The Multi-Pump Testing Bench enables students to analyze the operating characteristics of various types of pumps The Multi-Pump Testing Bench includes two centrifugal pumps, a side channel pump, and a positive displacement pump. A
single motor operates both centrifugal pumps, allowing them to function simultaneously in either series or parallel
configurations, offering flexibility in pump operation, and the bench enables the study of the side channel pump and positive displacement pump characteristics. In addition to the standard control and measurement of parameters such as inlet and outlet pressure, flow rate, torque, speed, and efficiency. The system remains equipped with pressure sensors, flexible hoses, and recycling tanks for efficient water management and precise measurements
Experiments
- Determination of a dimensional characteristic curves for different types of pumps.
- Determination of the specific speed of different types of pumps.
- Verification of the similarity rules for pumps of different geometry.
Centrifugal Pump (Series or Parallel)
- Determination of the curve Q vs r.p.m. of the centrifugal pump.
- Determination of the curve H vs Q for different r.p.m of the centrifugal pump.
- Determination of the characteristics map of a side channel.
- Determination of the mechanical power vs flow for different r.p.m. of the centrifugal pump.
- Determination of the curve η vs the flow for different r.p.m. of the centrifugal pump.
- Determination of the characteristics map of a centrifugal pump.
- Determination of the characteristics of a centrifugal pump in series or parallel.
- Determination of the mechanical power vs flow for different r.p.m. of the side channel pump.
- Determination of the curve η vs the flow for different r.p.m. of the side channel.
Plunger Pump:
- Determination of the curve Q vs r.p.m. of the plunger pump.
- Determination of the curve H vs Q for different r.p.m. of the plunger pump.
- Determination of the mechanical power vs flow for different r.p.m. of the plunger pump.
- Determination of the curve η vs the flow for different r.p.m. of the plunger pump.
- Determination of the characteristics map of a plunger pump.
Specification
- The unit is designed to showcase the operational characteristics of various pump types.
- It features an anodized aluminum frame and panels constructed from painted steel.
- The unit is equipped with wheels for easy mobility.
- Key metallic components are made from rust-resistant materials.
- The front panel includes a diagram that reflects the arrangement of elements similar to a real setup.
- It is a fully instrumented unit.
- Valves to control the flow direction of pumps to make a configuration of pumps in series or pumps in parallel
- Pumps
*Centrifugal Pump
*Second Centrifugal pump
*Side channel Pump
*Plunger Pump
