Understanding Pump Performance Charts:

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where selecting the right pump becomes a nightmare? All you need is the pump that suits your application, so you start browsing around, but now you are faced with too many choices and charts that confuse you and won’t allow you to make a final decision. Not to worry, we are here to help!

This article is all about assisting you in understanding pump charts and their importance when choosing the right pump for your application. Please visit Follow the fluid by SAMOA for full text and practical examples:

• Pump size
• Pump performance
• Pump capacity
  • Suction lift
  • Fluid viscosity

Pump Size:

First of all, let’s take a look at the pump size. This step is crucial to determine how big or small a pump needs to be, to meet your application´s needs. The desired flow rate and discharge pressure required can be achieved for many applications with different pump sizes.

Always choose your pump size considering your flow rate and discharge pressure. Selecting the right pump size will result in high-quality performance with a reduced air consumption and a longer pump life.

Pump Performance:

Now that you understand why the pump size is important, let’s take a look at the second chart you should be analyzing and why: The pump performance chart. This useful chart provides data regarding how a particular pump performs under certain conditions.

Fluid Viscosity:

Viscosity is also a fundamental aspect when selecting a pump because it determines the fluid´s resistance to flow. This aspect is crucial because pump effective capacity decreases when the fluid viscosity increases.   If you wish to find out more about viscosity and density please visit this article.

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