Transcription of Practical Considerations in Pump Suction Arrangements
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PDHonline Course M134 (3 PDH). Practical Considerations in Pump Suction Arrangements Instructor: Randall W. Whitesides, PE. 2012. PDH Online | PDH Center 5272 Meadow Estates Drive Fairfax, VA 22030-6658. Phone & Fax: 703-988-0088. An Approved Continuing Education Provider PDH Course M134 Practical Considerations in Pump Suction Arrangements Copyright 2003, 2008. Randall W. Whitesides, Course Overview An important aspect of pump hydraulic system design is the Suction or inlet conditions. Disregard for proper allowances can result in vortices, cavitation, and loss of prime.
In double suction pumps, if directly connected elbows can not be avoided, they should be installed such that the elbows are in a plane perpendicular to the pump shaft. Figure 1 on the following page is an illustration of a single end-suction centrifugal pump piping arrangement typi-
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