Reciprocating Single Stage Pump Test Rig (Closed Circuit)

Centrifugal pump are Dynamic Pressure Pumps. This unit is a self-contained recirculation type unit. All the measurements are provided to evaluate the performance of the pump.

 Centrifugal pump of 25x25mm coupled to 1 H.P. D.C. motor (2800 RPM) to change the speed of motor.
 Sump tank of size 90 x 30 x 30cm.
 Discharge measurement tank of size 35 x 30 x 30cm.
 Pressure Gauge for measurement discharge head.
 Vacuum Gauge for measurement suction head.
 Control Valve to control discharge.

 Energy meter to calculate input power
 Digital Voltmeter and Digital Ammeter
 Potentiometer to change RPM
 RPM measurement through proximity indicator.

 To determine the efficiency of pump.
 To study the following characteristics on different RPM
 Discharge V/s Speed
 Discharge V/s Total head
 Discharge V/s Input power
 Discharge V/s Output power
 Discharge V/s Efficiency of pump
 Discharge V/s Overall efficiency

 Floor space of about 1.5 x 1.5M
 220V, 50 Hz single phase AC supply. Detailed Operating Manual will be provided with the unit.