vortex breaker 1

[terry100]

how would you calculate whether you need a vortex breaker in a cylindrical water tank

 

[pennpiper]

Whats to calculate?
If you are referring to a nozzle that is the pump suction line nozzle, then Yes! you need a vortex breaker, period.
End of discussion.

 

[Artisi]

There is no rule that states you need a vortex breaker in a circular tank. To use or not to use comes down to an engineering decision based on many variables - tank size, pump out rate, position of the outlet pipe and its configuration, location of the pump in relation to the outlet, experience with similar installations etc.

 

[khardy]

The back of th Goulds Pump Manual has a technical secion which includes calculations to determine weather or not a vortex breaker is required.

Contact your local goulds distributor and ask them to send you a copy. They will likely send it for free.

 

[gr2vessels]

Very good khardy,
Star for you;- note also that the Goulds website allows you to download free their technical manual (I did).
cheers,
gr2vessels