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SPECIFIC SPEED

The document discusses specific speed, a crucial parameter for predicting the performance of centrifugal pumps, defined mathematically in relation to discharge and head. It also covers variations in impeller speed and diameter, providing formulas and examples for calculating specific speed in different pump configurations. Additionally, it outlines practical scenarios for determining required pump stages and performance adjustments based on changes in head and speed.

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SPECIFIC SPEED

The document discusses specific speed, a crucial parameter for predicting the performance of centrifugal pumps, defined mathematically in relation to discharge and head. It also covers variations in impeller speed and diameter, providing formulas and examples for calculating specific speed in different pump configurations. Additionally, it outlines practical scenarios for determining required pump stages and performance adjustments based on changes in head and speed.

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SPECIFIC SPEED

PREPARED BY: ENGR. REEVE CORNELIUS CINCO


SPECIFIC SPEED

 is a number used to predict the performance of centrifugal pumps. It is the


speed at which a geometrically similar impeller of a pump would run to
discharge 1 gpm at a ft head.
TYPES OF FLOW IN PUMPS
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SPECIFIC SPEED

𝑁 𝑄
𝑁𝑠 = 3
ℎ4

Where: 𝑁𝑠 =𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑢𝑚𝑝, 𝑟𝑝𝑚


𝑁 =𝑅𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑, 𝑟𝑝𝑚
𝑄 =𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒, 𝑔𝑝𝑚
h=ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑑, 𝑓𝑡
SPECIFIC SPEED

𝑁 𝑄
𝑁𝑠 = 3 (51.6335)
ℎ4
Where: 𝑁𝑆 = 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑢𝑚𝑝, 𝑟𝑝𝑚
𝑁 = 𝑅𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑, 𝑟𝑝𝑚
𝑚3
𝑄 = 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒, 𝑠

𝐻 = ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑑, 𝑚
SPECIFIC SPEED

For multi-suction and multi-stage pumps


𝑄
𝑁
𝑛𝑜. 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝑁𝑠 = 3
ℎ 4
𝑛𝑜. 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠
Where: 𝑁𝑆 = 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑢𝑚𝑝, 𝑟𝑝𝑚
𝑁 = 𝑅𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑, 𝑟𝑝𝑚
𝑄 = 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒, 𝑔𝑝𝑚
𝐻 = ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑑, 𝑓𝑡
SPECIFIC SPEED

For multi-suction and multi-stage pumps


𝑄
𝑁
𝑛𝑜. 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝑁𝑠 = 3 (51.6335)
ℎ 4
𝑛𝑜. 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠
Where: 𝑁𝑆 = 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑢𝑚𝑝, 𝑟𝑝𝑚
𝑁 = 𝑅𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑, 𝑟𝑝𝑚
𝑚3
𝑄 = 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒, 𝑠

𝐻 = ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑑, 𝑚
It is desired to deliver 5 gpm at a head of 640
ft in a single stage pump having a specific
speed not to exceed 40 rpm. If the speed is
not to exceed 1352 rpm, how may stages are
required?
A two stage centrifugal pump delivers 15,000
kg/hr of 110 °𝐶 of water against 76 m head
at 3500 rpm. What is the specific speed of
the pump.
A double-suction centrifugal pump delivers 3
𝑚^3/𝑠 of water at a head of 15 m and
running at 1200 rpm. Calculate the specific
speed of the pump.
AFFINITY LAWS FOR PUMPS

 Variation in Impeller Speed – If the impeller Diameter is constant.


 Variation in Impeller Diameter – If the impeller Speed is constant.
Variation in Impeller Speed

If the impeller Diameter is constant;

2 3
𝑄1 𝑁1 ℎ1 𝑁1 𝑃1 𝑁1
= ; = ; =
𝑄2 𝑁2 ℎ2 𝑁2 𝑃2 𝑁2
Variation in Impeller Diameter

If the impeller Speed is constant.

3 2 5
𝑄1 𝐷1 ℎ1 𝐷1 𝑃1 𝐷1
= ; = ; =
𝑄2 𝐷2 ℎ2 𝐷2 𝑃2 𝐷2
A pump delivers 500 gpm of water against a
total head of 200 ft and operating at 1770
rpm. Changes have increased the total head
to 375 ft. At what rpm should the pump be
operated to achieve the new head at the
same efficiency.
A pump operating at 1750 rpm delivering 500
gal/min against a total head of 150 ft.
Changes in the piping system have increased
the total head to 360 ft. At what rpm should
the pump be operated to achieve this new
head at the same efficiency
The power output is 30 Hp to a centrifugal
pump that is discharging 900 gpm and which
operates at 1800 rpm against a head of 120
ft, 220 V, 3 phase, 60 hertz. If this pump is
modified to operate 1200 rpm, assuming its
efficiency remains constant, determine its
discharge in gpm, the theoretical head it
imparts to the liquid and the power output to
the pump.
A centrifugal pump discharged 20 L/s against
a head of 17 m when the speed is 1500 rpm.
The diameter of the impeller was 30 cm and
the brake horsepower was 6. A geometrically
similar pump 40 cm in diameter is to run at
1750 rpm. Assuming equal efficiencies, what
brakehorsepower is required?
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