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sizing priming system for the pump

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rudiawan .

Petroleum
Jun 28, 2017
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i need the advise for sizing the priming system for the pump
What is the total estimated non-flooded suction volume that needs to be filled with water?
What is the maximum estimated elevation difference from the water source to the top of the pumps?
What is the estimated time required for the prime to be established?


Thanks in advance


rudiawan
 
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You need to show us what the suction piping and water reservoir design looks like.
Is the suction piping gravity filled?
Elevation between water surface and top of pump?
Is it a self priming pump?
Can air in the suction be evacuated, or vented?

--Einstein gave the same test to students every year. When asked why he would do something like that, "Because the answers had changed."
 
1 you need to fill the whole pump. Less might work, but might not. Why risk it?

2 Assuming you're using a vacuum system, so in reality about 7 to 8m max.

3 Up to you. Question makes no sense. Long enough to fill the pump casing with water.

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pump_futonc.jpg


Doesn't look like it will take more than a few seconds to fill.

--Einstein gave the same test to students every year. When asked why he would do something like that, "Because the answers had changed."
 
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