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Increasing RPM's to gain flow

Increasing RPM's to gain flow

Increasing RPM's to gain flow

(OP)

I understand that increasing the rpms will increase flow but how to know how many rpm's i can increase to before problems arise? My current motor is 10hp rated at 1770 rpm. Verticle turbine pump, 6 stages.

thanks

RE: Increasing RPM's to gain flow

Depends on the pump design, system (NPSH in particular), motor limitations, etc.

Sometimes the system is the limiting factor, sometimes the pump design is the limiting factor, sometimes the motor...

We need more info.

RE: Increasing RPM's to gain flow

(OP)
don't have much info on the motor. for the pump, 8.9 ft. npsh is required.

RE: Increasing RPM's to gain flow

You need to consider several things:

maximum stable flow for the pump
maximum RPM rating for the pump
maximum RPM rating for the motor
amount of flow where NPSHa < NPSHr
power of the motor vs RPM
intersection of system curve vs pump curve at varying RPM (keep it close to the BEP)
maximum pressure rating of system components
maximum inlet velocity of the pump
pump configuration (multiple turbines)
minimum submergence


One or more of these items will limit the max speed.


RE: Increasing RPM's to gain flow

First question is how are you going to change the speed of your 4 pole 60hz electric motor?

RE: Increasing RPM's to gain flow

(OP)
I am considering purchasing a new variable speed motor. Something that can operate at steady state 400gpm, and then for cold starts, around 600-800gpm. I guess I need to know if the pump can handle these new requirements.

RE: Increasing RPM's to gain flow

(OP)

I'm looking at my pump curve and where i want to be, 600-800 is too far off. my head would be really low and cavitation could occur. I think I might need to consider a new impellar. any sugestions would help.

RE: Increasing RPM's to gain flow

There is more to it than that. I would call your local vertical turbine pump vendor.

RE: Increasing RPM's to gain flow

If lower rpm won't work due to high static head, its possible that changing impeller diameter won't work either and you will probably need a different pump in any case.   

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RE: Increasing RPM's to gain flow

The bowls, impellers and bearings should be fine, however I would be concerned about the H.P. rating of the drive shafts.

RE: Increasing RPM's to gain flow

without the pump curve in front of us we are all working in the dark. Can you post a copy of the curve so we can see what is going on and then give you meaningful suggestions.

The following link will allow you to post images.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/

RE: Increasing RPM's to gain flow

Even with just the fixed speed pump curve it's still a shot in the dark.

RE: Increasing RPM's to gain flow

(OP)
How in the heck do I post a file on this site? I tried copy and paste but doesn't work...

RE: Increasing RPM's to gain flow

And the system curve?

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RE: Increasing RPM's to gain flow

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