2 + 𝐿3
𝐿 𝑇 = 4.379𝑚 = 14.375 𝑓𝑡.
𝐿 𝑇 = 𝟏𝟒. 𝟑𝟕𝟓 𝒇𝒕
𝑚 2
4.379 𝑚 (0.39 )
ℎ𝑓𝑠 = 0.02 ( )( 𝑠 )
0.0508𝑚 2(9.81)
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ℎ𝑓𝑠 = 0.0134
𝑺𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅,
𝑃𝑠 𝑉𝑠2 1𝑓𝑡 1𝑚
𝑯𝒔 = + + 𝑍𝑠 + ℎ𝑓𝑠 = 0 + 0 + 48 ( )( ) − 0.0134𝑚
𝛾 2𝑔 12𝑖𝑛 3.29𝑓𝑡.
𝑯𝒔 = 𝟏. 𝟐𝟎𝟔𝟔 𝒎
Dynamic Head
𝑚 2
𝑃𝑑 𝑉𝑑2 13.79 𝑘𝑃𝑎 (0.69 𝑠 ) 1𝑓𝑡 1𝑚
𝑯𝒅 = + + 𝑍𝑑 + ℎ𝑓𝑑 = + 𝑚 + 28 ( )( ) = 2.14 𝑚
𝛾 2𝑔 9.81 𝑘𝑃𝑎 2(9.81 2 ) 12𝑖𝑛 3.29𝑓𝑡.
𝑠
𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒚𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅
𝑻𝑫𝑯 = 𝐻𝑑 − 𝐻𝑠 = 2.14𝑚 − 1.2066𝑚
𝑻𝑫𝑯 = 𝟎. 𝟗𝟑𝟑𝟒𝒎
𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓
𝑚3 𝑘𝑁
𝑄𝛾𝑇𝐷𝐻𝑆𝐺 = 0.00079 (9.81 3 )(0.9334 𝑚)
𝑠 𝑚
𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 = 𝟎. 𝟎𝟎𝟕𝟐 𝒌𝑾
𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒑𝒖𝒕
√3𝐸𝐼𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 = √3 (220𝑉 )(7.3 𝐴)(0.8)
𝑷𝑰 = 𝟐. 𝟐𝟑 𝒌𝑾
𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓
𝑴𝑷 = 𝜼𝒎 𝒙 𝑷𝑰
𝑩𝑷𝒑 = 𝜼𝒎 𝑥 𝜼𝒕 𝑥 𝑷𝒊𝒏
𝑀𝑃 = 0.85 𝑥 2.23 = 𝟏. 𝟖𝟗𝟓𝟓 𝒌𝑾
𝑷𝒖𝒎𝒑 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓
𝑩𝑯𝑷 = (2.23𝑘𝑊)(0.85)(0.90)
𝑩𝑯𝑷 = 𝟏. 𝟕𝟎𝟔𝟎 𝒌𝑾
𝑷𝒖𝒎𝒑 𝑬𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚
𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 0.0072 𝑘𝑊
𝒏𝒑𝒖𝒎𝒑 = × 100% = 𝑥 100%
𝑃𝑢𝑚𝑝 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 1.7060 𝑘𝑊
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𝜼𝒑𝒖𝒎𝒑 = 𝟒𝟐%
𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑬𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚
𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 0.0072 𝑘𝑊
𝒏𝒑𝒖𝒎𝒑 = × 100% = 𝑥 100%
𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝐼𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡 2.23 𝑘𝑊
𝜼𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍 = 𝟑𝟐%
TRIAL 2
Q=99.4 Lmin1 m31000 L1 min60 sec=0.00166m3s
Vd2=QAd=0.00166m3s4(1.5 in)(1 ft12 in)(1 m3.28 ft)2=1.4553 ms
Vs2=QAs=0.00114m3s4(2 in)(1 ft12 in)(1 m3.28 ft)2=0.8186 ms
Le=2.75ID=2.75 2 in=5.5 ft
At Elbow → L2=1.05.5 ft2 pcs=11 ft
At Gate Valve → L3=0.255.5 ft1 pc=1.38 ft
Total Length → LT=L1+L2+L3
LT=24 in 1 ft12 in+11 ft+1.38 f
LT=14.38 ft=4.38 m
ds=2 in1 ft12 in1 m3.28 ft=0.0508 m
zs=45.5 in1 ft12 in1 m3.28 ft=1.1560 m
zd=28 in1 ft12 in1 m3.28 ft=0.7114 m
Pd=2 psig101.320 kPag14.7 psig=13.79 kPag
Suction Friction loss → hfs=fLdsVs222g
hfs=0.024.38 m0.0508 m0.8186 ms229.81 ms2
hfs=0.059 m
Hs=Ps+Vs22g+zs+hfs
Hs=0+022g+1.16 m+(-0.059 m)
Hs=1.101 m
Hd=Pd+Vd22g+zd+hfd
Hd=13.79 kPag9.81 kPa+(1.4553 ms)22(9.81ms2)+0.71 m+0
Hd=2.22 m
TDH2=Hd-Hs=2.22 m-1.101 m
TDH1=1.12 m
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Pw=Q(δ)(TDH)(S.G.)
