Head loss calculation
Pump selection is best carried out when the flow and head have been accurately determined.
The data needed in order to select the SRP with the right specifications are:
Required flow, Q – and total head, H.
Calculation of head
H = Hgeo + Hsystem, where Hgeo is the geodetic head (Hgeo = H2 - H1) and Hsystem is Head Loss in the system:
Hsystem = Hj + Hjn + Hvalve
Hj = Loss in pipe. Hj = λ x (LxV2 / D x 2g)
Hjn = Outlet loss. Hjn = V2 / 2g
Loss in elbows. Typical value 0.1 – 0.2 m
Hvalve = Loss in valve. Typical value 0.05 – 0.25.
It is important to use actual data from the valve supplier.
For more specific calculation please contact Grundfos.
Symbols:
λ = Friction factor - typical value 0.02
L = Pipe length [m]
V = Velocity [m/sec]
D = Pipe diameter [m]
g = Gravity 9.81
Example:
Q = 475 l/sec
Hgeo = 0.35 m
L = 21 m
V = 2.4 m/sec
D = 0.5 m
There are no valves or elbows in the system.
Calculation of loss in pipe:
Hj = 0.02 x (21 x 2.42 / 0.5 x 2 x 9.81) = 0.25 m
Calculation of outlet loss:
Hjn = 2.42 / 2 x 9.81 = 0.30 m
Determination of Head
H = 0.35 m + 0.25 m + 0.3 m = 0.9 m
By using the selection curves for SRP.XX.50.XXX.27 we can
determine that the SRP.80.50.378.27 meets the requirements and will
deliver Q = 475 l/sec
at H = 0.95 m.
For more details, see the information on the SRP series in WebCAPS or
the SRP product brochure.
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