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2.31 ft
1 psig
WATER COLUMN
231 ft
100 psig
80 psig
120 psig
Pump head (ft) = psig*2.31 sp gr hp = gpm*hd*sp gr*100 3960*Pump Eff Pump Shut-off Head 231ft
0 psig
Air Column
14.7 psia
H1 H2
Where: D = Impeller Diameter (Ins / mm) H = Pump Head (Ft / m) Q = Pump Capacity (gpm / lps) S = Speed (rpm / rps) BHP = Brake Horsepower (Shaft Power - hp / kW)
A Closed hydronic system is one that has only one interface with air or flexible membrane An Open hydronic system is one that has more than one interface with air or a flexible membrane
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Centrifugal Pump Basics Closed System Resistance Curve with Minimum Maintained Pressure
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