TD2K
The minimum flow for this pump was given by the manufacturer. I agree that a continuous bypass should not be used. With regards to automatic start and stop that is not an option because of the high frequency of starts/stop per hour. After weighing the cost of a conventional control system...
rmw
rmw
Thanks for your response.
I will try to explain the system better.
The pump is used for gasolene loading of tank wagons. It is operated continously and the discharge is only closed when we need to switch from one wagon to the next, which might lasts between 5-10mins.
The normal pump...
Good Day All,
I have a centrifugal pump that is operated at times with a closed discharge due to the application. In order to ensure that there is a continuous flow at all times through the pump, I want to install a bypass line on the discharge header that would recirculate flow back to the...
Good Day All,
I have a centifugal pump that I will like to use in a viscous service, conditions as follows:
Viscosity: 17,000(min), 2740(max.) centistokes
S.G:0.96
Capacity(Normal):1100 GPM
Head: 220FT
However, using the correction factor from the Hydraulic Institute for this liquid and my...
