Centrifugal Pumps

Fluid dynamic principles.- Pump types and performance data.- Pump hydraulics and physical concepts.- Performance characteristics.- Partload operation, impact of 3-D flow phenomena performance.- Suction capability and cavitation.- Design of the hydraulic components.- Numerical flow calculations.- Hydraulic forces.- Noise and Vibrations.- Operation of centrifugal pumps.- Turbine operation, general characteristics.- Influence of the medium on performance.- Selection of materials exposed to high flow velocities.- Pump selection and quality considerations.- Pump testing.