Pw=0.00166m3s(9.81 kNm3)(0.98 m)
Pw=0.016 kW
ERin=3VoltageLine Current(cosθ)
ERin=3220 V7 A(0.8)1000
ERin=2.13 kW
BPp=ERinmotortransmission
BPp=2.13 kW0.850.90
BPp=1.63 kW
P=PwBPp*100
P=0.016 kW1.63 kW*100
P=0.98%
OA=PwERin*100
OA=0.016 kW2.13 kW*100
OA=0.75%
TRIAL 3
Q=144 Lmin1 m31000 L1 min60 sec=0.0024m3s
Vd3=QAd=0.0024m3s4(1.5 in)(1 ft12 in)(1 m3.28 ft)2=2.1040 ms
Vs3=QAs=0.00114m3s4(2 in)(1 ft12 in)(1 m3.28 ft)2=1.1835 ms
Le=2.75ID=2.75 2 in=5.5 ft
At Elbow → L2=1.05.5 ft2 pcs=11 ft
At Gate Valve → L3=0.255.5 ft1 pc=1.38 ft
Total Length → LT=L1+L2+L3
LT=24 in 1 ft12 in+11 ft+1.38 f
LT=14.38 ft=4.38 m
ds=2 in1 ft12 in1 m3.28 ft=0.0508 m
zs=43.5 in1 ft12 in1 m3.28 ft=1.1052m
zd=28 in1 ft12 in1 m3.28 ft=0.7114 m
Pd=2 psig101.320 kPag14.7 psig=13.79 kPag
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Suction Friction loss → hfs=fLdsVs322g
hfs=0.024.38 m0.0508 m1.1835 ms229.81 ms2
hfs=0.123 m
Hs=Ps+Vs22g+zs+hfs
Hs=0+022g+1.11 m+(-0.123 m)
Hs=0.987 m
Hd=Pd+Vd22g+zd+hfd
Hd=13.79 kPag9.81 kPa+(2.1040ms)22(9.81ms2)+0.71 m+0
Hd=2.34 m
TDH3=Hd-Hs=2.34 m-0.987 m
TDH3=1.35 m
Pw=Q(δ)(TDH)(S.G.)
Pw=0.0024m3s(9.81 kNm3)(0.98 m)
Pw=0.023 kW
ERin=3VoltageLine Current(cosθ)
ERin=3220 V7 A(0.8)1000
ERin=2.18 kW
BPp=ERinmotortransmission
BPp=2.18 kW0.850.90
BPp=1.67 kW
P=PwBPp*100
P=0.023 kW1.67 kW*100
P=1.38%
OA=PwERin*100
OA=0.023 kW2.18 kW*100
OA=1.06%
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TEST DATA ANALYSIS
This investigation includes the use of a turning siphon to teach us, the students, about its
fundamental standard and activity. This examination also includes the assurance of the siphon
framework boundaries when subjected to changing pull water level and speed, for which the
gathering performed six preliminary tests lasting one minute each. During each preliminary run,
the pressure, momentum, engine speed, and weight of the water in the release tank were all
recorded. The skills gained during the investigation were used to determine the siphon framework
boundaries, such as the force of the siphon and engine, as well as the siphon and overall proficiency
of the framework. The results show that the siphon and overall efficiencies were somewhat low;
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this could be attributed to the engine used, which worked the revolving siphon at high velocity,
reducing effectiveness. Furthermore, when compared to outward siphon, revolving siphon has a
lower limit and head because turning siphon does not create tension on its chamber, resulting in a
more modest dynamic to potential energy change, resulting in low water power. The water power
in this attempt is somewhat low in comparison to the information power, resulting in a low overall
productivity.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Give advantages and disadvantages of rotary pump.
