Fluid Dynamics Lab Assignment

Characteristic Curves (Performance Curve)

Following are few specific points which each one of you should cover in your assignment:
1. What are the Characteristic Curves?
2. How Characteristic Curves are used in calculations and in selection of fluid moving machinery
e.g. Pump, Compressor and Fan etc.
3. What is the meaning of Surging Point and Best Efficiency Point in the Characteristic Curves?
4. What is the effect of impeller diameter, flow rate, head and efficiency etc. on the Characteristic
Curves?
5. Include a short solved numerical example in the assignment which highlights the use of
Characteristic Curves in the calculations for any specific fluid moving machinery.
6. How the head and flow rate vary if the devices (Pumps, compressors and fans etc.) are connected
in Series and Parallel. Please explain with the help of Characteristic Curves Characteristic
Curves.

Important Instructions for Assignment:

1. Assignment should not be more than Seven pages (Font: Times New Roman 12, Spacing 1.15).
2. Each of the above-mentioned point should be addressed.
3. Numerical Example should not be copied otherwise it will be marked 0 for both students.
4. Deadline for the submission of assignment is April 9, 2019.