Description

Series & Parallel Pump Test Rig (Multi Stage) in this machine two identical pumps operated in parallel approximately double the discharge while preserving the same head. Likewise, when two identical pumps should connected in series. The discharge rate should be same as that from one pump but the head is approximately doubled. It is often more economical to for two pumps in series or parallel operation rather then a single larger one which may be underutilized for much of the time.

Technical Specification

• Measurement Tank or Rota meter: To measure discharge
• Energy meter: To measure electrical input
• Pressure and vacuum gauges – one each for each pump
• Digital speed indicator – 2 nos
• Sump Tank of suitable capacity
• Necessary piping and valves for series and parallel operation of the pumps

Experiments to Perform

• Performance evaluation of individual pumps
• Study of performance of pump in series and parallel combinations