LittleInch Sorry for not being clear about my thoughts.
I didn't mean to say the pipe will be fully emptied.
What I was trying to say is that if the pump stops when the liquid level in the tank is below the pump inlet, the suction pipe will partially drain back to the tank.
In such scenario...
Thanks for your valuable input.
MJCronin, thanks for pointing that out, yes the pump is centrifugal and it has a vent plug in the casing.
I'll try to get more details/photos during the next week and post them.
Artisi, suction pipe will drain back to the tank whenever the liquid level in the...
Hello,
Most engineering guides (e.g. Shell DEP) advise that pump suction piping shall be horizontal or sloped downward to the pump.
I understand this might be a good practice but I can't see it is written as a requirement.
I'll go straight to my case.
We'd like to increase the emptying rate...
