Nov 13, 2015 #1 suren12564 Mechanical Aug 16, 2015 30 What will happen when air is entrapped in a centrifugal pump? And if air is entrapped in pipe line loop?
What will happen when air is entrapped in a centrifugal pump? And if air is entrapped in pipe line loop?
Nov 13, 2015 #2 LittleInch Petroleum Mar 27, 2013 22,448 The pump won't work at all or badly until the air is flushed out. Ditto for the piping. You usually need about 1 to 1.5 m/sec velocity to "sweep" out air in pipes. Very vague question so a general response. Do you have a more specific issue / problem? Remember - More details = better answers Also: If you get a response it's polite to respond to it. Upvote 0 Downvote
The pump won't work at all or badly until the air is flushed out. Ditto for the piping. You usually need about 1 to 1.5 m/sec velocity to "sweep" out air in pipes. Very vague question so a general response. Do you have a more specific issue / problem? Remember - More details = better answers Also: If you get a response it's polite to respond to it.
