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  1. VKu

    Pulsation dampener requirement

    Thanks bimr for ClaVal control valve suggestion. Considering that option.https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=a091c529-7f00-414f-ade8-05c38f87c31d&file=Pump_data.pdf
  2. VKu

    Pulsation dampener requirement

    Sorry, It took some time to collect all the informations. See attached sketch of system, Its 2 pumps in parallel, stating one at a time. Earlier in similar system, but pump with lower hp pump working fine. This time we have bigger pump which is causing this issue. We tried with adding control...
  3. VKu

    Pulsation dampener requirement

    Thanks Latexman, I do not have information for RD manufacturer. I may need to check that.
  4. VKu

    Pulsation dampener requirement

    Thanks for response! Total head given correspond to flow rate of 585gpm. Not using soft starter. This is new pump, working on commissioning of project. Installed control valve to resolve the issue but still getting same problem...
  5. VKu

    Pulsation dampener requirement

    Getting issue with centrifugal water pump system, starting up of pump causing pressure surge which lead to failure of rupture disc down the line. Pump data:flow rate 585 gpm total head 410ft NPSHa 25 ft Maximum suction pressure 4.9 psig Rupture disc set point is 240psig @100 deg F Can a...

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