Laser velocimetry study of the flow field in a centrifugal pump with a shrouded impeller /

backswept design. Measurements were made using a laser-two-

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Moran, Michael Kevin, 1969-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
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Summary:backswept design. Measurements were made using a laser-two-
due to leakage in the clearance region between the impeller
efficiency of the shrouded pump was, however, lower than the
energy within the passages was substantially lower. The
flow calculation was made.
flow field within a centrifugal pump. The pump had a
focus (L2F) velocimetry system, both within the rotating
for the unshrouded case. In addition, the turbulence kinetic
impeller passages and in the pump volute. Both design
investigated. A comparison was made with a previous study,
levels were measured. The flow field within the impeller
necessary to permit optical access. Velocimetry measurements
operating conditions and off-design conditions were
passages for the shrouded case was notably more uniform than
shroud and the pump casing; a rather large passage was
shrouded impeller of 254 mm diameter with five blades of
the same pump, with an open face impeller. The absolute
This study provides laser velocimetry measurements of the
unshrouded version. This was attributed primarily to losses
velocity, relative velocity, and turbulence kinetic energy
were successfully made in the clearance region, and a leakage
wherein measurements of the flow field were completed within
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xii, 120 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.