Experiment No 09
Objective:
To investigate the performance characteristics of Centrifugal pump in parallel combination.
Experimental Setup:
Figure: Series/Parallel pump Apparatus
1.Prssure Gauge 1, P1 4.Pressure Gauge 2, P2
2. Valve 1, V1 5.Valve 3, V3
3. Valve 2, V2 6. Pressure Gauge 3, P3
Theory:
1. Pump:
A pump is a machine or device that is used to force a liquid or gas to flow in a direction.
Pumps operate by some mechanism (typically reciprocating or rotary) and consume energy to
perform mechanical work moving the fluid. Pumps operate via many energy sources, including
manual operation, electricity, engines, or wind power, come in many sizes, from microscopic for
use in medical applications to large industrial pumps.
1.1.Parallel Operation of centrifugal Pump:
Pumps are operated in parallel when two or more pumps are connected to a common
discharge line and share the same suction conditions.
Some things to consider when pumps are operated in parallel:
Both pumps must produce the same head this usually means they must be running at the
same speed, with the same diameter impeller.
Two pumps in parallel will deliver less than twice the flow rate of a single pump in the
system because of the increased friction in the piping.
The shape of the system curve determines the actual increase in capacity. If there is
additional friction in the system from throttling (see dotted line in the following diagram),
two pumps in parallel may deliver only slightly more than a single pump operating by its
self.
1.2.Demonstration of Pump in Parallel:
1.3.Advantage of Parallel pumps:
Centrifugal pumps in series are used to overcome larger volume flows than one pump can
handle alone.
Used for high flow rate at the same head.
Experimental Procedure:
1. Set the pump demonstrator for parallel operation.
2. To Set pumps in parallel close the valve 2 (V2) and fully open the Valves 1 & 3
(V1&V3).
3. Turn on pump 1 and pump 2.
4. Measure the inlet pressure p1, the pump outlet pressure p2 and p3 and the volume
flow V.
5. Reduce the volume flow a bit by gradually closing valve 5 (V5) and take the
measurements according to point 4.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the volume flow is completely throttled.
Observations:
Sr# Flowrate P1 P2 P3 RPM Q Pump Power Power %
(LPM) (gauge) (gauge) (gauge) (m3/Sec) Head Fluid Electric Efficiency
(N/mm2) (N/mm2) (N/mm2) (m) (W) (W)
Graphs:
Flow rate vs. Efficiency
Revolution per minute vs. Efficiency
Input vs. Efficiency
Specimen Calculation:
Conclusion:
Rubrics
CLO_2: Analyze the acquired experimental data to investigate its relationship theoretically in
pumps and turbines.
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Poor (1) score
Instruments
Instruments and Instruments or
Technical and tools are Some misuse or
tools are mostly tools are
Soundness / used inefficiency in
used misused or
performance appropriately instrument usage
appropriately ineffective
and effectively
Data is
comprehensive, Data is mostly Data is
relevant, and comprehensive, incomplete,
Data is somewhat
Data accurately relevant, and irrelevant, or
comprehensive
Collection recorded. Data accurately inaccurately
and relevant. Data
and is effectively recorded. Data is recorded. Data
presentation is
Presentation presented using mostly presentation
adequate
appropriate effectively lacks clarity or
tables, graphs, presented coherence
and visuals
Analysis
demonstrates
deep Analysis
understanding demonstrates
Analysis addresses Analysis lacks
of the data and understanding of
some relevant depth or
addresses all the data and
aspects. relevance.
Data relevant addresses most
Conclusions are Conclusions
Analysis aspects. relevant aspects.
somewhat are illogical or
Conclusions Conclusions
supported and not supported
drawn are drawn are
logical by data
logical, well mostly logical
supported, and and supported
aligned with
data
Scoring Guide:
4: Excellent - Exceeds expectations; demonstrates exceptional proficiency and mastery.
3: Good - Meets expectations; demonstrates solid understanding and competency.
2: Fair - Partially meets expectations; some areas need improvement or refinement.
1: Poor - Does not meet expectations; significant deficiencies or lack of understanding.
