Centrifugal Pump Test Rig

Centrifugal Pump Test Rig

The present Centrifugal Pump Test Rig is a self-contained unit operated on closed circuit basis containing a sump tank. The set-up consists of a Centrifugal pump coupled with a swinging frame type DC Motor which permits direct torque measurement with the help of a spring balance. Power input to the DC Motor is varied by means of a Thyristor controlled DC Drive to vary the RPM of motor. A RPM Indicator with Proximity sensor indicates the RPM of Pump. Flow of water is measured by using measuring tank and stop watch. Vacuum gauge is fitted on suction line and Pressure gauge is fitted on delivery line to measure the pressure.

Experimentation:

• To determine total head, Pump Output, overall efficiency and pump efficiency of the centrifugal pump.
• To plot Head vs Discharge, Pump efficiency vs Discharge, Pump Output vs Discharge.

Utilities Required:

• Water Supply
• Drain required.

Technical Details:

• Pump: Kirlosker Make, Capacity 1 HP
• Head 12 m (max.)
• Medium Flow: Clear Water
• Drive: 1 HP DC Motor swinging frame type with Thyristor controlled
• DC Drive for variable speed.
• Spring Balance: Dial type.
• Flow Measurement: Using Measuring Tank with Piezometer, Capacity 70 Ltrs.
• Stop watch: Electronic.
• Pressure Gauge: Bourdon type
• Control Panel Comprises of: RPM measurement: Digital RPM Indicator with Proximity sensor.
• MCB: For overload protection.
• Standard make On/Off Switch, Mains Indicator, etc.
• Instruction Manual: An ENGLISH instruction manual will be provided along with the Apparatus Tanks will be made of Stainless Steel.
• The whole set-up is well designed and arranged in a good quality painted structure.