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Fig. 2 Flowchart for algorithm
Experimentation is carried on a centrifugal pump (KCFM-302 centrifugal pump test
rig) at various speeds. Suction and delivery pressures are measured using pressure
gauge. The discharge time is recorded for 10 cm rise in water level in measuring tank.
Then discharge was calculated using formula Q = Volume collected/time required.
Then, for same conditions, the discharge was measured using developed system.
Figure 3 shows the experimental setup.
4 Results, Validation, and Discussion
Figure 4 represents the results displayed in MS Excel. The pump speed varied from
1600 to 3254 rpm. It shows variation in discharge w.r.t. change in pump speed. Outlet
discharge varies linearly as pump speed increases. The head, output power, overall
S. S. Mulik et al.
Fig. 2 Flowchart for algorithm
Experimentation is carried on a centrifugal pump (KCFM-302 centrifugal pump test
rig) at various speeds. Suction and delivery pressures are measured using pressure
gauge. The discharge time is recorded for 10 cm rise in water level in measuring tank.
Then discharge was calculated using formula Q = Volume collected/time required.
Then, for same conditions, the discharge was measured using developed system.
Figure 3 shows the experimental setup.
4 Results, Validation, and Discussion
Figure 4 represents the results displayed in MS Excel. The pump speed varied from
1600 to 3254 rpm. It shows variation in discharge w.r.t. change in pump speed. Outlet
discharge varies linearly as pump speed increases. The head, output power, overall