Pump MCF
Pump MCF
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If a pump has a maximum flow of 60 m3/hr & Minimum continuous flow of 10 m3/hr. Can the pump be operated at a flow of 5 m3/hr ?
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RE: Pump MCF
From "BigInch's Extremely simple theory of everything."
RE: Pump MCF
Another possibility is that the pump design uses process fluid to cool the pump and in that case BigInch's comment is right on, you've got a few minutes before heat build up damages something.
David
RE: Pump MCF
RE: Pump MCF
There are a lot of factors that need to be known before an answer can be supplied.
However, if you are installing a pump in a system that requires such variations in flow, I would look at installing a VFD, this is of course if you can operate it at lower heads as well.
Typically if the pump is running within the perameters of the pump curve, you are ok.
If you are running off the curve you are sure to experience problems.
RE: Pump MCF
Is this a test? If so, did we pass?
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RE: Pump MCF
If you have a PD pump with variable speed drive, it will work.
A centrifugal pump will not work at that low of a flow rate. It will overheat and cavitate.