Variable Speed Series And Parallel Pumps
- Bench-top test set that allows students to investigate the operation and performance of a single centrifugal pump and two centrifugal pumps in both series and parallel.
- The pumps draw water from the clear acrylic reservoir.
- The apparatus comprises one variable speed centrifugal pump and one fixed speed centrifugal pump, together with two bearing-mounted motors driving each pump independently.
- The water travels through a series of valves to be delivered to a flow and temperature measurement device.
- Then returns to the reservoir for re-use, keeping water use to a minimum.
- Adjustable inlet and delivery valves allow students to create different operating conditions.