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Investigation of Flow in a Centrifugal PumpThe investigation of the flow in a centrifugal pump indicated that the flow patterns in frictional fluid are fundamentally different from those in frictionless fluid. In particular, the dead air space adhering to the section side undoubtedly causes a reduction of the theoretically possible delivery head. The velocity distribution over a parallel circle is also subjected to a noticeable change as a result of the incomplete filling of the passages. The relative velocity on the pressure side of the vane, which for passages completely filled with active flow would differ little from zero even at comparatively lower than normal delivery volume, is increased, so that no rapid reverse flow occurs on the pressure side of the vane even for smaller delivery volume. It was established, further, that the flow ceases to be stationary for very small quantities of water. The inflow to the impeller can be regarded as radial for the operating range an question. The velocity triangles at the exit are subjected to a significant alteration in shape ae a result of the increased peripheral velocity, which may be of particular importance in the determination of the guide vane entrance angle.
Document ID
20030063973
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Other - NACA Technical Memorandum
Authors
Fischer, Karl (Technische Hochschule Berlin, Germany)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1946
Publication Information
Publication: Mitteilungen des Hydraulischen Instituts der Technischen Hochschule
Issue: 4
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And Thermodynamics
Report/Patent Number
NACA-TM-1089
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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