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Starting Pump Calculation
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Starting Pump Calculation

Starting Pump Calculation

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Hi all,

I have to design a centrifugal pump for diesel transfer. I get some difficulty of what I need to start doing my work. Could anyone can help me:

1. What do I need to start pump sizng, step by step?
2. Which referential document should I refer to?

Thanks for your assisstance!

RE: Starting Pump Calculation

The first step which usually results in a reasonable answer is to telephone the local pump supplier.
 

RE: Starting Pump Calculation

You need to determine what you need your pump to do (head, flow, etc.) along with available utilities. Then as Artisi said, call several pump vendors and let them provide a pump recommendation per your process specifications.  

RE: Starting Pump Calculation

As a former pump supplier here is what I would have asked you:

1) Is this an existing application? If Yes, can I come see it? If no, can I see a P&ID?
2) What are you trying to do?
3) How fast are you trying to do it?
4) Describe the existing/designed piping arrangement.
5) Describe the control system. Manual? Automatic? Float switches? Etc.
6) Voltage? Phase?
7) Installation. Outdoor? Indoor?
8) Duty

Things like this.

 

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