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i. Both pumps must be used at the same setting in this experiment to ensure identical
performance. As the speed of pump 2 is fixed at its design operational point, pump 1
should be set to match - select 80% for a 50Hz electrical supply, or 100% for 60 Hz.
ii. Allow water to circulate until all air has been flushed from the system.
iii. If results are already available for a single pump across its full flow range, load those
results into the software now and jump to the section of this exercise using two pumps.
iv. Create a new results sheet using the (New) icon. Rename this new results sheet to 'Series'.
In the software, on the mimic diagram, set the 'Mode' to 'Series' by selecting the
appropriate radio button.
v. Open pump 2 outlet valve, close pump 1 outlet valve and wait for any air to circulate out
of the system.
vi. Select the (Go) icon to record the sensor readings and pump settings on the results table
of the software.
vii. Close the gate valve to reduce the flow by a small increment. Select the (Go) icon again.
viii. Continue to close the gate valve to give incremental changes in flow rate, recording the
sensor data each time.
ix. After taking the final set of data, fully open the gate valve again.
x. Pumps in parallel exercise may be performed immediately after this experiment without
closing the software; otherwise, save the results and ensure they are available for exercise
B when required. (It may also be advisable to save the results from this exercise before
starting exercise B even if continuing straight on, to ensure that the data is not lost in the
event of a computer failure. The results sheet may be overwritten with the combined
results once exercise B has been completed).
Observations:
Pump speed Volume flow Hydraulic Electrical Efficient Pump head
(rpm) (LPM) power Pfluid power Pel (percent) H
(W) (W) (m)
Precautions:
i. Stay conscious during experiment.
ii. Note all the readings accurately.
iii. If any mishap occurs immediately inform to lab in charge.
Comments:
Does the total head gain for the two pumps in series match the theoretical prediction of twice the
head gain for a single pump (assuming the two pumps used gave identical performance)?