Pumps convert rotational kinetic energy, such as that supplied by an electric motor, into hydrodynamic energy, or an increased pressure in a fluid required to make it flow. In order to make a fluid flow, energy, or pressure must be supplied to overcome two fundamental obstacles to flow. One obstacle is created when the elevation of a fluid is increased. The second is presented by the need to overcome the internal resistance of a fluid to flow. This course focuses on how these basic hydraulic concepts apply to piping system evaluation and pumping requirements.
• Define the term hydraulic head
• List the two obstacles that must be overcome to cause liquid to flow
• Explain what causes friction head losses
• Describe what a system curve represents
• Describe what a pump curve represents
• Describe the relationship between NPSHa and NPSHr
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0.5 hr. Online Course