− The disadvantage of rotary vane vacuum pump:
• The efficiency is low, usually around 30%, but it can reach 50%.
• The vacuum degree is low, not only because the structure design limits it, but also because
the working liquid saturation vapor pressure limits it.
• When water is used as the working fluid, the maximum pressure can reach 2000 4000 pa.
When oil is used as the working fluid, the maximum pressure can reach 130 pa.−
The benefits of a rotary vane vacuum pump include:
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• Because the rotary vane type vacuum pump in gas compression is isothermal, it can pump
flammable, explosive gas because there is no exhaust valve and the friction surface, so it
can pump gas with dust, non-condensable gas and water mixture with these outstanding
features, despite its low efficiency. • The extraction rate is 0.43-560 m3 per minute.
• Use temperatures between -10 and 40 degrees Celsius.
• 7.5 - 560 kw supporting power
2. Where can be the vane pump be applied or used for?
− Vane pumps are typically used as high-pressure hydraulic pumps and in automobiles,
including supercharging, power-steering, air conditioning and automatic-transmission
pumps. Carbonators for fountain soft-drink dispensers and espresso coffee machines are
examples of applications for mid-range pressure pumps. Vane pumps can also be used in
low-pressure gas applications such as secondary air injection for auto exhaust emission
control and low-pressure chemical vapor deposition systems.
3. What is the definition of a 2-stage rotary vacuum pump?
− A rotary vacuum pump compresses and pushes air from inlet to outlet mechanically. As
a result, for exhaust to occur, the outlet pressure must be greater than atmospheric pressure.
The outlet of one chamber is connected to the inlet of the next chamber in a two-stage
rotary pump. This increases compression and allows for air exhaust. The vast majority of
rotary pumps are two-stage.
4. What is a Moody chart?
The Moody chart, also known as the Moody diagram, is a non-dimensional graph that
relates the Darcy-Weisbach friction factor fD, Reynolds number Re, and surface roughness
for fully developed flow in a circular pipe. It can predict pressure drop or flow rate through
such a pipe. What is the function of the volute casing in a centrifugal pump?
5. Differentiate rotary pump from centrifugal pump.
Rotary pumps rotate in a circular motion, dispensing a fixed amount of liquid with each
revolution of the pump shaft. In general, this is accomplished by moving pumping elements
in such a way that volumes expand, allowing liquid to enter the pump. Centrifugal pumps
differ from rotary pumps in that they use kinetic energy to move liquid rather than
mechanical means. Liquid enters the pump through the center of a rotating impeller and
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gains energy as it moves to the impeller's outer diameter. The rotational energy of the
impeller forces liquid out of the pump. Centrifugal pumps can move large amounts of
liquid, but their efficiency and flow decrease rapidly as pressure and/or viscosity rise.
CONCLUSION
The gathering had the option of effectively carrying out the investigation and achieving the
given objectives, which were to know the fundamental standard and activity of turning siphon and
to determine the siphon framework boundaries when exposed to varying pull water level and
speed. The gathering had the option of gathering all of the required information and calculating
the required values. Each gathering led a series of trial preparations. Pressure, ebb and flow, siphon
upset speed, and water level in the release tank were all measured in each preliminary. With the
information gathered, the students could choose the force of the siphon and engine, as well as the
siphon and overall proficiency of the framework. In this investigation, understudies had the option
of concluding a specific relationship of certain qualities to one another, wherein the greater the
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line current, the greater the siphon limit. This is since the greater the interest of force, the greater
the yield of siphoned liquid. It is also clear from the data in this study that, when compared to
previous research, the efficiencies were extremely low. The educator stated that this was due to
the proficiency of the framework or hardware used, and thus the calculation we performed
supported the qualities.
RECOMMENDATION
Because this investigation isn't being conducted face to face to assess the effectiveness of
the fans and blowers, the educator provides us with the necessary data. I accepted that all of the
conditions were correct as I used the condition and recipe for this investigation. Regardless, there
are some minor errors in my computation due to the decimals I used. In this online investigation,
I accept that the only thing I would recommend is to carefully assess the qualities by utilizing the
necessary condition. The best way to conduct an examination is to do so in a real research center
so you can gain proficiency with the best way to conduct the investigation and the best way to use
the apparatus.
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