How to choose the pump head?
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Slurry pump: flow rate of 20 m³/h, vertical height of 6 meters, length of 1500 meters, pipe diameter DN65, 75 elbows – what is the required head? How much traffic loss will there be with this choice?
The one currently in use has a capacity of 20 cubic meters per hour and a lift height of 50 meters; it doesn’t have a flow meter, and it’s roughly estimated that the flow rate is around 10 cubic meters per hour
At such a great distance, relay pumping stations need to be installed. Specific gravity is very important
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This is because there is no suitable specification in the pump series; your required flow rate and head are not very high. The key issue lies in the resistance loss in the pipes. The best solution is to use a motor with higher power, otherwise you will have to opt for a pump with a higher head. It would be helpful if you could provide the density and viscosity of your medium; I can do some calculations for you. You can also add me on WeChat at yfl20179, which will make it easier for me to send you the files – it’s free of charge!
Thank you. We haven’t measured the viscosity; we don’t have that equipment
At such a long distance, the head loss is enormous. The specific losses depend on parameters such as pipe material and viscosity!