Chart I - Example of Pump Information / Curves

Motor Input normally not given

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Eff = Power Water x 100% Power Electric Eff = Power Water x 100% Power input Power water = H(m) x Q(m3 /s) x (kN/m3 )
= 9.81 kN/m3

S.I. Unit

Power input = Volt x Ampere x Power Factor (test in Lab)

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Terms in Pump: Power(motor) Input: Power in kW to provide the pump to operate at pump capacity curve. Provided by Manufacturer.

Head (m)

Power input (KW)

Flowrate (m3/s)
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Terms in Pump: Efficiency Curve: Efficiency in percentage between power water divide by power input. How efficient of the pump compared to power use (cost). Provided by Manufacturer/Can Calculate.
100% Power input (KW)

Head (m)

Efficiency (%)

Flowrate (m3/s)
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Problem 1: Efficiency and Power Input.

Find Efficiency at operatingv point of the system based on Chart I - Example of Pump Information Curves Find power required or consumed by the pump at the operating point.

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Problem 2: Determine the electric power requirement of a pump pumping 450 liter/min to a height of 12m if the overall efficiency is 80% .

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Problem 3:
Each day 600m3 of water is pumped to a tank 10m above. Pump and water surface from reservoir is at same elevation. The work hour for the pump is 6hrs. Calculate the power required to do this. What is the efficiency if power supplied is 3.5 kW. Q = V/t = 600/(6hrsx3600s) = 0.028 m3/s Power Water = 9.81 (0.028 m3/s) (10m) = 2.74 kW Eff = 2.74 x 100% / 3.5 = 78%

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English Unit

Eff = Water(hydraulic) HP x 100% Electrical(brake) HP Water HP = H (ft) x Q (cfs) x sg / 550

Water HP = H (ft) x Q (gpm) /3960 Power Input(kW) = Electrical HP x 0.7457

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Problem 4: English Unit

Based on the chart data, determine water HP, electrical HP, electrical kW. Water HP = (320gpm)(22ft)/3960 = 1.8 HP Electrical HP = 1.8 / (53/100) = 3.35 HP Power Input = 3.35 x 0.7457 = 2.5 kW

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Problem 5: English Unit Determine the electric power requirement of a pump pumping 5000 gpm to a height of 30ft if the overall efficiency is 80% . Water HP = (5000gpm)(30ft) / 3960 = 37.9 HP Electrical HP = 37.9 / 0.8 = 47.38 Power Input = 47.38 x0.7457 = 35.33 kW

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