If you are thinking of installing a centrifugal pump for your industrial, agricultural, or even domestic use, but you don’t know which pump will suit your application. Here in this article, we will cover all the factors that can help with your selection of the perfect centrifugal pump.
What are Centrifugal Pumps?
Centrifugal Pump: A mechanical device pumps the fluid by converting mechanical energy into a pressure head using centrifugal force. These pumps are generally designed to operate with a large quantity of fluid at a very high flow rate and with liquid with low viscosity, including water and light oil. There are generally three types of centrifugal pumps: radial, axial and mixed flow. And based on stages, there are a few types of centrifugal pumps: Single-stage and Multi-stage pumps.
Factors that you should consider before selecting a pump include the right size of the pump required, the flow rate, the duty point, and other factors based on your needs.
Perfect Size
Deviation occurs when the pump is not of the right size, this deviation causes the pump to operate outside its designed parameters which can cause excessive noise, vibration, cavitation, and circulation issues.
Flowrate
The pressure produced by the pump is the primary determinant of the flow rate. It would be best if you considered the pump that delivers the desired flow rate.
Duty Point
Identifying an accurate duty point is very important when selecting a pump; the duty point is where the system resistance becomes equal to the head/ pressure created by the pump.
Reliability and Cost
The reliability of the pump is another main factor. You should select a durable pump that should not fail in the middle of the process and create trouble. The other thing that matters is the cost of the power required to run the pump. It should be budget friendly.
Efficiency (BEP)
Efficiency should be your primary concern when selecting a centrifugal pump. You should know what the optimal performance of the pump looks like. For example, the best efficiency point of the centrifugal pump is between 50-120%. The pump performs efficiently for the long term at this BEP, which is ideal considering a large amount is invested in purchasing a durable and efficient centrifugal pump.
Environmental Challenges
The success of your centrifugal pump depends on the environment you are installing and operating it. If you are operating the pump outdoors, you should keep in mind the temperature and humidity it will be exposed to, as the effectiveness and efficiency of your pump also depend on it.
Maintenance
As your routine checkups are essential from your doctor or dentist, regular checkups for every pump are important. Make sure you select a pump that provides extended downtime for maintenance and repairs rather than delivering more uptime.
These are some factors that will help you select the right centrifugal pump for your appliance. It will ensure safety and will maximize the production of your application.