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Flow switch in pump discharge line

Flow switch in pump discharge line

Flow switch in pump discharge line

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Tipically I have seen low flow switches installed in pumps suction lines.

Is there any restriction for installing low flow switches in the discharge lines?

The only disadvantages I can see of installing these flows in discharge lines are the increased pressure rating of the instrument and piping configuration (for vane flow switch that must mounted vertically).


Is pressure drop of  flow swicthes a concern for NPSH requirements?

RE: Flow switch in pump discharge line

Use it in the discharge, if you think you need to.  

You shouldn't be so close on NPSH that it would possibly make a difference.  Are you running that close to NPSHA?

Actually I prefer a pressure gage, since it gives you more info than any kind of a switch.  It can be used to indicate flow, even how much, if you have well defined P:Q relationships.

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RE: Flow switch in pump discharge line

Why not installing a low pressure switch in the discharge line any time there is no pumping the low pressure will activate.

RE: Flow switch in pump discharge line

That is the idea.

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