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real pump curve

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eduvillela

Mechanical
Apr 7, 2016
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Hello All

Let's suppose I've got in hands the pump theoretical curve (given by the Euler equation) and the efficiency pump curve. Can I estimate the real pump curve simply by multiplying the theoretical curve by the efficiency at any flow point?

Thank you in advance
 
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Sure, and it will have an uncertainty of the two sources combined.
It is fine if you considering a design for a pump, but not for application.

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The only way to establish a known performance is a full hydraulic performance test, the reason major pump manufacturers have expensive and elaborate test facilities.

It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
 
I am amazed that you can not get the pump curve from the manufacturer.
 
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