Reciprocating Pump Test Rig

Reciprocating Pump Test Rig

The present Reciprocating Pump Test Rig is a self-contained unit operated on closed circuit basis containing a sump tank. The set-up consists of a Double acting, Single Cylinder Reciprocating Pump coupled with a AC Motor. Flow of water is measured by using measuring tank and stopwatch. Vacuum gauge is fitted on suction line and Pressure gauge is fitted on delivery line to measure the pressure.

Experimentation:

• To determine the characteristics of reciprocating pump and to find out total head, pump efficiency, overall efficiency & volume metric efficiency.
• To plot the graph
• Head Vs Discharge
• Discharge Vs Pump efficiency

Utilities Required:

• Water Supply (Initial fill)
• Drain Required
• Tachometer to measure RPM

Technical Details:

• Pump: Double acting, Single Cylinder, Capacity 1 HP
• Speed 250 RPM (max.) and Head 5 kg/cm2(max.)
• Medium Flow: Clear Water
• Drive: 1HP Crompton make motor having Step Cone Pulley for Three different speeds
• Sump Tank: Material Stainless Steel, Capacity 65 Ltrs
• Flow Measurement: Using Measuring Tank (made of stainless steel & Cap. 40 Ltrs.)and Electronic StopWatch
• Pressure Gauge: Bourdon type

Control Panel Comprises of:

• Energy measurement: Electronic Energy meter, L&T make
• 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.
• Optional: Digital Tachometer