The analysis for predicting axial thrust in a single stage open impeller pump is straight forward. Is the same formula used when putting these pumps in series? Specifically, the last pump in my series will see 400 psi inlet pressure. Is it as simple as plugging in my 400 psi for P inlet? That...
what would cause one of our simi shrouded impeller centrifugal pumps to loose head as we go out on the flow? The test stand has been double checked and everything else with the pump seems normal.